Phrase used to politely decline to engage in discussion, with the implication that the originalspeaker is deliberately trying to upset you and/or posting flamebait.
"So what does everybody think of these illegals coming across the border?"
A cliche originating in the United States, it is most commonly used during a moment of silence, typically to lighten up the mood or just grab someone's attention (with total and utter randomness).
(Two people are sitting on the couch and not socializing with each other whatsoever.)
a phrase used to end an awkwad silence or an awkward moment that usually resuts in laughing ndpeople staring at the person who said it
three friends are sitting around hangin out. they were all having a discussion about what they did the week before and then... an awkward moment/silence occurs.
tom:i like sexy pie!!
matt:*laughing... gives tom a look of confusion*
tammy*laughing... also gives tom a look of confusion but asks tom...* what the heel does that mean? what is sexy pie? and what does it have to do with anything?
tom: i dont know... i just thought somethin needed to be said to break our silence and and tension so i said what came to mind!!!
British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”
Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murdererused a serrated blade.