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Take a TUMS

To tell someone to calm/settle down or chill out. Similar to "take a chill pill."

Etymology of the phrase originates with TUMS, a brand of antacid pills to relieve heartburn and indigestion (i.e. 'settle the stomach').
Dude, take a TUMS. It's not a big deal.
by 2nukes August 13, 2022
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taking the gap

Slang from the guerrilla war in Zimbabwe for white Rhodesians who left for South Africa. Also a euphemism for dying.
You know that bank robber shot by the police?
Yeah?
He’s taking the gap.
by The Fat Welshman August 18, 2022
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Taking the shackles off

During a hot shit the T-shirts off and the trousers / shorts are located around the ankles.

Taking the shorts and trousers off giving you full access to stretch and move your legs around giving you full freedom

“take the shackles off”
Tom- Yo Gary u ever taken a hot shit T-shirt off

Gary - Yeah all the time, you ever tried taking the shackles off too increases mobility.

Tom- no way I will give a go next time
by toms memes August 24, 2022
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I put you in this world and i can take you right outta it

A thing most black parents say when their kid is misbehaving either in public or at home
Mom: Go do the damn dishes its been 3 hours
Child: Why do i have to listen to you?!
Mom: Well I put you in this world and I can take you right outta it
by isa6elita August 25, 2022
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taking a lonely

Taking a lonely (dump)

A phrase used to describe the act of defecating without having your smart phone with you.

a mental health exercise

Other related phrases:
"Soliturd time"
"Dropping an ace" (dropping a deuce)
"Taking myself to the superbowl"
A: "I just really need to stop over thinking."
B: "Have you tried 'taking a lonely'? It always helps me."
by xiacobolt September 8, 2022
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taking a lonely

1. taking a a photo of yourself alone, by yourself; taking a selfie alone. a solofie

2. not having your phone when taking shit and having to sit in a silence intermittently disturbed by exhoing farts that are almost as loud as your thoughts because you have nothing to distract you
Definition 1:

I want to take pictures of myself but there's no real reason to do it alone... I guess I'll be taking a lonely.

Definition 2:

"I can't help it, doc, there's so many thoughts! I can't concentrate on one thing at one time."
"Uh-huh, try 'taking a lonely'. It'll do you some good."
"But what about the voices?!"
by phorgiven September 8, 2022
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i need to take a dev

bro i need to take a dev
by opiumnav September 12, 2022
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