Building Bridges

Refers to the European version of "Stacking Benjamins" or "C.R.E.A.M". Originates from the bridge on the back of fifty euro banknotes. To build bridges then means to build up wealth.

Invented and popularised by Fiachra Costello.
Person 1: "Wow, you're loaded"
Person 2: "Yeah I be out here building bridges"
by F-Cos-32 April 11, 2021
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builds character

Something unpleasant that should be endured because it will supposedly make you into a better person.

Usually used by people who consider themselves benevolent authority figures.

similar to what won't kill you makes you stronger
the army builds character

prison builds character

"The boys may not like going camping in the Sahara Desert but it's a good character building activity"
by X Ray July 7, 2004
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buying the building

Paying/making your monthly rent payment; paying/making your monthly mortgage payment.
If I'm buying the building, then you pay all utilities and food! The ONLY way we can afford this pad.
by talk2me-JCH2 April 3, 2021
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G Building

G Building is the Psychiatric Ward of Kings County In Brooklyn New york, The Late Ol Dirty Bastard Mentions Being Inside The G Building on 'Brooklyn Zoo' due to his Style Being The Craziest.
by Big U Dawg March 6, 2009
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Build-a-Bear

A Build-a-Bear is a man or person who lacks the basic ability to keep and maintain a healthy relationship. They often have much potential, but never seek it out. They lack common decency and are often looking for a booty call. They bring a person to love them and don’t have intentions to make it real.
“You still talkin to that Build-a-Bear?” “Girl, he’s a Build-a-Bear. Don’t waste your time or he will waste yours!” “You deserve so much better than a Build-a-Bear!”
by The Poet Hoe December 15, 2022
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building a house

To engage in sexual activity while intoxicated: getting hammered while getting screwed.
Michael: I'm sure I had a great time last night. If only I could remember what happened.

Alison: We were building a house, man.
by pelafina March 27, 2009
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build on sand

Having only bought high-risk stocks, my investment portfolio was built on sand.
by TaintedMustard April 8, 2004
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