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IS THE POPE CATHOLIC? |
A question that is asked to a person when the answer is quite obvious. Robert asked, "Can Michael Jordan play basketball; Rick replied, "Is the pope Catholic?" |
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ISH |
Around or about that time. Joan told me "I'll be at the party, say, seven-ish." |
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ISM |
An uncommon way of speaking during the rap heyday by adding the suffix "ism" to various words and making them rhyme. "For shism my frism" means "For sure my friend". |
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IT AIN'T OVER UNTIL IT'S OVER |
There is more to be done; things are not finished yet; usually said when one of the parties in dispute wants to continue a quarrel. After losing the boxing match, Sam said "It ain't over until it's over" to his opponent as he left the ring. |
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IT BE'S THAT WAY |
Something that is unavoidable; that's the way it is going to be. Feeling disappointed after the boxing loss, Taylor, the trainer said, "It be's that way" to his boxer as they left the ring. |
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IT'S A CRYING SHAME |
Pitiful; but something that you can't do anything about. It's a crying shame, these gasoline prices. |
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IT'S ALL GOOD |
No problem, everything is well, no need to worry....It's all good that I have to work part-time and go to college at the same time . |
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IT'S NO LAUGHING MATTER |
A serious situation; nothing to laugh about. "It's no laughing matter," said Tom. "If I am going to be in this movie, I want the star role." |
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IT'S NOT MY PROBLEM |
Pass the buck and not to assume responsibility. "It may be may fault, but it's not my problem," Greg told Mark. |
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IT'S TIGHT |
Under pressure, not much time to do things; a hectic schedule. "I know it's tight" said Derrick, "but I need you to stay after work and finish this company project." |
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IVORY TOWER |
A world or atmosphere where an individual is disconnected from the practical concerns of everyday life. We need to knock Bruce off of his ivory tower and get him back to the real world. |
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JACK |
A nickname for a man, particularly a friend. "What's happening Jack." |
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JIVE |
Persistent talk, usually nonsense or half-truths. "Don't jive me, tell me the truth." |
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JIVE TURKEY |
No good. You ain't nothing but a jive turkey. |
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JOB |
usually spelled ...I have a new Jay-O-B |
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JOHN |
Restroom or bathroom (source unknown) ... I have to go to the John. |
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JOHNNY DO GOODER |
A good kid...I thought Randy was a "Johnny do gooder," said the principal. |
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JOHNNY COME LATELY |
a person that starts slowly...then excels quickly ..."He was a Johnny come lately", when it came to football, but look at him now, " said the coach . |
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JONES |
1)to be hooked on something 2) to make fun of, as "joning" 3) to try to live like the rich..."to be like the Jones"...1) Having a "love Jones" 2) Cameron was suspended for joning the other kids in school. |
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JUDGED BY 12 RATHER THAN CARRIED BY 6 |
Used to justify carrying a concealed weapon or defending your self to protect oneself. If you were carrying a concealed weapon without a permit and the weapon was used in self defense, you might be prosecuted if the perpetrator was killed. Defenders of this argument are willing to be judged by a jury of 12, rather than being killed by the assailant and carried to the grave by 6 pall bearers. |
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JUMP FROM THE SKILLET INTO THE FIRE |
to get more involved in a situation.... |
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JUMP ON MY CASE |
To reprimand..."I am not bothering you, but why did you jump on my case ?" |
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JUMP-OFF-STREET |
A place not well known. Richard comes here from jump-off-street and tries to boss every one around. |
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JUMP-START THE ECONOMY |
Anything that quickly turns the economy around |
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JUMPING FROM THE FRYING PAN INTO THE FIRE |
Leave well enough alone; don't get into a worse situation; be quiet; don't add to the confusion. If you try to go your own way, you will be jumping from the frying pan into the fire. |
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JUMPING THE GUN |
A false start. A starter gun is used to start racing events; if the participants starts before the gun is shot, he is accused of jumping the gun. Our track team was disqualified because of jumping the gun twice. |
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JUNETEENTH |
June 19. The day that slaves were told that slavery was over in Texas, even though slavery had been declared over months earlier in other southern states. The legend is that the slaves could not pronounce "ninetenth", so they shortened it to "teenth", thus Juneteenth. |
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JUNK IN THE TRUNK |
Having a big butt; not having a flat derriere. Karen needs to lose some weight, she has a lot of junk in the trunk. |
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KEEP HOPE ALIVE |
Coined by the Rev. Jessie Jackson... The phrase "Keep Hope Alive " is used by many of followers of Rev. Jessie Jackson in the civil rights movement. |
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KEEP ON KEEPING ON |
A popular expression from the Curtis Mayfield era and made popular from one of his songs during the 1960 and 1970 civil right struggles. |
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