13th step

A metaphor used to describe someone who is close to suicide, fallin off the wagon, or about to relapse

At a gallow there are aproximately 12 stair steps to the hangmans noose, the 13th step is the hanging.

Also known as the stairway to heaven

Example1
Person#1 John's not here today, guess he finally took the 13th step.

Person#2 When's the funeral?
Example 2
Person#1
This class makes me wanna take the 13th step
Person#2
Oh are you in AA?
Person#1

I hate you

by InvitroCannibal February 20, 2015

step out

Back off.

You need to step out of here before I get up in yo' face. (HA!)

by Allison September 25, 2003

1 step forwards, 3 steps back

1. A very bad situation
2. The song by Olivia Rodrigo

1. Dude that situation was 1 step forwards, 3 steps back
2. Have you heard the song "1 step forwards, 3 steps back"?

by Le bisexual pyrokinetic May 31, 2021

step stool

noun: A person who becomes a rebound and is kept around until someone better is found.

I can't be single and don't wanna deal with the pain of a break-up so I'm gonna find someone to be my step stool.

by Lez-be honest January 11, 2017

Euro step

A spin like step movement J-Money does around in everyday normal life to attract Male suitors. The "bone spur" in the ankle increases the spin movement by 72%.

J-MONEY JUST EURO STEPPED ALL IN THAT GAY CLUB!!

by Rusty shackleford jr. March 20, 2019

step-aunt

In chinese, step-aunt is subtle way to refer "menstruation".

Wife: "I think my step-aunt arrived" (my period arrived )

by Junki Yard January 25, 2016

Step outside yourself

Phrase encouraging a listener to set aside their opinion on a particular subject and attempt to look at that same situation through the eyes of another in an attempt to understand that person's perspective and/or opinion.

After listening to Betsy's bullshit take on how horrible IV drug users are Kevin replied back, "Whatever, bitch, if you could hit yourself on your own you'd be just like them. How about you step outside yourself before you go talking shit about people who are just doing something that you wish you could do, you fucking hater".

by Nikki Stixx June 8, 2020