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   you rock

   You rock is a slang phrase of praise or encouragement conveying "You're awesome (at something)" or "You can do it!"
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   Moon Man

   Moon Man is a character used in racist memes and associated with the alt-right.
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   pay it forward

   Pay it forward is an expression for when the recipient of an act of kindness does something kind for someone else rather than simply accepting or repaying the original good deed.
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   ublearns

   UBlearns is the name of the virtual academic task manager for the University of Buffalo in New York state.
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   papi chulo

   In Latin-American Spanish slang, a papi chulo is an attractive man. While the term originally names a pimp, it has broadened to refer to a ladies’ man.
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   damsel in distress

   A damsel in distress is a young woman in danger. The term often refers to a stock character in fiction who is rescued by a male hero.
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   books of the Bible

   The books of the Bible refer to the various collections of sacred scripture comprising the Old and New Testaments in the Christian tradition.
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   double down

   To double down is take a further risk in a situation or passionately re-commit one’s efforts to a cause or course of action.
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   ywn

   Ywn or >ywn is an internet acronym for “you will never,” usually used to introduce specific life experiences someone longs for but feels they can’t have.
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    bits and pieces

    The phrase bits and pieces refers to small fragments of something or a miscellaneous assortment of things
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    Ali bomaye

    Ali bomaye primarily refers to a chant rooting for Muhammad Ali in a historic boxing match. It means “Ali, kill him!” in a Bantu language.
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    I swear

    I swear is used to make an oath of honesty, particularly in legal settings. In less formal use, I swear is used for emphasis or exaggeration when sharing something exciting, frustrating, or hard to believe.