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Showerthoughts

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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The best ones are thoughts that many people can relate to and they find something funny or interesting in regular stuff.

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Saying you're down to do something means the same thing as saying you're up for it. (discuss.tchncs.de)
submitted 10 months ago by Karcinogen@discuss.tchncs.de to c/showerthoughts@lemmy.world
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"Do you want to do this thing with me?"

"I'm down."

"I'm up for it."

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[–] 4am@lemm.ee 15 points 10 months ago (1 children)

It makes a little more sense with the context that “I’m down” is shortened slang for “I’ll throw down on that”, itself slang for “I will get in on this situation” (as in “throwing down” some money or chips when gambling)

[–] VeryNiiiice@sh.itjust.works 1 points 10 months ago

I thought it is short for "I am putting myself down for that" or "put me down for that". As in, putting yourself down on a list for attending an event.