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need-to-know basis

Fairly self-explainatory, a tight security method in which information is only given to those who can present a good case for knowing about a project.
The example is classified, and given out on a need-to-know basis only. Obviously, it isn't funny.
by Kung-fu Jesus July 29, 2004
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I don't know

What do you think it means? Whats that? You don't know? OH MY GOD! YOU JUST WORKED IT OT!
Why the hell are you reading definitions of "I Don't Know"?

Man... I don't know!
by Pimpage. April 2, 2005
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Mr. know it all

Someone who believes they've got the answer to every question even if the question hasn't been asked or if they really don't have the answer (... but of course they believe they do). This is not a shy individual, but rather someone whose ego is over flowing primarily through their mouth, but seems to have come from the other end of their digestive system.
Standing in the door of his single wide, Mr. know it all gave me his latest real estate tips.

Mr. know it all told the CIA there were weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. Unfortunately, they were listening.
by polarpaul July 5, 2005
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I KNOW THAT'S RIGHT

Term used mostly in the DC area to indicate agreement with something somebody said.
Matt: Trenita, my French class was cancelled this afternoon so I have the afternoon free.

Trenita: I know that's right.
by Mattthewz March 31, 2005
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y'know

A filler word, inserted in oral speech. Similar words include like, just and and stuff.
I'm not very good at public speaking, y'know. Like I get nervous y'know.
by Exit Ramp June 20, 2004
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Oh, I know how it works

The statement used after being told how something works or functions.

Even if you may or may not know how this something works or functions, use the statement anyways to cause laughter.
"We're going to have a surprise party; where every one will hide and when the birthday girl arrives we will jump out and yell surprise!"

Nearly interrupt the previous statement with:

"---Oh, I know how it works."
by Smashley22 September 15, 2009
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shortened form of "Do you know where you are, arsehole?"
Just walk up to someone who appears confused and ask, "Do you know where you arsehole?"
by yorrick hunt January 30, 2008
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