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burn the boats 

To burn the boats is a metaphor for destroying any safety net you have. To go all in and decide to go after it regardless of the outcome. It originated from the conquering of the Aztecs by Cortez. Once they reached the shore of Mexico Cortez decided to tell his men to burn the boats. Meaning they would either die or conquer the land.

Tim: “ man I can’t leave this job, I’ll be homeless. I hate what I’m doing but I can’t quit and find something better. It’s too risky.”

John fucking Rambo: “burn the boats you pussy.”
Tim: “ man I can’t leave this job, I’ll be homeless. I hate what I’m doing but I can’t quit and find something better. It’s too risky.”

John fucking Rambo: “burn the boats you pussy.”
burn the boats by DefyingLogic October 5, 2020

Clearing out the bats 

To masturbate after an extended period of time. Like clearing out the bats from an old abandoned house and refurbishing and renewing it.
Mother: Hey Timmy, what's taking you so long in there? I need to take a shower!

Son (Behind closed bathroom door): One sec, mom! I'm clearing out the bats!

The Beats Pill 

Martha and Sadie bought The Beats Pill because they're butterfaces but like to be penetrated while music is playing
The Beats Pill by Dothejohnwall January 6, 2015

Unleash The Bats 

When someone, after a break-up or other traumatic experience goes out and has a wild night. Usually meaning they release the inner craziness and angst arising from the situation and have a wickedly good time.

see: to Rage
Alex, after getting dumped by his cheating girlfriend decided to go out that weekend and Unleash The Bats.

After being fired from his low paying retail job, Lewis took it upon himself to grab some mates, go to the bar and Unleash The Bats.

After witnessing her best friend hook-up with the man of her dreams, Elizabeth decided to Unleash The Bats and finish the rest of her Captain Morgan.
Unleash The Bats by McSkinney October 21, 2009

Look What The Bats Dragged In 

A goth or emo way of saying 'look what the cat dragged in'. Cats are known for bringing dead mice/rats/birds and other vermin they may have found or killed in to their owner's home. Upon meeting someone who is disliked, by using this phrase you imply that they are the vermin mentioned above.
Apon meeting an ex-boyfriend at a party

"Well, well, well. Look what the bats dragged in."

The Beats 

Refers to painful blows, usually around the head or arms.
More than often, the beats are given at three in the morning by somebody who cannot sleep due to the amount of noise being made in the room next door.
Larz and Ash were yelling cunt loudly, so Helen came in and gave them 'The Beats.'
The Beats by Somebody Cool February 8, 2008