an attempt at resolving/achieving something with less effort than is required for success with a high probability of the attempt proving futile and unpleasant

By attempting to throw the game disc into the console from the couch rather than standing up and putting it in, the lazy high-schooler was licking a tree and hoping for maple syrup.

licking a tree and hoping for maple syrup by NotAnEnglishMajor (or student) August 26, 2020

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hoping this cold blue water scrubs me clean and spits me out again

a harry styles x louis tomlinson fan fiction that will break your soul <3

hey have you read, hoping this cold blue water scrubs me clean and spits me out again?

hoping this cold blue water scrubs me clean and spits me out again by eatcarrotswh0re September 7, 2020

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here's hoping

An expression or idiom showing someone's desire for something to happen.

Due to bad weather, my flight to Makkah got canceled; here's hoping they will reschedule it for today.

here's hoping by Aishah_noor November 22, 2013

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Licking a tree and hoping for maple syrup

Idiom; to attempt an ill-advised, mildly unpleasant shortcut to avoid a more complicated process, with a high probability of failure. The idiom itself is an example of such an experience, since licking trees is unpleasant, and even maple trees rarely taste sweet just by licking the bark. The idiom also implies that tried and true methods, rather than blind experimentation, yield better results. Drilling into the trunk of a maple tree with a tap, is the correct way to obtain maple syrup.

"Kicking the car to try and make it start again won't work. That's just licking a tree and hoping for maple syrup, honestly. Let's call a tow truck instead."

Licking a tree and hoping for maple syrup by missroxyspamcake August 27, 2020

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mormon assault vehicle

another term for a station wagon, mini-van, or any other kind of vehicle that is targeted at the "family" demographic(also M.A.V.)

"Tactical advantages aside, the M.A.V. is top of the line for the holy warrior troop transport manufactured by the Church of Latter Day Saints Military Industrial Complex. Also great for family trips...to heathen lands."

mormon assault vehicle by KVRX January 10, 2005

Word of the Day on August 22, 2026

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Shakira Law

A version of "Sharia Law" that Reform Ltd supporters tend to refer to, often by mistake.

Richard Tice of Reform now lives in Dubai, under Shakira Law, although telling Brits that we should worry about it

Shakira Law by Reformltd February 16, 2025

Word of the Day on August 21, 2026

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Overstand

To understand a topic or statement to the highest extent.

Leroy, after being told the tenth time by his sister, did overstand her idea of robbing the 7-11.

Overstand by Elf Eater March 23, 2003

Word of the Day on August 20, 2026

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minimap

A map that mostly tells you where everything is

Friend 1: Follow me there is a player nearby
Friend 2: How do you know?
Friend 1: Minimap

minimap by LeWord January 13, 2015

Word of the Day on August 19, 2026

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Pink Cloud

12 step recovery jargon referring to someone new who talks about how great life is, now that they're sober. Usually meaning that the person is out of touch with reality.

The new guy seems pretty happy for a dude who has no job, no money and no family. He must be on a pink cloud.

Pink Cloud by toniwithaneye November 24, 2006

Word of the Day on August 18, 2026

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Dotard

An aging individual who has long lost the ability to make rational sense.

That dotard is going to get us all blown up, if he doesn't calm down .

Dotard by anonymous September 22, 2017

Word of the Day on August 17, 2026

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