Trying To
A phrase used to express a desire to do something. Often asked as a question when looking for confirmation. Also means "looking to" or "want to."
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Trying to walk
Ok directioners it mean when gay men have anal sex as it hurts.{by the way Louis tomlinson invented this;) :)}
Trying to walk by Lariestylinson28 November 26, 2020
Trying to hold this wood
Trying to hold this wood by lukejames1111 September 3, 2021
trying to take a shit without pissing
(n.) An expression used to describe a task which is nearly impossible to do while avoiding its by-products or consequences.
You want to go to a strip club without spending a lot of cash? Man, that's like trying to take a shit without pissing.
trying to take a shit without pissing by Dwebbie Appleton May 31, 2009
trying to hold this wood
trying to hold this wood by barrysBlumptiousBalls September 1, 2021
Trying to Shave a Snake
A phrase coined by Demetri Martin.. It is used to describe a situation that doesn't work out well, just like shaving a snake. It's just not going to happen.
"You hear Jerry's trying to open that Frozen Yogurt business?"
"Good luck to him.. If you ask me, he's trying to shave a snake."
"Good luck to him.. If you ask me, he's trying to shave a snake."
Trying to Shave a Snake by JollyLama February 27, 2010
trying to find myself
A phrase spoken by someone who wants out of a relationship and trying to learn more about themselves. They usually try to find themselves in the beds of as many people as they can sleep with. Slut is in the phrase. The only thing missing is U.
Girl: I am just trying to find myself.
Guy: By fucking Bob, Steve, Larry, Andrew, John, Tyler, Tyrone ................... and Alisha
Guy: By fucking Bob, Steve, Larry, Andrew, John, Tyler, Tyrone ................... and Alisha
trying to find myself by Varnell October 31, 2006
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