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Exception that proves the rule

A desperation tactic used in an argument or debate whereby proof of the speaker's wrongness is somehow held up by the speaker as proof of his rightness.
Manny: I utterly hate homosexuals. They are an affront to God and man. Except for Rick Astley. I could go down on THAT guy all night! I'd same-sex marry him in a heartbeat.

Moe: I thought you said you hated homosexuals?

Manny: Well, he's the exception that proves the rule.
by Rev. Nørb June 17, 2010
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promise ring

A ring given by a teenaged boy to hide his infidelities
Sally: "You're cheating on me....I know it!!"
John: "Baby, I love you and to prove my love I want you to have this promise ring. Now everyone will know that I love you."
Sally: "Ohh, John!! I love you too. I have to go make this my facebook status, and call my BFF Susie"
John: "Ok baby...call me later."
John: "Hey Susie, its John....she doesn't suspect a thing. I'm on my way...."
Susie: "I can't wait, me so horny...."
Sally: "Susie, guess what? John just gave me a promise ring!!! He loves me, and I was way off about him cheating on me."
by JoNate F December 28, 2007
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Provided

A word used by hicks, country boys, rednecks, etc.
I saw you missy, foolin around by the masolium. I won't breath a word to the police, provided you become my wife - Tracey Walter
by krhg37 November 8, 2010
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promiscuous

Someone who is getting more than you are, thereby making you envious of him/her.
My roommate Jill is a promiscuous slut.
by brownwings July 4, 2011
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promise heaven, deliver hell

Mariage holds the promise of heaven but delivers hell.
Before:I can't wait till we get married,and can spend all our time together, I love you so much!
^promise heaven, deliver hell>
After:Leave me alone asshole, no sex!! I only want your paycheck and for you to clean my house.do what I say or I will deliver hell!!!!!

Enough said!
by HOSDOG January 6, 2009
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florida promise

a verbal agreement made by a floridian, which is usually not kept.
jon made a florida promise, and did not show up.
by chris artis September 28, 2007
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promised land

the state of reaching an orgasm, take me to the promised land
I have been to the mountaintop and I have seen the promised land, I may not get there with you...

He had his tongue all in there and he was workin' it and workin' and and he took me to the promised land.
by elvette July 20, 2006
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