What the fuck is a Chinese downhill?

A phrase used to express lack of understanding when everything should be perfectly clear.

A way of saying "I should understand this completely, but it makes no sense whatsoever."

Origin: In the 1980s ski comedy "Hot Dog: The Movie," the antagonist proposes a Chinese downhill to resolve all conflicts between himself (the hotshot skier) and the protagonist (not so talented skier/cool guy). After they outline what's at stake -the girl, rule over the slopes, cash, etc. -the comic-relief Chinese guy leans in and asks "Wha te fuck is a Chinese downhir?" (A Chinese downhill is a ski race with a shotgun start -first one to the bottom wins.)

Journalists talking about a story that's been assigned, but the second journalist missed the meeting:

J1 -"Good luck getting Pee Wee Herman to discuss his movie theater fetish. You better get on it; deadline is Friday."

J2 -"Pee Wee Herman about what? When did this happen? What the fuck is a Chinese downhill?"

by The Afterworld Cafe June 26, 2007

what the fuck

An expression first coined in the 1983 movie "Risky Business" when supporting character Miles (played by Curtis Armstrong) tells the main character Joel (played by Tom Cruise) "Every now and then, say 'What the fuck.'" meaning throw caution to the wind and take a chance. This form is rarely used today, overtaken by the more prevalant meaning of surprise, disbelief or confusion.

Miles: Joel, let me tell you something. Every now and then, say "What the fuck." "What the fuck" gives you freedom. Freedom brings opportunity, opportunity makes your future...

by Rick510 October 15, 2007

What do you think

A phrase that simple Nailogical uses

*finishes painting nails*

"What do you think?"

by Shakuraa February 3, 2019

What's the damage?

Means how much does it cost, how much do I owe you.

Steve: "I'd like an eighth of that"

Chris: "Here you go"

Steve: "What's the damage?"

Chris: "Forty dollars"

by chicagoman619 November 13, 2014

WHAT DO YOU MEAN

A word used by TGFBRO a lot just a phrase said to express one’s emotions it can be used in mostly any situation

1- miss just put me on report
2-WHAT DO YOU MEAN

1-relax

by Ms Mahakata is Childish December 17, 2019

what eva

short for: what ever.

well' what eva! no big.

by janelle March 26, 2005

what happened next

Click bait to get you to go to the story.

He decapitated his entire family, including his grandparents, but what happened next will truly shock you.

by PBSPinchback June 18, 2015