stepping up to the plate

showing initiative or taking charge over a situation, not hesitating to do what needs to be done
"man you really gotta hand it to the Amigos, it seems they're really stepping up to the plate this season (literally and figuratively!)"
by ColdOne March 27, 2007
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first blood

the initial advantage gained by one side in any game, contest or competition.
"The Chargers drew first blood in their game against the Giants, scoring a touchdown late in the first quarter."
by ColdOne January 11, 2007
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.il

A group of people who can not and will not shut the fuck up. Known to speak in weird tongues. K-Line on site.
16:28 <MiniMizer> àæ æä äãéáåø ùê àéúé àéï áòéä
16:28 <Guyp> rofl
16:28 <SabrWolf> ROFL
by ColdOne June 04, 2003
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smack

disrespectful comments made toward or about someone

all through the interview, all he did was talk smack about A-Rod...not cool!

"don't lay any of your smack on ME, flip!"
by ColdOne November 14, 2005
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factor

a word usually added to another word in suffix form, to describe how that person or thing is a significant (and often positive) aspect of the "bigger picture".


Chicago Bulls fans can thank the Jordan-factor for enabling that team to win their NBA titles during the '90s.

The new 300 is one of the fastest production cars on the road these days due to the hemi-factor.
by ColdOne September 13, 2005
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8 ball

1) billiards (from the number "8" ball that is to be sunk after all the others to win the game).

2) to be "8 balled" is to be in a difficult or impossible situation.
1) wanna go play some 8 ball at o'reilly's?

2) better get a lawyer to read that contract before you sign it, otherwise you could get 8 balled.
by ColdOne June 27, 2004
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gloss

background information on something or someone; basic facts in order to get a take
(probably from "glossary", the part of a book which lists sources of information)
"ok, so here's the gloss on this new and revamped Mets squad....."
by ColdOne November 21, 2004
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