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Elin acted courageously
Refers to a situation in which your wife or girlfriend screwed you over/caused harm to you, but you don't want to lose face by admitting that she screwed you over, so you cover it up and make her out to be the hero/helpful. (May or may not be because she had good reason.
Dude 1: Wait, so bonnie didn't help you clean up your parents place after? That's what you told your folks.
Dude 2: Bonnie? Hell no - she messed it up. I just gave my folks the "Elin acted courageously" spiel, so I wouldn't have to hear about what a loser of a girl she is.
Dude 2: Bonnie? Hell no - she messed it up. I just gave my folks the "Elin acted courageously" spiel, so I wouldn't have to hear about what a loser of a girl she is.
Elin acted courageously by blabbidy January 9, 2010
baker-acted
To be involuntarily commited to a mental health treatment facility. The term comes from Florida's Baker Act, which allows authorities such as police to do this.
baker-acted by Will VWK February 8, 2007
acterisk
coolgenius08: good job
coolgenius08: *hands you a cookie*
dumbgeek1221: don't stars around words mean bold?
coolgenius08: nope
coolgenius08: not when it's an acterisk
coolgenius08: *wink*
coolgenius08: *hands you a cookie*
dumbgeek1221: don't stars around words mean bold?
coolgenius08: nope
coolgenius08: not when it's an acterisk
coolgenius08: *wink*
acterisk by Zogflipper January 3, 2008
Acteus
Acteus by BootyPoundert44433 July 14, 2019
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