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just a minute

A very old, very British radio game show on the BBC.

Created by Ian Messiter, hosted by Nicholas Parsons. First aired in 1967, now has produced over 800 episodes from different venues across the UK.

Features four witty, articulate linguists (actors, comedians, famous people etc.) trying to talk on a subject without deviation, repetition or hesitation. Good laughs and a healthy amount of banter are almost always present. (often at the expense of the show's host)

Notable Players include: Sir Clement Freud, Peter Jones, Derek Nimmo, Kenneth Williams, Paul Merton
Most common sayings of just a minute:
"And as the minute waltz fades away..." - Nicholas

"The audience enjoyed your interruption so we'll give you a bonus point" - Nicholas
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Just Ehh

Originated in Dhaka Bangladesh.
Just Ehh is a term originated in Uttara (UMT). It is used to express feelings of beautiful inside and out.
Hasibul Hasan: Mamma Look at her boobs!
Sabber Hossain: Just Ehh mamma Just Ehh!
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Just now

person who just online but didn’t reply your message in the exact time. They see your chat but feel lazy to reply because you’re annoying.
she just online just now then off with no reply.
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Just a second

A length of time, generally used by someone who is going to take much longer than one second.
Come on mom, you said just a second three hours ago.
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Just Duke It

The act of succeeding in a hopeless situation knowing all along that success is imminent.
"Aliens are destroying the planet and no one can save us." "No problem ill Just Duke it." Duke Nukem
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It's just chocolate

An excuse made when people see any of your personal belongings covered with brown stains. This phrase is mostly used as a defense against the assumption that the stains derived from feces.
Guy: How do like my room babe.
Girl: It's nice. (Looks at bed sheets) Why are there brown stains all over your bed?
Guy: Uh... it's just chocolate.
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Just Inquesadilla

An experimental form of birth control designed for the utmost discretion by the Mexican Government, the Just Inquesadilla is a traditional Mexican entree topped with Whoopsie Daisy seeds which serve to kill off the previous nights' mistakes with precision and subtlety. Los Abortionez con Queso
As President Alvarez's top political advisor, I suggested he feed his mistress a Just Inquesadilla so that no baby could ruin his time in office or his extra curricular activities with his sister.
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