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Garbage In, Gospel Out

Garbage In, Gospel Out: A phrase used to describe the process in which false or misleading information (the "garbage") is entered into official records, documents, or systems and then treated as absolute truth (the "gospel") simply because it has been recorded. The phrase highlights how once incorrect data is documented, it gains an undeserved level of credibility and authority, often leading to manipulation or deception. This is commonly seen in legal, medical, and institutional contexts where fabricated or false information is accepted as fact and used to discredit individuals or cover up wrongdoing.
"Officer John Jacko Romero wrote a completely fabricated police report, claiming an incident occurred when absolutely nothing happened. There was no contact, no 911 call, and I was out shopping the entire day. I only found out about this false report when I was later served with a temporary restraining order that included it. This is a perfect example of garbage in, gospel out—he invented the report out of thin air, and now it’s treated as if it’s the truth."
by Watchlist Subject 9596690-00 September 12, 2024
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why do the moths come out

Why do the moths come out? Because George Clooney ate a banana horizontally. Mmm needs more. *laughs* mr capilli. I just got bit by a midgie *pommy accent* i just got back from a town in NSW
Me: Hey why do the moths come out??
Random person: well...
by THEREALMCMUFFIN November 13, 2022
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Hard to the out

Dane: Last night was a mean as night.

Kent: Hard to the out.
by rachiebaybie July 14, 2010
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Let the cows out

Inadvertently or otherwise telling something said in confidence; i.e. "letting the cat out of the bag," or "spilling the beans."
I can't believe you trusted her with your secret; she will always let the cows out!
by Hamfat December 29, 2018
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Figure it out

An insult to tell your friends they’re being a real fuck up at the moment. Often used to people that are to drunk or just idiots in general.

If someone tells you you need to figure it out, you probably are being and idiot and need to figure that shit out
Andy: it’s 5 in the morning and the sun is coming out can we just fucking leave
One of The boys: Andy were at edc and ac slatter is coming on rn you have to figure it out
by Edm.Maury June 10, 2022
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saceed out

Stemming from the Italian brand Versace.
(/sa:cheed/)
Means having excessive, expensive and particularly flashy outfit head-to-toe from Versace products.
by Lev98 July 24, 2021
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