Similar to a Bellwether, a John Ringer refers to a leading indicator of some sort of change, similar to "canary in a coal mine". Unknown origin, has been used as a common phrase in corporate conference call settings at least going back to the late 90's.
As you can see here on this chart, the strong sales numbers act as a great John Ringer indicating healthy growth.
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Meaning to be on it game, to be on point. Be alert pay attention. Be on ur shit. Don't miss anything.
Homie 1: yo are we gonna go make this deal?
Homie 2: yeah let's do this.
Homie 1: is yo ringer on?
Homie 2: yes let's make sure we all got out ringer on tonight
Homie 2: yeah let's do this.
Homie 1: is yo ringer on?
Homie 2: yes let's make sure we all got out ringer on tonight
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Get the Is yo ringer on? mug.To tell someone, specifically a significant other: "You Lost Your Ringtone" is a serious sign the relationship is over. A special ringtone is only reserved for those near and dear. It is the ultimate end of the relationship. On the upside, you can give the former ringtone to your new boo. One persons loss, another's gain.
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Get the Lost Your Ringtone mug.Lord of the Rings is an amazing trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien. Lord of the Rings takes place in Middle Earth. Frodo Baggins is a Hobbit and he lives in Shire with his uncle, Bilbo Baggins. One day a grey wizard visits them and sends Frodo and his friends on a giant adventure, to save Middle Earth. In Hobbit his uncle, Bilbo finds a golden,powerful ring in the Misty Mountains while he was on an adventure with Gandalf, the wizard and the dwarves. Frodo needs to take the ring and throw it in the Mountain of Doom of Mordor where Sauron's eye rules. Will they make it alive? Or will someone die? Find out while watching the movies or reading the books!
I reccomend reading the books first and after watching the movies :)
I reccomend reading the books first and after watching the movies :)
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Get the Lord of the Rings mug.A Counter-Strike term (used in other games, too) that means a person that plays in a scrim or war against as a member of the clan, but is not actually in the clan.
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