Trying to Shave a Snake

A phrase coined by Demetri Martin.. It is used to describe a situation that doesn't work out well, just like shaving a snake. It's just not going to happen.

"You hear Jerry's trying to open that Frozen Yogurt business?"
"Good luck to him.. If you ask me, he's trying to shave a snake."

by JollyLama February 27, 2010

I'm not trying to start shit

The phrase that you use right before you tell someone something that you know will start a lot of shit.

I'm not trying to start shit but Ty called your mother a whore.

by Baby D123 February 26, 2011

Just trying to see if you were paying attention

Normally used by teachers to cover up when they make an idiotic mistake. By saying "Just trying to see if you were paying attention" teachers can make it seem like they meant to make their dumb mistake, when really they're just stupid...

Teacher: "On the test, we had over 5 FLAIRURES"

Student: "Don't you mean failures?"

Teacher: "NO, i was just trying to see if you were paying attention"

Student: "ah, of course"

by Crozefly February 21, 2011

ugly bitch trying to look pretty

Something fun to laugh at. Usually found in raves, parties, and clubs, it is a girl with a face like the ass of a horse with a body to match, yet she is clad in provocative clothing and is slathered with tons of makeup with her hair done and manicures. Her look is often accompanied by garlands of expensive jewelry and she usually smells strongly of designer perfume.

You know you are looking at an ugly bitch trying to look pretty when you see a humanoid hippo-chimpanzee hybrid dressed in an off-the-shoulder J.Lo top that is tied up to reveal her hairy stomach and linty outie, a skin-tight leather micromini small enough to be a belt, and thigh-high 7" tall boots. Her face is often encrusted with a layer of makeup that fails to conceal the yellow-white tops of her dime-sized acne. Behavior includes, flirting, strutting "sexily," blowing kisses and batting eyelashes.

Guy: Look at that ugly bitch trying to look pretty!
Other Guy: Does she seriously think that see-through blouse if going to fool anyone?
Guy: *Barfs*

by IluvB123 March 3, 2005

trying to find myself

A phrase spoken by someone who wants out of a relationship and trying to learn more about themselves. They usually try to find themselves in the beds of as many people as they can sleep with. Slut is in the phrase. The only thing missing is U.

Girl: I am just trying to find myself.
Guy: By fucking Bob, Steve, Larry, Andrew, John, Tyler, Tyrone ................... and Alisha

by Varnell October 31, 2006

Riding the Midnight Train to Slab City

Used to delicately explain that someone has died.

"Hey, man, sorry to hear your mom is riding the midnight train to slab city."

by jhahs44 October 20, 2008

Trying To Get The Sky Pregnant

Verb; For a gentleman, engaging in a vigorous act of self-love.

Bob: "Girlfriend round tonight mate?"

Trevor: "Nah, bruv...she's up on blocks. I think I'll be Trying To Get The Sky Pregnant for the next few days."

Bob: "Tough break, mate...I know how you feel."

Trevor: "Ian Beale!"

Both: "'Eeeeey!"

by Tod316UK March 8, 2011