To speak with eloquence, wit, and charm; to be particularly articulate and loquacious. The phrase is often used in a lighthearted or humorous context, and may suggest that the speaker has been inspired by some supernatural force or source of inspiration, such as the Blarney Stone in Ireland. It can also imply that the speaker has had a few drinks and is feeling particularly gregarious.
It is translated from the Danish phrase “At kysse julenissen” (Olsen, U 2021).
We knew that Erik would kiss the goblin after all those Carlsbergs and we'd never shut him up!
church hurt is where you experience a degree of distance, pain, or judgement from your church community. Essentially, you are just unable to “find your place”. This is prevalent in the Christian community, but can be extended to other religions.
Now that I am an adult I am beginning to heal from the church hurt that was inflicted on me as a child.
when you're holding up your phone and making faces at it, as though you are taking a selfie, but you're really taking a picture of the person across from you or the wall or anything else that seems interesting but you don't want to be caught dead taking a picture of.
This action is often made more convincing by wiggling the eyebrows or opening the mouth, to pretend you're trying to get a Snapchat filter to work.