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    wrote on 1 Apr 2025, 09:17 last edited by
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    afk

    afk means away from keyboard, a phrase that lets others know that you won't be at your computer for a while.

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      lol

      Lol is an acronym of laugh out loud.

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        lulz

        Alteration of lol. (Nonstandard spelling of the plural suffix -s.)

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          rofl

          ROFL is an internet accronmym for Rolling On Floor Laughing.

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            Yah-boo

            Used to express dislike or disrespect for someone, or to make fun of them

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              wrote on 1 Apr 2025, 09:18 last edited by
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              stand on own two feet

              To support oneself without help from other people

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                wrote on 1 Apr 2025, 09:18 last edited by
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                saving face

                To avoid having other people lose respect for oneself

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                  wrote on 1 Apr 2025, 09:18 last edited by
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                  getting in the last word

                  If someone has the last word or the final word in a discussion, argument, or disagreement, they are the one who wins it or who makes the final decision

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                    wrote on 1 Apr 2025, 09:19 last edited by
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                    shed light on

                    To reveal information or details about something; to clarify or help people understand something.

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                      wrote on 1 Apr 2025, 09:19 last edited by
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                      people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones

                      Used to say that people who have faults should not criticize other people for having the same faults.

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                        wrote on 1 Apr 2025, 09:19 last edited by
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                        better late than never

                        It is better to do something after it was supposed to have been done than not to do it at all.

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                          to drive me nuts

                          To make someone go crazy

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                            to catch someone out

                            Means to cause them to make a mistake that reveals that they are lying about something, do not know something, or cannot do something.

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                              small world

                              Used to show surprise when one meets someone one knows at an unexpected place or finds out that one shares a friend, acquaintance, etc., with another person.

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                                wrote on 1 Apr 2025, 09:20 last edited by
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                                the blind leading the blind

                                Used informally to describe a situation in which someone who is not sure about how to do something is helping another person who also is not sure about how to do.

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                                  ta-da

                                  Used when something appears or happens in a way that is impressive, surprising, or pleasing.

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                                    whoa

                                    Used to express surprise, interest, or alarm, or to command attention.

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                                      voila

                                      Used to call attention, to express satisfaction or approval, or to suggest an appearance as if by magic.

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                                        all ears

                                        Ready to pay attention to someone.

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                                          do unto others as you would have them do unto you

                                          To treat others as one would wish to be treated.

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