A concept recently introduced by UK Chancellor of the Exchequer denoting the absolute lack of shits the government gives for the cultural sector. Disavowed as non-essential, artists must now retrain as hedge-fund financial analysts or cybersecurity consultants.
Matthew: did you just hear about Rishi Sunak's proposal to retrain substantial portions of the workforce, namely the arts sector?
Elizabeth: oh dear, put down that horrid guerrilla Newspaper, The Guardian is for leftist granola-eating monkeys. I did not vote Tory for the last twenty years to suddenly bail out a bunch of degenerate flaneurs. Not with my hard-earned taxpayer money!
Elizabeth: oh dear, put down that horrid guerrilla Newspaper, The Guardian is for leftist granola-eating monkeys. I did not vote Tory for the last twenty years to suddenly bail out a bunch of degenerate flaneurs. Not with my hard-earned taxpayer money!
by Gin&Tim October 15, 2020
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Jimmy: Yes dear.
Jimmy: Yes dear.
by Bryan Gilbreath April 16, 2009
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Tabrizi proverb (made famous by Qalandar of Tabriz)
To cease, desist, stop whatever it is you're saying or doing. A badass thing to say to someone when you want to lay the smackdown on them.
To cease, desist, stop whatever it is you're saying or doing. A badass thing to say to someone when you want to lay the smackdown on them.
by Pleasetorefrain August 11, 2014
Get the Please to refrain mug.The word "retainer" used in rap vernacular often is referring to keeping a thug on hand that is willing to do dirt. The celebrity retains this person's services thru cash payment, or other bartering options such as weed or pussy in the event that a punch needs to be thrown (or otherwise) and the celebrity would be open to a potential costly lawsuit, whereas the retainer does not have enough money worth be sued for, etc.
When Charlemagne Tha God was instigating Nelly during an interview, he was warned "Hey,man...just say what you wanna say. We're all men. I keep retainers just for guys like you".
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Get the Retainer mug.When you straddle your girl, hold her shoulders and hands down with your knees, and smack the bitch in her face with your penis.
Bro: Hey Cheddabob, whats up with that mushroom mark on brittanys face?
Cheddabob: That bitch got outta line so I had to pull a Chedda Restraint on that ho!
Cheddabob: That bitch got outta line so I had to pull a Chedda Restraint on that ho!
by The Don Babyface Killah December 8, 2010
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by ParkRoote April 11, 2008
Get the italian restraining order mug.I little piece of plastic and metal that sits in your mouth after the removal of Braces. Can easily get lost for they are often translucent, and are highly enjoyed by dogs as a tasty snack.
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