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the water that hardens the egg softens the potato

The water that hardens the egg softens the potato is a Russian saying that means everyone reacts to stressful circumstances differently. It is often used in the context of trauma.
"Rachel's mom just died and a week later she's back to school. Meanwhile, I'm strugling to get out of bed, just because my hamster died. I feel so shitty."

"Dude, don't beat yourself up about it. The water that hardens the egg softens the potato. "
by penisshakes March 29, 2021
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Water

The liquid Africa has never seen. They drink dirt.
Africa: want some dirt

Water: no
by theblackmen March 10, 2020
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Muddy Waters

If you don't know who muddy waters is you are gay....
Creepy Old Guy: Hey kid, you know who muddy waters is?
Kid: No, why?
Creepy Old Guy: Huh! You must be gay...
by TheFrogsAreTurningGay June 17, 2020
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squirrel water

1. Another name for the Nut Juice, a squirrel's favorite drink.

2. A liquid that someone dropped or dunked their nuts in.
I almost thought she would waste my squirrel water on the ground, but with longing eyes she savored every last drop.
by kinezumi December 11, 2008
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Person1: dudeeeee, urban dictionary needs some holy water RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEchex gomoku
by jthejthejthej January 13, 2022
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evil water

Slang term for booze. Named as such due to the evil effects (on both the body and behavior) it will provide for the person drinking it.
Your at the ginmill again, Murph. Geez, you just cant get enough of that evil water, can ya?
by mister delicious August 25, 2008
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carbonated mineral water

carbonated mineral water is one of the best freaking drink on the planet. It is sparkling water and it tastes sooo good, a lot of my friends disagree.
Me: Plz give me the best freaking drink on the planet.
Jordan: So you mean carbonated mineral water.
by Emmie Z January 28, 2021
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