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Beating a Dead Horse with a Broken Record
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As I Was Saying
Colloquial: - 2013:04 April
- 2013:03 March
- exercise in frustration
- 2013:02 February
- 2013:01 January
- 2012:12 December
- 2012:11 November
- 2012:10 October
- 2012:09 September
- 2012:08 August
- 2012:07 July
- seed of doubt
- 2012:06 June
- test of character
- 2012:05 May
- 2012:04 April
- sweet release of death
- marvel of engineering
- 2012:03 March
- trade a minute of it
- 2012:02 February
- 2012:01 January
- bearing on reality
- 2011:12 December
- sigh of resignation
- fear of reprisal
- 2011:11 November
- the gravity of the situation
- 2011:10 October
- 2011:09 September
- stretch of imagination
- stem the advances
- 2011:08 August
- flights of fancy
- always the skeptic
- spirit of cooperation
- 2011:07 July
- vagaries of youth
- failure of the imagination
- a very dangerous game
- 2011:06 June
- shot at immortality
- some kind soul
- 2011:05 May
- fit of drunken rage
- 2011:04 April
- 2011:03 March
- bearing on reality
- 2011:02 February
- 2011:01 January
- a little more involved
- 2010:12 December
- triumph of mediocrity
- 2010:11 November
- and the world keeps spinning
- 2010:10 October
- put up or shut up
- 2010:09 September
- stars were aligned
- 2010:08 August
- 2010:07 July
- 2010:06 June
- slow and agonizing death
- roll over and die
- stand to reason
- 2010:05 May
- hit them where it hurts
- hot and bothered
- gamut of emotions
- all in due time
- air of secrecy
- 2010:04 April
- died and went to heaven
- brand of justice
- 2010:03 March
- skimming the surface
- test of character
- 2010:02 February
- flash of insight
- 2010:01 January
- vehicle of expression
- how times change
- 2009:12 December
- traitor to the cause
- labor of love
- brand of lies
- strike a balance
- path of least resistance
- the simple fact
- 2009:11 November
- somewhere over the Ocean
- a push in the right direction
- 2009:10 October
- a language of their own
- hit close to home
- 2009:09 September
- window to the soul
- people rarely say what they
- 2009:07 July
- fallen on deaf ears
- running out of steam
- stand the test of time
- the cavalry has arrived
- flair for the dramatic
- killing people left and right
- no honor among thieves
- exercise in futility
- honor and privilege
- sweet and innocent
- back in business
- partner in crime
- 2009:06 June
- eye of a needle
- home away from home
- gift from the gods
- done in poor taste
- what life throws at you
- good as dead
- not a moment sooner
- consider it done
- series of misunderstandings
- worst of fates
- talk about being at the wrong place at the wrong time
- stand on ceremony
- 2009:05 May
- like a Christmas tree
- safety and comfort
- back to the drawing board == a plan has failed so it will be replanned
- full of surprises
- word on the street
- location, location, location == emphasis of location in realty
- 2009:04 April
- dying to know
- birds of the same feather flock together == people with similarities will associate with each other
- appearance can be deceiving
- easy come, easy go
- poised to strike
- what to do and how to do it
- a real eye opener
- red carpet event
- hustle and bustle
- hit or miss
- quite a catch
- make it yours == to personalize
- 2009:03 March
- bundle of joy == a parent's child
- oldest trick in the book
- scraping the barrel = picking from limited resources
- no holds barred == no limitations or restraints
- dead in its tracks
- one for the road
- judge of character
- strength in numbers
- shrouded in mystery
- zest for life
- fail to mention
- axe to grind == grudge
- rose colored glasses == naively optimistic view of reality
- father and son moment IMG!
- rugged good looks
- depths of despair
- limited time only
- roof over your head == a home shelter, usually said when expressing gratefulness of having one
- turn your life around
- hand on the stove
- a splash of cold water
- ten fingers, ten toes == an expression for a successful baby birth
- 2009:02 February
- remember the little guys
- tried and true
- for the record
- first things first
- set for life == financially secured for life
- divide and conquer
- stick it to the man == oppose the metaphoric governmental authority
- heat of the moment
- spur of the moment
- fight the good fight == do something for the good of the people
- mouths to feed == obligation to financially support family members, esp. young children
- read between the lines == notice the context to understand what was said
- round of applause
- cuts and bruises
- so the story goes
- for all eternity
- measure of doubt
- make things click == harmonize interactions
- making it big == succeed and become popular
- cut and dry
- always was, always will be
- quick and dirty
- old and gray
- lighten the mood
- 2009:01 January
- more to come
- man of the hour
- not so secret
- let nature take its course
- truth and justice
- different ball game
- give credit where credit is due
- drop dead gorgeous
- drop in the bucket == insignificant because there are many others
- work to be done
- the walls have ears
- worth a shot == the outcome, though not guaranteed, is worth the effort
- to the letter == strictly conforming
- exceed all expectations
- back on track
- first come first served basis == priority of service goes by the order of arrival
- under the hood == inside the workings
- peace and quiet
- how the story goes
- and the crowd goes wild!
- get back on their feet
- take a breather == take a short break after hard work
- pick of the litter
- mix and match
- at your service
- word of advice
- set things straight == clarify misunderstandings
- set things right == correct mistakes
- kick it up a notch
- key to happiness
- obstruction of justice
- watch your step IMG!
- stroke of midnight
- blessing in disguise
- fair and square
- somewhere along the way == somewhere in the timeline, something happened
- in a way == by an undescribed way, the subject is so
- on a roll
- to the point
- in the privacy of your own home
- led to believe == informed with false knowledge, usu. propagandistically
- all in good fun
- and the rest is history
- clear and present danger
- in plain sight
- high ranking official
- nice and quiet
- in and of itself
- sense of entitlement
- living paycheck to paycheck
- change of plan
- the next big thing
- say what you mean, mean what you say
- same level of respect
- ever so slightly
- knee jerk reaction
- talk of the town
- old time's sake
- plain and simple
- glimmer of hope
- down the aisle IMG!
