Idioms Flashcards
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To get the hang of it
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to learn the skills that are needed to do (something) He was finally getting the hang of his job. She’s getting the hang of driving.
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There is no use in verb + ing
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There is no point or reason (in doing something).
It’s going to rain soon anyway, so there’s no use hanging the clothes on the line now.
There’s no use asking Dave about the numbers—he can’t even balance his own check book.
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You get what you pay for
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If you don’t pay a lot it’s probably bad quality.
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There is not such thing as a free lunch.
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Nothing is free
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Money doesn’t grow on trees.
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It’s not easy to make money. You have to work hard to make money.
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Have a kick to it
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It’s spicy
It has a kick to it.
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You are behind bars
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You are in jail.
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Hyperbolic
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Over exaggerated
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To die for
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Extremely good, fantastic
This soup is to die for.
The beach has a view to die for.
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To put in
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To make an effort to do something.
I tried to put in one hour of exercise every day.
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Speak of the devil
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Said when a person appears just after being mentioned.
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Simmer down
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Calm down, chill out
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Over the moon
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Extremely happy
I’ve been over the moon ever since I got engaged—I just can’t stop looking at my ring!
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To pull off
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To succeed in achieving something difficult.
To manage to make something happen
Do you think you can pull off this deal?
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The early bird gets the worms
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If you get up early, you will be successful. You will get what you want.
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Don’t put all your eggs in one basket
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Don’t put all your effort and resources in one place. It’s a big risk.
You should apply for several jobs rather than just one. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.
I invested in several different stocks. I didn’t want to put all my eggs in one basket.
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That’s part of the game
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That’s how it’s done
That’s how it works
If you want to play stock market the risk is part of the game.
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Meticulous
məˈtikyələs
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showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
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Precise
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definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed
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Have a lot on your plate
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To have a large or excessive amount of things to do or deal with.
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Adverse
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preventing success or development; harmful; unfavorable.
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give (someone or something) the benefit of the doubt
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: the state of accepting something/someone as honest or deserving of trust even though there are doubts He might be lying, but we have to give him the benefit of the doubt and accept what he says for now.
To retain a favorable or at least neutral opinion of someone or something until the full information about the subject is available.
You’re my sister! Can’t you give me the benefit of the doubt, instead of believing the worst about me right away?
Let’s give him the benefit of the doubt before we start accusing him. There may be a good explanation for the missing money.
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Bland
(blænd)
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not highly flavored; tasteless; unemotional: a bland response
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Exceptional
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unusual; not typical.
unusually good; outstanding.
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To get around to - verb ing
To eventually do something when one is able to.
I finally got around to cleaning my garage.
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Fractional
small or tiny in amount.
Fractional shares
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Give or take
Give or take is used to indicate that an amount is approximate. For example, if you say that something is fifty years old, give or take a few years, you mean that it is approximately fifty years old.
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So much so that
to such an extent that: His nose wouldn’t stop bleeding — so much so that we had to take him to hospital.
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Get canned
To lose a job
To get fired
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sidetrack (ˈsaɪdˌtræk)
vb
to distract or be distracted from a main subject or topic
I got sidetracked!
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crammed adjective
/kræmd/
crammed (with somebody/something) full of things or people
SYNONYM packed
All the shelves were crammed with books.
The room was crammed full of people.
The article was crammed full of ideas.
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That’s a bit of a stretch
Exaggeration
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Impeccable
im·pec·ca·ble
(ĭm-pĕk′ə-bəl)
Perfect, with no problem
Her performance was impeccable
Her behavior is impeccable.
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im·mac·u·late
/iˈmakyələt/
adjective
(especially of a person or their clothes) perfectly clean, neat, or tidy.
"an immaculate white suit"
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Wing it
: to do or try to do something without much practice or preparation I hadn't practiced the part, so I got up there and winged it.
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To chug
to drink a large amount (especially of beer) in a single action/without breathing;
Did you just chug the tea?
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To fall out
Eyelashes are falling out.
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On-going
on·go·ing
/ˈänˌɡōiNG,ˈônˌɡōiNG/
adjective
continuing; still in progress.
"ongoing negotiations"
The issue has been ongoing.
