The reasoning for choosing the hardest path (or what is presumed to be a hard path), which basically amounts to the person being presented with a decision being rewarded by becoming a "better person" (ambigous term) by the end of the path.
Going into politics builds character, since being economical with the truth is an essential life skill.
by Kung-fu Jesus July 07, 2004
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a euphemism for household chores or situations that suck major ass. any job that old man wants you to do so he do not have to get off his own ass.
dad, "hey, cleaning the dog pen out builds character"
dad, "you do not need heater. wear a coat to bed, it builds character"
by el guapo July 07, 2004
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When someone is throwing a strop.

Build a bridge, and get over it!!!!
One: I can't believe you did that to me!!

Two: Hey man, just build a bridge!
by Wazzy May 08, 2003
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1.) An ongoing experiment that the United States has thus far failed at spectacularly. The process of forcing your own brand of "democracy" down the throats of the "liberated" whether they like it or not (see: Iraq).

2.) A 200 billion USD blunder (again, see: Iraq)

3.) The instigaton of nationwide anarchy (except of couse in Kabul) and the method by which a puppet government is put into "power" and left to deal with the mess brought on by its "liberators" for decades to come (see: Afghanistan).

4.) Something used by politicians to garner more votes from the fringe right (see: George W. Bush, GOP, NRA, Halliburton).
You're not God, Dubya. Stop pretending.
by Ninja Disaster September 21, 2004
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A nickname for one's erect penis.

Often used in cocky masculine conversation. Often found more humorous when talking in an overtly stereotypical Italian-American accent while making radical hand gestures up and down one's thigh in order to demonstrate it's size.
Bart: "How 'bout that little blond broad? You gonna hit that tonight?"

Johnny: "Oh, Bart! What'da you think?! You know I'm gonna go back to her place and give her my Chrysler Building!!! Ehhh...ohhh!"
by JohnnyA-list June 16, 2011
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A phrase someone uses to describe something that they want you to do, but you realize it will require anguish or a lack of enjoyment on your part.
Going to camp builds character!

Killing your cat of 13 years may be gross, but it is something that has to be done and it builds character.
by Dan Drucker July 07, 2004
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