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chew the scenery 

In the acting profession, to over-act, ham it up
Instead of chewing the scenery as he has in other films, the actor delivered a subtle performance.
chew the scenery by Barb July 30, 2003

chewing the scenery 

In reference to actors (William Shatner comes immediately to mind) chewing the scenery means overacting or over-emoting.
His expression of being shocked by the murder was so great he was chewing the scenery.
chewing the scenery by Urban Nate December 3, 2009

ambulatory scenery 

An oblique reference to one or more attractive individuals. A socially acceptable way of publicly referring to hotties.
Around the office water cooler: "The ambulatory scenery at the club was amazing, last night."
ambulatory scenery by scotte61 December 20, 2007

chewing scenery 

To overact, particularly in film and television.
William Shatner chews mad amounts of scenery as a part of his daily breakfast routine.
chewing scenery by Damn Hooligan September 18, 2003

scenery of speech 

The words one uses in their day to day life.
Harry: "I feel some people really limit themselves by not being creative and making up new words."
Tom: "yes, their scenery of speech is not very interesting, thus making them a lot less fun to be around. It is truely sad."

When someone is telling you the long version of a story they are "taking the scenic route to get to their point".

chewing the scenery 

To display excessive emotion or to act in an exaggerated manner while performing.
Actors like Johnny Depp, William Shatner, and Tim Curry are well know for chewing the scenery.
chewing the scenery by 2tmfp9 July 10, 2011
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briefcake 

"Did you check out the briefcake in courtroom C?"
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countrypolitan 

Term used to describe someone who is a mix of both rural (country) and urban (metropolitan) lifestyles/upbringings. He/she is typically equally comfortable in both settings and is able to seamlessly slip back and forth between the two, appreciating the characteristics of each.
That ol' gal of mine drives the 12 lane freeway during the week and a John Deere on the weekends. She likes opra and the Grand Ol' Opry. I love them countrypolitan women.
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She brought home alot of stuff and took it to the bathroom. She must be taking a witch bath.
Witch Bath by carnieboy30 October 26, 2020
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kinktober 

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That chick doesn't write often but when she does, its for Kinktober.
kinktober by Kinkiest July 12, 2018
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proper lad 

a lad that is such a lad that he is a proper lad
person1:did you see bob
person2: ya he was a proper lad
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