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Not all heroes wear capes 

Not All Heroes Wear Capes is a catchphrase used to describe everyday people who do good deeds, indicating that people in reality, rather than fictitious superheroes, are capable of courageous behavior. The phrase is often used in sarcastic or humorous contexts for individuals have done something mundane, foolish or worthy of admiration.

American record producer Metro Boomin released his debut album Not All Heroes Wear Capes. The album debuted at number 1 on the Billboard album charts.
When somebody does a courageous and good deed... one would respond with “not all heroes wear capes”

Not all there 

If someone isn't all there, they are a little bit stupid or crazy.
Thomas is not all there.
Not all there by Teacher Pascoal August 17, 2009

Not all vaccines are created equal. 

When non-Western home-grown—half-baked or partially trialed—vaccines are shunned even by locals, which are often donated or exported at a discounted price to developing countries that can’t afford the “safer” ones produced by the West—the top three countries involved in this vaccine diplomacy game are China, India, and Russia, whose “cheap-and-cheat” vaccines do not exude much confidence among millions of targeted recipients.
Although the Chinese, Indian, or Russian vaccines are offered free of charge to them, millions of people in the developing world refuse to be jabbed, because they know too well that not all vaccines are created equal.

not all beer and skittles 

not entirely pleasant(skittles refers to a bowling type game played in taverns during the 1800s)
Most immigrants learn that life is not all beer and skittles when they arrive in the US.

not all men 

A phrase used by feminists to mock the idea that they shouldn't make blanket statements about men
"Men are jerks"
"You shouldn't be saying that about men"
"Oh god, not another 'not all men' argument, I'm sick of hearing these when I'm trying to fight sexism."
not all men by ratty47 July 3, 2015

not all police r bad

just because a few police messed up there are for sure some nice, loyal, friendly cops that want the best for everyone.
A cop said everyone deserves equal rights so i believe that not all police r bad.
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Slop Grenade

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Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
Word of the Day on September 26, 2026

You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
Word of the Day on September 25, 2026
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