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Word of mouth
If news or information passes by word of mouth, people tell it to each other rather than it being printed in written form.
The story has been passed down by word of mouth.
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All talk ( and no action)
Said of one who talks a lot about something that one has not actually done, or will not actually do.
She may brag about donating money to the school, but I know she's all talk and no action.
Oh, he's all talk—he's never had to face real danger.
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To take someone up on something
to accept an offer or invitation that someone has made. I've decided to take you up on that job offer. Synonyms and related words. To say yes.
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To keep one’s powder dry
to be calm and ready for a possible problem in the future
To be ready for a challenge with little warning.
They don't know how the election will turn out, so for now they're just keeping their powder dry.
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To pull up something
To get information especially on a computer screen
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Shady
To be very sneaky, suspect
the person is shady
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To keep me on the loop
To keep me posted
Let me know if you plan changes
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You could say that again
I agree
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nine-to-five job
A job with standard working hours from 9 AM to 5 PM (or close to that range), Monday to Friday.
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ac·com·mo·date | \ ə-ˈkä-mə-ˌdāt \
accommodated; accommodating
transitive verb
1 : to provide with something desired, needed, or suited
I needed money, and they accommodated me with a loan.
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pitch-black (pĭch′blăk′)
adj.
Extremely dark; black as pitch.
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To put you on a brief hold
Can I put you on a brief hold?
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Distinctive
having a special quality, style, attractiveness, etc.; notable.
Unique
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To decompress
ˌdēkəmˈpres
relieve or reduce the pressure on (something).
2.
INFORMAL•NORTH AMERICAN
calm down and relax.
"Michael sits for a minute to decompress before walking home"
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To thrive
To be happy; successful
To grow, to develop well
He is thriving in his new job
The kids are thriving
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Grounded -adj
Well balanced, mentally and emotionally stable
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Convicted
convicted
/kənˈviktəd/
Learn to pronounce
adjective
having been declared guilty of a criminal offense by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge.
"a convicted murderer"
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To zone out
To he zoned out
To lose consentration
To stop paying attention
You are not focused anymore
I was zoned out of the conversation.
I completely zoned out.
The medication made me feel zoned out
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The handwriting is on the wall
The writing is on the wall
Its obvious
A clear sign that something bad will happen.
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Talk to the hand
Im not listening to you.
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It’s on the tip of my tongue.
something like a name or word that you know it but cannot remember at a particular moment
anything that is about to appear on one’s mind
problem of forgetfulness
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Superficial
Anything superficial has to do with the surface of something. If you're judging a book by its cover, you're being superficial. People who worry too much about their clothes and hair may also be considered superficial. The word superficial has to do with appearances and the surface
being at, on, or near the surface: a superficial wound. Fire cupping leaves marks. But it’s just superficial.
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Driven
(of a person) relentlessly compelled by the need to accomplish a goal; very hard-working and ambitious.
"my husband is a driven man"
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Attentive
Paying close attention; alert or observant: an attentive listener; attentive to detail. See Synonyms at careful.
2. Showing care for the needs or desires of others; caring or courteous. See Synonyms at thoughtful.
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Superficial
Someone who doesn't want anyone to know what they're really like or who they really are.
If you describe someone as superficial, you disapprove of them because they do not think deeply, and have little understanding of anything serious or important. [disapproval] This guy is a superficial yuppie with no intellect whatsoever.
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A matter of time
If it is (only) a matter of time until something happens, it is certain to happen but you do not know when it will happen: It's only a matter of time before he's forced to resign. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
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To blow my mind
1. To impress, overwhelm, or excite one to an extreme degree.
The show of support from everyone has just blown my mind.
I had really low expectations for the movie, but it totally blew my mind.
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To have the time of your life
to enjoy oneself very much
Definition of have the time of one's life
: to enjoy oneself very much : to have a lot of fun He looked like he was having the time of his life.
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To Cherish
protect and care for (someone) lovingly.
"he cared for me beyond measure and cherished me in his heart"
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To clear up
To solve or explain something.
"he wanted to clear up a few things
2.
tidy something up by removing trash or other unwanted items.
"I keep meaning to come down here and clear up"
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To pass something down to someone
To give something to a younger person especially a family
My older sister passed this dress to me.
