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Kettle on 

Although antiquated, to 'put the kettle on' is to say that the conversation will continue because of some new deep or entertaining news has been revealed and needs discussing, usually this involves actually making a new cup of tea (giving time to savour the space before gossip) but...

'Kettle on!' has no intention of actually making tea and can be said anywhere, it's like saying 'oh fuck me, this is news' or 'you have my undivided attention', 'I need to know everything'
Carl: stace was down the pub with len last night, but he's supposed to be legit with shanice
DAZ: kettle on!

Carl: well, after prison he....
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Put the Kettle On

"I just spent my entire work shift looking at pictures of Tom Cruise as Stacey Jaxx...put the kettle on, honey."

Put the kettle on

to have enough time (i.e. for a chat)
A: How's your date from last week?
B: Well... That's a long story.
A: Great, I'll put the kettle on!

pop the kettle on

Hey dude, pop the kettle on. My mouth is as dry as a nun's crutch.

Put kettl' on

Slang English for Make a cup of tea.
"Put kettl' on!"
Put kettl' on by LikesAGoodCuppaTea September 30, 2016

mickey mousing

In a movie, when the music is syncronized perfectly with the action, just like a mickey mouse cartoon.
Mickey mousing is used in the shower scene of Psycho
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Haram ball

A terrible style of football which is used to win games. Usually used when a team faces a better opponent and will get 11 players behind the ball.
Diego Simeone has mastered the art of haram ball. Atletico Madrid are the worst side to watch
Haram ball by Kuffarboy April 6, 2022
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