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Yous Taking Gear?

Scottish term, used to ask an individual if they are taking cocaine. Commonly heard at parties or in the local bars.
"Standing at a party in the kitchen, someone pops their heed roon the door and they shout HAW YOUS, YOUS TAKING GEAR?"
by RhubelleDamira January 21, 2015
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taking it back

The act of neutralizing a pejorative term, frequently a racial or gender-based slur, by applying it to oneself voluntarily, for example the use of the term nigga or dyke within the African-American and lesbian communities, respectively.
I was surprised that he called himself a fag, but he explained he was taking it back.
by no11111111 November 22, 2007
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Taking Liberties

mugging someone off in front of their mates.

giving it large to someone in their own manor.
Sydney FC fans were taking liberties in Melbourne. 25/10/08
by Scenus Amazium December 9, 2008
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Up-talking

When one, particularly a younger person, ends every phrase and sentence as if it were a question. This practice could be derived from the "valley girl" excuse for talking during the nineties, but many people still do it today out of uncontrollable habit.
Teacher: Okay Tommy, it's your turn to present.

Tommy: oKAY(?) I was at the STORE(?) And there was the GUY(?) and like...

Teacher: okay. NEXT.
by stray December 14, 2004
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Generally, this term is used by those who need to release urine. The symbolism of "long horse" and "short walk" are up to the user's interpretation.
John: You know, though our conversation is enthralling, I admit I must taking the long horse for a short walk. In other words, I must urinate, as you may know from the saying's entry on Urban Dictionary.
Jane: Ok.
by Long Horse Short Walk October 2, 2021
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