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Don’t try it

Something you say when your former friend thinks you underestimate their power and are about to attack you with a magic laser sword.
It’s over Anakin, I have the high ground!”
“You underestimate my power.”
“Don’t try it.
by FoxCat Man December 12, 2019
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Don't hate the player, hate the game.

Ex 1:
If the game is forced on the individuals required to "play" it... Such as war or an area in conflict etc. Using tactics to win or survive may not always be fair or morally right. In this instance, hating the player is useless and the quotes logic seems to ring true. This also covers situations where the rules say you can do certain things, the rules are followed and the other players just don't like that you are able or competent at taking advantage of and succeeding at the game.
However...
Ex 2:
If the game is not forced, there is no situation requiring life threatening survival choices or there was not agreement to start a game with certain parameters .. This saying is used to absolve someone of the act of wrong doing to another by convincing either or both the perpetrator and victim that there was no other choice. Fairness, rules , laws and social norms seem to get lumped into this version of the definition and it's implied that the victim is wrong for holding the perpetrator responsible for their actions. More specifically, calling life a game and using this quote to avoid responsibility for being unfair, deceitful or cheating on purpose and existing outside laws, rules and social norms.
Don't hate the player, hate the game.

Ex 1:
We were at war, I did what I had to do. Don't hate me, hate that our country had to go to war.

Ex 2:
We work in an office with no cameras and loose rules on handling theft. Don't hold me responsible for stealing your things, hate the office for letting me get away with it.
by Autolysis May 8, 2015
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If it's not worth it, don't do it.

A common phrase used by the popular YouTuber and psychiatrist Zak Ahmed AKA Skeppy. It's also great life advice, professional psychiatrists say.
-I will do something.

-Well if it's not worth it, don't do it.
by SkeppyFan14 May 24, 2020
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Don't do the crime, if you can't do the time.

A "hip" expression of the 1960's-70's that advises you not to do something risky unless you are willing and able to accept the full weight of the consequences.

Ironically popularized by the theme song to the TV show "Baretta" starring Robert Blake.
Fred: "I'm losing my license for drunk driving..."

Charlie: "Quit complaining! You know what they tell you: 'don't do the crime if you can't do the time!'"
by PJ Poppyjoe July 17, 2005
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I don't even..

When something is so surprisingly stupid, you can't even fathom a way to react.
by sir3n April 3, 2011
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I don't give a shit

I don't give a shit is a popular phrase to be used when you are not interested in what someone else says or believes. It implies that you don't even care enough to physically give them a sample of your fecal matter.
Gamer 1#: Dude your computer sucks, you shell out $2000 for a kicass rig, and still run it on a piece of shit CRT monitor.

Gamer 2#:Well that may be but honestly, I don't give a shit.
by Lime Lynx April 4, 2007
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don't argue with me

A phrase commonly used by parents and teachers in arguments because they can't defend what they say.
Kid: "Why can't I do this?"
Parent: "DON'T ARGUE WITH ME!"
by anonymous June 29, 2005
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