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exactly what it says on the tin

Originally from advertising for Ronseal woodcare products this phrase was quickly picked up by the public and turned into a general purpose phrase meaning "the name describes exactly what it is". This must be one of the most successful advertising slogans of all time. Of course Ronseal have trademarked it!
Second class post - it does exactly what it says on the tin!
by ivan o'shun November 3, 2007
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Samson

An intelligent person who can be very, very shy at times. Usually stubborn, tends to be funny and is always a good friend to have.
Friend 1: Who's that kid?
Friend 2: Oh he definitely looks like a Samson to me
by Haddix March 17, 2011
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Sassonna

Sassonna is probably a beautiful and kind person. She is funny and one of the best friends you could ever had. Her jokes will light your world up even when your feeling down, you're one of the luckiest people on earth if you have a friend with the name Sassonna <3
Rose: I'm friend with the new student.
Jack: You mean Sassonna? Lucky!
by Mia003959 September 24, 2019
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Sayonara

A song that plays when sayori dies in doki doki literature club
i gently open the door.... o shit sayori's dead wait but what is that music? well i see now its called sayonara
by jimmy_nutrition December 15, 2020
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samsonite

When someone you'd usually find blindingly hot, Usually female, has so much baggage that it obscures their hottness.
Yeah she looks good and all, but pure samsonite.
by yungn8r June 8, 2008
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samson pile

This is the pile which to throw people that are undesirable for dating, such as girls that get upset about porn.
Well, after a couple of dates, I decided to throw her into the samson pile.
by omfgsnakes August 25, 2006
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Samson

He´s so nice and funny. He brightens people´s day every time you talk to him. When he falls for people, he falls for them hard. Even if he only makes eye contact with a girl he doesn't know for 30 seconds. He´s is soo cute. yes, he has his flaws but you don't care. He's too adorable. He does dip (tobacco) and he is tall. At least you think that. You´ll hate to lose him in your life. He has changed it forever now that you´ve met him.
Girl 1: ¨Look, it´s Samson. He´s adorable
Girl 2: ¨Yeah, and he´s mine.¨
Girl 1: ¨No, he´s mine!¨
Girl 2: ¨NO MINE!!¨
Girl 1: ¨MINE!¨
*Girl 1 & 2 start fighting*
by Derpy_Cat April 25, 2019
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