- the oomph
- body in the trunk
- license and registration, please
- fun in the sun
- stay on top of things
- day in and day out
- place in heaven/hell
- ring in the new year
- 2008:12 December
- get the ball rolling == an enthusiastic way to say start
- more than what meets the eyes
- all other things being equal
- flash of insight
- body of knowledge
- voyage of discovery
- bells and whistles == extra features
- beyond the scope == too advanced for discussion
- this day and age
- heaven on earth
- cute and cuddly IMG!
- in the best light
- part of the allure/mystique
- year in review
- blanket of snow
- the little guys
- how now brown cow
- come in handy
- cost a fortune
- just a game
- all a game
- attention shoppers
- under the sun
- letters to the editor
- up a notch
- make sense of it all
- quite a stir
- believe it or not
- hard to come by
- even a shred
- for good behavior
- wealth of information
- into the 21st century
- spur of the moment
- all over the place
- peace of mind
- out of the question == not allowed
- in bold letters
- for your consideration
- good old days
- anything goes
- spring loaded action
- parting of ways
- time honored tradition
- the way things are
- adjusted for inflation
- cross my heart == I seriously promise
- a next time
- best and brightest
- the way things are going
- decisions decisions IMG!
- coast is clear
- all that glitters
- time and time again
- hope for the best
- multiple gunshot wounds
- next to nothing
- be anywhere near
- sake of brevity
- chance to shine
- all in the details
- ready to give up everything
- no claim to originality
- beaten to the punch
- talk of the town
- don't spend it all in one place == don't waste money; usu. said humorously
- a thing that gets to people == something that annoys or breaks people's composure
- never see the light of day == never be completed or released
- breaking and entering
- assault and battery
- role of a lifetime
- feel more at home == be more comfortable or appropriately situated
- where's the outrage == you should be outraged by the topic
- hand in marriage == permission to marry
- where do we draw the line == where will our ethics be violated
- things to worry about == daily life concerns
- pat on the back == a deserved self praise
- like a book == conspicuous or candid
- ahead of the game
- too hot to handle
- some assembly required
- battery not included
- digging your own grave
- digging a hole for yourself
- hide the fact == hide the obvious knowledge
- days of yore == the long past
- real go-getter == an eager worker
- this holiday season
- sick to the stomach
- never to be seen or heard from ever again
- the list goes on == there are too many more things to list
- bread and butter == essential element
- just pushing buttons == using something ignorantly or carelessly
- this side up == orient the packaging with the label readable upright
- make the world a better place
- things go south == situation worsens
- on the money == correct
- the lost years
- new sheriff in town
- fine and dandy
- hot off the press
- messing with nature
- more harm than good
- dead on arrival
- take it to heart
- fact of life == something obvious and understood by many people
- say and do == all of one's actions
- comes the time
- blink of an eye == very fast
- like a sponge == very absorbent esp. to information
- and it was good
- repeating the same mistakes
- wandering the streets
- hounded by the press
- order of the universe
- balance of nature
- love and compassion
- tradition of excellence
- when the opportunity presents itself
- things to do, places to go, people to see
- piece of work
- not for the faint of heart
- all the world's a stage
- in due time
- a matter of principle
- wouldn't hurt a fly
- 2008:11 November
- white on rice
- who shall remain nameless
- if seal is broken
- crime of passion
- the latest, the greatest
- from a distance == with caution or detachment
- within the confines
- willing to bet
- come even close
- at the time of this writing
- at half the price
- years down the road
- hard to swallow
- battle of the sexes
- alive and kicking
- among the stars
- something along the lines of
- including but not limited to
- lick their wounds
- nothing is what it seems
- for future reference
- taking out the trash
- put a cork in it
- laying the foundation
- core of our very beings
- sweat and blood
- abandon all hope
- under the guise
- stop at nothing
- all time low/high
- sit and wait
- shape or form
- speaks for itself
- begin to imagine
- no sign of stopping
- start moving again
- raw and uncensored
- turn this into this
- rough around the edges
- what is and what isn't
- wrapped around her finger
- luxury cannot one cannot afford
- hole in my wallet
- riots in the streets
- look at them go
- some washed up reject
- the race is on
- welcome to the human race
- getting the idea across == teaching an idea to many people
- 2008:08 August
- lovely|loving|wonderful husband|wife == typical spousal prefix
- beloved husband|wife|father|mother == past tense to indicate the member is deceased
- 2007:01 January
- brightest bulb; sharpest tool; brightest crayon == a euphemism meaning the subject is not smart
- the third wheel
- ignorance is bliss
- miracle of life
- second to none
- don't quit your day job
- wallowing in your own filth
- get 'em while they're young == attract them to our side while they are still naive
- talk is cheap
- ashes to ashes, dust to dust
- best of both worlds
- it's the little things
- 2006
- two's company, three's a crowd == three people is too many for intimacy
- saved by the bell == climactically freed from a predicament
- proceed with caution == the subject is dangerous
- like the morning fog == something fragile and shortlasting
- death and taxes == something unavoidable
- less is more == less of something allows more room for other things
- lover not a fighter == pacifism over aggression
- pride comes before the fall == too much assurance in one's self can lead to failure
- calm before the storm == a duration of passivity before a commotion
- cloak and dagger == an indication of stealth or treachery
- circle of friends == the total of one's friends
- the here and now == this place this time
- cloud nine == blissful heaven
- shoulder to cry on == a person of support; someone used only for their support
- blind leading the blind == the inept or clueless leading the likes
- damage is done == the damage overshadows the attempt to amend it
- don't be part of the statistics == don't become a casualty or loss
- not a care in the world == happily carefree
- sleep with eyes open == very cautious or vigilant
- no going back == subject has done something irreversible
- all is lost == sign of despair
- be just a memory == be trivialized and forgotten
- no strings attached == no hidden cost
- rhymes with orange == something nonexistent
- on the fence == ambivalent to ideologies
