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• Built like a Mark Truck.
This is a common phrase used in the US among its citizens to refer to something that is rugged and
solidly built that will provide years of reliable service. It can be a reference to a person, building,
piece of furniture, a structure, etc.
• Burr up the ass.
If you have a burr up yours ass, you are very upset about something that has happened and intend to
do something about it to correct it.
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