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a visit from (Aunt) Flo

euphemism The time during which a woman menstruates; a woman's period. A pun on the female name "Flo" (a shortening of Florence) and the "flow" of blood from the uterus that occurs during menstruation. I always get horrible cramps whenever I get a visit from Aunt Flo. Do you think you might be pregnant? How long has it been since you've had a visit from Flo? Do you have any tampons? I seem to have gotten a visit from Aunt Flo a bit earlier than expected!

Aunt Flo

euphemism A humorous term for a menstrual period. A pun on the "flow" of blood and tissue from the uterus. Ugh, I have horrible cramps because Aunt Flo has come to town. Sorry for being so snappish with you, Aunt Flo's in town at the moment. Sorry, I don't think I'm going to come swimming. Aunt Flo came to town yesterday.

Aunt Sally

Something or someone set up as the object of criticism, derision, or as an easily defeated opposing opinion (i.e., a straw man). Named after a game where sticks or balls are thrown at a clay or wooden head (the Aunt Sally). Primarily heard in UK. I hate hanging out with that crowd, they always aim their jokes at me like I'm an Aunt Sally. My opponent's representation of me is nothing but an Aunt Sally; he refuses to debate me on my true position and instead attacks a fictitious one from afar! Come on—that's just a ridiculous Aunt Sally, and you know it! If you want to argue with me, then argue with what I'm actually saying.

Bob's your uncle and Fanny's your aunt

A phrase used to emphasize how easily or quickly something can be done. Similar in meaning to "there you have it." Primarily heard in UK, Australia. All you have to do is combine all of the ingredients in one pot, let it cook, and then Bob's your uncle and Fanny's your aunt! Then, once you loop that part around, Bob's your uncle and Fanny's your aunt—you've got a perfect bow for your gift! Do you understand? You just have to insert the installation disc into your computer, and Bob's your uncle and Fanny's your aunt! The program installs itself in a matter of minutes.

Fanny's your aunt

Used as a humorous response to the phrase "Bob's your uncle," which is used to emphasize how easily or quickly something can be done. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. A: "All you have to do is combine all of the ingredients in one pot, let it cook, and then Bob's your uncle!" B: "And Fanny's your aunt!" A: "Then, once you loop that part around, Bob's your uncle." B: "Wow, and Fanny's your aunt—look at that perfect bow!" You just have to insert the installation disc into your computer, and Bob's your uncle and Fanny's your aunt! The program installs itself in a matter of minutes.

if my aunt had balls, she'd be my uncle

vulgar slang There is no chance of that ever happening. (Used to show skepticism or cynicism over someone's hypothetical remark.) A: "If you'd have worked harder, you probably would have gotten the promotion." B: "Yeah, well, if my aunt had balls, she'd be my uncle, so thanks for that pro tip."

if my uncle had tits, he'd be my aunt

vulgar slang There is no chance of that ever happening. (Used to show skepticism or cynicism over someone's hypothetical remark.) A: "If you'd have worked harder, you probably would have gotten the promotion." B: "Yeah, well, if my uncle had tits, he'd be my aunt, so thanks for that pro tip."

my sainted aunt

informal An interjection denoting shock, dismay, or surprise. Primarily heard in UK. My sainted aunt! What happened to you? Why are you covered in mud?

oh my giddy aunt

dated A mild exclamation of surprise, alarm, dismay, annoyance, or exasperation. Primarily heard in UK, Ireland. Oh my giddy aunt, what a generous gift! Oh my giddy aunt! Don't scare me like that! A: "Oh my giddy aunt, what manner of rubbish are you watching?" B: "Haven't you seen this before? This is the latest reality TV sensation!"

Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally

A mnemonic device used in mathematics for remembering the order of operations when calculating an equation: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, Addition and Subtraction. If you find yourself getting confused about whether to square the value before you divide while solving for X and Y, just remember the phrase "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally." A: "I know the answer! X equals 75!" B: "You forgot about Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally—you didn't multiply the two values before subtracting them from the third."

See also: aunt, dear, excuse, please, sally

Aunt Flo

n. a woman’s menstrual period. (see also visit from Flo. Refers to the menstrual flow.) I am sorry to announce that Aunt Flo has come for a visit.