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BURY THE HATCHET |
To make peace. Hatchets were used by many cultures as weapons. If the hatchet was buried, then war or hostilities could not prevail, to forgive...Why don't you "bury the hatchet" and get on with your life. |
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BUS BOY |
A person that moves or transport dishes and silverware to the kitchen in resuarants. I made good tips as a bus boy at that restuarant. |
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BUSH |
Afro hair style. The "Bush" which was very popular during the 1970's made a comeback in the year 2006. |
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BUSH TOWN |
A city, town or province far away from large metropolitan areas, the jungle is known as "bush territory." If a city is called a "bush town ", then it is a remote area ...There are many "bush towns" in Africa and South America |
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BUST -A -GRAPE |
Can't do something simple..."Get out of the way! You can't Bust-a-Grape" |
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BUST-A-CAP |
To fire a gun. If we are not careful on the freeway, a road rager might Bust-a-Cap at us. |
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BUST-A-GUT |
To strain from laughter, to get upset...1) You can "Bust-a- Gut" at a Kings of Comedy Show. 2) When I tell you this , don't "Bust-a-Gut." |
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BUSTA |
A person easily taken advantage of. Anthony called Larry a Busta after being flim flamed for the second time. |
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BUSTING LOOSE |
To fit well, in reference to pants, jeans, dresses...The fashion show was "Busting loose." |
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BUSTING SUDS |
1) To drink beer 2) To wash dishes...1) I was "busting suds" for the local hotel. 2) Phil and I were "Busting suds" at the local tavern, when the accident happened. |
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BUZZ OFF |
To quit if the endeavor is bothersome to another, annoying... I told Jenny to "Buzz off", because she was irritating me. |
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BUZZ WORD |
The word of the day..To look out for, to notice...In the stockmarket, the buzz word is usually dividends. |
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BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY |
Any way you can do it. Coined by Malcolm X. |
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BY HOOK OR CROOK |
By the preferred way or other means...Some college students by hook or crook get extra income for college expenses. |
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BY THE BOOK |
The correct way, by the instructions, step by step, no room for error..We want this done "By the book". |
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BY THE SAME TOKEN |
Comparatively speaking, balance...By the same token each canidate should be accountable to their constituents |
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BY THE WAY |
Just to mention it; thought I would mention it in case you were interested. "By The Way, I'll be home at 6PM," Harold told his wife as he left for work. |
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BYOB |
Bring Your Own.... when parties became expensive, Bring Your Own Beer; Bring Your Own Bag; Bring Your Own Bottle; Bring Your Own Baby; Bring Your Own Booze; The last "b" can be substituted for any"b" word.I could not afford to buy the spirits for the party so I told every one to "Bring Your Own Booze".... |
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CAKE WALK |
Something that is easy. Finding your way around Denver's new Airport is a cake walk. |
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CAKING |
To flirt, with no inentions of getting serious |
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CALL RALPH |
The sound made while nauseating. It is similar to "Rrrrrrraaalllpph" or Ralph |
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CALL TYRONE |
A woman telling her man that she is fed up with him; from Erikah Badu's song. Ashley said, "Better call Tyrone since you rather be with him than me." |
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CAMP FOLLOWER |
One who follows the army camp; frequently hookers who follow a camp. Billie was camp follower for several years. |
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CAMPING OUT |
(one meaning) To intentionally avoid work by calling in sick. This is the sixth time this month that Mr. Johnson has been reprimanded for camping out. |
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CAN |
Another name for the bathroom...After drinking a few beers, Sam had to go to the "can". |
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CAN I GET AN AMEN |
An Acknowledgement; a request for an affirmation. After a few words of his sermon, the minister asked the congregation, "Can I get an Amen"? |
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CAN OF WORMS |
A troublesome situation whose resolution is difficult or contentious. This computer program is like a can of worms. |
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CAN YOU DIG IT? |
Do you understand, or will you accept it. When the teacher explained the problem to Mark, he said "Can you dig it?" |
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CAN YOU HELP A BROTHER OUT? |
Needing help of any type. I am usually accosted by street beggars who always ask,"Can you help a brother out?" |
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CAN'T GET ALONG, LET'S GET IT ON |
If diplomancy fails, then fight it out...Johnny notices Carl and David arguing. Johnny says" If you can't get along then let's get it on " |
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