v. To have a happy life without hard work, problems or worries.
Some scholars argue that this Riley (originally spelt "Reilly") referred to the character that appeared in a song written by Pat Rooney in 1890. In the song Riley says if he ever became the President of the US then "New York" would "swim in wine when the White House and Capitol are mine."
Some others argue that it was an American poet by the name of James Whitcomb Riley who gave rise to this idiom. Apparently, Riley (1849-1916) wrote sentimental poems about young boys, which were very popular during his time. The poems told the stories of young boys lazing around during the summer without a care in the world — wandering about barefoot, swimming in the river and fishing.
Some scholars argue that this Riley (originally spelt "Reilly") referred to the character that appeared in a song written by Pat Rooney in 1890. In the song Riley says if he ever became the President of the US then "New York" would "swim in wine when the White House and Capitol are mine."
Some others argue that it was an American poet by the name of James Whitcomb Riley who gave rise to this idiom. Apparently, Riley (1849-1916) wrote sentimental poems about young boys, which were very popular during his time. The poems told the stories of young boys lazing around during the summer without a care in the world — wandering about barefoot, swimming in the river and fishing.
- He got to live the life of Reily after inheriting a huge amount of money.
- While John worked all day, Jack stayed home living the life of Riley.
- While John worked all day, Jack stayed home living the life of Riley.
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Get the live the life of Reily mug.Reichtangle or the fourth Reich is a polandball character shaped like a rectangle and the colors are black white and red, don't be confused with the German empire. Also his food is polandball's flesh and he says guten tag which means good morning in german
Polandball: finnaly a loaf of bread for my empty stomach
Reichtangle: guten tag polen
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A specialized trailer equipped with a moving floor system, designed for the transportation and return of recycled raw materials back into the supply chain.
The Recyclingrohstoffrückführungsschubbodenauflieger has the advantage of being able to efficiently transport and unload large quantities of recyclable materials.
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Get the Recyclingrohstoffrückführungsschubbodenauflieger mug.To pull a John Reichman , To flip out , spazz , at like a retarded idiot, has homosexual desires , Will most likely beat his wife, girlfriend
by ManWithNoFriends August 1, 2009
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After Heather was moved to tears by the Catholic sexuality speaker, she vowed to become a recycled virgin.
by Angela Hiss May 22, 2007
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Our neighbors had great recycletude: they always filled their recycling bin to the rim, they usually shopped at thrift stores, and they held regular and well-attended yard sales.
Origin (as far as I know): Universal Furnishings & Offerings (U.F.O.) is an eclectic home decor store in Phoenix AZ. The owner, Leonardo, told me that he created the word (among many others). The word is on the price-tag of all items for sale in the store. I believe that he would agree with the definition I have written and submitted above.
Origin (as far as I know): Universal Furnishings & Offerings (U.F.O.) is an eclectic home decor store in Phoenix AZ. The owner, Leonardo, told me that he created the word (among many others). The word is on the price-tag of all items for sale in the store. I believe that he would agree with the definition I have written and submitted above.
by yes juanito yes January 11, 2012
Get the recycletude mug.The flurry of 80's songs being covered by second-rate music "artists" trying to make a name for themselves. Also, any such "artist"
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