the heart wants what it wants
Who one falls in love with is not a rational or deliberate decision.
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Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
the hell
Ellipsis of what the hell (“what”).
the helly
Synonym of the hell.
the highest branch is not the safest roost
A coveted position of power does not guarantee safety to the holder.
the house always wins
In a casino, all gambling is designed so that the house (i.e. the casino owners) will always net a profit, regardless of the successes of individual patrons.
the Internet never forgets
A widely held belief that everything that is posted online will remain there forever.
the jug goes to the well until it breaks
Even though something can be used well at the moment, it will eventually break down as everything does.
the laborer is worthy of his hire
People deserve to be rewarded for their efforts.
the law is an arse
Misconstruction of the law is an ass.
the law is an ass
The law, as created by legislators or as administered by the justice system, cannot be relied upon to be sensible or fair.
the laws of thermodynamics
The dieting maxim that one needs a calorie deficit to lose body-fat and surplus calories to gain muscle.
the longest pole knocks the persimmon
Whoever has the most advantages has the best chance of success.
the longest purse knocks the persimmon
Synonym of the longest pole knocks the persimmon
the lower 48
Synonym of Outside.
the map is not the territory
Our models of the world, and our sensations of the world, are not the true world.
the math ain't mathing
Something is incorrect or unreasonable; something doesn't add up or makes no sense.
the math is mathing
Something is correct or reasonable; something adds up or makes sense.
the mill cannot grind with water that is past
Do not cry over spilt milk; what has already happened cannot be changed or repaired.
the mills of the gods grind slowly
Justice may arrive slowly, but it cannot be avoided.
the more you know, the higher you go
Expertise leads to career promotion.
the nut does not fall far from the tree
Synonym of the apple does not fall far from the tree.
the odds are good, but the goods are odd
There are plenty of potential romantic or sexual partners available, but many of them are strange or eccentric people.
the pantaloons off
Synonym of the pants off.
the piss out of
Used as an intensifier between a verb and its object: thoroughly, with vigour, to an intense degree.
the pits
Something miserable or unpleasant.
the poor we will always have with us
Poverty for some is inevitable.
the revolution will not be televised
A societal revolution will happen genuinely and in real life, and will not be caught on film.
the rich get richer
Synonym of those that have, get.
the second mouse gets the cheese
Others reap the advantages after a first mover absorbs the loss of a first-mover disadvantage.
the seven bells
Used as an intensifier after an interrogative pronoun.
the shit
Something considered to be excellent or the best of its kind.
the shoemaker always wears the worst shoes
Synonym of the cobbler always wears the worst shoes.
the shoemaker's children go barefoot
One often neglects those closest to oneself; a tradesman may ironically neglect or postpone his own home's need for his trade's services.
the sigma
Used for emphasis after an interrogative word or relative pronoun.
the skibidi
Used for emphasis after an interrogative word or relative pronoun.
the sky is the limit
Nothing is impossible or out of reach.
the spirit is strong, but the flesh is weak
Synonym of the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.
the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak
As much as one wishes to achieve something, the frailties of the human body often make it impossible. Sometimes extended to jocular or organizational referents.
the strong do what they can, the weak suffer what they must
Alternative form of the strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must.
the tits
Excellent; wonderful.
the tongue wounds more than a lance
Insults and offensive speech hurt more than physical injuries.
the voice of the people, the voice of God
The voice of the people should be heard.
the wheel turns
Time moves forward; circumstances change; life continues.
the whole caboodle
everything else
the winner takes it all
Synonym of to the victor go the spoils.
the wolf may lose his teeth but never his nature
One cannot change one's nature, no matter how much time passes.
the-rapist
A therapist.
theah
Pronunciation spelling of there, representing African-American Vernacular English.
them
A non-binary person.
them that has, gets
Alternative form of those that have, get.
them that has, gets more
Alternative form of those that have, get.
them what has, gets
Alternative form of those that have, get.
them what has, gets more
Alternative form of those that have, get.
thembo
A physically attractive non-binary person who lacks intelligence; the non-binary equivalent of a bimbo.
there are bad apples in every orchard
Every community and demographic has troublesome members.
there are more horses' asses than horses
There are plenty of obnoxious people (in the world, or in a specified place or situation). Apparently it can also refer to political situations.
there are no atheists in foxholes
In times of extreme stress or fear, even those who do not believe in a benevolent higher power will hope that one exists.
there are none so blind as those who will not see
Understanding cannot be forced on someone who chooses to be ignorant.
there are plenty of fish in the sea
There are many more potential opportunities available.
there are plenty of pebbles on the beach
Synonym of there are plenty of fish in the sea.