British slang term for any 7-figure sum. Not to be confused with an "MP's expense account", which is any 5-figure sum.
I say old chap, have you seen how much the BritishGovernment is pledging to the Haitian earthquake relief? £6M - why, that's practically a banker's bonus.
A phrase originating from the video game Naruto: Clash of Ninja 2. The second half of the phrase originates from the phrase Believe it!. Originally used on the extras menu, it is used as an over enthusiastic response for something that one would not consider a "bonus" at all.
It is commonly used as punchline in a joke involving someone about to receive or do something somewhat desirable (engage in intercourse, win a prize on a game show, make a purchase). The second person mentions something very undesirable in addition to the initial object/act. The first person indicates their displeasure, while the second exclaims the phrase.
1: Congratulations! You've won a brand new car!
2: OMFG! This is the greatest day of my life!
1: But you'll have to time to use that car, as you've won a trip to maximum security prison!
2: WHAT?!
1: IT'S A BONUS! BELIEVE IT!
This is the starter phrase for a commonEast Coastdenial statement.
The only answer is 'But a Penis.'
Fred "How about those Eagles?"
Jim "It was a bad call on the second half, it's why we lost!"
Fred "Well, that's not only a bonus..."
Jim "...but a Penis!"
Same relation as a stepsister, but with positive connotations as opposed to the negativity that is typically associated with a Stepfamily. Bonus family members are chosen freely and they enrich your life.
My mother remarried after I moved out of the house. I am a good friend with her new husband. As an added bonus, I was introduced to an awesome new awesome friend: my Bonus Sister.