X Called, they want their Y Back

This phrase is a derogatory saying that usually denounces someone's style in something. "X" is usually replaced with a time period whom the person's style reflects. "Y" is replaced with the item being made fun of or denounced.

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Examples of X Called, they want their Y Back...

Hey, Justin Bieber called, he wants his singing skills back.
Hey, the 1970s called, they want their clothing back
Hey, Elvis called, he wants his hair back

by Some dude with a Guitar November 25, 2010

everybody and their mom

Used in place of "a lot of people"

Person 1: Did you see Jenny's "25 things" note?
Person 2: Yeah! Everybody and their mom is making one.

by Jamaal and Boquifa February 2, 2009

Keep them on their toes

Keep them on their toes is a phrase referring to keeping someone alert or active.

Boss: "Stop annoying staff"
Me: "I gotta keep them on their toes"

by Abstract_Gaming October 9, 2019

Do they know their shit

Do they know their shit means have they mastered something, or do they know they're shit meaning their ignorance makes them worthless as an expert.

Do they know their shit or do they know they're shit?

by I, Wreckerrr July 16, 2021

thumbs up their asses

Unable to take any action. Especially when referring to something that's usually powerful.

"So Initech won't be able to deal with this new virus?"
"Nope. They'll have their thumbs up their asses."

by 13431231232342345234 December 6, 2006

Shit their hole full

1. When somebody has taken advantage of your good nature for the last time.

2. When somebody has repeatedly taken the piss, disrespected or insulted you, or somebody close to you, to the point that you no longer wish to associate with them.

Doreen: "How come you don't speak to them anymore?"

Margery: "Fuck them, they've shit their hole full."

by the pious bird of good omen February 25, 2017

Smelling their own farts

Term used to the delusion of individuals who think they are producing something great when actually it's a piece of shit.

Hey Danaerys, it's Jon Snow. Have you seen the scripts for season 8. Weiss and Benioff think it's great. They have definately been smelling their own farts in the writers room.

by Jayboy1980 November 4, 2020