Bu-bu-but

Bu-bu-but is the stuttering when a blowhard, typically spouting political opinions, has his argument totally shut down, and he makes one last confused attempt with his same tired stock line.

Jesus: Ok, so here is what I want you to do. Love others just as I have loved you. Take care of them and don't judge them.

Disciple: Bu-bu-but what if they are gay.

Jesus: Did I stutter?

by sanjuro_kurosawa July 21, 2014

Harsh but fair

A statement or remark about someone or something which is severely negative but ultimately true.

Example 1:

Bro 1: That Kelly has a big fat arse.

Bro 2: Harsh but fair.

Example 2:

Bro 1: Pauls car is such a shit heap.

Bro 2: Harsh but fair

by Joost911 August 6, 2011

Racist But Funny

When something is racist but also funny.

The Racial Draft skit is racist but funny.

by J.N. Growling July 9, 2010

lights are on but nobody is home

Used when describing a person who is not all there mentally, that is inept socially etc, or appears to be a bit thick. Struggles to fit into normal society, and subsequently rejected and described to people as a bit slow.
May also be used lightheartedly if someone is perhaps day-dreaming and not paying attention when asked a question. Similar to, but not quite the same"a few beers short of a six-pack", or "a few screws loose."

What if we asked Dudley if he knows?
What? You're kidding me right? Theres no way he'd know. In fact stay away from that bloke
Why's that?
You know, The lights are on but nobody is home.
Oh, ok thanks for the warning.

I can't remember, hang on a sec, i'll ask Harold.
Harold, whats the price of that Xbox again, you know the one you bought from E-bay?
Huh?
I said, how much was that X-box you got from E-bay the other day?
Oh? umm, ahh, hang on a sec
Sorry for the hold up Mavis, old harold here is in another world, the lights are on but nobody's at home, heheh.

by jamie_ledge July 19, 2006

dirty but clean

In expression that's short for "dirty behind your back but clean to your face/front."

Some-to-most people are dirty but clean, especially when they're skanless.

by Mr. Terrence L. Trezvant December 7, 2006

trust, but verify

When your spouse/friend/business associate says they did (or didn't) do it. Accept their word with full faith that they are being honest. Then go through their cell messages to confirm they are true angels.

Origin: Russian proverb, "doveryai no proveryai" (trust, but verify)

So he comes home late from work and doesn't feel hungry.
...So what did you say?
What could I do? Said, "Okay Honey" then checked his messages after he went to sleep.

...Do you think?
Naw, I mean, naw. Trust, but verify ensures a happy relationship.

by WtU April 13, 2014

ol but

A froest of dean term for an old friend.

Ow bist ye ol but?
(how are you old frind?)

by Danny December 9, 2004