Hackers' Pub

Hackers’ Pub

Syntax	Description	Examples
`"` keyword `"`	Finds the string within quotes, including spaces. Case-insensitive. (Escape quotes inside with `\"`)	`"Hackers' Pub"`
`from:` handle	Finds content written by the specified user.	`from:hongminhee` `from:hongminhee@hollo.social`
`lang:` ISO 639-1	Finds content written in the specified language.	`lang:en`
`#` tag	Finds content with the specified tag. Case-insensitive.	`#HackersPub`
condition condition	Finds content that satisfies both conditions on either side of the space (logical AND).	`"Hackers' Pub" lang:en`
condition `OR` condition	Finds content that satisfies at least one of the conditions on either side of the OR operator (logical OR).	`#HackersPub OR "Hackers' Pub" lang:en`
`(` condition `)`	Combines the operators within the parentheses first.	`(#HackersPub OR "Hackers' Pub" OR "Hackers Pub") lang:en`

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4/25/2025, 6:25:08 PM

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you gotta shrimp it while the bee's still warm

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The idiom "shrimp it while the bee's still warm" means to exploit a situation or opportunity to one's advantage while it's still fresh and favorable, before it cools down or becomes less appealing. It's a play on words, suggesting a situation where you need to take action on something soon or it might be missed. The term "shrimp" in this context is likely used to imply "take advantage of" or "exploit," while "bee's still warm" refers to the idea that the opportunity is still ripe and advantageous.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
"Shrimp":
While "shrimp" can refer to the small marine crustacean, in this idiom, it likely means to take advantage of something or exploit a situation.
"Bee's still warm":
This phrase conveys the idea that the opportunity is still active, fresh, and advantageous. It suggests that the situation is still in its prime and hasn't cooled down or become stale.
In essence, the idiom advises seizing an opportunity while it's still within reach and favorable, before the situation changes and becomes less advantageous.

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