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Swimming in the kool-aid, but don't know the flavor.

Sometimes heard in military circles, the phrase denotes someone who is overly-involved but doesn't really know what is going involved.

Usually used to point out a micro-manager who misses the forest for the trees.
Upon seeing a clueless officer trying (and failing) to prepare a Rifle-Launched Grappling Hook for use (not his job), a soldier might state to another, "Man, the LT is Swimming in the kool-aid, but don't know the flavor."

Variations include "All up in my kool-aid, and don't know the mix", or the abbreviated "Swimming in it."
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I know you are, but what am I? 

A retort with profound implications. Pee Wee's greatest contribution to youth culture.
Person A: You smell bad.

Person B: There's this thing about a small squirrel and how nobody loves you. Hi-ya! Now that's what I call a verbal bitch-slap.

Person A: I know you are, but what am I?

Person B: Haha what a complete fail of a a comeback. It's like, your face is all red, and you can't come up with a comeback.

Person A: It made no sense, but therein lies the point. The notion that one needs to respond with a rehearsed "comeback" is inane. Your squirrel-centric comeback was also inane; it failed to address your abhorrent smell, it seemed to mistake randomness for wit (really a squirrel?), and the mere fact that you would use it as an example of a verbal bitch-slap is laughable, as it lacks slap. It is quite slap-less. I respond to inanity with inanity.

Person B: Well, "your" still a faggot. And now I'm going to win this by blowing your mind with an ounce of inverse-Descartian drivel.

Person A: Nooooooooooooooo
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Doesn't know dick about Richard 

A variation of "You don't know dick" but with a bit more class.
The idiot driving in front of me is making a left-hand turn where it is clearly marked, "no left-hand turns!" Obviously, he doesn't know dick about Richard and shouldn't be allowed on the road!

Not know whether one is Arthur or Martha 

An Australian colloquialism; to be in a state of confusion.
Often used in a threatening or otherwise negative context.
To not know whether one is Arthur or Martha

If that bloke goes anywhere near my girl, I'll bash him so hard he won't know if he's Arthur or Martha!
often seen written as "i knaa" - is a sarcastic phrase used to mock people, typically a slow person who asks or says something ridiculous. it is usually in the form of an exclaimed sarcastic response. it was originated at the ccolr in west philly.
hey, can i get a dollar?

"i know! dont you have a job?"

i got fired

"haha, iiii knooowww!!! dude, you're at work right now idiot! im your freakin' co-worker. you just got your check 2 minutes ago you douche bag!"

no, im poor now. i want to saaavvveee.

"hahaha. iiiii knaaaa. im done. please go play in traffic SIR"
i know by Patchiz March 12, 2009

i know who killed me 

Best movie of 2007. Bad enough to be called genius. The plot is so contrived, the acting so poor, the script so inane, that it holds the prestigious honor of being the best movie of the year. And to top it all off, Lindsay Lohan is the star.
"I saw "I Know Who Killed Me" stoned out of my mind and it was incredible. Say what you want about Lindsay Lohan, but that bitch is fucking hot."
i know who killed me by Trossles January 9, 2008

hadta know

When you've had a crush on someone for years and you launch at them like a spider monkey to kiss them for the very first time. Look up in amazement and say I just "hadta know!"
Sorry I just jammed my tongue down your throat Mit, but I just "hadta know!"

hadta know by SuzMS January 9, 2008