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hurr durr

 "Hurr durr" is the sound of laughter coming from someone with half a brain. Mostly it is used to point out when someone has made an idiotic claim, though, surprisingly, idiot males will attempt to make thier laugh as deep as possible to make them sound more manly, when all it really does is make them sound like idiots. "Hurr durr, 2 plus 5 is 6"

Reduplicative phrases

  Phrases like "herky jerky" and "handy dandy" are called reduplicative phrases. Reduplication is a linguistic term that refers to the repetition of all or part of a word or phrase to create a new expression. These expressions often have a playful or rhythmic quality to them. herky-jerky: characterized by or moving in sudden stops and starts. Ding-dong: Refers to the sound made by a bell or a doorbell. Example: "I heard the ding-dong of the doorbell, signaling that someone had arrived." Tick-tock: Represents the sound made by a clock or a watch. Example: "The tick-tock of the clock echoed through the room, marking the passing seconds." Chit-chat: Refers to casual or informal conversation, often about trivial or gossip-like topics. Example: "They engaged in some chit-chat while waiting for the meeting to start." Pitter-patter: Mimics the sound of light, rapid footsteps. Example: "I could hear the pitter-patter of raindrops on the ro...

hurr durr

Interjection. hurr durr. (informal, Internet slang, derogatory) Used to mimic the noise of a stereotypical idiot.  The hurr Durr I don't care because I'm paying less taxes crowd can go straight to hell

Come One, Come All

A phrase used to indicate that something is directed at or open to  all  people. Auditions are at 3:30 this afternoon— come one ,  come all ! I don't know how to get more customers into my store, short of standing outside and shouting, " Come one ,  come all !"

tribalism

double-standard The other guys do a thing. The assholes! How dare they! Our guys do the same thing. It’s not the same! You have to look at the context! They did it first!

Conjecture

an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information. "conjectures about the newcomer were many and varied" In  mathematics , a  conjecture  is a  conclusion  or a  proposition  which is suspected to be true due to preliminary supporting evidence, but for which no  proof  or disproof has yet been found.

Fall through the cracks

someone or something has been overlooked or left undone. 1. An example of fall through the cracks is when you forget to pay your credit card bill because you have so many other things on your mind.2. An example of fall through the cracks is a student who never learns to read but whose teachers keep promoting him to higher grades.

come to terms with (someone or something)

To begin to or make an effort to understand, accept, and deal with a difficult or problematic person, thing, or situation. I should have the report ready for you by this afternoon, I just need to come to terms with this new software update first. I've tried, but I just can't come to terms with Amy, she's totally out of control!

lo and behold

used to present a new scene, situation, or turn of events, often with the suggestion that although surprising, it could in fact have been predicted. "you took me out and, lo and behold, I got home to find my house had been ransacked"

hit a nerve

To evoke a strong emotional reaction, such as anger, sadness, or disgust, upon being encountered, heard, read, etc. Your column must have hit a nerve, because we are getting slammed with feedback from readers—and they're not happy. I could tell he was hitting a raw nerve when he brought up Jane's former employer and Jane went silent for a moment. hit a (raw) nerve