a novelty that captures the attention of the general public for a relatively brief period, until either people lose interest in it, or the next "big thing" comes along.
also, an infatuation or a temporary but intense emotional attachment toward an individual.
also, an infatuation or a temporary but intense emotional attachment toward an individual.
Just as the hoola hoop of the late 1950s, so too did the Rubiks Cube prove to be a passing fancy after it was introduced in the early 1980s.
I suppose Sue's brief relationship with Tim was just a passing fancy for her, as she's since returned to her husband.
I suppose Sue's brief relationship with Tim was just a passing fancy for her, as she's since returned to her husband.
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This version of "Hall Pass" does not refer to being a student and school days gone-by. In this version it refers to the permission given to go out with the guys (instead of fulfilling either girlfriend or wife duties / obligations / quality time / etc). The Hall Pass can come in half-day, full-day or even hourly increments. It is something to be prized, cherished and used judiciously for it is not an easy thing to obtain. It can only be obtained by verbal (or written) consent from said girlfriend or wife.
Mike E. Me told the guys he had gotten a hall pass for the opening Friday in March for the NCAA tourney. He was quite happy cause he had been planning this for sometime and his wife finally approved and granted him the pass (a full day one to boot!)
Craig called up the gang and sadly informed them that he would not be joining them at the race-track this coming Saturday. He couldn't get the hall pass, not even for a few hours.
Craig called up the gang and sadly informed them that he would not be joining them at the race-track this coming Saturday. He couldn't get the hall pass, not even for a few hours.
by Bobby "Kuch" Kucheravy February 22, 2008
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Person A: Google En Passant!
Person B: Holy Hell!
Person C: New response just dropped.
Person D: Actual zombie!
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Person D: Actual zombie!
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She told her older more experienced coworker to “never pass your torch” to the younger tech savvy employee.
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PH: "The live server's gone down, the entire business is disrupted!"
JC: "Calm ya passion, calm ya passion!"
JC: "Calm ya passion, calm ya passion!"
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