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Rolling in the deep

Verb.
Rolling in the deep (american) : To be deeply involved or engaged in a certain activity, community or area. Typically in reference to illicit or morally questionable endeavors, but not always. Said individual or individuals are in a situation which they are in over their heads or in a serious and intense environment/setting.

Not to be confused with the song by Adele "Rolling in the deep" which references past relationship woes, the american slang of rolling in the deep is a combination of many ideas.

1. "Roll up on: To arrive unannounced with the intention of delivering a beat down or to otherwise fuck someone up, esp. for retaliation of prior slight" (MacDraiocht 2012 ). Can also be used to as a way of saying to arrive at a certain destination, "Roll up to".
Ex: Ruben was being a little faggot in class yesterday so today we are going to roll up on him and teach him a lesson.
Ex: We rolled up to the super market.

2. "In the deep end: i. Someone who is immersed in a particular belief system in the sense that they are "in over their head" in the deep end" (sommnis 2014).

Ex: In this crime ridden town you will only find scumbags, parasites, criminals and savages. Welcome to the deep end.

3. Deep: very intense or extreme (Wikipedia). accessed 2020
Ex: I supposed to take a test tomorrow and i haven't studied. I am in deep shit.
Example: Four years ago I was in Zimbabwe, rolling in the deep brushing shoulders with mercenaries and murderers.
by Ear_1 September 12, 2020
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Roll`Thers

Native to Hanover College, Roll 'Thers is a play on the Alabama "Roll Pride"

Meaning Go Panthers
At the game, the crowed chanted Roll`Thers.
by jazzmack September 6, 2022
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Tuck ‘em and Roll

What are we doing right now? Gotta tuck ‘em and roll.

You need to make a decision goddamit. Tuck ‘em and roll.
by AliciaE February 14, 2023
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Death by Rock and Roll

See: Rock and Roll, Rock n’ roll

Noun. A song by American Hard Rock Band “The Pretty Reckless

Expression. A Rock Musician who died in relation to Rock and Roll Music
Taylor Momsen and Ben Phillips wrote the song as an homage to the Rock Musicians who have died.

Lyrics:
“But on my tombstone when I go, just put ‘death by rock and roll’”
by Rottieprincess September 11, 2021
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Rolls-Royce defender

Much like a Rolls-Royce oozes power, speed and class, a Rolls-Royce defender is a centre back with traits such as physical dominance, strength, power, and a refined quality on the ball. They read the game well and make the game look effortless with their class and composure.
Julian - Rio Ferdinand was a Rolls-Royce defender. The game was too easy for him

David - William Saliba is Arsenal's Rolls-Royce

James - van Dijk is more of a Rolls-Royce than Kompany
by dst12345 July 6, 2024
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Roll Tide

The call of the Alabama Crimson Tide Football team. Or, in extreme cases, the call of the entire state of Alabama.

(Be careful saying it in South Alabama, you may get jumped by the people from Auburn)
Oh no, what have I done........!

(The State of Alabama rioting after someone said Roll Tide)
by AlaaaaaaBamaaaaaaaaaaaa September 28, 2023
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detention honor roll

A specialised and elite honor roll given to the top 1% of students in a given high school. Sent in by select schools across the nation to the President of the United States.
My friend got detention honor roll after getting a perfect SAT score last year
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