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jam-packed
What does jam-packed mean? | crowded, full | The train that we took this morning was jam-packed with people.
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for the birds
What does "for the birds" mean? | not interesting, something that you do not like, worthless | The movie was for the birds so we left early and went to eat.
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schmooze
What does "schmooze" mean? | gossip; discuss; cat |
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not in the same league
What does "not in the same league" mean? | much inferior to someone | much inferior to someoneOur soccer team was not in the same league as the Brazilian players who we met at the tournament.
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No quarter
What does "No quarter" mean? | This means without mercy. We can say no quarter given or asked. |
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a must have
What does "a must have" mean? | something that you must have | The new computer screens are a must have for computer users.
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so-so
What does "so-so" mean? | not good and not bad | I was only feeling so-so and decided not to go to a movie tonight.
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pack them in
What does "pack them in" mean? | to attract a lot of people | The new restaurant is able to pack them in with its new and exciting menu.
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in the open
What does "in the open" mean? | in an area that is not closed in, outdoors | Everybody was out in the open during the wedding when the rain began to fall.
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copycat
What does "copycat" mean? | someone who copies the work of another | The children called the girl a copycat when they discovered that she had copied part of the test from another student.
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faggot
What does "faggot" mean? | male homosexual |
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blow one's top
What does "blow one's top" mean? | become extremely angry. | A: "Was your father upset when you came home at 3AM?"B: "He was more than upset. He blew his top!"
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peyote
What does "peyote" mean? | mescaline |
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