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humble pie

To be forced to apologize or to admit a fault.
I caught Pierson in another lie, so he has to eat some humble pie.
by tradesman January 27, 2004
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school of hard knocks

Life itself; knowledge (and wisdom) gained by working for it, and not necessarily from a book.
You can learn more common sense from the school of hard knocks, than from most any university.
by tradesman June 15, 2004
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gun control

1. An isidious plan by some who feel that the gun is to blame for crimes commited by the criminal as a basis to take away firearms from law-abiding citizens.

2. Hitting what you're aiming at.

3. To use both hands while firing.
Gun control isn't about guns, it's about control.
by tradesman March 31, 2003
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442

A performance option for Olds Cutlasses. It originally stood for: 400 cu. in. engine, 4-bbl. carb, dual exhaust.
"That '71 442 can really fly!"
by tradesman April 1, 2003
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Le Monde

A leftist French periodical that is undeniably hysterical in it's anti-American tirades. On the same level as the Nation Enquirer here in the States.
by tradesman November 26, 2003
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candle

An increasingly obscure term denoting a cylinder in an internal-combustion engine. 8 candles = 8 cylinders.
Damn, he still won the heads-up with only seven candles lit!
by tradesman April 30, 2003
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deadbeat mom

A female parent that doesn't pay child support. See: deadbeat dad.
by tradesman July 11, 2003
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