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a quarter mile at a time 

The act of living life in the moment. Focusing only on the next strech of road, or next milestone

Quote from the character Dom Torreto from "Fast and the Furious"
"I live my life a quarter mile at a time, nothing else matters. Not the mortgage, not the store, not the team and all their bullshit. For those ten seconds or less.... I'm free"
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a quarter mile at a time 

A person living their life with uncertainty. Someone who doesn't see a good future for themselves. Everyday pretty much the same.
I live my life a quarter mile at a time, cuz i dont have a job and i'm a high school drop out.

Live my life a quarter mile at a time 

Living life in the moment. Not worrying about things that happened in the past and only looking forward to new goals, new opportunities and new experiences.

Quote by Dominic Toretto from "The Fast and Furious 7"
"I used to say I live my life a quarter mile at a time, and I think that's why we were brothers. Because you did too."
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Brought-upsy 

scruples; to have manners;

May also be spelt Brought-upsie

WestIndian/Caribbean in orient - Barbados, WHUT.
Example 1: Child, you ain't got no brought-upsy?

Translation: My Child, have you not any manners?



Example 2: What, you ain't got no brought-upsy?

Translation: I can't believe you're doing that. Were you not taught any manners as a child?
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There are no hot girls in the area, theres only satellite baddies.
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Omg, the ramifications!”
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Failure Shower 

When you fail at something in life (eg. failing an exam or not getting a job), go home and spend an hour just standing in the shower, propping yourself up against the wall with your eyes on your feet.
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