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candle lighting

The stark opposite of "gas lighting". Convincing someone (without them being in the know) that they (or their ideas) are great or convincing them of something that is ultimately good for them!
Last Tuesday, Sam was candle lighting Carmen on the phone which worked as she wasn't sad after the call :D
by wgrbjbfno334 December 3, 2023
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worth the candle

Old idiom that means the potential benefits or rewards of an action or endeavor should justify the effort, time, or resources invested in it. The phrase has its origins in the idea of needing a candle to provide light for an activity, and the light should be worth the cost of the candle itself.
John: Is driving all the way across town for a cup of coffee really worth the candle?
Mary: Yes!
by R. eiwetS November 6, 2023
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cake and candles

A strange alternative way for people to say happy birthday. Typically used by people who are strange
by Suzpqi March 30, 2024
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candle apple

As in a type of person: someone who, at first, seems to be very intriguing; someone you'd like to get to know better. But the more you know about the person, the more you just want to light them on fire.
"She made a great first impression, but turned out to be a total candle apple."
by Meowtown September 10, 2015
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Mason’s Brothers Fuckass Candles

Mason’s brothers fuckass candles in my ass melting hurting and burning
bro masons brothers fuckass candles are amazing dildos that make my asshole smell good

Mason’s Brothers Fuckass Candles- Holy fucking shit, these candles fucking suck
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Candle

A fireplace that you can afford
" Dude, nice candle."
" Thanks, wanna roast marshmallows?"
" Totally
by ArandomPyromaniac January 8, 2021
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Ukrainian Birthday Candle

A burning fuel tanker on a train, especially one lit up for Putin's birthday.
The Crimean Bridge saw a train full of Ukrainian Birthday Candles on October 8.
by mub1002 October 8, 2022
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