My grandmother passed this ring to me.
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Left and right
in a very quick and uncontrolled way She has been spending money left and right. : in all directions He was calling out names left and right. The police were stopping cars left and right.
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Epic (Adjective)
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
“an epic voyage”
synonyms:heroic, larger-than-life
big, large
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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I couldn’t care less
I don’t care.
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Once in a blue moon
Rarely
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It’s time for me to head out
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I haven’t heard a word
I haven’t heard anything
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He moved his way up in the company.
I got a promotion.
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To have the upper hand
To have an advantage.
He is so tall that he has the upper hand at the game of basketball.
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The business is higher grossing
The business makes a lot of money
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Get a move on
Hurry up
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A rule of thumb
General principle, general rule
As a rule of thumb, you should try to return business phone calls in less than 24 hours.
As a rule of thumb for dieting, the goal to lose one or two pounds per week.
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A people person
Likes talking to people
Very social
He is such a people person.
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To have common ground
To find common ground
Similar interests or opinions.
We found common ground when we talk about basketball.
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People skills
Good social skills
He’s got good people skills.
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ge·ner·ic
/jəˈnerik/
Not specific
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Wack
Bad, low quality
This is so wack.
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To kick the bucket
To die
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To get on my nerves
To become extremely annoying to someone
The car alarm is getting on my nerves.
When my neighbor talks for hours, it gets on my nerves.
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To eyeball it
To gauge, estimate or judge by eye; to look or glance at. A good cook can often just eyeball the correct quantities of ingredients. Each geometric construction must be exact; eyeballing it and getting close does not count.
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How long have you been in the field?
What field are you in?
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Demand
A strong request
The supplies are overwhelming the demand.
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My folks
My parents
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Work ethic
A belief that works work is important and that hard work in morally good
He has a strong work ethic
He has a good work ethic
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The medical field is usually rescission proof
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To get triggered
Something affected your emotional state.
A strong emotional reaction of anger or fear.
He started yelling because he was triggered.
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To line up
To arrange, schedule
To plan for something to happen
I have a few interviews lined up for next week.
We’ve lined up a few excellent presenters for our next conference.
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To back out on
To decide not to do something that you promise to do.
He backed out on me.
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Cap
Lying, faking
No cap!(not lying)
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Curiosity killed the cat
The saying “curiosity killed the cat” applies to situations where you’re trying to warn someone that their inquisitive behavior may result in bad events unfolding. The person may find themselves in a dangerous or life-threatening condition due to their actions.
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To pan out
To work out, to succeed
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On the dot
Exactly on time.
"he arrived on the dot at nine o'clock"
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Did I get my point across?
Did you understand my idea?
Did you understand what I was trying to tell you?
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He doesn’t have the skill set for the job
He doesn’t have the right skills for the job.
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I will leave you to it.
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I will leave you to it.
To allow someone to do something without one's involvement or interference; to withdraw from someone so they can do or finish something alone.
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Leave it to you
to give someone responsibility for dealing with something
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Make up for it
: to do or have something as a way of correcting or improving (something else)
I will make up for it by taking you dinner tomorrow.
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Funky
A bad smell
You smell funky
Funky socks
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To whip up
To prepare quickly
I will whip up some breakfast
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To drop the ball
make a mistake; mishandle things.
I dropped the ball on this one.
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To throw under the bus
To harm someone, to hurt someone for your own benefit, to betray
I’m shocked that my friend threw me under the bus.
I got thrown under the bus.
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How so
Tell me more
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To come across
It’s noticeable, it gives the impression
It comes across
He comes across as a cold person.
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To live it up
To have an exciting lift
To have a good time,
To party, to live for today
My friend likes to live it up.
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To lay low
To like to relax, to be in the background.
I like to lay low.
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Vice (noun)
Bad of destructive habit, something immoral
Gambling, lying, cheating, drinking
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Hurry up and wait
You hurry and you arrive and wait
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I can’t get enough of it
I can't get enough (of something/someone)!: I really love, I want to keep experiencing/seeing (something/someone)! idiom. This expression can sometimes be used sarcastically. I can't get enough of this song, play it again!
