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Picking Up Scraps 

The art of taking credit for an accomplishment that you had absolutely nothing to do with.

Alternatively, acheiving a goal only after someone has done most or all of the work for you.
Bob: Damn, that project was rough. But I think I really pulled it off.

Jeff: Yeah..you pulled it off alright. (smiles wickedly)

Boss: Why Jeff, what an excellent job you did on that project, we should talk about your promotion.

Bob: (face turning 10 shades of red, he begins to hop up and down) But..but..no...he's PICKING UP SCRAPS!

Boss: Bob, perhaps you would benefit from some..counseling..
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The dangerous activity of driving and posting on forums.
Hold the wheel Dylan, I'm piving.
piving by bernielmaox October 20, 2009
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poking ovaries 

Slamming a chick's vaginal opening with your big PP (or other large object). Involves sticking it in so far you stab her insides.
I played a game of snooker with my big 10 when I poked her ovaries.
poking ovaries by phreak May 25, 2004

poking daylight 

When you have to shit so bad that a piece of shit is almost or seems to be poking out of your ass.
I had to go so bad I was poking daylight.
poking daylight by Pestac September 20, 2004
"Where is suzy?!"
"She and justin are piping."
"SCORE!"
piping by sandra powell May 8, 2005
Engaging in the act of Player Killing in a multiplayer game through legitimate OR illegitimate means.
"Those jerks were pking rookies in the newbie area for hours until an admin finally showed up and kicked them out."
pking by Pratt October 5, 2005

i'm picking up what you're putting down

Telling someone you understand what they are talking about.
George: After you wash the car you need to feed the dog and take out the cat.

Bill: Ok George, I'm picking up what you're putting down!