Many countries gather at what they can the Expo, Exposition; & there's lots & lots of very cool stuff to see & do. Really awesome to hear so many different languages spoken! Interesting to see all the different cultures!
Grandma took me to the World's Fair in Spokane in 1974; they called it Expo '74. Absolutely Fantastic!
A woman who’s presence could warm a thousand Earths. Without effort, she fascinates your soul. Her cheerful and playful nature animates all that are fortunate enough to encounter her. She is always a best friend. Her capacity for love is endless; she personifies heaven. She is sweet as bliss and all attempts at expressing her startling beauty are unsatisfying. Her goodness creates a desire in you to fix all the world’s problems so she can live a safe and happy life where no harm could ever come upon her. If you ever meet a Fairlane, you have been blessed with a rare and precious gift.
An Irish idiom used to show respect. It could also be translated as “good on ya” or “well done” or “you’re crazy for trying that, but I nod my cap to you nonetheless”.
Andy Reid, you have lost eight kilos and worked extremely hard, fair play to ya!"
Nickname given to bales of marijuana thrown overboard or out of airplanes. Origin is reportedly from members of the US Coast Guard in the area of Southern Florida.
A sunburn or suntan focused on the left arm. It is caused by the left side of the body being the only half that gets exposed to sunlight while driving. Presumably, it would be located on the right side of the body in countries where they drive on the left side of the road.
I had a trucker's tan after driving for 10 straight hours on a sunny day.
British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”
Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.