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never-was 

a person who has not achieved success or fame, despite considerable effort. Unlike a has-been, who at least had once enjoyed noteworthy stature, a never-was simply fails to become prominent. Normally refers to a person unsuccessful in athletics, the entertainment industry, or other creative arts.

Plural - never-weres
Although he'd written a few catchy songs in his heyday, he attracted little fanfare and hung up his guitar after deciding that in the world of music, he hadn't been destined to become anything more than a never-was.
never-was by D.S. Credito February 21, 2015
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never was the patient type 

To be impatient. The desire to not want to wait for things to occur. A saying some would say, to never be a type of way.
I never was the patient type when it came to waiting in lines .

best that never was 

one who constantly and consistently loses at many aspects of life, refusing to change their way of life though it continually fails them.This almost sad way of life is laughed upon by their peers, and still they don't understand why nor notice their life is on the brink of hitting rock bottom.
may be seen hung over sleeping in an odd place with a half full beer in one hand and the other hand down their pants.
Bill boy you just lost two hundred dollars gambling, haven't been to class in two weeks,nor have you noticed your parents and grlfriend are embarassed of you, your the best that never was.
best that never was by Than Mattle December 9, 2003

It was never meant to be 

Wilbur: There is a saying Phil, by a traitor.
It was never meant to be.
*Blows up nation*
Phil: NOOO!

IT WAS NEVER MEANT TO BE 

John: what is going on?!
Will: IT WAS NEVER MEANT TO BE

peace was never an option

The warning sound when untitled goose with knife is near.
Guy 1: OH SHIT THE ‘PEACE WAS NEVER AN OPTION’ ALARMS ARE ON
Guy 2: OH FUCK PACK YOUR BAGS HONEY WE NEED TO GET THE FUCK OUT OF THE VICINITY OF THIS TOWN

It was never meant to be 

A saying in which is mostly used by traitors, revealing that they are a traitor.
Wilbur Soot : There was a saying Phil(za), by a traitor.
*Smiles sadly*
Wilbur Soot : it was never meant to be....!
Or,
Eret: Down with the revolution boys! It was never meant to be!
Tommyinnit: Eret you bastard! We trusted you!
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trucker's tan 

A sunburn or suntan focused on the left arm. It is caused by the left side of the body being the only half that gets exposed to sunlight while driving. Presumably, it would be located on the right side of the body in countries where they drive on the left side of the road.
I had a trucker's tan after driving for 10 straight hours on a sunny day.
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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 murderer used a serrated blade.
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Pee Calculus

When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom.
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Literally "dirty" pronounced with a West Indian accent. Can also have a positive connotation, for example Sean Paul's album title "Dutty Rock".
"The girl is pretty but she corrupt and dutty!"

or, in a positive usage:

"Booya! That freestyle was dutty!"
Dutty by J Hall April 3, 2003
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Slop Grenade

When someone uses AI to generate a large document, slide deck, or piece of code/software and tosses it over the fence for you to deal with.
Chad: Hey Brent I sent you the new backend API change to review, it’s only 100 files changed.

Brent: he just tossed me a slop grenade
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