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Hands Like Houses 

An amazing Australian band consisting of 6 members.
Trenton Woodley- Vocals
Matt "Coops" Cooper- Guitar
Alex Pearson- Guitar
Joel Tyrell- Bass
Jamal Sabet- Keyboards
Matt Parkitney- Drums

They are considered a experimental post-hardcore band. They have released one studio album "Ground Dweller" in 2012 containing 2 singles. They have also released 4 videos, 1 in which is split in 2 parts (Snow Sessions). They are currently signed to Rise Records and are in the 2013 Vans Warped Tour line-up. Their most recent tour was the "Collide With the Sky" tour which was headlined by Pierce the Veil and Sleeping With Sirens. Hands Like Houses and fellow Australian punk-rock band Tonight Alive were special guests on this tour.

Do a favor to the world and listen to some good music! These guys are amazing!
Me: Hey, you heard about that band "Hands Like Houses"?

Friend: Who hasn't?! Their song 'Antarctica' is amazing!
Me: I can't agree anymore, it is so inspirational!
Hands Like Houses by Van Flaminga January 19, 2013
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paint houses 

To paint a house is Mafia slang for murdering someone.

The affirmative response is "I also do my own carpentry."
"I heard you paint houses."
"I also do my own carpentry."
~Jimmy Hoffa and Frank Sheeran.
paint houses by NotPwned June 16, 2018

horseshoes and handgrenades 

The only time/s that almost actually counts.
Mark: "I almost beat that guy!"
John: "Almost only counts in horseshoes and handgrenades."

set horses 

"She and I just don't set horses."
set horses by Ms. Pat December 21, 2006

my honest reaction 

An internet meme which portrays one's ability to not give a fuck or not care.
You are horrid at maths

my honest reaction:

Honest Dollar 

A dollar you actually worked for, not ripped off from your friend or the Government. People who don't have an Honest Dollar are usually cheap and don't wanna contribute towards the normal expenses of everyday life.
"It's not free to take care of your drunk ass all night, can't you at least contribute an honest dollar?!"
Honest Dollar by kyleandmelissa22 January 2, 2012
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Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
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You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
Word of the Day on September 25, 2026
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