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  2. Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States

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    Notes Works cited References External links 0-9 S.S. Kresge Lunch Counter and Soda Fountain, about 1920 86 Main article: 86 1. Soda-counter term meaning an item was no longer available 2. "Eighty-six" means to discard, eliminate, or deny service A abe's cabe 1. Five dollar bill 2. See fin, a fiver, half a sawbuck absent treatment Engaging in dance with a cautious partner ab-so-lute-ly ...

  3. List of words having different meanings in American and ...

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    a slang term meaning sexually aroused (American horny) * a male or female given name or nickname deriving from the names Randall, Randolph, or Miranda range: a line, collection, etc. of products or merchandise, as in top of the range (US: top of the line) a type of kitchen stove like that featured on the TV programme The 1900 House

  4. List of proverbial phrases - Wikipedia

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    A proverbial phrase or expression is a type of conventional saying similar to a proverb and transmitted by oral tradition. The difference is that a proverb is a fixed expression, while a proverbial phrase permits alterations to fit the grammar of the context. [1] [2] In 1768, John Ray defined a proverbial phrase as:

  5. Idiom - Wikipedia

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    An idiom is a phrase or expression that largely or exclusively carries a figurative or non-literal meaning, rather than making any literal sense. Categorized as formulaic language , an idiomatic expression's meaning is different from the literal meanings of each word inside it. [ 1 ]

  6. Walking on Air - Wikipedia

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    Walking on Air or Walkin' on Air may refer to: "Walking on Air" (Katy Perry song), 2013 "Walking on Air" (Anise K song), 2012 "Walking on Air" (Kerli song), 2008; Walking on Air, directed by Joseph Santley; Walking on Air (1946 film), directed by Aveling Ginever; Walkin' on Air, a 1987 album by Bobbysocks "Walking on Air", a song by Orchestral ...

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  8. Walk On - Wikipedia

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    "Walk On", by Roy Orbison from Roy Orbison's Many Moods, 1964; Other uses. Walk-on (sports), an athlete who becomes part of a team without being actively recruited;

  9. Put on airs - Wikipedia

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    The phrase is derived from the French word "air" which means appearance or look. The phrase has been in use since the 1500s. [4] To "Give Airs" was also referred to as a fake way of acting. [8] "Put on" is in modern emphatic use means: "to assume deceptively or falsely; to feign, affect or pretend." [9]