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Shortland Street

The TV show that most New Zealanders love or hate. If you hate Shortland Street and you live in New Zealand then you should go commit die
John I hate Shortland Street
Tyler Go commit uninstall life
by Shortland Street November 9, 2019
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taking it to the streets

An idiom, with figurative and literal meanings; to actively commune with society while promoting the resources of intellect, creativity, entrepreneurialism, and democratic processes to promote positive change, self actualisation, and solidarity. This quintessentially American idiom represents the spirit of grassroots activism and the powerful spirit of the people when mobilized and when participating with our communities. It is figurative language representing the mobilization of peoples to create change from within the community. It functions as an affirmation of sovereignty and empowerment in the face of marginalization, institutional oppression, and prejudice. As the fifth estate is the foundation of democracy and ensures the intrinsic spirit, voice, and actions of We the people; the participant and the witness alike may literally “take it to the streets.”
Grassroots change is when people are effectively, taking it to the streets; as Anthropologist Margaret Mead said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

Lyrics by The Doobie Brothers, include,

You don't know me but I'm your brother
I was raised here in this living Hell
You don't know my kind in your world
Fairly soon, the time will tell
You, telling me the things you're gonna do for me
I ain't blind and I don't like what I think I see
Takin' it to the streets
Takin' it to the streets
Takin' it to the streets
Take this message to my brother
You will find him everywhere
Wherever people live together
Tied in poverty's despair
You, telling me the things you're gonna do for me
I ain't blind and I don't like what I think I see
Takin' it to the streets”
by Shazamsh March 1, 2022
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Street money

Small amount of money. Mostly coins and small notes that are often left laying in the street.
Person A: That looks so expensive!

Person B: Nah, only street money.
by Itoldyouso March 26, 2021
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Street lice

Savages that have good enough motor skills to maneuver atv’s well but not in a mannerly fashion and do so with complete disregard to any human contact or object in the near vicinity wherever they may travel.
Dang, those street lice destroyed that beautiful park when they rode through downtown.
by Johnzorn901 September 15, 2019
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Street Diva

A prostitute on the side walk or side of the road. This could also be used for a woman who wears ridiculously slutty clothing or someone who seems or acts like a prostitute.
Haley: Did you see what Brenda was wearing last night?
Christine: Yeah she looked like a street diva in those 6-inch heels and booty shorts!
by StreetDivas March 14, 2013
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Street-Rug

Hookers better known as: hooking ass bitches on the corner or Pussy merchants
My Nigga, I got a forty and my rod is hard for some Street-Rug and nachos. Lets roll
by Hifoe January 19, 2016
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Got Streeted On

As a pedestrian: To be sprayed / soaked with gutter water, as a result of a passing car.
That lady back there totally got streeted on when you passed her.
by sailingship May 19, 2010
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