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IM(H)O

Language; Slang

In my (humble) opinion. (Initialism. Used in electronic mail and computer forum or news group messages. Not pronounced aloud. See also IYHO.) * IMHO, you are dead wrong. * She is the person to ...

IOW

Language; Slang

In other words. (Initialism. Used in electronic mail and computer forum or news group messages. Not pronounced aloud.) * IOW, you are angry at me. * I have heard enough on this point. IOW, shut up.

It’s your funeral!

Language; Slang

If you do it, you will suffer all the consequences! * Go if you want. It’s your funeral! * Go ahead, swim to Cuba. It’s your funeral!

IYHO

Language; Slang

In your humble opinion. (Initialism. Used in electronic mail and computer forum or news group messages. Not pronounced aloud. See also IM(H)O.) * Things are in bad shape IYHO, but I think they are ...

Jeepers(-creepers)!

Language; Slang

Wow! * Jeepers-creepers! I’m sorry! * Jeepers, she’s wonderful!

Jesus!

Language; Slang

Wow! (Use caution with Jesus in profane senses.) * Jesus, what a jerk! * Jesus! I’m late.

Junk it!

Language; Slang

Throw it away! * This is taking up too much space. Junk it!

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