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lion it

Pronounced lai·uhn it

Phrasal verb

A nod to the enduring legacy of the Detroit Lions.

1. the inability to hold onto the lead

2. to fail miserably

3. to discover a new and impressive way to lose, even when victory seemed assured
Detroit looked great during the regular season but couldn't help but lion it when they got into the playoffs.

The number one Detroit Lions were highly favored against the sixth seeded Washington Commanders in the NFL Divisional Playoff round but they lioned it and lost by two touchdowns.

After a 17 point lead at halftime the Detroit Lions were minutes away from defeating the San Francisco 49ers and making their first Super Bowl appearance. However, the during the second half the Detroit lioned it in spectacular fashion with multiple failed fourth down conversions which effectively handed San Francisco a trip to the Super Bowl.

Detroit really lioned it in the 2008 season and did not win one game.
by Scotty Dee 2008 May 9, 2025
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lion it

Pronounced lai·uhn it

Phrasal verb

A nod to the enduring legacy of the Detroit Lions.

1. to discover a new and impressive way to lose, even when victory seemed assured

2. the inability to hold onto the lead

3. to fail miserably
Detroit looked great during the regular season but couldn't help but lion it when they got into the playoffs.

The number one Detroit Lions were highly favored against the sixth seeded Washington Commanders in the NFL Divisional Playoff round but they lioned it and lost by two touchdowns.

After a 17 point lead at halftime the Detroit Lions were minutes away from defeating the San Francisco 49ers and making their first Super Bowl appearance. However, the during the second half the Detroit lioned it in spectacular fashion with multiple failed fourth down conversions which effectively handed San Francisco a trip to the Super Bowl.

Detroit really lioned it in the 2008 season and did not win one game.
by Scotty Dee 2008 May 9, 2025
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Go Lion King on it

When someone raises his or her phone up high in order to receive better signal on their phone.
Jamie: Ughhh my message is not sending!!!
Kat: Just go lion king on it.
Jamie: oh yeah, thanks
by JTease March 7, 2013
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It's a lion, it's huge!

Taken from a misunderstood quote from the film Cloverfield, it is used to describe anything that is curiously large.
"Dude, have you seen Mike's new dog? It's a lion, it's huge!"
by Bob Dylan's Dignity April 26, 2009
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Jeez, It's a lion

Famous last words of Jubal Arkansaw Dummann. Also where the name of the famous snack "Jeez-Its" come from.

Dummann also coined "Are you nuts?" Which then led to Planters.
F in the chat for Jubal Arkansaw Dummann bro.

"The Jeez, It's a lion" man had the IQ score of a rock but at least I have my Jeez-Its.
The volcano just erupted but at least I have my Jeez-Its.
I'm going to get sued by Kellogg but at least I have my Jeez-Its.
I'm about to be beheaded via guillotine but at least I have my Jeez-Its.
My house was just raided by the FBI but at least I have my Jeez-Its.
I have been sent back in time to the stone age and cavemen are beating me up with clubs but hey at least they aren't taking away my Jeez-Its
My house literally fell apart but at least I still have my Jeez-Its
I have ran out of Jeez-Its.
Now I have no meaning.

Jeez-Its: The Snack That Pays.
by IntergalactalEnergy July 20, 2023
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A reference to an internet meme whose roots trace back to the a webcomic "Toothpaste for Dinner" dated August 30, 2005, titled “Basic Electronic Symbols."
In this comic strip, there were drawings of a Resistor, a Capacitor, and JESUS CHRIST IT'S A LION GET IN THE CAR.

Nowadays the phrase is a typical response to phrases or combinations of phrases like such as:
"Rawr."
"I am a lion"
">:3"

Depending on whether Jesus Christ is present or not, he may render assistance to your current predicament.
Lion: "Rawr. I am a Lion. >:3"
You: "JESUS CHRIST ITS A LION GET IN THE CAR!"
Jesus Christ with a sawed-off shotgun: "I'll handle the lion, you just get in the car."
by tornredcarpet April 17, 2011
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