- in the crossfire == caught between two opposing sides
- guilty as charged == blithe admittance
- in the same boat == in the same situation
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common expressions in informal speech
everyday speech patterns
Dynamic Duo
Duplex: - 2013:04 April
- 2013:03 March
- 2013:02 February
- 2013:01 January
- it's true it's all true
- 2012:12 December
- 2012:11 November
- 2012:10 October
- 2012:09 September
- you're not seriously asking that
- ahh so many memories
- some things are sacred
- 2012:08 August
- and you know this how
- 2012:07 July
- you will not be the same
- wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy
- just going to put it out there
- that's how they get you
- 2012:06 June
- not letting this one get away
- yeah keep dreaming
- tell me everything will be alright
- you didn't hear it from me
- 2012:05 May
- 2012:04 April
- I don't even know you anymore
- 2012:03 March
- that's how they get you
- 2012:02 February
- I do it, you do it, we all do it
- 2012:01 January
- 2011:12 December
- I mean who does that
- 2011:11 November
- upped their game
- quite an accusation
- 2011:10 October
- don't you think you've had enough
- who are you supposed to be
- 2011:09 September
- we're all adults here
- oh is that so
- what sorcery is this
- 2011:08 August
- I thought we had something special
- that's what they want you to think
- 2011:07 July
- we're not so different you and I
- your training is now complete
- 2011:06 June
- what am I going to do with you
- well so much for that
- where do I begin
- somebody needs a hug
- no you first
- what did you do this time
- 2011:05 May
- you have failed me for the last time
- is this man bothering you
- I'll leave you two alone
- this time will be different
- I'm sorry it had to end this way
- is it doing what I think it's doing
- okay this is bad
- it doesn't work like that
- I mean it this time
- well don't look at me
- it'll be different this time I promise
- tempting but no
- don't think this changes anything
- 2011:04 April
- that got their attention
- forget a thing like that
- you don't forget something like that
- couldn't even get that right
- didn't see that coming
- how nice of you to join us
- there's the money shot
- 2011:03 March
- 2011:02 February
- 2011:01 January
- 2010:12 December
- you should've seen the look on your face
- didn't see that one coming
- 2010:11 November
- let's be realistic here
- ask for the sky
- you are just too much
- you're a long way from home
- 2010:10 October
- things got complicated
- I already know too much
- 2010:09 September
- you don't call you don't write
- you see what I have to deal with here?
- whoopty fucking doo
- 2010:08 August
- wondering when you were going to ask
- how is this helping
- 2010:07 July
- I just need some space
- am I interrupting something
- that'll be the day
- we all knew this day would come
- um, thank you, I guess?
- you're starting to hurt my feelings
- 2010:06 June
- think you can do better
- 2010:05 May
- yeah laugh it up
- um thanks, I guess
- 2010:04 April
- I don't like you and you don't like me
- coulda woulda shoulda
- but enough about me
- 2010:03 March
- I know what you're trying to do
- all me me me
- 2010:02 February
- yeah keep telling yourself
- 2010:01 January
- don't you all see?
- remember how that turned out
- I'll just leave it to your imagination
- you're doing the right thing
- funny how that works
- hey it's your money
- are you listening to yourself
- 2009:12 December
- enjoying ourselves are we
- only one way to find out
- like riding a bicycle
- speaking from experience
- too bad, so sad
- what's that supposed to mean
- 2009:11 November
- don't go there
- let us never speak of this again
- 2009:10 October
- always the comedian
- well that's a first
- burned into my retina
- this isn't really working
- 2009:09 September
- what a mistake that was
- at least they're honest about it
- good bye and good riddance
- 2009:07 July
- you said it
- how did we get to this?
- kids these days...
- do you see the pattern here?
- you're not missing much
- why stop there?
- can you believe this guy?
- I always wanted to do that
- something you don't see everyday IMG!
- 2009:06 June
- come on, live a little
- I really didn't need to know that == response to hearing something very awkward and irrelevant
- someone had to say it
- just to prove a point
- as if I was born yesterday == a response to a patronizing comment believing speaker is naive
- not totally useless
- oh ya think?!
- 2009:05 May
- not you too! == I am disappointed and shocked that you in particular would do that
- you don't how much that means to me == I am extremely grateful for what you did or say
- I think you should leave == an insistent but polite dismissal
- how much did you have to drink == humorous rhetorical question suggesting that the listener is delirious
- don't get too excited == disappointment is likely
- watch out for that one
- you have good taste == you like the same things I do
- you can't do this to me!
- do your own dirty work
- I hope you're happy now!
- a little somethin' somethin'
- I'll leave you two alone
- 2009:04 April
- I bet you're proud of yourself
- somebody's jealous
- where have you been!? == I needed you and you were not there
- this is some good shit
- why does that sound so familiar?
- your secret's safe with me == a cliche promising that the person will not reveal the recently disclosed secret
- ready when you are == I am ready but still waiting for you
- don't answer all at once == a joke when an unenthusiastic audience doesn't reply a question
- what do you see in this guy? == I don't see what's worthy in this person and I question your judgment
- too damn nice == being too generous to others that it is bad for one's self
- my sentiments exactly == I agree because I feel the same way
- 2009:03 March
- what does that even mean == I am annoyed at the crypticness of that
- make it a double == I want to drink twice as much
- we're not savages == we should not do such inhumane things
- wasn't that the idea? == that was already intended so what is the purpose of this?
- I'll think of something == an excuse to procrastinate planning
- I don't think it works that way
- but that's just me == what I have said was controversial, but it was personally exclusive so don't chastise me for it
- yeah, but whaddaya gonna do about it? == an apathetic rhetorical question to a situation which cannot be improved
- sure as hell == a defiant "definitely"
- and how did that work out for you? == a cynical response to the listener's proposal, implying their proposal had failed before
- and I'm not done yet == there are more bad things I have not continued to tell
- you can say that again == I very agree
- I have no idea what you're talking about == I will not divulge to you any information
- it's just not right
- just doesn't feel right
- you're wasting your time
- that's the spirit!
