"be there and be square" meaning in English

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Phrase

Etymology: From the phrase be there or be square. Originally in The Simpsons, episode "Mayored to the Mob", aired in 1998. Etymology templates: {{m|en|be there or be square}} be there or be square Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} be there and be square
  1. (slang, humorous) Used to encourage someone to go somewhere considered nerdy. Wikipedia link: Mayored to the Mob, The Simpsons Tags: humorous, slang Categories (topical): The Simpsons

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