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Old 17-May-2004, 19:18
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What means "co-dependent" and "self-destructive"? I didn't find them out in dictionary. But one guy in Friends used them.
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Self-destructive means doing things that might cause physical, economic or other harm to oneself.
Here's Merriam Webster's entry for co-dependent:
Main Entry: co·de·pen·den·cy
Pronunciation: -d&n(t)-sE
Function: noun
: a psychological condition or a relationship in which a person is controlled or manipulated by another who is affected with a pathological condition (as an addiction to alcohol or heroin)
- co·de·pen·dent /-d&nt/ noun or adjective

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Thanks. Tdol.
I have to ask a new question.

What's it supposed to mean by "bust my ass"?
I'm busy in....? Am I right?
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Old 18-May-2004, 14:49
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another question

He made a move on her.
it means He flirted with her? or bully her?
sexual disturbance?
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Old 18-May-2004, 15:22
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.And I always figured, when the right one comes along, I'd be able to be a stand-up guy and go the distance...

What means " a stand-up guy" and "go the distance"?
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Go the distance = go all the way.
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Old 18-May-2004, 17:16
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How about this question.

I was panicked or I was panicky ?

Which one should be the right usage or both them can work out?
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Thanks. Tdol.
I have to ask a new question.

What's it supposed to mean by "bust my ass"?
I'm busy in....? Am I right?
A little context would be helpful there. Perhaps it means something like scold, but I can't be sure.

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He made a move on her.
it means He flirted with her? or bully her?
sexual disturbance?
"He made a move on her" means he overtly indicated his sexual interest in her.

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.And I always figured, when the right one comes along, I'd be able to be a stand-up guy and go the distance...

What means " a stand-up guy" and "go the distance"?
A "standup guy" is somebody who can be counted on. He is forthright and honest. He does what he says he is going to do.

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