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I have to cut out early today
I have to leave early.
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Don’t hold your breath
informal) don’t hold your breath used for telling somebody that it’s not worth waiting for something
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To cut you off
To interrupt one and stop them from talking. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "cut" and "off."
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To flake on me
To cancel or renege on a prearranged meeting, event, obligation, etc., especially at the last minute.
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To flake on me
To cancel or renege on a prearranged meeting, event, obligation, etc., especially at the last minute.
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Run over my head
Go over my head
too difficult or strange for you to understand: I tried to take in what he was saying about nuclear fusion, but most of it went over my head.
It completely ran over my head.
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My go to
someone or something that is regularly or repeatedly chosen or employed for reliably good results. A neat pour of rye whiskey is usually my go-to after making cocktails all night; they have a great selection to choose from.
This is my go to
My go to tv show is the office.
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sym·pa·thy
/ˈsimpəTHē/
noun
feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune
They had great sympathy for the flood victims"
She doesn’t have sympathy for other people.
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To bank on
count on
bank on (somebody) doing something
I was banking on being able to get some coffee on the train.
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To stand firm
idiom. : to refuse to change a decision, position, etc.
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Go viral
used to describe any content or media that becomes widely shared through social networks and online. The concept of “going viral” extends to many mediums, including videos, photos, games, articles, or even advertisements.
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Come again?
used to ask someone to repeat or explain something they have said.
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To come around
6. To change one's position or view on something.
He will come around.
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Out loud
Loud enough to be heard; aloud:
read the poem out loud.
I said it out loud.
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A control freak
Someone who feels justified in attempting to control aspects of another persons life or manipulate others into doing what the controlling person wants.
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To drag on
To continue for longer than you want or think is necessary. drag on for: Some cases drag on for years.
It drags on.
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Solid
Very good
*that’s a solid idea
Reliable
*He is solid.
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To bail on someone
To flake on someone
To cancel your plan with someone
To leave suddenly
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Beat
Tired
I’m beat
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To ghost
To disappear (usually to end a relationship)
He ghosted me.
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To agree to disagree
: to agree not to argue anymore about a difference of opinion.
What someone says when they want to end an argument, essentially concluding that both parties think they are right and that they will get nowhere in arguing.
We should agree to disagree.
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Condiment
ˈkɑːn.də.mənt/
A condiment adds flavor to food. Ketchup and mustard are popular condiments.
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She is flat
Having small or invisible breasts and/or buttocks. That girl is completely flat on both sides.
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Hit me up
slang to tell someone to call you, text you or reach out.
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Be my guest
please do.
"May I choose the restaurant? Be my guest!"
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It’s beyond me
When someone uses this phrase it means he/she does not know the reason behind something.
Me:Dude,I saw two hot chicks making out in the park, I wish I was a lesbian.
Dude:why women like us guys is beyond me.
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To admire
to feel respect and approval for (someone or something)
I admired the way he handled the crisis. = I admired how he handled the crisis.
We all admire her courage. = We all admire her for her courage. = She is much admired for her courage.
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neg·li·gence
a failure to behave with the level of care that someone of ordinary prudence would have exercised under the same circumstance
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It is not rocket science/brain surgery
It is easy to understand or is not difficult to do/understand.
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Phonics
Phonics involves matching the sounds of spoken English with individual letters or groups of letters. For example, the sound k can be spelled as c, k, ck or ch.
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Can you walk me through this?
to help somebody learn or become familiar with something, by showing them each stage of the process in turn.
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What is the psychology behind?
Human mind and functions
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On the money
accurate; correct.
"every criticism she made was right on the money"
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To be rolling in money/ dough
to have or earn a lot of money
He is rolling in money
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To a T
Down to a T
Perfectly; completely; exactly. The origin of the phrase is uncertain.
You look beautiful. That color really suits you to a T.
You have to make sure the fabric lines up to a T, or the stitching will start coming out before too long.
Bold, reckless, and daring—that fits him to a T all right.
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My money’s worth
one's money's worth
phrase of money
good value for one's money.
