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like mending roads in summertime

Used to describe any untimely or unnecessary expenditure of effort or money.

Adapted from Shakespeare (Merchant of Venice), and in that day roads were in far better shape during the summer months, so mending roads in summertime was considered redundant.
Guy 1: "I'd better review for my phsychology exam"

Guy 2: "Study for a class that easy? That's like mending roads in summertime!"
by TreeWeezel November 18, 2010
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meaning of life

the meaning of life is to question lifes meaning despite the fact that its true meaning cannot possibly by revealed while one is living - therefore its meaning is and always will be unknown as long as we continue to live and possibly beyond
how can anyone know what the meaning of life truly consist of until one can observe it from an outside point of view?
for that possibility to occur - one must be somewhere else
by ELboGreesyMunkyWrench May 13, 2010
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mening

The act of taking a man to one's bed. Usually used in reference to a series of one-night stands.
Sorry I've been out of contact I've been too busy mening, it wouldn't take up as much of my time if I didn't have to wake up next to some stranger the next morning and go through the whole brunch and awkward conversation routine.
by Shakespeare's Sista May 15, 2015
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Curtis Manning

The living contradiction to the term "The black guy always dies first."
Curtis Manning can be seen on 24 kicking ass side by side with Jack Bauer.
by pizzamanufdoom June 29, 2006
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Manning

6'4 230 pound quarter back with a laser rocket arm
"They're not saying booooo, they're saying mooooovers" -Peyton Manning
by jwelsh March 24, 2007
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meaning

The meaning is the point or reason for something (what it means).
P.S. This is the meaning for the word meaning
This has no meaning - it just is.
by spongeboblover101 November 16, 2017
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Manning

Quite possible the sweetest name on Earth. Signifies athletic ability especially in areas such as football.
Oh look at that Manning over yonder, they are totally dominating the game.
by Carrie Anderson May 17, 2006
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