kryptonite

1. the weakness of an otherwise invulnerable or confident person (especially a heroic person), Achilles' heel

2. crystallized, smokeable cocaine

His only kryptonite was his obsession with political opinions.

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zonked

1. very tired

2. intoxicated, especially with alcohol

He looked zonked when he got back.

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try on for size

to accept or attempt something tentatively

Let's try this routine on for size. (example of try on for size)

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Zit

a minor skin legion. a pimple

Don't keep popping those zits. You'll get an infection. (example of zit)

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5 and 10

a variety store selling relatively cheap items

I am not getting anything at the 5 and 10 across the street.

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hard stuff

1. any potent liquor

2. a powerful and potentially dangerous drug

Lay off the hard stuff. Quit while you are ahead.

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hold the fort

to assume responsibility in another person's absence

Would you hold the fort for me while I go see what happened next door?

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