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'N' WORD |
Derogatory term for Black people; mispronunciation of the word "Negro". The "N" word is used a lot in rap songs. |
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411 |
Information......Give me the 411 (pronounced as four-one-one) |
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666VS999 |
Struggle of evil (666) and good (999) |
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A BIRD IN HAND IS WORTH TWO IN THE BUSH |
Keep what you have, don't take a chance or gamble on possibilities of what you might get. When asked about the chances of landing a new position at the university, John said, "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush." |
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A DAY LATE AND A DOLLAR SHORT |
Loosing out, short of funds, missing a closing date .... Asked if he made registration on time, Jimmy responded. I was "A day late and a dollar short" |
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A FISH OUT OF WATER |
In a different environment to which an item was not originally intended. Phillip who was visiting the suburbs from the city was like a fish out of water. |
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A SHOT IN THE ARM |
A cure, solution, an improvement...This new product will be a shot in the arm for our business. |
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A TUNE IN A BUCKET |
Not being able to sing well or being a poor singer, usually expressed as "Can't carry a tune in a bucket" |
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A WALK IN THE PARK |
Something that is easy.....Beating Ohio State in football is not a walk in the park . |
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A WHOLE LOT OF NOTHING |
Nonsense, usually expressed as 'Talking a whole lot of nothing', same as 'Put up or shut up' or 'Put your money where your mouth is'; and if you are insincere then you are 'Talking a whole lot of nothing'. |
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ABS |
Abdominal muscles. I was in the weight room working on my Abs. |
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ACHILLE'S HEEL |
A Weakness, that has or potentially can cause a failure or downfall. President Nixon's Achille's Heel was the Watergate affair. |
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ACID TEST |
To test for the truth....The acid test is a test from basic chemisty.It is used to test whether a solution is acidic by turning litmus paper red or testing precious metals |
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ACTION |
Anything that is going on, partying, gambling, social activities, etc. When visiting the city for the first time, Sam asked the taxi driver, "Is there any Action after 10:00?" The taxi driver responded, "Yes sir, there is plenty of Action in this town." |
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ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS |
Can you actually do what you say. In the game of football, actions speak louder than words. |
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ADAM AND STEVE |
Gay or alternative life styles; as opposed to Adam and Eve, referring to normal life style. God created Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve. |
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ADAM'S APPLE |
The large lump in the throat...The Adam's Apple is a vunerable attack point in Karate. |
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AE |
Assured Excellence |
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AE |
Also Eligible |
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AFRO |
Americas Finest Receivers On |
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AFRO |
Adolescents Fighting For Recognition Organisation |
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AFROS |
Americas Finest Receivers On Sunday |
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AFTER ALL IS SAID AND DONE |
Final argument |
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AGREE TO DISAGREE |
A stalemate..opinionated, nonconforming...Since we cannot agree on who is the best NFL quarterback, Let's agree to disagree and debate another issue. |
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AIFF |
Advanced Identify Friend Or Foe |
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AIN'T |
Is not,am not, have not...."I ain't going with you ", "I ain't seen the dog." |
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AIN'T HITTING ON NOTHING |
Not getting anything here; your best bet is to try elsewhere. John tried to pick up girls at the bar, but he left saying "I ain't hitting on nothing here". |
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AIN'T NO HAPPENING |
Dull, boring; nothing going on. Ain't no happenings here; might as well go to another party. |
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AIN'T NO JIVE |
The truth; I'm not fooling you. I'm telling you, this ain't no jive. |
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AIN'T STUDYING YOU |
Not paying attention to, disregarding, ignoring. "Are you still upset with me?" asked Roger. "I ain't studying you," said Beverly. |
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