List of recurring phrases and gestures

There are many exact phrases and made gestures that have been repeated throughout the years in our favorite media. They count as mini-UnTrashes since there isn't enough info on them to write full pages. So instead, we on UnTrash Wiki took the time to write a list of recurring phrases and gestures as well as their alternates so we can include them on the wiki without making it a pain to do so.

B
Boo! - A sound yelled in an attempt to be scary. This originated from ghosts.

Booooo! - The noise an audience makes when it is displeased with what it's viewing.

Break a leg - A phrase uttered to wish the listener good luck in some performance like on stage or in a game.

D
Don't make me laugh - A response to what the listener said that the speaker finds idiotic, not truly humorous. May follow laughing on uncommon occasion.

Don't mention it - "No problem", "You're welcome"

Do your worst - A phrase spoken to challenge another person to battle. Somebody who's Too Literal-Minded will actually do their very worst in battle and fail miserably.

F
Fist-shaking - This can be done by someone who's been disgruntled by someone else (most likely leaving) to convey that they were disturbed.

H
Howling - Done by wolves or other canine animals at night. This is commonly done at the moon, especially if it's full.

I
I don't get it - Used to tell the listener that the speaker didn't understand what was recently said.

I say - A phrase said by British people when they've seen something somewhat outrageous.

I should've known - Used to express mild surprise at the Villain's sudden appearance after they've done something that's fooled the speaker earlier in the story. An alternate for this phrase is "we should've known" when the speaker is referring to themselves and at least one other person they're allied with.

L
Long time, no see - A way to greet someone if the speaker hasn't seen them in a long time.

Lovely day - A type of small talk that's casually said to greet someone.

N
Not on my watch - Said to deny what was stated by another person. This is followed up by an attempt to prevent what triggered the utterance of the phrase.

R
Roaring - An ear-splitting, boisterous noise that is meant to intimidate anyone in earshot. Roars are made by large, monster-like animals, big cats, and tiny animals who can somehow manage it.

S
Say hello to my little friend - Uttered before or while whipping out a weapon, most likely a firearm, and using it on the listener.

So long, suckers - Said by someone who got multiple people and is now running away safely before anyone can do anything about it.

W
Well, well, well - Used by some enemy-type character when they have the high grounds on the listener(s) when they (all) meet. This is a form of unfriendly greeting. This phrase can be followed up with "If it isn't [name or title of listener]".

Y
You can count on me - Used to assure the listener that the speaker is responsible with their task.

You go on without me - This is said by someone who is hurt or is trapped by something and therefore cannot move on to their friends who can go on and shouldn't waste any time helping their downed ally out of whatever situation has them stuck.

You haven't seen the last of me - This phrase is exclusive to a defeated antagonist who uses these words as their last. They swear their return, but they'll mostly never live by it because they'll be too busy being dead.

You know what they say - Paired up with a phrase no one really says without the first phrase

Z
Zzz - Onomatopoeia for snoring.