[throw a party] {v. phr.}, {informal} To hold a party; have a party. * /The club is throwing a party in the high school gym Saturday night./ * /The Seniors […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

necktie party

[necktie party] {n.}, {slang} A hanging by a mob; lynching. * /Cattle thieves were stealing the rancher's cattle, but the cowboys caught them and had a necktie party./ Compare: [STRING […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

party animal

[party animal] {n. phr.} 1. A person who loves parties. * /That kid is such a party animal. He takes every opportunity he gets to go to a party./ 2. […] www.english-slang.com

hen party

[hen party] {n. phr.}, {informal} A party to which only women or girls are invited. * /The sorority gave a hen party for its members./ Contrast: [STAG PARTY]. See: [GO […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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Artemus Ward

(1834-1867), "The Census" Did you ever have the measles, and if so, how many?

Richard the Third

[Richard the Third] {n.} A piece of excrement (rhyming slang Richard the Third = turd).

here and now

[here and now] (2) {n.} The present time and place; today. * /He enjoys the pleasures of the here and now and never worries […]

take charge

[take charge] {v. phr.} To begin to lead or control; take control or responsibility; undertake the care or management (of […]

George Gordon Bryan

(1788-1824) English poet Though I love my country, I do not love my countrymen.

fuck around

[fuck around] {v. phr.}, {vulgar}, {avoidable} 1. To be promiscuous. * /John fucks around with the secretaries./ 2. To play […]

here goes

[here goes] {interj.}, {informal} I am ready to begin; I am now ready and willing to take the chance; I am hoping for the […]