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		<description><![CDATA[(verb) to work extremely hard
Example Sentences:
A:  How is school going?  Are you still studying Engineering?
B:  Yeah, but it&#8217;s so hard!  I study for hours every day!
A:  Well, just keep working like a dog.  If you keep working hard, you&#8217;ll be successful one day!
The young football player is going to [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.idiomeanings.com/idioms/keep-ones-nose-to-the-grindstone/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: keep one&#8217;s nose to the grindstone'>keep one&#8217;s nose to the grindstone</a> <small>(verb) to continue to work extremely hard Example Sentences: A:...</small></li>
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<p><em>Example Sentences:</em></p>
<p>A:  How is school going?  Are you still studying Engineering?<br />
B:  Yeah, but it&#8217;s so hard!  I study for hours every day!<br />
A:  Well, just keep <strong>working like a dog</strong>.  If you keep working hard, you&#8217;ll be successful one day!</p>
<p>The young football player is going to <strong>work like a dog</strong> by practicing every day, so he can play professionally one day.</p>
<p>A:  You look great!  How did you lose so much weight?<br />
B:  Well, I <strong>worked like a dog</strong> and exercised every day.<br />
A:  Fantastic!</p>
<p><em>From the Blogs</em>:
<p><a href="http://www.insideworldsoccer.com/2010/02/thierry-henry-ill-work-like-dog.html" class="article">Theirren Henry:  I&#8217;ll <strong>work like a dog</strong></a></p>
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		<title>IAWTC</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[(slang) (internet slang) I agree with this comment

Example Sentences:
A:  I like studying at Eh Plus
B:  IAWTC
A:  Britney Spears is hot.
B:  IAWTC.
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Quick Hit:  IAWTC
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>(slang) (internet slang) I agree with this comment</p>
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<p><em>Example Sentences:</em></p>
<p>A:  I like studying at <a href="http://www.eh-plus.com">Eh Plus</a><br />
B:  <strong>IAWTC</strong></p>
<p>A:  Britney Spears is hot.<br />
B:  <strong>IAWTC</strong>.</p>
<p><em>From the Blogs</em>:
<p><a href="http://www.heartlessdoll.com/2010/02/quick_hit_this_effing_this_iawtc_qft_ftw.php" class="article">Quick Hit:  <strong>IAWTC</strong></a></p>
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		<title>XOXO</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[(slang) (internet slang) kisses and hugs

Example Sentences:
See you tomorrow, XOXO.
I miss you.  Happy Valentines day.  XOXO
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<p><em>Example Sentences:</em></p>
<p>See you tomorrow, XOXO.</p>
<p>I miss you.  Happy Valentines day.  XOXO</p>
<p><em>From the Blogs</em>:
<p><a href="http://lookbook.nu/look/519885-u-know-u-love-me-xoxo" class="article">You know you love me <strong>xoxo</strong></a></p>
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		<title>NP</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[(slang) (internet slang) no problem

Example Sentences:
A:  Sorry I was late last night.
B:  NP.
A:  Do you mind if I join you for dinner tonight?
B:  NP.
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<p><em>Example Sentences:</em></p>
<p>A:  Sorry I was late last night.<br />
B:  <strong>NP</strong>.</p>
<p>A:  Do you mind if I join you for dinner tonight?<br />
B:  <strong>NP</strong>.</p>
<p><em>From the Blogs</em>:
<p><a href="http://notanline.info/jamaica-no-problem-man.html" class="article">Jamaica?  <strong>NP</strong>&#8230;man</a></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[(verb) (slang) to put one&#8217;s hand on one&#8217;s forehead when a stupid thing has been done or a stupid question has been asked

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>(verb) (slang) to put one&#8217;s hand on one&#8217;s forehead when a stupid thing has been done or a stupid question has been asked</p>
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<p><em>Example Sentences:</em></p>
<p>I <strong>facepalmed</strong> when a student asked me if Vancouver was a city in America.</p>
<p>Yesterday, I smashed my car window because my keys were inside.  Then I noticed the door was unlocked.  *<strong>Facepalm</strong>*.</p>
<p><em>From the Blogs</em>:
<p><a href="http://sausagegrinding.blogspot.com/2010/02/morning-face-palm-last-time-edition.html" class="article">Morning <strong>Facepalm</strong> -- Last Time Edition</a></p>
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		<title>NBD</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[(slang) (internet slang) No Big Deal

