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en temps et lieux utiles

an English translation of a French phrase meaning

"when the time, place, context and/or circumstances are appropriate for one to know something"
son: Dad, I'd like to learn how to drive a car, my older brother Jerry who is 16, i;s learning how to drive. Why can't I?

father: Oh. you'll learn en temps et lieux utiles, but, as of today, at the tender age of 13, you are definitely not old enough. Now go sleep tight.
by Sexydimma December 22, 2012
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utility person

One who always does what family and friends ask of them but they are excluded from being invited to or are not a part of any activities they are not needed do provide a a service for.
Sure I'll come to the get together and do whatever you need me to do. It's ok if you act like I'm not there I love bring your utility person.
by Too old for this poop June 4, 2022
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utils

An economic measure of the "units of happiness".
The economist would always ask a specific set of questions to figure out the potential utils of a potential love interest. He was hoping for a 10 but, at best, but quickly learned he could get a more positive response from a low scoring woman whose utils increased when he acted pleasant and fun.
by mlhiss December 20, 2019
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Utility

1. the use, uses or usefulness of something or someone.

2. the relevancy of a device or person's capabilities, specialties, skills or training.
Hammers are great, you can hammer nails, bash things in place, crack skulls, plenty of Utility.

or

you're not likely to survive in a warzone as a dolphin trainer, that's a scenario where you've just got no survivability or utility.
by JOYK1LLZ May 11, 2020
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Illini Utility Player

A football player that calls himself a tight end when he hooks up with a fit, attractive girl; but calls himself a lineman on the team when he hooks up with a hefty woman.
Dude, that Illini Utility Player over there is definitely calling himself a lineman tonight when he's done with that beast
by LANK8586 January 10, 2025
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