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Flying Under the Radar

History of the phrase; Prior to electronic counter measures, military aircraft would fly beneath the Radio Detection and Ranging (RADAR) in order not to be detected by enemy forces. This term started out as a military phrase in the 1950's.

Pop-Culture definition; generally an insult or can be used as advice.
1. To not stand-out, to remain quite.
2. To not drawn any attention to yourself either positively or negatively.
By not standing out or gaining any positive or negative attention, the person 'flying under the radar'
3. To go undetected.
Michael has never gotten in any trouble nor ever receive any special recognition, in fact he is disliked by his peers, hated by his subordinates; managers/supervisors have only disdain for him because he spent his 20 year career flying under the radar.

John "Dude, They will soon be on to you!"
Eric "What should I do!?"
John "All you need to do is Fly under the radar for the next two weeks"
Eric "Thanks, I will do.."
by Anon-in-il-again October 7, 2008
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Six Feet Under

A offbeat HBO series about the Fishers, a dysfunctional undertaker family in Los Angeles. It's easily one of the best shows TV has to offer. The writing and acting is not only fantastic, but the show has many different moods; it can be sad, quirky, touching and sometimes hilarious.
Six Feet Under is a TV classic.
by Kyle March 9, 2005
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Six Feet Under

A black comedy/drama program on HBO (Home Box Office). It centers on the Fisher Family who own an operate a funeral home in California following the death of the family patriarch Nathaniel Fisher in the first episode. Although dead, he frequently comes back to talk to each member of the family. In the family are the mother Ruth with sons Nate, David and daughter Claire.

An unbelieveable show with beatifully real and intricate characters. Funny, touching, brilliant. Further evidence that HBO is invincible.
Sorry man, I'd love to go hang gliding, but the season premire of the final season 5 of Six Feet Under is on tonight!
by kwashia February 1, 2005
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budgie under the carpet

Used to describe the bulge of a mans crotch when penis is erect. See: trouser tent

Origin comes from the old joke of laying new carpet and then finding the budgie missing and a lump under the carpet.
Hey look! Neville's got a budgie under the carpet.
by Elijah S April 14, 2004
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bear cubs fighting under a blanket

When woman has an ass so fine it looks like two small bear cubs fighting under a blanket when she walks.
"Damn, That girls ass in those jeans looks like two bear cubs fighting under a blanket."
by 99z28mark April 4, 2009
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Timmy Tuck Under

A recommended way to deal with a NARB that won't go away. Tuck your raging hard on up Under your belt and tighten down. If you don't have a belt, tighten your draw string. DO NOT USE this method if you aren't wearing a shirt.
In the middle of my brother's wedding, I had to perform a covert Timmy Tuck Under as the bride was walking down the isle.
by mDAWSONj August 16, 2007
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whiskey under the bridge

drunken misbehavior whose outrageousness has been diluted with time.
Jose Contreras: I know, I know, the last time we went to Fleet I embarassed the fuck out of myself..
Bruce Lee: No worries, that's whiskey under the bridge motherfucker.
by benny b from the bronx August 21, 2007
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