The anti-chequebook approach to the restoration and modification of old cars, in particular classic Fords. Budget, DIY home-grown fabrication and dedication as opposed to ready-made parts. In the shed, not off the shelf.
Person 1: “Did you buy that jolly fine manifold off the shelf?”
Person 2: “Shelf? I made the shelf... My car’s built not bought, mate.”
Person 1: “You the man.”
Person 2: “Shelf? I made the shelf... My car’s built not bought, mate.”
Person 1: “You the man.”
by Classic Ford mag September 17, 2009
derived from the term "its the thought that counts." When considering buying someone something then deciding against it. You buy them this gift in your head, thinking its just the thought that counts.
person #1 : hey, did u buy me a gift for my birthday ?
person #2 : ehh, well i saw this cool shirt but i didnt have enough money, so i just thought bought it for you.
person #1 : well, it is the thought that counts. Thanks !
person #2 : ehh, well i saw this cool shirt but i didnt have enough money, so i just thought bought it for you.
person #1 : well, it is the thought that counts. Thanks !
by edfghjkjhgf April 7, 2010
A lesson in which one learns after having paid any amount of money. Usually resulting to regret and disappointment.
"Mama, I paid that man $800 for that Cutlass and it didn't run but 3 days. Now I can't find him no where to get my money back".
"I told you not buy it before your daddy looked at it anyway. You a bought a lesson. A bought lesson is the best lesson to learn."
"I told you not buy it before your daddy looked at it anyway. You a bought a lesson. A bought lesson is the best lesson to learn."
by thesouthernbeau September 6, 2008
The act of physically destroying a small business by breaking things and throwing things around causing a giant mess, which will allow larger companies (IBM) and people(Bill Gates) to overthrough and prevent competition from arising.
Compuglobalhypermeganet was bought out by Bill Gates.
by MinDPhuK April 6, 2003
Use this phrase when someone knew it was coming, so they deserve the consequences. This phrase was said in "Airplane!" the movie.
A rollercoaster breaks in the middle of a ride and the people inside the rollercoaster are in danger.
"They bought their ticket," says a bystander of the situation.
"They bought their ticket," says a bystander of the situation.
by Timmy Mea. April 3, 2021
When you buy something that needs CONSTANT maintenance to keep it running, resulting in buyers remorse and ceaseless headaches.
"Mr. Dipshit just had a waterfall landscape thing (or a pool) installed in his yard". "Yep...he'll be cleaning algae out of THAT thing every week. Looks like he's bought a Jaguar"
by Greyborzoi April 3, 2008
1.To fail in the most complete way, without understanding how. This originates from the linux error code "EIEIO" which refers to an error which makes no sense, and cannot be repaired.
2.To die
2.To die
"Jet pilots say that when a jet crashes on a farm the farmer usually sues the government for damages done to his farm by the crash, and the amount demanded is always more than enough to pay off the mortgage and then buy the farm outright. Since this type of crash is nearly always fatal to the pilot, the pilot pays for the farm with his life, and has bought the farm."
With definition 1, the metaphor of buying the farm is often elaborated upon:
*dave makes a big mistake*
jeremy: You just bought the farm.
The minister of agriculture wishes to speak urgently with you.
With definition 1, the metaphor of buying the farm is often elaborated upon:
*dave makes a big mistake*
jeremy: You just bought the farm.
The minister of agriculture wishes to speak urgently with you.
by the ronnie January 23, 2007