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Licking a tree and hoping for maple syrup

Idiom; to attempt an ill-advised, mildly unpleasant shortcut to avoid a more complicated process, with a high probability of failure. The idiom itself is an example of such an experience, since licking trees is unpleasant, and even maple trees rarely taste sweet just by licking the bark. The idiom also implies that tried and true methods, rather than blind experimentation, yield better results. Drilling into the trunk of a maple tree with a tap, is the correct way to obtain maple syrup.
"Kicking the car to try and make it start again won't work. That's just licking a tree and hoping for maple syrup, honestly. Let's call a tow truck instead."
by missroxyspamcake August 27, 2020
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having a misha moment

a moment of absolute fangirl squee, with no rational thought left other than MISHAAA

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Misha Collins, actor, currently playing the angel Castiel in the tv show Supernatural and with a crazy fanbase (which are called Minions) he keeps flooring with the things he writes on his twitter account: twitter.com/mishacollins
Minion #1: OMG, Misha!! His hair! and his voice!! did you see his eyes!?!! *SQUEEE* My heart! I can't take it!!!
Minion #2: I think you're having a Misha moment!
by Mishamadness March 28, 2010
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Hating White People

Hating white people is a political position popular among unsuccessful demographics who look for an excuse as to why they themselves are unsuccessful. Much like the Nazis with the Jews, these people will blame every social ill on the successful European race (believing they are being oppressed by them), and will often advocate for their own "final solution". (i.e genocide). Hatred of whites is very common among black and muslim populations.
SJW: "Hating white people is ok because they're oppressing us!"
Normal person: "How are they oppressing you? By giving you free money?"
SJW: "STOP OPPRESSING ME WITH YOUR WHITE LOGIC!"
by Phoenix797 August 5, 2018
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hainge

cool. awesome. also known as tight work.
combination of off the chain and off the henges.
"That new 06 Range is off the hainge, ninja"
by Lionel September 4, 2005
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hamping

Using camping equipment inside your home, especially when your home simulates the rigors of wilderness living.
The heating bill got too expensive, so this month I've set the thermostat at 52 degrees and I'm hamping in my sleeping bag on the couch.
by Jenszi January 9, 2011
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Having a Snow Day

While on your back, multiple jerkoff ejaculations in a short period of time onto your chest thus blanketing yourself with a thick white coating.

Optional additional action

1: call up a parent and tell them you are closed for the day.

2: place a toy school bus on your chest to simulate it getting stuck in the snow.
Alan might be at work but he's still having a Snow Day.
by Hollywood Chan January 14, 2010
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Having intercourse

A phrase for "having class in between" but you are tired of being invited by your friends, so you want to say the reason in a sexual way...
(Course = class and inter = in between)
A: Hey! Join us on Discord now! We have a lot of things to discuss!
B: *No reaction*
A: *Spam dots*
B: Not now! M8! I'm having intercourse right now! Lemme finish it first!
A: Wow! Ok! I understand... hehe
by Der Paniker September 21, 2021
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