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It's your dime

Phrase. Definition dependent on context.
Typically means,
"You're paying for the telephone call, so":

1. "I'll listen to what you say,"
2. "say what you want," or
3. "place the call if you think it's necessary."

The phrase is a relic from a period when telephone calls placed from a coin-operated pay phone cost $.10 (a US dime).
1. "You're calling me on my home phone at night, but, hey, it's your dime, so speak."
2. "Dude -- you should call the radio station and tell the DJ about your spring break story. They won't cut you off -- it's your dime."
3. "If you need to tell your folks about the accident...Well, it's your dime."

It's your dime

Phrase. Definition dependent on context.
Typically means,
"You're paying for the telephone call, so":

1. "I'll listen to what you say,"
2. "say what you want," or
3. "place the call if you think it's necessary."

The phrase is a relic from a period when telephone calls placed from a coin-operated pay phone cost $.10 (a US dime).
1. "You're calling me on my home phone at night, but, hey, it's your dime, so speak."
2. "Dude -- you should call the radio station and tell the DJ about your spring break story. They won't cut you off -- it's your dime."
3. "If you need to tell your folks about the accident...Well, it's your dime."

it's your birthday

The only occasion on which short people are allowed to participate in certain activities, like pick-up basketball games or parties.
(Gary Coleman's birthday)
Gary Coleman: "Yo 50, is it cool if I go to that big party you're throwin' next tonight? G-G-G-Unit."
50 Cent: "Go shorty, it's your birthday."
it's your birthday by Nick D July 14, 2004

it's your birthday

it's your birthday by sekio March 24, 2004

it's your birthday

when something really cool happens to you, it's your birthday
You aced the exam! Go shorty, it's your birthday.

it’s your fault 

A saying used when a goalkeeper makes a serious error in a football match that leads to the team not keeping a clean sheet
It’s your fault Joe” said Aidan after he threw away a clean sheet today
it’s your fault by Joe is shit September 15, 2018