- oh god, what am I doing
- I thought we had a deal!
- I knew you would say that
- I can't see that ever happening == that scenario most likely will not happen
- I don't know what came over me == I can't explain my inappropriate behavior, but I am sorry for it
- I was afraid this would happen
- looking at me funny
- what am I looking at here?
- who's in charge here?
- are we speaking the same language here? == do we comprehend each other?
- don't thank me, yet
- I've died and gone to heaven == an expression of extreme pleasure and awe to something equally sensual
- 2009:02 February
- stick your head in the oven
- oh so true == a strong agreement to something the speaker considers a maxim
- it's been an honor
- I know, wtf
- wow... just wow... == an expression of awe or shock
- I know the feeling == I have experienced a similar situation and I empathize with you
- just let it all out == divulge your repressed feelings
- good for you a phrase meant to show rapport, but is usually said sarcastically
- god knows what
- you don't have to do this == there are better alternatives to your desperate action
- now, where have I heard that before?
- whoa, that was close
- this means war
- I can live with it == I will be complacent with it
- so, tell me a little bit about yourself
- are you ready to rock
- go ahead, I won't bite == I won't be threatening
- did you say what I think you said == I am shocked at what you said
- you wouldn't want anything bad to happen
- just a quick question
- I thought we had an agreement
- that's all behind us == don't mind it, it's the past
- okay, I'll shut up now == I'm satisfied with my request
- 2009:01 January
- that sort of behavior
- amen, brother
- I think you need help == your behavior disgusts me
- well, you know
- you hear that
- that's gonna leave a mark
- right up my alley == in my field of expertise or interest
- this isn't over
- fine! be that way
- listen and listen good
- that being said == with those circumstances acknowledged, however
- don't let this happen to you
- ever had this happen to you
- it's all coming back to me
- are you taking notes
- don't encourage them == don't encourage them to do such bad things
- not going down without a fight
- it's just business, nothing personal == defense against charge of unethicality in business practices
- is this a trick question? == the question is usu. too easy and was meant to test my smarts and not my knowledge
- I don't want to miss a second == the event is so important to me that I want to see everything
- from what I can tell/see/gather
- I didn't really choose it == it just happened to me without my direct decision
- are you done here? == are you done talking endlessly
- that's gotta be something == that is significant
- yaddy yaddy yaddasome superfluous information I am reluctant to say
- I thought you'd understand == I thought we were familiar enough for you to understand
- gentlemen, please! == usu. sarcastic response to people being uncivil or immature
- they sold me out == they betrayed or snitched on me, usu. for their money
- I'm just getting started == I will do a lot more
- you wouldn't understand == the topic is too esoteric or complicated for you
- oh the drama == sarcastic response to melodramatic behavior
- you didn't have to == response after receiving an unexpected or overvalued gift
- you won't find it here
- word man, word == I much agree
- well, to be honest == I'm going to be more frank, please don't be offended
- just my 2 cents == I know my opinion does not matter much, but please consider it
- when I get around to it == whenever I finally do it
- I love what you've done with the place == a cliche response after seeing good cosmestic changes of someone's living space
- go get em tiger == a cheer, context competition
- my thoughts exactly == I thought the same thing or I much agree
- not quite myself today == I am not as well as I could
- 2008:12 December
- in a manner of speaking
- my intentions were pure
- you going to eat that?
- here comes trouble
- set my mind to it
- get your act together
- I'm going to count to ten
- not doing so hot
- care to demonstrate
- just my imagination
- it's the least I can do
- just between you and me
- as far as I'm concerned == the issue as it relates to me
- ain't that the truth
- no one will ever know
- ah memories
- you can't have everything
- what's up with that
- going to need a lot more
- I don't want you to see me like this
- for that matter
- you're going to get us both killed
- just as I thought
- is that your best shot a taunt to tell the opponent that the speaker is still fine
- is that the best you got
- what more do you want
- any last words
- you are my world
- may I have this dance
- don't get me wrong == what I'm saying is misunderstandable
- somebody do something!
- that tone of voice
- you're one to talk == you're a hypocrite
- that settles it
- it all happened so fast
- out with it == say it
- well don't look at me
- for moments like this
- I'm what one might call
- I did my homework == I researched
- what are they to you == what is your relationship with that person
- for starters == as the first step in the plan
- any minute now == soon
- I don't want to have anything to do with you == I will not associate with you because of bad past experiences or notoriety
- don't look so surprised == I expect you to have known about this
- I thought it'd be a good idea
- you never know until you try
- I like you already
- not so tough now are ya
- I'd like to make an announcement
- moving right along
- ready to kick ass
- supposed to be better than this
- every freaking time
- keep babbling
- you don't have to hide == I accept you
- what will you do to celebrate
- let's not get into that
- come on get it right
- as I can testify
- do you even need a reason
- sorry for everything
- consider this your last warning
- don't you dare finish that sentence
- now that I think about it
- you do what I tell you to do
- think you can do better
- think man think
- chills down my spine
- get off the stage
- alright kids
- see what I told you
- talking about me in third person
- given it a lot of thought
- what does it all mean
- something's up
- at any rate
- mind your manners
- don't tell me to relax
- can't help but
- a real good look
- just as long as
- it didn't take long
- with that attitude
- keep them coming back
- I should really be going == I must leave despite you keeping me here
- just you wait
- try to imagine
- just think about it == consider my proposal
- no way to treat a lady
- nuff said
- that's harsh
- I'm really fucked now
- what gave it away == what sign revealed the hidden quality or intention
- but you already knew that == you were expected to know that
- that kind of money == a lot of money
- sorry for your loss == a perfunctory politeness to the bereaved
- things are different now == don't expect the same qualities as before
- I kinda gathered that == it was obvious
- you heard the man == do what was said
- see ya wouldn't wanna be ya == a snarky farewell to someone who's in a predicament
- real pain in the ass == a big annoyance
- and stick to it == to not break a plan
- pull yourself together man == restore your composure
- well that's the idea == an affirmation to the other speaker's obvious comment
- problem with the authorities == problem with the police
- don't let anyone tell you any different ==
- this is where we part
- 2008:11 November
- there must be some kind of mistake
- that's their business
- I don't have much time left == I'm dying soon
- they set me up!
