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Step outside yourself 

Phrase encouraging a listener to set aside their opinion on a particular subject and attempt to look at that same situation through the eyes of another in an attempt to understand that person's perspective and/or opinion.
After listening to Betsy's bullshit take on how horrible IV drug users are Kevin replied back, "Whatever, bitch, if you could hit yourself on your own you'd be just like them. How about you step outside yourself before you go talking shit about people who are just doing something that you wish you could do, you fucking hater".
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Never Outshine the Master

The first rule from the book the 48 laws of power. It means to never ever show the full extent of your talents if it looks like it will pass your superior's.

Explanation: Superiors whether its teachers or bosses are just like any other people. They have insecurities and egos. Once you expose them they will do their best to bring you down to show they are at the top.

Applicable in business, education, relationships
Jane was confused why she was fired even though she was the most talented worker in the company. She didn't realize she made her boss insecure and should Never Outshine The Master.
When someone you don't want to talk to is walking ahead of you and you slow down to avoid catching up with them.
Ugh Brad, there goes Jen. Mad, Z, get back here! We totally have to outslow her.
outslow by L. Hoyes January 8, 2009

catch me outside how bow dat 

it means to step outside and do your business (kick someones ass)
bruh one: "bruh you one nasty ass fool"
bruh two: "catch me outside how bow dat?"

The Outskirts of Nowhere 

The place I moved because the middle of nowhere was too crowded.
ATTRACTIVE GIRL: Where do you live?
MAT: the outskirts of nowhere...
ATTRACTIVE GIRL: Lol why?
MAT: The middle of nowhere was too crowded!
BOTH: BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Ovaries on the outside

When a women does something gutsy, or ballsy.
Damn Lois, someone is wearing their ovaries on the outside today.
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fauxstalgia 

Faux nostalgia. Faking old things in an attempt to recapture the feeling of times gone past, especially of technology that has passed.
Hipstamatic pictures, just like the vinyl-static added to digital recordings, is prime fauxstalgia
fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
Word of the Day on October 15, 2026

pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
Word of the Day on October 14, 2026

funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
Word of the Day on October 13, 2026
A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
Word of the Day on October 12, 2026

Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
Word of the Day on October 11, 2026
Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
Word of the Day on October 10, 2026
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