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go for the grades

1. the desire to get the best possible grades by choosing classes that are very easy for you

2. the desire to get a good education by spending a lot of time to obtain a very deep knowledge of subject being studied
for #1
We have advised my younger daughter to select her high school courses based on the highest level for which she can easily receive an A or B. I always believed that challenging yourself meant taking any class in which you were interested and giving it your best shot. However, there is no reward if you try and fail. So sadly, I want my younger daughter to "go for the grades" rather than challenging herself and stretching to learn more. It seems that the higher GPA will open doors to more colleges and also to more merit-based aid to be able to afford the colleges.

for #2
(from S. Covey book) the P/PC balance balances going for the grade and paying the price to get an education
by AK.69 May 27, 2012
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Third Grade

The grade where school foes from fun to hell. Being one of two "upper grades" of elementary school along with fourth grade, teachers become more strict to their students.
Dad: How was Third Grade
Me: It was boring as fuck
by Tyler2003 September 28, 2020
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Grade Gambling

Grade Gambling is when you don't care about your grades and decide to gamble your academic fate on pot luck alone. The results of grade gambling can vary with the jackpot being a higher grade than you anticipated.

Those participate in this risky approach are known at grade gamblers. This approach stems from a strong hatred towards education that can last for years.
Those who don't care about there grades and leave it to fate are grade gambling
by Sai-Chan August 19, 2021
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econdomy-grade

Denotes a lower-than-"deluxe" level of intimacy, in that the gal always insists that the guy wear a condom whenever he "does it" with her.
A guy should realize that a gal's insisting on just econdomy-grade intercourse is definitely not a sign that the gal doesn't love him very much --- she's simply taking a precaution against either get pregnant or contracting STDs.
by QuacksO August 18, 2018
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Grade A Perv

Checking someone out constantly.

Being an admirer, but taking it to far.
Just mad horny.
An opportunist at getting sex.
Perverted son of a bitch.
Jimmy got so excited to get Laura’s attention, while sexting Samantha and Jax. He wanted to have all three, but keeps looking at more girls and catcalling them. He’s a Grade A Perv, he doesn’t quit.
by Drago Nino February 9, 2023
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College Grade Intelligence

A psuedo-intellectual person who thinks their degree gives them a higher level of ability or social status.

They will often look down on people without a degree (or those who don't declare their degree) even though their distinct lack of experience leads then to make more mistakes than any person they consider below them.

See "man child" or "bad boss"
That project failed, huh?

Yeah, Jill's college grade intelligence messed everything up again.
by DickieBradstreet February 28, 2025
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catholic grading system

A=Gay for Jesus
B=no longer virgin

C=Cucked by Nuns
D=Dicked by priest

F=Fucked by pope
I have an F in scripture Jonny, I hope I don't get sent to the pope. Man, I love the catholic grading system
by FastBallPaul December 4, 2017
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