- to say the least
- take me now IMG!
- go through that again
- so who's with me
- I need a moment == I am emotional right now and I want privacy
- I keep hearing about
- you want a piece of me
- they're going to have my ass
- now, I know what you're thinking == let me elaborate
- given the right circumstance
- stop to consider
- not that there's anything wrong with it
- I have some news
- you're no fun
- that kind of language
- couldn't have said it better myself
- this is not what I signed up for
- don't waste your breath
- do I have to do everything myself?!
- as anyone can testify
- you think you're so funny
- so what will it be
- why are we even having this discussion
- certain vibe to it
- since we're on the subject
- tempting, very tempting
- to what you see now
- get it? got it? good!
- don't try to be cute
- it's been an honor
- but after a while
- I've seen better
- plenty more where that came from
- sorry about the mess
- you know the way out == please leave
- don't tell me what's good
- that kind of thing doesn't last
- you know it's gonna be good
- to the best of my ability
- I was just testing you == I was testing your quality or loyalty
- if I told you then I'd have to kill you == a humorous excuse for not revealing a secret, referencing espionage
- it just takes time
- 2007:01 January
- mind you == an admonishment after correcting the listener
- this conversation is over
- you're overreacting
- 2006
- let it go man
- why was I not informed
- take your word for it
- relax people
- story of my life == your experiences are same as mine
- don't be a hero
- oh real mature
- do I know you
- can't quite put my finger on it
- if it's any consolation
- Collapse
two-word idioms, and common adverb-adjective adverb-verb or adjective-noun pairings
two words that go together
Now There's an Idea
Neologism: - 2013:04 April
- 2013:03 March
- 2013:02 February
- 2013:01 January
- 2012:12 December
- 2012:11 November
- 2012:10 October
- bask glory
- marked decline
- 2012:09 September
- budding interest
- worst suspicions
- usher era
- 2012:08 August
- incompetent nincompoop
- 2012:07 July
- vile accusations
- 2012:06 June
- misfortune befalls
- 2012:05 May
- cherish memory
- 2012:04 April
- 2012:03 March
- anxious anticipation
- respectable portion
- unbridled optimism
- particularly egregious
- 2012:02 February
- silent resignation
- government goons
- 2012:01 January
- awkward confrontation
- masterful performance
- valiant effort
- 2011:12 December
- soul crushing
- 2011:11 November
- fitting end
- dire consequences
- gastronomic delight
- 2011:10 October
- 2011:09 September
- nervous wreck
- sad realization
- fully appreciate
- disastrous results
- 2011:08 August
- glaring mistake
- cruel fate
- violate trust
- quell rebellion
- ample bosom
- 2011:07 July
- formidable adversary
- 2011:06 June
- sweeping generalization
- tired formula
- 2011:05 May
- flowery language
- ominous cloud IMG!
- mortal ties
- 2011:04 April
- obscene amount
- fell swoop
- 2011:03 March
- 2011:02 February
- 2011:01 January
- quell rebellion
- 2010:12 December
- contain joy
- direct challenge
- 2010:11 November
- mounting evidence
- esteemed colleague
- 2010:10 October
- summon courage
- sew chaos
- resign fate
- upset balance
- 2010:09 September
- emotional outlet
- rocket stardom
- tempt fate
- happy campers
- 2010:08 August
- shower compliments
- overstepping bounds
- cosmic connection
- reek desperation
- 2010:07 July
- real charmer
- short fuse
- extend courtesy
- insanely hot
- petty differences
- 2010:06 June
- strengthen resolve
- fruitless endeavor
- sleazy motel
- marketing ploy
- cloud judgment
- 2010:05 May
- guns ablazing
- fighting chance
- spouting nonsense
- 2010:04 April
- narrow escape
- friendly gesture
- gripping story
- foolish mortals
- paper thin plot
- glaringly obvious
- common courtesy
- 2010:03 March
- sobering reminder
- elaborate hoax
- drunken stupor
- worried sick
- vivid detail
- familiar faces
- harsh reality
- fail spectacularly
- public outcry
- 2010:02 February
- supple breasts
- busy bee
- piss poor
- boisterous bunch
- moral conviction
- pressing matters
- 2010:01 January
- fiercely loyal
- strictest confidence
- celebrated war hero
- death's door
- fearless leader
- jumbled mess
- sexual conquests
- media sharks
- valuable lesson
- guarded secret
- swallow pride
- harrowing experience
- text offender
- 2009:12 December
- gentle giant
- bragging rights
- holiday cheer
- social fabric
- dear life
- tall order
- rookie mistake
- 2009:11 November
- unsung heroes
- oddly enough
- welcome addition
- 2009:10 October
- earthly possessions
- mental faculty
- 2009:09 September
- moral compass
- rave reviews
- preventative measures
- precious cargo
- 2009:08 August
- seminal work
- knee deep
- game changer
- sing praises
- surviving evidence
- strict confidence
- capable hands
- 2009:07 July
- tragic note
- pretty penny
- crucial moment
- erroneous assumption
- conjure images
- sowing discord
- conversation piece
- indelible impression
- 2009:06 June
- fiercely independent
- devastating loss
- risky business
- with the possible exception of
- uncompromising quality
- active imagination
- political arena
- proactive approach
- herculean task
- bitter end
- fully equipped
- direct competition
- viable alternative
- cheap imitation
- stiff competition
- dead giveaway
- handsomely rewarded
- killer curves
- fostering community
- awful waste
- special announcement
- high horses
- trouble brewing
- emotional investment
- evenly matched
- blood feud
- mounting evidence
- 2009:05 May
- hot pursuit
- entirely necessary
- completely overhauled
- despicable act
- necessary precautions
- hauntingly beautiful
- lame ass excuse
- marketing gimmick
- grow impatient
- fought valiantly
- discerning eye
- priceless expression IMG!
