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Are you calling my mum a liar?

Widely considered to be the ultimate response when backed into an argumentative corner, this phrase has revolutionised academic debate since its inception in the early 17th century.
John Stuart Mill: Immanuel, I believe we should define the rightness of actions by a consequentialist theory of ethics.

Kant: Are you calling my mum a liar?

JS Mill: What? No....

Kant: Well shut up then.
by Mook November 12, 2004
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Cat calling

When men comment on mainly women's body on the street or worse touch their body. Like a man shouts out (Nice ass) on the street to a girl walking down the street. Cat calling should be stopped.
Don't cat call it is disrespectful and ignorant. Cat Calling must be stopped.
by Fkrd June 19, 2017
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Are you calling my mum a liar?

The ultimate comeback to any request, insult, or question. Completely and utterably unanswerable.
Delia Smith: Now we just need to drain the parsnips, and Gordon could you spread the Italian Pesto over those pheasant breasts?

Gordon Ramsay: Are you calling my mum a liar?

Delia Smith: Am I what? No, of course not...what do you mean?

Gordon Ramsay: Well F*ck off then.
by ObviouslyDizzle December 11, 2006
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calling in gay

Calling in sick to work for a gay reason.
>> Why aren't you getting dressed? Don't you have to leave for work in 20 minutes?
<< I'm thinking of calling in gay so I can catch a matinee of "Benjamin Button".
by Mr. Softey February 4, 2009
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calling switzerland

Switzerland is a European country which has been neutral in many historical conflicts, including the two world wars. When someone "calls Switzerland", they are claiming to be neutral in an argument.
#1: Stacey got mad at her boyfriend because instead of taking her side in a fight with her room mate, he called 'switzerland' and left the room.

#2: guy 1: Dude, who's right, me or Bill?

guy 2: I'm not getting involved. I'm calling switzerland.
by Dmoney455 November 29, 2010
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Calling 911

He's Calling 911!
by LOLCATZZZZZZZHAPPYFACES March 16, 2010
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The pot calling the kettle black

If someone says this, it simply points out hypocrisy.
You’re saying I’m annoying? That’s like the pot calling the kettle black!
by Man Of Few Words April 11, 2021
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