"I've had my money's worth out of it"
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A dime a dozen
Very common and of no particular value
Something is easy to fine or obtain
Since it’s easy to fine, it doesn’t have a lot of value and is considered cheap or ordinary
The book is a dime a dozen
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To scratch the itch
To indulge in a desire or satisfy a need.
After working in the city all week, we just had to scratch the itch to sit on the beach.
I'm going home with someone from the bar tonight no matter what. I've gotta scratch an itch, if you know what I mean.
2. To fulfill a craving for something, especially a piece of media, to a partial or incomplete degree.
The spinoff TV show should scratch an itch for fans waiting for a full-fledged sequel to the beloved film.
The game is a spiritual successor to one of my favorite games from the '90s. It isn't quite the same, but it does scratch the itch.
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Money is not object
used to say that someone is not concerned about the price of things
Doesn’t matter how much it costs
When they take a vacation, money is no object.
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A gold digger
a person who has a relationship with someone who is rich in order to get money or expensive things from them.
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I’m golden
I have a very promising future and will probably be a success. Note that it could be said sarcastically to mean just the opposite - I am going to fail, badly.
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To lose my train of thought
= to be talking and then suddenly forget what you were talking
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How much do you bring in?
How much money do you earn or make?
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Cooking When someone is “cooking” it means they're performing or doing well.
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Inspiring
having the effect of inspiring someone; giving someone positive or creative feelings.
"he was an inspiring teacher"
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Up to my eyeballs in
to have a very large amount of something to do or deal with. We're up to our eyeballs in work. Synonyms and related words. To be busy.
I’m up to my eyeballs in work
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I’m wiped out
I’m extremely tired
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Legit
Genuinely good and possessing all the required or expected qualities; the real deal. I checked out her portfolio. She's legit.
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bite off more than one can chew
Take on more work or a bigger task than one can handle,
as in With two additional jobs, Bill is clearly biting off more than he can chew.
Cautions against taking on too much appear in medieval sources, although this particular metaphor, alluding to taking in more food than one can chew, dates only from about 1870.
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To be glued to something
to be unable to stop watching something: We were glued to the television watching the election results come in.
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I had lunch(normal lunch)
I had a lunch (fancy lunch)
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Over the hill
you are saying rudely that they are old and no longer fit, attractive, or capable of doing useful work.
He is getting over the hill
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On a roll
If someone is on a roll, they are having great success which seems likely to continue
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To pick your brain about/ on
to talk to someone in order to get helpful information or advice.
Do you have a moment? I need to pick your brain about a little situation that has come up.
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It will last you a lifetime
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To come in waves
So something that comes in waves has alternating periods of high and low intensity or activity.
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You are excused
You're excused” is the complementary phrase for accepting the apology.
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I’m wasted
I’m drunk or high
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Simp
Someone who does way too much for a person they like
Brian shu the simp: I bought her a car and a whole ass house and we not even dating!
Nathan the pimp: U a simp.
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Pimp
a man who controls prostitutes and arranges clients for them, taking part of their earnings in return.
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Prevalent
When something is common, it's prevalent. You could say drug use is prevalent among criminals. You could say good study habits are prevalent among good students. If a certain opinion is common, then that's a prevalent view in society.
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To face the music
to accept criticism or punishment for something you have done
You need to face the music.
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What’s eating you?
What is annoying or bothering you? You're in a bad mood today. What's eating you?
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have bigger fish to fry
To have more important or more interesting things to do or attend to.
It's really not worth my time. I've got bigger fish to fry!
I want Chris to help me with this project, but he claims he has bigger fish to fry right now.
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Ransomware
ran·som·ware
noun
a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid.
"although ransomware is usually aimed at individuals, it's only a matter of time before business is targeted as well"
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Out of my reach
not close enough to be touched or picked up by someone. The ball was just out of her reach.
Could you pass me the salt? Just out of my reach.
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To come across
give a specified impression.
What kind of impression did I make?
How did I come across?
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To fill someone in
To give someone additional information or missing information
Fill me in on the details.
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To break out in
To develop a skin condition: a rash
Acne, pimples
I break out in a rash
His back broke out in spots.
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By any chance
asking questions in order to find out whether something that you think might be true is actually true
Do you have her phone number by any chance?
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To hit the books
To study
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I don’t want to go to the store
Neither do I
Me neither is wrong
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My lips are sealed
I won’t tell anyone.
