dem

A shortening of "Democrat," referring to a member of the Democratic Party. Of course they're arguing—he's a dem and she's a Republican. You're a dem, huh? So I guess you voted blue in the last election? Why are you even bothering to argue with him? You know he's a lifelong dem—and a particularly liberal one at that.

demo

1. verb To show someone how something functions or how to operate it. My boss wants me to demo the software to her. Can you demo this exercise machine for me so I don't hurt myself? It's pretty easy to move the file cabinets. Here, let me demo it for you.

2. noun An explanation of how something functions or how to operate it. My boss wants a demo of the software—can you help her? Oh, that's just a demo. You can skip that part if you already know how to play the game. Wow, this is some fancy recording equipment. I'm going to need a demo so I don't break anything!

3. noun A car or machine used primarily to show someone how something functions or how to operate it. This car is just like the demo Phil showed me at the dealership. Did you see the dashboard screen on that demo at the Car Expo? It was massive! This is just a demo, but I can take you around the block in it if you want to see how it feels.

them's the breaks

There is nothing we can do about the way things have unfolded, especially bad ones, so there is no reason to be upset about it; that's just the way things are. I'm pretty gutted about not getting into the grad school program I wanted, but hey, them's the breaks.

them's the facts

colloquial You've got to accept that these are the facts of the situation; that's just the way things are. Typically said of something that is unfortunate or undesirable for the other person. A: "I can't believe you got the promotion over me!" B: "Sorry, them's the facts!" Look, what happened to your family was wrong. Them's the facts. But wallowing in self-pity about it ain't gonna help one bit!

demo

(ˈdɛmo)

1. and dem (dɛm) n. a member of the Democratic Party. A couple of dems are running for the caucus, but no other party is represented.

2. n. a demonstration (of something). Hey, Chuck, give this man a demo.

3. n. an automobile or other machine or device that has been used by a dealer for demonstration purposes. I can give you a demo for half price.

4. tv. to demonstrate something (to someone). Let me demo this for you so you can see how it works.

5. tv. to demonstrate (something) to someone. I’ve got to go demo these people on this software.

dem

verb

See demo

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