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and the like 

Things of similar nature, synonyms, or generally alike actions.
As a tax automation group, we should always do technology, tax, advisory, and the like.
and the like by NachoAvgTaxNerd August 13, 2017

And the cat's in the cradle 

An expression used as a respond when someone passes the millionth raincheck for a get together or date.
Derives from the Harry Chapin song "Cat's in the Cradle", telling the story of a father who never has time for his son and when the son grows up, he never has time for his father.
- So, how about that movie night we've been trying to have for six months now?
- Dude, I can't. Not now, I've got a lot on my schedule. Another time?
- "And the cat's in the cradle". Fine, another time then...

- Brad, dude, we've got this awesome party coming up this Friday. Why don't you join us? You've been away for months with your job.
- I can't, I have another deadline on Friday. I'm sorry. How about next Saturday?
- "And the cat's in the cradle". Screw you Brad, you never have time for us anymore.

and the ting goes 

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and the ting goes by Danke memes October 8, 2017

and the horse you rode in on

referring namely to you, et al.
"F*ck you and the horse you rode in on!"

And the Bus Driver Stood Up and Started Clapping 

The phrase that originally came from poland. It is supposed to signalise disbelief in someone's story that supposedly happened in real life.
-So yesterday, I was with my niece at the shopping mall. There was a woman screaming at the cashier. Then, my niece walked to her and gently asked her to calm down!
-Yeah, and the bus driver stood up and started clapping.

and the oscar goes to 

1.) exclamation used to point out one being overly dramatic

2.) something you say when an actor or a movie in general is incredibly shitty.
Dramatic girl: how could this happen!? Now im crying in front of everyone! What am i gonna do!?!

you: ...and the oscar goes to..

crowd: haha, what a dramatic bitch!
and the oscar goes to by yo guy February 13, 2007
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