for the books

A significant or notable event.

Guy 1: "Scored the car for half price from the honey that sold it to me... then I scored again!"
Guy 2: "Dude, that is epic!! One for the books for sure!!"

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the jury is still out

an expression implying that a conclusion about someone or something has yet to be reached.

hipster: "Is this dude for real? I mean, either he's psycho, or just plain stupid."

tipster: "I dunno man....think the jury's still out on that one."

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you snooze, you lose

an expression which states that anyone will miss out on a great opportunity if they don't remain aware or open to communication.

"I tried to call you about those concert tickets, but there was no answer...guess you were still crashed out.... so I took Marsha instead.
We had an awesome time, both at the show AND afterwards! :)"

"oh well, you snooze you lose I guess."

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primer

alcoholic beverages consumed at someone's house/residence before an evening of partying at a bar or nightclub, the premise being to save cash which you would otherwise have to spend at the establishment in order to get fully buzzed.

"let's pick up some primers before we go bar-hopping tonight."

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gotcha

a reply of acknowledgement, a verbal abbreviation of "I got you", which is derived from "I got what you're saying".

me: "I'm staying in tonight."
her: "why? you not feeling well?"
me: "nope. I'm cuffed."
her: "gotcha. oh well don't worry about it. I got cash. I'll be there in 5, see you soon."
me: "sweet."

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