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

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    Thing [20] dip Pickpocket [20] dip the bill Have a drink [20] ditzek Anything funny [94] dish 1. Pretty woman [144] 2. Provide information to talk [145] dive Disreputable or low quality bar [146] dive ducat Subway ticket [94] dizzy 1. Deeply in love with a woman e.g. Are you dizzy with that dame [145] 2. Stupid; making a bad decision e.g.

  3. List of proverbial phrases - Wikipedia

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    Moderation in all things; Monday's child is fair of face, Tuesday's child is full of grace, Wednesday's child is full of woe, Thursday's child has far to go, Friday's child is loving and giving, Saturday's child works hard for its living, and a child that is born on the Sabbath day is fair and wise and good and gay

  4. English-language idioms - Wikipedia

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    To have learned something through gossip, hearsay, or a rumor: hit the ceiling/roof: To become enraged, possibly in an overreaction: hit the nail on the head: 1. To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem; 2. To do or say exactly the right thing or to find the exact answer; 3. To do something in the most effective and efficient ...

  5. The road to hell is paved with good intentions - Wikipedia

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    The Good Intentions Paving Company has a team of Andy Warhols who grind good-intentioned souls into pavement. "I was only sleeping with my husband's boss to advance his career", says one. [ 29 ] The figurative meaning of the phrase is a big part of the plot too, as several characters offer to help the two protagonists on the Road to Hell, but ...

  6. Stranger Things Creators’ New Horror Series Something Very ...

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    Something Very Bad just cast two someones who are very good. Per the official logline, Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen “is an atmospheric horror series set at a wedding, following a bride ...

  7. Schadenfreude - Wikipedia

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    Schadenfreude (/ ˈ ʃ ɑː d ən f r ɔɪ d ə /; German: [ˈʃaːdn̩ˌfʁɔʏ̯də] ⓘ; lit. Tooltip literal translation "harm-joy") is the experience of pleasure, joy, or self-satisfaction that comes from learning of or witnessing the troubles, failures, pain, suffering, or humiliation of another.

  8. Why working a 9 to 5 is actually really bad for you - AOL

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    3) The structure of working for a company which allows for 9 to 5's may be holding you back from your creative potential. Photo: Getty 4) There is often little to no flexibility.

  9. List of bad luck signs - Wikipedia

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    A superstitious blacksmith and apprentice believe that the luck from the horseshoe will flow toward him or her, their tools, and eventually to whatever project they are working on. [15] Opening an umbrella while indoors [16]: 204, 267 On the Isle of Man, rats are referred to as "longtails" as saying "rat" is considered bad luck. [17] [18]