Example Sentences:
My mother forgot to pick me up from the airport this morning.  NBD.  I had to take a $75.00 taxi.
Wife:  It&#8217;s my birthday today.
Husband:  Oh no, I forgot.
Wife:  NBD.  I want a divorce.
Husband:  Oh.
Note: NBD is usually used when you are angry [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>(slang) (internet slang) No Big Deal</p>
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<p><em>Example Sentences:</em></p>
<p>My mother forgot to pick me up from the airport this morning.  <strong>NBD</strong>.  I had to take a $75.00 taxi.</p>
<p>Wife:  It&#8217;s my birthday today.<br />
Husband:  Oh no, I forgot.<br />
Wife:  <strong>NBD</strong>.  I want a divorce.<br />
Husband:  Oh.</p>
<p><em>Note:</em> NBD is usually used when you are angry or excited and is meant to be sarcastic.</p>
<p><em>From the Blogs</em>:
<p><a href="http://capitalistaxiomatic.blogspot.com/2009/03/omg-or-nbd.html" class="article">OMG or <strong>NBD</strong></a></p>
<p><em>Media:</em>
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		<title>a 10</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[(noun) s sexy, good looking woman

Example Sentence:
When you wear that dress, you area 10!
My new girlfriend is  a 10, you should meet her.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>(noun) s sexy, good looking woman<br />
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<p><em>Example Sentence:</em></p>
<p>When you wear that dress, you are<strong>a 10</strong>!</p>
<p>My new girlfriend is  <strong>a 10</strong>, you should meet her.</p>
<p><em>Media:</em>
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<li><a href='http://www.idiomeanings.com/idioms/hot/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: hot'>hot</a> <small>(adjective) sexy, good looking Example Sentence: When you wear that...</small></li>
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		<title>pick up line</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[(noun) a sentence used when trying to meet someone of the opposite sex

Example Sentences:
A:  Are you tired?
B:  Why?
A:  Because you&#8217;ve been running through my mind all day.
B:  That&#8217;s a terrible pick up line.
A:  Someone call the police!
B:  Why?
A:  Because you just stole&#8230;..my heart.
B:  You are using a [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>(noun) a sentence used when trying to meet someone of the opposite sex</p>
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<p><em>Example Sentences:</em></p>
<p>A:  Are you tired?<br />
B:  Why?<br />
A:  Because you&#8217;ve been running through my mind all day.<br />
B:  That&#8217;s a terrible <strong>pick up line</strong>.</p>
<p>A:  Someone call the police!<br />
B:  Why?<br />
A:  Because you just stole&#8230;..my heart.<br />
B:  You are using a <strong>pick up line</strong> on me?</p>
<p><em>From the Blogs</em>:
<p><a href="http://onlineflirtingtips.com/how-to-pickup-a-hot-girl-the-pick-up-line-game-good-bad-lines-dating-advice-exoticjess/" class="article">How To Pickup A Hot Girl -- The <strong>Pick-up line</strong> game</a></p>
<p><em>Media:</em>
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		<title>hammered</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[(adjective) extremely drunk
Example Sentence:
You can&#8217;t drive home, you&#8217;re hammered. 
If you keep getting hammered before work, you&#8217;re going to get fired!
The College students were hammered during their late-night party.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>(adjective) extremely drunk</p>
<p><em>Example Sentence:</em></p>
<p>You can&#8217;t drive home, you&#8217;re <strong>hammered</strong>. </p>
<p>If you keep getting <strong>hammered</strong> before work, you&#8217;re going to get fired!</p>
<p>The College students were <strong>hammered</strong> during their late-night party.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[(phrasal verb) to dismiss someone in a rude way

Example Sentences:
The head of the company is going to brush me off because I am unqualified for the position.
A:  Did you get that girl&#8217;s phone number!
B:  No man, she just brushed me off!  She must have a boyfriend or something.
People complain about Harold because [...]


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<p><em>Example Sentences:</em></p>
<p>The head of the company is going to <strong>brush me off</strong> because I am unqualified for the position.</p>
<p>A:  Did you get that girl&#8217;s phone number!<br />
B:  No man, she just <strong>brushed me off</strong>!  She must have a boyfriend or something.</p>
<p>People complain about Harold because he is always <strong>brushing people off</strong> to spend time with his girlfriend instead.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.aoltv.ca/2010/02/02/bikini-boy-american-idol-judges-video/" class="article">Bikini Boy Gets the <strong>brush-off</strong> from &#8216;American Idol&#8217; Judges</a></p>
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