finders keepers

derived from an old children's adage "finders keepers, losers weepers",which basically asserts that anything found or discovered by someone automatically entitles them to ownership of that property.
"so that bag of money that fell off the armored car onto your front lawn...you gonna return it to the bank?"

"nope. finders keepers....so see you in Mexico!"
by polo November 29, 2004
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writ large

in a very significant or far-reaching manner; of great magnitude and effectiveness
"Never mind the Stratford Festival, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, or the Montreal Symphony!
Hockey Night in Canada was Canadian culture writ large."

- excerpt from the Pierre Berton book "1967"
by Polo July 23, 2007
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monkey see monkey do

an expression describing someone who imitates another person's actions, good or bad,simply by having watched them before.
"OMG did you about little Billy from down the street?? apparently he burned a house down...right here in the neighborhood!!"

"yeah, well his older brother used to do the same thing when he was around...monkey see monkey do I guess."
by polo November 25, 2004
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nature of the beast

certain aspects or traits of a person or thing that reveal themselves, either occasionally or on a regular basis.
"It doesn't really surprise me that she said things to you. But don't take it personally. I mean, after all, she's generally a nice person, albeit a bit quirky at times. It's just the nature of the beast I guess."
by Polo May 11, 2006
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snotting around

partaking in pointless or aimless activity; fooling around
"stop all this snotting around and get back to work!"
by Polo March 09, 2007
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old hat

out of fashion or obsolete
bell bottom jeans and elevator shoes were considered old hat at one time, but now they're back in style.
by polo June 07, 2005
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follow suit

"The Millers aren't going to the wedding, I think we should follow suit."
by Polo April 20, 2007
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