answering a higher calling

To act in service to a higher i.e. more noble cause, a greater good. Often indicating an action undertaken at the behest of a Higher Power, such as a supreme being or deity, or some conception of justice and the morally right; motivation for personal growth and/or individual sacrifice for the greater good.

The lawyer quit her lucrative position as a private defense attorney and instead became a low paid public defender because she was answering a higher calling.

by Nacho Momma May 4, 2015

Calling Shotgun

Claiming the front seat in the car. see riding shotgun

me: i call shotgun
my sister: dammit!

by bezzzie1 April 30, 2004

calling Tyrus, Typhus

Calling 6'8" powerlifter and wrestler Tyrus, Typhus (a disease germ) is a good way to get hurt!

Don't go calling Tyrus, Typhus!

by I, Wreckerrr December 7, 2020

Are you calling me fat?

A random response to any question or statement thrown at you by others.

Something you say to make it sound as if the other person is trying to insult you, even if they're not.

Guy: I like your shirt.
Girl: Are you calling me fat?

Girl: Your hair looks shorter.
Guy: Are you calling me fat?

by K_Lizzle November 16, 2006

i can hear it calling

a sign that wayv's lovetalk is beginning to play and you need to prepare yourself for the hoe anthem of the decade

"i can hear it calling"
"lovin the way you wanna talk"
"touch me tease me fill me up"
"collin"

by boredmf November 19, 2020

day camping

When a Front Range’er drives to a insanely popular trailhead. Walks a few miles, maybe. Takes photos for social media. Then goes home.

Coriiii, let’s go day camping today. Get some sweet photos with the kids!!

by Senior BroBrah June 6, 2020

the pot calling the kettle black

a situation in which one person criticizes another for a fault they have themselves

Ernie accused me of being selfish. Talk about the pot calling the kettle black!

by [katie] November 12, 2006