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Jumping Jehoshaphat

  • King of Juda King Jehoshaphat. Similar circumstance, regarding "what in tarnation", "jumping Jehoshaphat" was popularized by the Looney Tunes character Yosemite Sam in the 20 Century. In this context Yosemite Sam used to communicate surprise, disbelieve, or like others a replacement swearword. And you're welcome. I actually couldn't believe you guys didn't have this one.

    Last edited on Sep 11 2024. Submitted by Anonymous on Sep 11 2024.

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jump into bed with

expression

  • to work closely with someone.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

    Citation from "Whistler's Mother", Arrested Development (TV), Season 1 Episode 20 (2004) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

    Last edited on Jul 17 2016. Submitted by Anonymous on Jul 17 2016.

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jumpoff

noun

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jump off, the

adjective

  • Phrase used to describe a thing of high quality that sets the standard.
    That was the jump off ice cream!

    Last edited on Sep 17 2004. Submitted by Russell L. from New York, NY, USA on Sep 17 2004.

noun

  • new and cool..
    That two way is the jumpoff.

    Last edited on Jul 25 2010. Submitted by VIONNA O. from Maryland, USA on Aug 03 2004.

  • A thing having the qualities of being the jump off.
    My new CD is the jump off.

    Last edited on Sep 17 2004. Submitted by Russell L. from New York, NY, USA on Sep 17 2004.

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jump on

verb

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jump on a grenade

verb

  • to suffer a task or experience in order to shield other members of some group from the displeasure; "take one for the team".
    It was pretty clear the hot chick from last night wouldn't come party with us unless her fat friend got some love. Unfortunately, I had to jump on a grenade.

    Last edited on Dec 16 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Dec 16 2011.

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jump on the grenade

verb

  • to suffer a task or experience in order to shield other members of some group from the displeasure; "take one for the team".
    It was pretty clear the hot chick from last night wouldn't come party with us unless her fat friend got some love. Unfortunately, I had to jump on the grenade.

    Last edited on Feb 18 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 03 2009.

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jump out

noun

  • plain clothes police, under-cover police
    You better hide that before the jump outs catch you!

    Last edited on Feb 25 2007. Submitted by Sara from Falls Church, VA, USA on Feb 25 2007.

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