PlaceHolder's definitions

to hell and back

Through the ringer... When you had to do something really hellish difficult and your survived to tell about it... but you're probably not in good shape after the effort (it took a lot out of you.)

Man I drank too much last night... I am so hung over that I feel like I've been to hell and back.

by PlaceHolder June 16, 2004

been to hell and back

See to hell and back.

The mega worldwide tour of 50 cities in 30 days left me so worn out that I felt like I had been to hell and back.

by PlaceHolder June 16, 2004

school of hard knocks

To learn something (usually a life lesson) the hard way. (Some say the best way to really learn is to learn from your mistakes.)

She was street wise... having learned many a lesson about life at the school of hard knocks.

by PlaceHolder June 16, 2004

sucks to be you

Something you say to someone when something happens to them (or they are in a situation) that you do not envy and would not want to have happen to you (or would not want to be in a similar situation.)

First Student: I wish I hadn't taken 7 courses this term... I have so much homework I won't be able to make it to the party this weekend.
Second Student: Sucks to be you! I only took 4 bird courses this term. I am home free for the weekend and I will be front and centre at the party.

by PlaceHolder June 16, 2004

front and centre

See front and center. (British and Canadian spelling of words ending in "er" or "or" are often spelled slightly differently than in the United States. For example: centre/center, colour/color.)

She was just the belle of the ball... she was front and centre and the managed to monopolize all of the invited guest's time... No one could get a word in edgewise.

by PlaceHolder June 16, 2004

Jakeetchee

Slang for a person, place, or thing.

Did you see that Jakeetchee at the bar?

She was so hot.

What are doing Jakeetchee?

That Jakeetchee was so good. We have to go try it again.

Oh no not that Jakeetchee again.

by Placeholder February 6, 2022