get down off your soapbox

In the days of early politics after 1776, long before television and radio, political candidates would stand on wooden boxes, often ''soapboxes'', in the town square in order to address large crowds. The term soapbox stuck, and ever since then has been used in instances when somebody tries to preach his or her personal views.

There goes Mary trying to tell everyone how to live, I think I'll tell her , ''Get down off your soapbox''.

by Nishnob September 21, 2017

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soapboxing

The act of lecturing, spouting, ranting about a particular subject to attempt to make a point or a stand. Derives from the days when people, such as ministers, actors, strikers, abolitionists, rights defenders, etc. would take a sturdy soapbox (soap came in wooden crates then), carry it to a wtreet corner, and begin preaching their point to the passerbyers.

That point of conversation led her to soapbox about the subject until she knew she made her point.

by Kate Twitchell May 6, 2004

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Soapy Worm

Masturbating vigorously in the shower using shampoo, soap, or conditioner.

Travis was late to soccer practice because of a rigorous game of Soapy Worm.

by TheRuckus May 6, 2010

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Soapy Tenner

A non-existant ten pound note, which is used for the purpose of online wagers or bets with others; where there is no intention of money changing hands regardless of the outcome.

The phrase originates from the online UK motorbike forum 'Visordown', specifically a user called 'Soapy' known for making bets with no intention paying anything.

Your name is xxx and I claim my Soapy Tenner.

A Soapy Tenner says you are wrong.

by Paul_G January 27, 2007

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