- fair maiden
- dwindling population
- dramatic flair
- reasonable explanation
- freak accident
- rather unfortunate
- bruised ego
- mutual understanding
- silent killer
- profoundly shocked
- daring escape
- Klaxon blare
- close call
- tough decisions
- 2009:04 April
- deeply troubled
- perfectly valid
- dangerously close
- scour web
- instant gratification
- keen interest
- big if
- formative years
- overcome limitation
- clear victory
- life threatening
- noble cause
- fully equipped
- specially tailored
- uneventful life
- jewel encrusted
- untapped market
- choose wisely
- technical difficulties IMG!
- prized possession
- reflect badly
- pretty slick
- speedy recovery
- no compromise
- filthy habit == smoking
- viable solution
- fail spectacularly
- massive undertaking
- glowing review
- wholesome goodness
- exercise caution
- 2009:03 March
- ultimate sacrifice == sacrificing one's life for a noble cause
- demonstrate competence
- killing business
- goddamn mind
- awfully quiet
- intrepid reporter
- thoroughly impressed
- derive pleasure
- gentleman's gentleman
- reckless endangerment
- ominous countdown
- ransom note IMG!
- high profile
- unconditional surrender
- priorities straightened
- bleak future
- moral fiber
- manageable parts
- remotely related
- unfinished business
- long winding IMG!
- wrong foot
- personal vendetta
- sole survivor
- hardly recognize
- cult following
- closest shave
- catastrophic failure
- keys jingling
- deeply offended
- mere mortals
- conservative estimate
- stare down IMG!
- many moons
- timely manner
- dangerous curves
- low overhead
- vocal minority
- sun kissed
- gross incompetence
- gross injustice
- splitting headache
- burning questions
- downright dangerous
- compiler complains
- heavily modified
- commercialized bastardization
- future endeavors
- crying inside
- always welcome
- sheer volume
- wildly popular
- first impression
- strong suit
- world famous
- sophomoric attempt
- time permits
- independently discovered
- unspoken truth
- 2009:02 February
- scattered thought
- engineering marvel
- almost voyeuristic
- next fix
- worthy opponent
- red barn IMG!
- sensible approach
- tropical paradise IMG!
- robbed Oscar
- shameless self-promotion
- dirty business
- stumbling block
- head-on collision
- Biblical proportions
- mental floss == pun for dental floss, implies exercise of the mind
- industrial strength
- crippling blow
- brave volunteer
- Christ figure
- random musings == synonym for blog
- difference whatsoever
- poor schmuck
- polished turd
- missed opportunity
- speak volumes
- star crossed
- sex icon
- any takers
- any volunteers
- like clockwork
- no show
- ends meet
- boldface lie
- continuing success
- missing link
- big/huge plus
- radically different
- impossible odds
- unravel mystery
- speed recovery
- simple pleasures
- trace steps
- gladly pay
- effortless beauty
- switch gears
- nature intended
- indecent exposure
- center ring
- proudly presents
- good taste
- single greatest
- cocktail conversation
- train wreck IMG!
- 2009:01 January
- immediate vicinity
- trust issues
- double trouble IMG!
- rendered speechless
- midnight train
- free rein
- leading edge
- inextricably linked
- world renowned
- fashion statement
- golden opportunity
- priorities straight
- play nice == interact with harmony
- solitary confinement
- solitary creature
- panic button
- so secret
- play dead IMG!
- serve purpose
- simple enough
- reign supreme
- open arms
- whet appetite
- perfect sense
- slight miscalculation
- miles/lightyears ahead
- dress warm
- anyway related
- sales pitch
- quote unquote
- oddly enough
- mission statement
- exact science
- crunch numbers
- no brainer
- hectic schedule
- devilishly handsome
- corporate ladder
- cross finger IMG!
- logic behind
- romantic getaway IMG!
- argument's sake
- realize significance
- joyous occasion
- geared towards
- strictly forbid
- conscious decision/choice
- could possibly
- spell binding
- nifty feature
- binding contract/agreement
- pressing issue
- story behind
- really something
- direct sunlight
- time tested
- hair raising
- fully aware
- rightful owner
- new faces
- up against
- visual splendor
- crowning achievement
- identity crisis
- running late
- should suffice
- drawn out
- business proposal
- common ground
- well said
- best interest
- deepest desire
- shop around
- true story
- rare commodity
- golden rule
- fighting spirit
- death defying
- stunning victory
- stunning conclusion
- lavish attention
- vital organs
- unsuspecting prey
- scary part
- exchange fire
- actively seeking
- artist's rendering/depiction IMG!
- life threatening
- tough cookie
- dramatic/dramatic changes
- deciding factor
- loose ends
- thinking clearly
- execution style
- direct violation
- easy pickings
- habit forming
- true calling
- painfully obvious
- expect delays
- continued survival
- joint effort
- every right
- precious cargo
- dirty work
- reckless disregard
- reluctant hero
- command respect
- wrong tree
- own accord
- very fabric
- changed man
- candlelight dinner IMG!
- wax lyrical
- full benefits
- stay tuned
- shining/glowing example
- direct hit
- spiraling downward
- other cheek
- foster growth
- soaking wet IMG!
- dream sequence
- effective immediately
- comedy gold
- to commemorate
- grand gesture
- 2008:12 December
- thou art
- faintest idea
- bumbling idiot
- distant cousin
- remain resolute
- unmitigated disaster
- dead silent
- shower praises
- this concludes
- boil down
- select few
- next exit IMG!
- in circles
- pristine snow/sand IMG!
- never better
- new blood
- turning point
- momentous occasion
- send shockwaves
- time sensitive
- winter wonderland
- eternally grateful
- like wildfire
- top notch
- vacate premises
- humanly possible
- for emphasis
- best wishes
- heroic exploit
- seasoned veteran
- seeing double IMG!
