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Throw Shade

Throw Shade

American , Plants August 29, 2018 • No Comments •
What does the expression “throw shade” mean? Definition: publicly criticize, insult, or express contempt for someone Example: The …
(Not) Everything It’s Cracked Up to Be

(Not) Everything It’s Cracked Up to Be

American , Australian , British , Canadian August 26, 2018 • No Comments •
What does the expression “not everything it’s cracked up to be” mean? Definition: not as good as people …
(Give Someone) the Bum’s Rush

(Give Someone) the Bum’s Rush

American , Canadian August 25, 2018 • No Comments •
What does the expression “give someone the bum’s rush” mean? Definition: throw someone out of a place Example: …
Roger (Roger That, Roger Wilco)

Roger (Roger That, Roger Wilco)

American , Australian , British , Canadian August 12, 2018 • No Comments •
What do the expressions Roger, Roger That, and Roger Wilco mean? Definition: I have received your message (and …
Take Your Lumps

Take Your Lumps

Set phrases , American , Canadian August 3, 2018 • No Comments •
What does the expression “take your lumps” mean? Definition: Accept punishment or criticism Example: It’s not good to …
Do Someone a Solid

Do Someone a Solid

Misc. Social Life , American July 28, 2018 • No Comments •
What does the expression “do someone a solid” mean? Definition: do something that is very helpful to someone …

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