sic semper tyrannis
Latin, translation: "Thus always to tyrants", purportedly (but unlikely) uttered by Brutus at the assassination of Julius Caesar. The phrase is meant to signify that tyrants will always be overthrown and removed from power.
The other person who defined this just got it flat out wrong. Didn't think people could be that stupid.
The other person who defined this just got it flat out wrong. Didn't think people could be that stupid.
sic semper tyrannis by AtheismoTheGreat July 7, 2015
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Semper Fido
mutation from the Latin meaning "always a dog", always being a dog, always base and self-gratifying, always begging handout, freebees, sex, gratuities. Always "dogging it".
When Zeb related to ladies and friends in his base self-serving way he was "Semper Fido" - always doglike.
Semper Fido by jim christ December 28, 2007
semper paratus
semper paratus by USCG BM3 December 11, 2013
Semper Gumby
Adaptation of the Marine Corps motto: Semper Fi (Latin for Always Faithful). Used to describe the general Marine attitude (i.e always be flexible with plans cause something will change that will fuck up your night) towards the constant changes that are rampant in every Marine unit.
Marine 1: Hey man, go easy at the bar tonight, just found out we have a CFT at 04
Marine 2: Oh well, semper gumby
Marine 2: Oh well, semper gumby
Semper Gumby by DevilDogPOG October 27, 2011
Semper Fortis
A common but unofficial motto of the US Navy. Semper Fortis is of latin origin and actually translates 2 ways; "Always Powerful" and Always Courageous".
I saw an incorrect translation of a term my father held dear to his heart; much like a marine would hold "Semper Fidelis" close to theirs, so im correcting it in hopes of spreading knowledge. My father was a Navy Corps man in Vietnam. Was a POW for 19 months "unofficially". Get facts & research BEFORE posting publicly people! 😏
I saw an incorrect translation of a term my father held dear to his heart; much like a marine would hold "Semper Fidelis" close to theirs, so im correcting it in hopes of spreading knowledge. My father was a Navy Corps man in Vietnam. Was a POW for 19 months "unofficially". Get facts & research BEFORE posting publicly people! 😏
Semper Fortis by LadyKatarina June 11, 2017
Semper ubi sub ubi
Latin/English sound pun. The direct translation from Latin to English is "Always where under where." When spoken it comes out as "Always wear underwear."
A previous entry mistranslates the Latin word "semper" as "never." It is of course "always," as in the US Marine motto, Semper fidelis "Always faithful."
A previous entry mistranslates the Latin word "semper" as "never." It is of course "always," as in the US Marine motto, Semper fidelis "Always faithful."
In an episode of "Frasier," the father finds the phrase "Semper ubi sub ubi" carved into the hearth in a mountain cabin the family rents, and Niles explains it to him.
Semper ubi sub ubi by Powerpuff October 9, 2006