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Expecting gold out of nickels

A phrase often said by a person who has been hired for a low wage and does an adequate job but gets yelled at or talked down to anyways like they are hired you to be the second coming of Christ.
Manager: I told you yesterday to re-organize isle 22! You wasted a whole day!

Worker: I was told to put out stock and help unload the truck, you keep expecting gold out of nickels.
by Poyuma February 19, 2018
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nickeled

To pay many small additional expenses (that you think are unnecessary/unfair).
We're all so used to being nickeled.
by LukeLeva January 16, 2021
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white nickel

The result of cumming on only one tit, leaving the other one unsymmetrical.
My girlfriend got mad at me because all I gave her was a white nickel last night; she prefers everything to be balanced.
by Roadie_MTBer October 30, 2012
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Nickel

1: A common, metallic element with a silver and shiny appearance. Has symbol Ni and number 28.

2: A coin from the U.S. Worth five cents, but is a total waste as it costs around 12 cents to make.
Are these nickels made from nickel?
by really bored guy June 3, 2025
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Nickel nap

Taking a quick nap with a nickel in your hand. As soon as you drop the nickel on the floor you wake up and go on with your day
I’m so tired but i don’t got time to rest, a nickel nap might do the trick.
by The Spreller November 13, 2023
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Nickel Smuggler

A lower belly bulge carried prominently beneath the belt line which makes a person appear as if they is trying to smuggle a bag of nickels in their pants.
"Did you see that nickel smuggler?"
by Johnny On The Slot September 30, 2011
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Nickel and Dime Economics

Governments tax people through excess fees, legal penalties, and other forms of taxation in the hope to recoup revenue.
one city in Missouri imposed many new fines and taxes to add revenue to their budget. The method they implemented is called Nickel and Dime Economics
by jondich September 20, 2022
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