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Proverbial "She" 

The unknown subject of the declarative statement, "That's what she said!"
Andy: Where's Norman?

Richard: Asleep.

Andy: Still?

Richard: Yeah, he can't get up.

Andy: That's what she said!

Richard: Who is this proverbial "she"?
Proverbial "She" by Soleijhee December 1, 2009

provincial 

describing people who only care about eating, sleeping, making money, and owning crap. Very unimaginative, uncultured people with no concept of the arts, history, language, faith, travel, or why any those things should be valued. Has not visited a library or museum since the 7th grade. Doesn't know the name of a bluebird (really). Like Mr. Banks in Mary Poppins, they "can't see past the end of their nose".
Bell in Beauty and the Beast: "I want much more than this provincial life!"
provincial by Shumado April 14, 2015

Proverbial Hay 

What you say you're going to hit when you are tired but don't want to seem agressive towards dried grass.
Brian informed me that after a long night of studying he was going to hit the proverbial hay
Proverbial Hay by Mmmkay December 14, 2004

proverbial lemon 

"Proverbial Lemon" refers to anything that doesn't function properly. Commonly used for cars which have problems no one can fix, it can also refer to a flashlight, a radio, or anything mechanical.
Captain Picard: The Federation may be buying a "Proverbial Lemon". (Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "The Price")

proverbial 

descriptor for something about to be referred to as cliché, stale, or trite.
Bored, he decided to surf the proverbial 'net all night long and check his email instead of finishing his term paper.
proverbial by the professor tfn September 21, 2012

proverbial six 

a figurative representation of cutting someone a break or giving them aid
proverbial six by PhaseTen November 26, 2010