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by Jodie44 on January 4th, 2006
When something is characterized by "that's a given" or "it's a given" you'll know that whatever the something is, it's so obvious that no one really needs to point it out. It's already accepted as fact:
"Paying all my bills used up most of my paycheck"
"Why are you surprised? That's a given at my house."
Take along an extra raincoat - that's a given if you want to stay dry in Seattle.
I'm surprised more people didn't show up for the party. Usually when word gets around that there's free food, it's a given that the place will be packed.
"Shultz must ask abt 150 creative and original questions every week"!
"Yea, the creative part - that's a given. You really think 150? In just a week? Are you sure?"
"Just look below. He says so himself - 20 a day, and more on good days. Hey, who's the bimbo who misspelled his name? Was that you? How could you be so careless?"
"Oh please! You know I can't spell my way out of a paper sack. It's a given - I'm gonna get won one or too wirds rong evry thyme, but that's awl. Isle trie hardur."
Hope this helps!
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good explanation!
by Alatea on January 4th, 2006
That remark about me made me laugh. I ask upwards of about 20 per day. More on a good day. Btw, "Shultz- S-H-U-L-T-Z. Shultz"
by Running, Fall Up on January 4th, 2006
Check this out:
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=it%27s%20a%20given&defid=1814584
by AfanasyevAE on May 23rd, 2010