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grab life by the horns

( from the Ford F-150 commercial): one of the possible English translations of the Latin phrase carpe diem .
If you want to survive in capitalism, you have to take it upon yourself to learn what the phrase grab life by the horns means and be prepared to be a shaker and mover .
by Uncle Dimma January 14, 2014
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on the horns of a dilemma

facing a choice between two equally undesirable alternatives
The lion was on the horns of a dilemma, deciding what he should do in such a risky situation.
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throwin up the horns

raging, drinking alcohol, exceeding the limits of what you thought was fun, partying hard....real hard, originated in Mammoth Lakes, CA
Hey what are you doing tonight? Throwin up the horns woooooo! Lets get wasted!
by Thetownofmammothlakes March 2, 2009
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grab life by the horns

(motto of the Ford F-150 commercial): one of the possible English transliterations of the Latin phrase carpe diem
If you take the phrase 'grab life by the horns' out it's context commercial, it becomes one of the possible English translations of the Latin phrase carpe diem.
by Uncle Dimma May 9, 2013
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grab life by the horns

(motto of the Ford F-150 commercial): one of the possible English transliterations of the Latin phrase carpe diem
If you take the phrase 'grab life by the horns' out it's commercial context , it becomes one of the possible English translations of the Latin phrase carpe diem.
by Uncle Dimma October 2, 2013
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horns on a cow [horns on the cow]

It is a slang term used in essex to mean when you make up a crazy mad, random spontaneous song lyrics with your mates friends.
girl 1: what did you do last night yesterday?

girl 2: I made up a horns on a cow horns on the cow with benji and bob
by Lennie:) March 13, 2012
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the hook’em horns

The Hook’em horns is similar to the concept of “two in the pink one in the stink” but here you do the hook’em horns hand gesture and apply the same concept as the “2 in the pink 1 in the stink
“Bro I heard you hooked up with Charlene Last night
“Yeah I used “the hook’em horns” on her”
by Lpnigga February 7, 2018
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