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Make friends with the drain

When you have to puke in the middle of a track workout, so you puke in the drain on the sidelines.
Person 1: You good man? It looks like you are about to puke.

Person 2: No, I might have to make friends with the drain soon.
by An actual South Carolinian February 13, 2020
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Circling The Drain

When a project, plan or person is on the verge of falling into absolute irrelevancy with no way of coming back.
Ever since her fourth album, Katy Perry’s career has been circling the drain!
by CapitolRec February 8, 2021
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Swimming ducks are drawn to shore by crackers.

A phrase that shows that people are often draw away from their normal flow of life by seemingly good things. Either for improvement or for their downfall.
"Hey john did you hear about alex's new girlfriend? she's really fixed him up!"
"Hey swimming ducks are drawn to shore by crackers."

"Hey did you see that alex got his car stolen by that seemingly nice guy!"
"ahh, Swimming ducks are drawn to shore by crackers."
by Narstream November 17, 2022
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Staring down the drain

You spend all your free time staring down the drain.
by konnichiwama January 1, 2024
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Circling the Drain

To indicate that something is in a state of decline.
My 401K is circling the drain.
by MalumLibrum958 June 24, 2024
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down to the drain

Any platform on the internet where a person commented always in a contradicting manner despite the context or main subject they are commenting.
Person 1: Deym, this episode is the getting lower and lower.
Person 2: There you go, he is down to the drain again.
by Butumomalaggu November 25, 2024
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Reilly O’Draino

Reilly O’Draino (noun)
Definition: A human energy vacuum. Someone who shows up physically but is mentally absent, chronically bored, disengaged, and inclined to sigh, complain, or ask repetitive, pointless questions. Often seeks external stimulation, validation, or management of their own discomfort without contributing to the environment they occupy.
Characteristics:
Passive presence, rarely curiosity.
Sighs, “I’m bored,” or “Why…?” repeatedly.
Consumes attention, resources, or experiences without engagement.
Ignores invitations to participate meaningfully.
Provides comic, yet draining, contrast to the awake.
Example Sentences:
“We hosted a workshop, but half the room were Reilly O’Drainos just scrolling on their phones.”
“I love cooking for people who appreciate it. No room here for O’Drainos.”
“The gallery opening was full of energy, except for a few lingering Reilly O’Drainos.”
Synonyms: Energy vampire, bored spectator, passive consumer.
See Also: The Awake, Sleepwalker, Human Sponge.
The gallery opening was full of energy, except for a few lingering Reilly O’Drainos.”
by Heymuse January 22, 2026
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