- special edition
- cheat death
- completely overrun
- rocky/bumpy start
- scrapped project
- rock solid
- strictly speaking
- botched operation
- undue influence
- acting up
- short tempered
- make due
- duly noted
- infinite wisdom
- ask nicely
- long walk
- extra mile
- latest craze/rage
- the dirt
- different story
- no frills
- wrong answer
- abandon post
- breaking point
- perfect crime/murder
- good laugh
- soul searching
- joint resolution
- same feather
- worried sick
- possibly worse
- umbrella term
- blatant disregard
- at odds
- lifeless corpse
- valuable lesson
- deeply disturbed
- good spanking
- by storm
- loose ends
- perfect match
- crushing defeat
- sealed fate
- labored breathing
- certain death
- smoking gun
- deeply flawed
- strongly recommend
- booming industry
- surefire way
- different turn
- deadly game
- every move
- special delivery
- real trouble
- critics pan
- manual override
- third rock
- gravely/grossly mistaken
- challenging environment
- rewarding career
- intellectual curiosity
- worked splendidly
- good graces
- creative juice
- better place
- damaged goods
- solemnly swear
- self aggrandizing
- idle banter
- waking moment
- big picture
- new purpose
- mouth watering
- traditional sense
- treasure trove
- simplest form
- satisfying job
- serious bucks
- guiding light
- guiding principle
- comfort zone
- wild guess
- thin air
- work ethic
- very core
- butter smooth
- march madness
- stand tall
- ill will
- impending doom
- critical acclaim
- second skin
- sacred duty
- personal favorite
- cold case
- narrow escape
- severely lacking
- individual endeavour
- unmanagably large
- staple diet
- really shine
- surfing habits
- vacant stare
- Iraq quagmire
- occupational hazard
- forbidden paradise
- bode well
- majestic sight
- noisy neighbors
- anything unusual
- glorious heritage
- harm's way
- freakin sweet
- former glory
- 2008:11 November
- moral decay/depravity
- wake-up call
- instilling fear
- desperate need
- new doors
- artistic license
- friendly reminder
- high society
- surest way
- awe inspiring
- strictly platonic
- required reading
- rat's ass
- arouse suspicion
- triumphant return
- in pictures
- fight left
- public eye
- old flame
- greater heights
- corrupt absolutely
- spouting nonsense
- jumbled mess
- quite like
- chauvinistic pig
- no future
- undying love
- intellectual discourse
- little digging
- remarkable strides
- funny business
- oopsy daisy
- full consequences
- up against
- explore options
- decisive victory
- high gear
- original thought
- firm/strong believer
- no wonder
- half-hearted attempt
- heinous crime
- bear resemblance
- uncanny/strange/strong resemblance IMG!
- hot button
- wooden acting
- star pupil
- bare minimum
- historic moment
- sweeping victory
- spells disaster
- 2008:10 October
- Vista debacle
- 2008:06 June
- hilarity ensues
- slightest clue
- radical departure
- without hesitation
- 2007:01 January
- ephemeral beauty
- utterly insane
- 2006
- insignificant speck
- melancholy dane
- rude awakening
- rude dismissal
- self discovery
- Collapse
esoteric ideas, funny misspellings and puns
minty fresh neologisms
Eighth Circle of Hell
Annoyance: - 2013:04 April
- 2013:03 March
- 2013:02 February
- 2013:01 January
- Avocado's number
- 2012:12 December
- Hypocrites Oath
- 2012:11 November
- 2012:10 October
- 2012:09 September
- one trick magician
- 2012:08 August
- Assburger's syndrome
- 2012:07 July
- 2012:06 June
- social caterpillar
- 2012:05 May
- 2012:04 April
- 2012:03 March
- 2012:02 February
- basaltic vinegar
- a bunch of hippocrates
- 2012:01 January
- 2011:12 December
- 2011:11 November
- 2011:10 October
- 2011:09 September
- 2011:08 August
- 2011:07 July
- pail in comparison
- an educated guest
- life in the carpool lane
- fox pass
- 2011:06 June
- wistful thinking
- 2011:05 May
- Hillary ensues
- free reign
- 2011:04 April
- Jungian slip
- nucular plants
- wreck havoc
- 2011:03 March
- Turrets Syndrome
- Sybian Phone
- 2011:02 February
- I shutter to think
- peaked my interest
- t7nic
- interger
- your argument is mute
- 2011:01 January
- 2010:12 December
- a fox pass
- my 0.02 cents
- 2010:11 November
- conversation of energy
- without further adieu
- Asparagus syndrome
- 2010:10 October
- 2010:09 September
- carless driver
- 2010:08 August
- constellation prize
- 2010:07 July
- earjaculation
- oh contrare
- plotdevicium
- 2010:06 June
- court marshaled
- 2010:05 May
- 2010:04 April
- junk food for thought
- could of would of should of
- irony poisoning
- irony deficiency
- adowable
- accidentedly
- 2010:03 March
- ciao time
- emotional robbery
- Queen Amygdala
- gorilla tactics
- gorilla warfare
- 2010:02 February
- docuganda
- girlcott
- 2010:01 January
- user-hostile
- adulthood dreams
- utensil lickin good
- sports geek
- Ex-Files
- mammary lane
- Christinanity
- 2009:12 December
- plutonic love
- sexually sober
- horrorscope
- family-out-law
- vice versus/verses
- intellectual intercourse
- where are my manors
- 2009:11 November
- 2009:10 October
- portable mushrooms
- 2009:09 September
- platypus with attitude
- duct tape engineer
- intellectual masturbation
- statue of limitations
- 2009:08 August
- Repugnican
- razing the bar
- 2009:07 July
- shear numbers
- 2009:06 June
- adding in salt to injury
- 2009:05 May
- Dali Llama IMG!
