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herding cats

The phrase herding cats comes from the common saying that something involving coordination of many different groups or people is as difficult as herding cats. One of the commonly encountered uses of the term in technical fields is the phrase "Managing programmers is like herding cats" or "Managing engineers is like herding cats". In education it would be "Managing students is like herding cats". In reality, it would be "Managing cats is like herding cats." It refers to the individualism common in the stereotypical examples of programmers and domesticated cats. A similar phrase, allegedly of Irish origins, is "Minding mice at a crossroads".
Me: Yo. I was having trouble.
You: So, managing cats was like herding cats?
Cats: Ya!
by catherdmaster January 3, 2009
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Heroinsmith

The very first video game which teaches you how to shoot up with real needles. Heroinsmith is a lot like it's predecessor, Heroin Hero, but it uses real needles and real heroin instead of simulated heroin. Heroinsmith is usually played before playing Rocksmith to help you relax before playing.
I fucked up my Rocksmith career by playing too much Heroinsmith.
by TurkTurkleton January 7, 2012
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digital heroin

Used to describe very addictive video games or chat rooms.
EverQuest is digital heroin - people have lost jobs and spouses over it.
by Kroth Tul'Ku July 25, 2006
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Heroid

Steve:Dude, That Bitch Looks Like She a Heroid
James: Yeah I Sell Her Heroin
by RANRANRU April 19, 2012
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Herbivore

A person who takes the slow way in romantic matters. Refers to people who don't/won't take the initiative first, preferring to wait for the romantic interest to make the first move.

An extremely common trait in the main characters of harem animes.
"Man, John's been eyeing Jennifer for years without even making a move! He's such a herbivore!"
by Damn nigga, you cray cray April 6, 2015
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heroin chic

the look that was popular in the 90s and is coming back now. being waif skinny, pale, tired and sickly looking, using cigarette smoke as perfume, lanky, and wearing clothes that hang off your emaciated body will give you the 'heroin chic' look. you are supposed to look like you have been up for the past week partying and you are worn out (but in a cool way). there was a lot of public outcry about this look saying it encouraged children to try drugs and saying drugs were cool.
when i stay up all night and come to school in the morning i look heroin chic.
by ~innocent~ February 8, 2008
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Héloïse

A sweet and smart girl, she is an amazing singer, she is quirky and bubbly. She loves cute things, fashion and her friends. She always makes you happy looking at her. People that don’t know her well think she’s weird but her friends know she’s amazing and beautiful.
I just saw Héloïse, i’m so happy now,
by Finn_the_human_potato March 1, 2019
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