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Ambition
Ambitious
strong desire to do or to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.
"her ambition was to become a pilot"
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Splashy
attracting a lot of attention; elaborately or ostentatiously impressive.
"I don't care for splashy Hollywood parties"
Wow! That’s a splashy dress!
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You can cancel your membership at any time
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FOMO
Fear of missing out
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To stand for
to support or represent a particular idea or set of idea
: This party stands for low taxes and individual freedom.
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Off the chain
extremely good: I made it with extra cheese and it was off the chain. We're going to show them this town is off the chain.
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Wreck
I was in a car wreck
something, especially a vehicle or building, that has been badly damaged or destroyed.
"the plane was reduced to a smouldering wreck"
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To throw me off
To throw someone off" means to make someone mess up. For example, if I'm playing a video game and someone keeps trying to distract me, I could say "You're throwing me off!" It can also mean to give false information or to confuse
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I’m pumped
EXCITED
pumped adjective (EXCITED)
excited about something that is going to happen: Everyone was so pumped before the game. We were pretty pumped, to say the least. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. feeling happy and enthusiastic.
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Not too shabby
if you say something is "not too shabby," you mean that it was good
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It slipped my mind
I forgot
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I’m running behind
I’m late
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Bougie
(Adjective)
Bougie is a slang word that you hear in everyday conversations and in the media. noun: Someone who's considered middle class yet wants to be upper class and is determined to live a wealthier, flashier, more lavish lifestyle (designer labels) Adjective: high-class, fancy, materialistic,
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Finer things
Noun. finer things (plural only) (idiomatic, informal) That which is considered of a high quality, expensive or tasteful. I'm not materialistic, though I do enjoy the finer things in life.
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Savory
(of food) belonging to the category that is salty or spicy rather than sweet.
"fresh pineapple is useful in savory as well as in sweet dishes"
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A clump
: a group of things clustered together
a clump of bushes
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Go downhill
to gradually become worse or less successful. For example, "After his wife died, his health started to go downhill". Other examples include:
"Ever since the recession began, the business has been going downhill"
"Since I started to work longer hours things have gone steadily downhill"
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To alternate
verb
/ˈôltərˌnāt/
occur in turn repeatedly.
"bouts of depression alternate with periods of elation"
She alternated between cheerfulness and deep despair.
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To monetized
Be monetized
earn revenue from (an asset, business, etc.).
"the company has not said how it expects to monetize the game"
Everything is monetized and advertised in Japan
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Clumpy
1. full of or like clumps. 2. heavy and clumsy
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Crow’s feet
Crow's feet is the common name given to wrinkles which appear at the side of the eyes, stretching out towards the temples.
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Hold your horses
Wait a moment
Slow down
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It’s going south
It’s getting worse
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Does it ring a bell?
Does it sound familiar?
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Karma
good or bad luck, viewed as resulting from one's actions.
I believe in karma
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To sell the bag
Not doing the right thing
You are selling the bag.
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To live under a rock
to be unaware of things that most people know about. How could you have not heard about it? Do you live under a rock?
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You are crushing it
that means someone is doing something extremely well or succeeding completely. For example, you might say "You're crushing it!" to someone who is doing well at a job interview
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She is on the ball
If someone is on the ball, they are very alert and aware of what is happening. Efficient
She really is on the ball; she's bought houses at auctions so she knows what she's doing. See full dictionary entry for ball.
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Snippy
slightly rude and impatient, and using only a few words
She was snippy
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go out of one's way
Go out of your way
phrase of way
make a special effort to do something.
"Mrs. Mott went out of her way to be courteous to Sara"
Don’t go out of your way to pick me up. I will get an Uber.
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I’m rooting for you
Rooting for you" is an informal phrasal verb that means to show support for someone or something, or to hope for their success
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To play ball
to agree to work with or help someone in the way they have suggested: The family wanted him to be taken care of at home, but the insurance company refused to play ball. Accepting & agreeing
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I’m cooked
a slang way to say “struggling,” “having problems,” “I'm done for,” or are just straight up ready to throw in the towel. Example: “I forgot to study for this exam. I'm so cooked.