- badassery
- turrent defense
- lightening storm
- 2009:04 April
- Misinformation Superhighway
- Never Asked Questions
- crime of fashion
- insignificant other
- killed inaction
- 2009:03 March
- fallacy o meter
- fictional force
- Daylight Time Savings
- good mornight -- what you say to those who pulled an all nighter
- 2009:02 February
- feMalefactor
- sarcasm mark -- tilde tilde
- intelligent laziness -- is efficiency
- dehyphenization
- clearify
- comedic license
- DNA copyright
- Atom's Apple
- 2009:01 January
- virtual tourism
- nostalgia overload
- terrorist gardening
- save game moment
- weather or not the whether
- lawnjeray
- hyperformality
- chickspotting
- idontcareism/ist
- travestite -- travesty of a transvestite
- 2008:12 December
- LeAnn Rhymes
- wetware upgrade
- homerization -- the dumbing down of a character for more humor but eventually to absurd levels, e.g. Peter Griffin, Michael Scott
- agent of love
- humor threshold
- language rapist
- feminazi
- Kernel Sanders
- fanboy bait
- gender blind
- bald ego
- photoshop goggles
- play ethic
- porn screenwriter
- an American-American
- Prince of Whales
- schizophrenic soliloquy
- professional ranter
- deceptive truth
- Silicone Valley -- is a double entendre... get it? double?
- realistic Barbie
- 2008:11 November
- Calvin and Hobbies
- Misanthropic Principle
- Massively Multiplayer Offline
- morebian
- blank page syndrome -- curable with Wordpad
- 2008:03 March
- for all intensive purposes -- "for all intents and purposes"
- 2008:02 February
- readed -- should be a real word, along with setted
- 2007:07 July
- postjudice
- 2007:01 January
- Ascent of Man
- 2006
- piano fingers -- long, slender, agile
- Cyranose
- gamma tester -- companies like to call us end users
- making acquaintances
- freeze in heaven -- unless they got a thermostat up there
- bad samaritan
- McWord --
- professional dreamer -- neurology test subjects can proudly use this title
- computer rage -- road rage on the information superhighway
- love polygon -- four's a drama
- temporarily permanent
- opposites oppose -- that's not how courtship's supposed to work
- guilty lawyer
- sick doctor
- insane psychiatrist
- deliberate accident
- Collapse
unnecessary, pretentious, deceptive, or blatant misuse of language often by group psychology
I'm afraid I'm going to have to go ahead and ask you to stop being such a douchebag
- 2013:04 April
- 2013:03 March
- 2013:02 February
- sensationalistic question
- in my opinion and this is just my opinion
- 2012:07 July
- questions in headlines
- 2011:08 August
- abuse of the word literally
- 2010:12 December
- looses it's
- 2010:11 November
- point of silent letters
- 2010:10 October
- unnecessary disclaimer
- 2010:07 July
- obviously intended pun
- 2010:01 January
- pretentious initials
- 2009:12 December
- agree to disagree
- 2009:05 May
- it's own -- "its" is quite possibly the most misspelled word on the Internet
- as per
- saying no pun intended when it was intended
- 2009:04 April
- leverage
- soon
- keep up the good work -- a patronizing demand
- 2009:03 March
- sound smart without actually saying anything
- flattering the audience
- using acronyms without explaining them
- virtually
- that's a great question == I really don't know the answer
- that's a good question == I don't know the answer
- 2009:02 February
- people who censor themselves -- "your a f***ing d*mb*ss u [bleep]ing f***er", well I guess that's not as bad as reading the whole thing~
- vet -- don't mix up a word that already means two things (veterinarian, veteran) when there are already alternatives: screen, verify, authenticate, background check
- pretty much self-explanatory -- used to avoid explaining, maybe because of reluctance, laziness, or embarrassment
- ban the word literally
- literally -- often misused as an intensifier
- 2009:01 January
- well, that's your opinion -- "I'm brushing you off because I can't make a counterargument"
- hack -- instead of using familiar alternatives like "workaround", "modification", or "break in", people prefer to be looked as technical by using this word, which is already a vague homonym
- may or may not -- and your point is?
- 2008:12 December
- complaining about people's spelling
- I'm afraid I'm going to have to...
- to each his own
- Putting A Question Mark After A Provocative Title To Insinuate Your Idea or to Avoid Being Seen As Biased is Really Lame? -- and so are really long titles
- end of the world
- save the world
- make love
- agenda
- starving children in Africa -- for just 25 cents a day, you can feel better about yourself by giving money to people know nothing about
- I will not dignify that with a response -- assuming you have dignity in the first place
- 2008:11 November
- no offense, but... -- was that supposed to soften the blow?
- 2008:04 April
- at this present moment in time -- like right now?
- 2007:07 July
- can I ask you a question? -- you just did
- 2007:06 June
- PeOpLe wHo TyPe lIkE tHiS -- and<br/> like<br/> this<br/> too<br/> ?
- 2007:04 April
- down to earth
- 2007:01 January
- 2006
- free as in beer -- just say it's free! if else, closed source
- pretentious words -- vocabulary for the sake of self-image: commence, duplicitous, egregious, eschew, exacerbate, pontificate, verisimilitude
- weasel words -- "legend has it that the author of this blog is the only ubermensch in existence"
- pun intended -- the writer is insulting the reader's intelligence if the pun is very obvious, but it could be used to enhance the humor
- IANAL -- if you were, I'm sure you'd show me your license
- imagineer -- I heard the salary is fantastic
- permanent solution to a temporary problem -- how to be insensitive
- apples and oranges -- should not be used to indicate two very different things, since apples and oranges are very much alike
- in my opinion -- "no, an alien bodysnatcher has not possessed me"
- going to go ahead and... -- the speaker is suffering from Lumbergh Syndrome
- meteoric rise -- meteors fall... unless the writer's trying to jinx the subject
- guesstimate -- tautologically redundant
- paradigm shift -- paradija what?
- Collapse
Published on Monday 10 November 2008 by Drant
