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layman's terms 

To put something in layman's terms is to describe a complex or technical issue using words and terms that the average individual (someone without professional training in the subject area) can understand, so that they may comprehend the issue to some degree.
Instead of saying:

"You need a new piston, valve guides, stator, and counter-shaft balancer"

In layman's terms you'd say:

"There are some internal parts that need replaced"
layman's terms by stealth17 October 9, 2006
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come to terms with

to accept something that cannot be changed
guy 1 : "well, i've finally come to terms with the fact that she will never like me"
Noun: drink in the terminals of an airport between flights at a restaurant or bar
ā€œI’m gonna grab a termy before my next flight!ā€
Termy by Smart Sara October 2, 2019

I have read and agree to the terms of use 

Pretty much the biggest lie on the planet. People usually see this message when trying to sign up for something or the other. People are supposed to actually read through the terms of use, but no one does. Useless waste of paper or pixels.
People who say they have never lied in their lives are probably lying right there. I guarantee that none of them have ever checked the "I have read and agree to the terms of use" box after actually reading the terms of use.

Thermo Flask 

A weapon that is used by vsco girl wannabes who post TikToks every day and can only afford a Thermo Flask. They get so aggravated when they realize there's a dent on the water bottle, even though there was probably already a dent on it when they got their Thermo Flask at Five Below. Sometimes, they even pretend their Thermo Flask is a Hydro Flask, which is honestly no better.
Vsco Wannabe: "Check out my new Hydro Flask," *Hides the Thermo Flask label*
Vsco Girl: "Isn't that a Thermo Flask?"
Vsco Wannabe: "Shutthefuckup it's Hydro Flask!" *Whacks the girl in the face with her Thermo Flask*

Terms and Conditions 

That thing that almost every website has that nobody ever reads, but then agree to it anyway.
Dean: "Hey man, did you read the terms and conditions before you agreed to them?"
John: "What? Are you cray? Fuck no."

term-jack 

The act of taking control of a co-worker's unlocked computer while he is away from his desk and sending out embarrassing e-mails.
"What the hell was that e-mail about you liking little boys?"
"Aww, that gomer Nishan term-jacked me when I went to the bathroom."
term-jack by Russ April 6, 2005