to get one’s head around something
Expression USED Frequently BY Almost Everyone
To understand or grasp the concept of something
“Honestly, I can’t get my head around it”
Submitted January 2021 by anonymous
to get one’s head around something
Expression USED Frequently BY Almost Everyone
To understand or grasp the concept of something
“Honestly, I can’t get my head around it”
Submitted January 2021 by anonymous
Expression USED On Very Rare Occasion BY women
The kind of underwear women are supposed to wear, just in case you end up in a car crash.
"I don't want to show you my underwear, cos obviously I haven't got my car crash underwear on."
Submitted January 2021 by amarens
English
| Indian English
India
Slang USED Frequently BY Young People
(n.) • It refers to the "plan" or "events", most commonly used in the context of a night out and/or plans with friends. However, it can be used more freely to just talk about any social situation or circumstances, especially to denote a situation gone wrong.
"bro what's the scene for the party tonight, your place or Jennifer's?"
Submitted January 2021 by anonymous
Idiom USED On Rare Occasion BY Country folk
Usually used when talking of a man who got married and got fat or looks old. Also rarely used when talking about a woman who got married and had a child, and suddenly looks fatigued and worn.
-"Arragh, you seen John lately?" -"Aye, he got a wife, and now he's looking married all over."
"Geez, have you seen John lately?" "I have, and he's looking fat and old."
Submitted January 2021 by anonymous
they couldn't lie straight in bed
Expression USED On Occasion BY Some People
The person referred to is very dishonest and is unable to tell the truth in any context.
"Boris Johnson couldn't lie straight in bed."
Expression USED On Occasion BY Some People, Older People
To be very poor, to the extent the soles of one's shoes have worn away, and one is walking around on the upper part of the shoes.
"He's fallen on hard times, he's on his uppers."
Submitted January 2021 by anonymous
Word USED On Occasion BY Some People
(noun) • A bald man combing the rest of his hair over his bald spot.
"Look at that - Max has a serious comb over."
English
English speaking countries
Idiom USED Frequently BY Most people
Used to express the recognition of somebody's desire to avoid misfortune after saying something confidently.
"I've never had a cavity, touch wood"
Expression USED On Rare Occasion BY some people
(A far away unknown place) • It's used to name a far away unknown place.
Since moving to bum-fuck Egypt I've had to rely more on the internet.
Submitted December 2020 by anonymous
Expression USED On Occasion BY some people
To describe the remoteness of an area, its proximity (or lack thereof) to basically everything
“Where did Sara say she moved to?” “I don’t know, somewhere out there in East Bumblefuck”
“Where did Sara say she moved to?” “I don’t know, somewhere really remote and far away”
Submitted December 2020 by anonymous
English
Midwest of United States of America,
United States
Slang USED On Occasion BY some people
In Midwest US area a lot of people will say 'Bumfuck, Egypt' for an obscure far-away country or place.
"Yeah, they moved to Bumfuck, Egypt. Super remote and snowplows don't even go on their road".
Submitted December 2020 by anonymous
Expression USED Frequently BY Some People
Expression used to describe how poorly a garment fits to the body of the person wearing it.
"What do you think of my dress?" "Sorry but it fits like a gunny sack."
Submitted December 2020 by anonymous
Idiom USED On Occasion BY Almost Everyone
When something is funny - eliciting a giggly response greater than the trigger - often inexplicably so. Finding something particularly funny for no good reason.
"What's making you all giggly?" "I'm not sure why but seeing the way they fell over really tickled me!"
Submitted December 2020 by anonymous
Idiom USED Frequently BY Most People
'Brass neck' means someone shameless or brave.
"She's got a brass neck to ask for a day off when we're so busy." "You had the hard neck to pass the time of day with him."
Submitted December 2020 by anonymous
Expression USED Frequently BY Everyone
It is a standard and frequently used way to say that something fits extremely well.
"That's a beautiful jacket and it fits him like a glove."
Expression USED On Occasion BY Almost Everyone
When something is interesting or enjoyable.
“Wow! That performance was the bees knees”
Submitted December 2020 by anonymous
Word USED Very frequently BY Everyone
(verb) • To lime means to hang out.
"We were liming at the mall yesterday."
Submitted December 2020 by ttchatterbox
Slang USED Frequently BY originally in the city of Melbourne, but has spread to news media, general public and even political figures
When there are zero cases of COVID-19 on any given day, it is called a Donut Day.
"Did you see that Victoria had a Donut Day today?" "That's good, I hope we can have a World Donut Day soon too!"
Submitted December 2020 by anonymous
English
Northern Midwest (particularly Minnesota),
United States
Interjection USED Frequently BY Almost Everyone
A common exclamation in the northern United States. The term originates from Norway and is thought to be brought to the states by Scandinavian immigrants in the 19th century. Used in cases of surprise, shock, or relief. Also commonly used as a sympathetic response to hearing slightly unfortunate news.
"Make sure you wrap up nice n' warm today; it's a cold one out there." "Uff-da, it sure is!"
Submitted December 2020 by jess
Expression USED On Occasion BY People Over 30
A reference to the highly-publicized string of workplace shootings by United States Postal Service (USPS) workers, beginning in 1986. This expression is used to refer to someone suddenly becoming extremely angry.
"Don't go postal or anything, but your coffee might be cold by now."
Submitted December 2020 by jess
