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Don't be sad, this is how it works out sometimes

A phrase used in response to someone who is disappointed in a thing that turns out to be underwhelming and bad/mediocre to assure them that can just be how things go sometimes.
"This game is an unfinished mess. Why would they remove even the basic elements of a first person shooter?"
"Don't be sad, this is how it works out sometimes"

let me know how that works out for you 

the easiest way to end an argument when your opponent relays their intentions to do something that you do not agree with.
(online or in text msg, etc)
"I have to go shopping"
'I shop online, you must have tons of time on your hands. it's Christmas and the stores are packed!'
"The traffic here is fine."
'I thought it was snowing there.'
"I have snow tires! duh."
'You know, there are websites that sell things much cheaper.'
"But there is a sale going on at my favorite place!"
'fine. let me know how that works out for you.'

Best way to diffuse (yep, this is trolling!): "U mad?"
Word of the Day on February 15, 2012

works it out 

Explative;Slang - To work out the creases of the clothes you are ironing by hand. Something similar, but having to do with funk music and/or bootyshaking. ;) (perhaps a reference to working out, like aerobics)
Damn, once that girl gets on the floor she really works it out!
Yeah, man, that DJ Funk certainly works it out!
works it out by Lex May 20, 2004

Grampy's Work Out 

Found in most gyms in Florida. A Grampy's Work Out consists of two sets of 10 on any machine followed by sitting and drinking coffee with other over 60's. Highly effective and life altering.
Visit any Florida gym for work out tips. Especially Grampy's Work Out.
Grampy's Work Out by Eaton Holgoode February 28, 2015

Thanks, I work Out 

1. Use this phrase to counter any verbal insults or attack, even when it doesn't make sense. Putting your opponent or enemy in a state of laughter, confusion or hysteria.
(Insult)
"Your fat and ugly and no one loves you!"

(Counter)
"Thanks, I work Out

or

(Insult)
"Your mom is retarded!"

(Counter)
"Thanks, I work out.
Thanks, I work Out by Forgewolf January 22, 2017

work out 

1. to exercise, especially in a strenuous way

2. a session of exercise

3. for something to end in success
I need to work out today.
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Oblication 

A vacation, feeling more like an obligation, that involves visiting or staying with family.
So Joe where are you taking the kids for spring break vacation? We are going on an oblication to Boca to visit my mother-in-law.
Oblication by kimmerr May 5, 2011
Word of the Day on October 25, 2026

Surf Dracula Syndrome 

A phenomenon in film/television series, most notably streaming series, where the main premise is drawn out to such a point that it takes an entire season or more to get the parts of the series the audience is actually interested in seeing.

For example, if a series is titled "Surf Dracula," a majority of viewers would tune in expecting to see Dracula surfing by the first or second episode. However, the entire first season would instead be tedious padding and backstory before finally ending with Dracula surfing in the last five minutes of the season finale.
I watched "Smallville" on Netflix the other day. Dude, it was ten seasons of filler before he finally flew! Major Surf Dracula Syndrome!
Word of the Day on October 24, 2026

Northstarring

Finding your way back to the truth by fixing on one verified fact and working out from there, the way you navigate by the North Star when everything around you is spinning.
Rumours were flying everywhere, so she went northstarring — one checked fact at a time.
Northstarring by Light Bearer October 22, 2026
Word of the Day on October 23, 2026

Plate of Brown 

A plate of brown consists of foods that have little to no nutritional value, and are typically deep fried. A true plate of brown will also be accompanied by a dark soda.
Wanna go to meal hall & grab a plate of brown?
Plate of Brown by Cheddar Craigson September 18, 2020
Word of the Day on October 22, 2026

Larpenomics

When finance content creators rent out fancy cars and flex cash to seem richer than they really are in order to promote and sell their “get rich quick” courses.
Andrew Tate has mastered the field of larpenomics
Larpenomics by Rbois09 October 21, 2026
Word of the Day on October 21, 2026

Palmela Handerson 

Your hand that you masturbate with.
Girlfriend: What are you going to do for the next week while I'm on holiday?

Boyfriend: Have a visit from Palmela Handerson of course!
Word of the Day on October 20, 2026
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