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Close but no cigar 

When you come close to something but don't quite get there.

Just short of success

This phrase originated in the 1920's. Fair grounds would give cigars away as prizes. Prizes were more aimed at the adults then vs. children like they are now. The fair workers would shout out "close but no cigar".... The first written documentation of this word appeared in the 1930's and then became a common phrase.
You finish second in a race
A friend asks how you did
You tell them "I finished in second place, close but no cigar"
Close but no cigar by BBJ24 June 6, 2015
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The enchanting name “Cezara” is taken from one of the greatest Roman kings, Ceazer. Cezara is a bad ass bitch who doesn’t take things lightly and is easily angered. Cezara gives many chances to people, often too many, which lead to her being taken for granted. Although Cezara can be very kind and affectionate, she many times has 2 sides. Nonetheless, in the end Cezara is a very determined person and will fight for what she believes.
Cezara is so nice.
cezara by Jenner29052004 January 3, 2018

Cedarville, NJ 

Cedarville, NJ aka "Skeeterville" is a shit-hole located in Lawrence Twp aka " Lawless" Twp in cumberland county New Jersey. It's shitty hall is run by part time employees that won't even live in the town they work in. The scoundrel members who dictate their whimsies upon the townsfolk are made up of egotistical ass-holes owning business interests in the area. " Skeeterville" is swarming with mosquitoes and any other type of insects that bite. Its the type of place that if you blink while driving you already went thru it and has more hunting clubs than women.
A young couple from Illville, NJ were looking to buy a home and their realtor mentioned there were homes available in Cedarville, NJ to which the buyers commented, " Awesome, it sure would be nice living in a town with no cops."
Cedarville, NJ by jpg3 December 14, 2010

Cedar Point Speed

A fast walk. The act of walking quickly from coaster in coaster in cedar point to beat those who are simply walking. Cedar point speed is the fastest speed you can get around the park since running is prohibited.
Girl: "Why are you running?"
Guy: "I'm not running, I'm on cedar point speed. I want to beat those kids to the top thrill dragster"
Cedar Point Speed by binksy2KX March 9, 2010

Human Cigarette Butt 

Person who smells like a wet ash tray, has brown stained teeth and a raspy smoker's voice.
Lynn has not been able to get a job because she looks like a human cigarette butt.

going out for cigarettes

A popular euphemism for a parent (usually the Dad) walking out and abandoning their kids/family, where the abandonment takes place under the cover of a harmless, non-suspicious errand like going to get cigarettes.
Last time I was my Dad I was 3; he told us he was going out for cigarettes and he never came back.