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

Taking a hoot

Verb

When a Canadian gamer is going to take a bong rip in between matches for an unspecified and irregular amount of time.

"Hey man I'm Taking a hoot real quick"

*leaves for 35 years*

by iTheDenfinerrr December 1, 2022

Talking back

Attempting to reason, make a point, or clear up misunderstandings with adults, often leading to getting in trouble.

Don't start talking back to me

by et-ATK April 27, 2023

Coaster-Taking

This is the process of over-taking another car with your car in neutral. One for the recession. A way of comically boosting your MPG on those downhill sections.

We're doing 90 coaster-taking a Porsche. Crazy stuff, and economical too.

by youvebeensmoked August 4, 2009

Type talking

The old persons way to refer to texting.

I can never get my daughter's attention because she is too busy type talking to her friends.

by mbdan November 26, 2009

Nice Talking to You Joey

When you are talking to someone and they don't respond even after you ask them the same question multiple times

"Hey Josh how was your day"-Tiberious
"..."-Lupito
"Hey Josh how was your day, again"-Tiberious
"..."-Lupito
"Nice talking to you Joey"-Tiberious

by jay-bird25 December 7, 2010

whiskey tasting

1. a bad idea.
2. a really bad idea.
3. an event at which everyone brings a different whiskey to sample.
4. the leading cause of excessive vomiting, loss of memory, wandering party members, terrible mornings, bad denny's breakfast, and the occasional waking up in a camp fire.

morning after a whiskey tasting:
hungover#1: man, i dont remember a thing about last night, what happened?
hungover#2: was one hell of a whiskey tasting, thats for sure.
hungover#3: why did i wake up with my sleeping bag on fire?

by chemisus October 18, 2010