after recieving a compliment it is a way of acknowledging the compliment and also informing everyone that you knew how great you are.
by captain poopypants November 13, 2004
Damn I think we paid them twice by mistake.. look these two amounts are exactly similar!
Those twins look exactly similar
Those twins look exactly similar
by hellznrg February 8, 2011
in an argument, when the reality is the exact opposite of what is being assumed by the person you are having an argument/ debating with.
boy a) so you did it with your girlfriend and now what she's pregnant?
boy b): haha. lol, not exactly.and since since when does every flash-bang adventure have to lead to a troglodithe?
boy a) lol, roflmao. Sirius, you are so funny sometimes.
boy b): haha. lol, not exactly.and since since when does every flash-bang adventure have to lead to a troglodithe?
boy a) lol, roflmao. Sirius, you are so funny sometimes.
by Sexydimma August 12, 2012
When something is said and you are concurring to the utmost degree, you would use the phrase to show your strong agreement
Person 1 - "Drugs are bad, and thats why we shouldnt do them"
Person 2 - " Exactly pterodactyly Thats why!"
Person 2 - " Exactly pterodactyly Thats why!"
by IsaacF December 26, 2018
Originally from advertising for Ronseal woodcare products this phrase was quickly picked up by the public and turned into a general purpose phrase meaning "the name describes exactly what it is". This must be one of the most successful advertising slogans of all time. Of course Ronseal have trademarked it!
by ivan o'shun October 18, 2007
Someone with little technical knowledge who gives a review of a product or service would say this phrase.
They would feel as if they are handing out good advice to people; But in reality they dont have the experience or analytical ability to give a detailed review.
They would feel as if they are handing out good advice to people; But in reality they dont have the experience or analytical ability to give a detailed review.
John: "How is your new camera?"
Bill: "it does exactly what it says on the tin"
John has no idea whether the camera is good or not. He just knows that it takes photos.
If Bill had more technical knowledge, he would have given more useful information.
Bill: "it does exactly what it says on the tin"
John has no idea whether the camera is good or not. He just knows that it takes photos.
If Bill had more technical knowledge, he would have given more useful information.
by Jamesrice March 6, 2021
The label on the item in question is self descriptive, and leaves no doubt as to what is contained in the package.
"Tin" refers to what they call "cans" in England.
"Tin" refers to what they call "cans" in England.
by Dennis October 10, 2003