If I had a dime for every time

the indicated event occurs very frequently

If I had a dime for every time I heard that cat growl, I could buy my own orchard.

trump card

something used to gain an advantage, sometimes a dishonest one

His trump card is redirecting you from hot button issues.

expressing how sorry one feels for oneself in front of friends or family

Do you always have to have such a pity party when you make a mistake.

a tube used to siphon gasoline in order to steal it

An Oklahoma credit card was left attached to the tank, which not only left a link to the culprit, but created a hazard as well.

poor or disreputable People of Irish decent (the term is used in the United states rather than Ireland)

I am finding myself feeling more weary of shanty Irish every time they come around my house.

1. to believe unquestioningly

2. to receive enthusiastically

3. to bother

Those newbies eat up rumors about his hobby.

1. a dangerous curse or hex

2. any problem

That place is one hell of a whammy waiting to spill across the city.