Take a Dick Smith

Verb. Liquidating one's assets (esp. community property) for pure personal gain and leaving; abandoning societal/familial social, moral and ethical expectations; forsaking one's responsibilities. Taking the easy way out.

Dick Smith was married and had 5 children. He had a big house with expensive cars and all the trappings of a wealthy family. One day Dick lost his job and after leaving work, liquidated all of his bank accounts and assets and left town, leaving his family high and dry.

Applications-

1. Someone gets fired from work- "he took a Dick Smith"
2. You are at a party and want to leave- "Hey I am going to take a Dick Smith"
3. Someone quits a job- "I took a Dick Smith"
4. Sean White lost in the Olympics- "Sean White took a Dick Smith in that event"
5. A store or restaurant closes- "They took a Dick Smith"

by T.M. Zappa February 26, 2014

double take

giving something/someone a second glance, after initially taking notice the first time.

I did a double take when I walked past Britney in the hallway....sweetness!

by hipster April 2, 2004

Take the L

Stands for "Take the loss". Frequently used to describe flunking a test, being dumped, being stood up, being beaten up or robbed, or losing one's money in the stock market, gambling, or through exploitative business schemes.

I really took the L on that history exam.

by cazort August 25, 2003

take a hike

hit the fucking road, get out of here, leave, be gone forever

i told that mother fucker to take a hike

by sloner July 28, 2007

Take a shower

Something some of y’all never heard of because you smell like ass everyday thinking that bealls outlet 7 dollar perfume gonna help.

Damn nigga you stink take a shower do something you need to wash dat ass

by Realiststatements June 30, 2019

take the note

Used in theatre, when a director is giving "notes" to the actors after a rehearsal or performance. Many people feel the need to defend their actions or get defensive when receiving criticism or correction. It is meant as a conversation stopper to avoid protracted arguments and to demonstrate the objectiviy needed to progress.

"Freddie, I know they mug like that on the West End, but here I need you to pull it in a little."

"Well, yes, but I was trying to convey a sense of urgency..."

"Freddie, pull it in."

"Yes, but I'd like to express myself fully..."

"Freddie. Pull it in."

"Yes, but..."

"Freddie. Take the note."

by Chris Rattray August 21, 2006

Take a right

Used commonly at a nascar race when you hope a driver wrecks.

Used in public meaning go fuck yourself.

Used towards people from Ohio to go back to Ohio.

Drunk Nascar fan: Go Ricky!!!
Sober Nascar fan: Ricky take a right!!!

Billy: Hey do you have a smoke and lighter I can Bum?
Bobby: Take a right!!!!

Ohio State fan in the South: Go Bucks!!
Southerner: Take a right!!!

by Weaverdrunk March 11, 2013