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Still waters run deep

An idiom and proverb of Latin origin that emphasizes that a low-key exterior hides a passionate nature or surprising qualities. Concurrently, it serves as a warning that calm or quiet people are dangerous.

In short, it means, "don't judge a book by its cover" and "there's more than meets the eye."
Example1: "My mother doesn’t talk much when we’re all gathered together, and looks very calm but, you know, still waters run deep. Before we arrive she spends the whole day rushing about, shopping, cooking, making sure everyone is coming, and without her energy nothing would happen in this family.”

Example 2: "Amanda isn't much of a talker, but who would've thought she had such an impressive talent in singing? Wow, still waters run deep."

Example 3: "A group of kids would talk shit about people in their native language. They mainly made fun of Jonathan, the skinny quiet kid. One group member decided they were gonna put their hands on him. Turns out Jonathan has been practicing Kickboxing since he was a child. Not only that, after he laid the group member out, he dresses the entire group down IN THEIR NATIVE LANGUAGE! Everyone found out he spoke three different languages. Still waters run deep, who would've thought?!"
by InvaderTaylor December 17, 2022
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run up ma ribs

‘run up ma ribs’ is a Scottish saying coined in the West Lothian area.

This saying is used when someone or something has annoyed you or taken the mickey out of you and you’ve had ENOUGH. Once annoyed enough you would then let this person know that they can politely go and run up your ribs as you’ve had enough of their shite.
Karen: “excuse me I’m not telling you again you’re in my seat

David: “and am no tellin you again, you can go run up ma ribs am no movin”
by tottieweelassie September 30, 2019
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run them ass cheeks

I was in jail minding my business and this big buff dude told me run them ass cheeks
by Bitxhdfulookinat April 19, 2018
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Kevin Millar Home Run

A "home run" hit about 20 feet foul of the left field pole.
"Dude I was way ahead of that fastball and cranked it for a Kevin Millar Home Run."
by Kevin Millar's KFC AD March 7, 2009
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Jimmy and Matt ran around like idiots running around in Walmart like Miah'.
by Plane boi December 3, 2016
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get something up and running

by Darius April 22, 2003
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Run A Train On Me

When sexual partners use a strap-on of over 14in in both anal or vaginal penetration.
Run A Train On Me, she said is I picked up the monster of a strap-on
by No.52 October 2, 2016
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