Phrasal Verbs, Idioms & Slangs VII Flashcards
I’m shook
“I’m shook” – Meaning, Usage, and Examples
- Meaning of “I’m shook”
“I’m shook” is slang for “I’m shocked, surprised, or deeply affected by something.” It expresses a strong emotional reaction, whether it’s from excitement, fear, disbelief, or amazement.
📝 Key ideas:
• Extreme surprise or disbelief (I’m shook by that news!) • Emotional impact (That movie left me shook!) • Can be positive or negative (Her kindness had me shook! or That horror scene had me shook!)
- How to Use “I’m shook”• To express shock or surprise
• Can be used in past or present situations
• Often used in casual conversations and social media - Examples in Sentences
✅ Did you see that goal? I’m shook! (Surprised by an amazing play)
✅ I just found out they broke up—I’m shook! (Shocked by unexpected news)
✅ That movie ending left me shook. (Emotionally affected by something dramatic)
✅ She walked into the room wearing a $10,000 dress—I was shook! (Amazed by something extravagant)
- Synonyms for “I’m shook”• I’m shocked!
• I’m stunned!
• I’m blown away!
• I’m speechless!
• I can’t believe it! - Common Mistake
❌ I’m shaked. → (Incorrect! “Shook” is already the past participle form in slang usage.)
✅ I’m shook. → (Correct!)
- Related Slang & Expressions• “I’m mind-blown!” → (Used when something amazes or surprises you completely.)
• “I’m dead!” → (Used in social media to mean something is so funny or shocking that you “died” from it.)
• “That hit me in the feels.” → (Something emotional or surprising deeply affected you.)
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That’s sick
“That’s sick” – Meaning, Usage, and Examples
- Meaning of “That’s sick”
“That’s sick” is slang, and its meaning depends on the context:
1. Positive meaning → “That’s awesome, amazing, or really cool.” • “Did you see that trick? That’s sick!” (= That was incredible!) 2. Negative meaning → “That’s disgusting, terrible, or disturbing.” • “He lied to his best friend? That’s sick.” (= That’s messed up.)
📝 Key Idea:
• Mostly used in a positive way among younger generations • Can be negative depending on tone & context
- How to Use “That’s Sick”• To react to something impressive → “Your new car is sick!”
• To describe something disgusting or morally wrong → “Stealing from charity? That’s sick.” - Examples in Sentences
✅ That skateboard trick was sick! (amazing)
✅ Yo, this beat is sick! (super cool)
✅ That horror movie was so disturbing. It was sick! (disgusting, shocking)
✅ He betrayed his own family? That’s sick. (morally wrong)
- Synonyms for “That’s Sick”
Positive Synonyms:
• That’s awesome! • That’s dope! • That’s fire! • That’s insane! • That’s next-level!
Negative Synonyms:
• That’s disgusting. • That’s messed up. • That’s awful. • That’s twisted.
- Related Slang & Expressions• “That’s lit!” → (Something is really fun or exciting.)
• “That’s wild!” → (Something crazy or unbelievable just happened.)
• “That’s nasty!” → (Can be positive for skillful moves or negative for something gross.) - Common Mistake
❌ That’s a sick. (Incorrect! “Sick” is an adjective, so “a” is not needed.)
✅ That’s sick! (Correct!)
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You feel me?
“You feel me?” – Meaning, Usage, and Examples
- Meaning of “You feel me?”
“You feel me?” is a casual slang expression used to ask if someone understands, agrees with, or relates to what you’re saying. It’s often used to emphasize a point or to check if someone is on the same page as you.
📝 Key Ideas:
• Checking for understanding (Do you get what I’m saying?) • Asking for agreement (Do you agree with me?) • Expressing emotion or conviction (Do you relate to what I’m saying?)
- How to Use “You feel me?”• At the end of a statement to check for agreement
• In casual conversations (not formal situations!) - Examples in Sentences
✅ Man, that test was so unfair. You feel me? (= Do you understand/agree?)
✅ Life’s too short to waste time on negative people, you feel me?
✅ We have to work hard now if we want a better future, you feel me?
✅ The party last night was crazy, you feel me?
- Synonyms for “You feel me?”• You know what I mean?
• You get me?
• Right?
• You see what I’m saying?
• You with me? - Related Slang & Similar Phrases• “You feelin’ me?” → (Do you agree with me? Do you understand what I mean?)
• “Real talk.” → (I’m being serious, you understand?)
• “You dig?” → (Do you get it?)
• “You down?” → (Are you in? Do you agree?) - Common Mistake
❌ Do you feel me? (Incorrect in slang use—sounds awkward)
✅ You feel me? (Correct!)
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Stick around
“Stick around” – Meaning, Usage, and Examples
- Meaning of “Stick around”
“Stick around” means to stay in a place for a while longer instead of leaving. It’s an informal phrase often used in casual conversations.
📝 Key ideas:
• Stay and not leave immediately (“Stick around after the meeting.”) • Wait for something to happen (Stick around, we might need your help!)
- How to Use “Stick Around”• To ask someone to stay → “Are you gonna stick around after the game?”
• To say you’re staying somewhere longer → “I’ll stick around for a bit.”
• To suggest waiting for something → “Stick around, the party is just getting started!” - Examples in Sentences
✅ I think I’ll stick around for a while and see what happens.
✅ We should stick around after class and ask the professor some questions.
✅ She told him to stick around, but he had to leave early.
✅ The band is playing another set—let’s stick around!
- Synonyms for “Stick Around”• Stay → (Hey, stick around a little longer!)
• Hang around → (Let’s hang around and see what happens!)
• Chill here → (Wanna just chill here for a bit?)
• Wait here → (Stick around, I’ll be right back!) - Related Phrases & Expressions• “Hang tight.” → Stay where you are, don’t leave. (Hang tight, I’ll be back soon!)
• “Stay put.” → Don’t move. (Stick around for a few minutes!)
• “Stay tuned.” → Often used in media, meaning wait for more updates. - Common Mistakes
❌ You should stick around for wait me. (Incorrect! “For wait me” is not proper English.)
✅ You should stick around for me. (Correct!)
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“I’m off…”
“I’m off” – Meaning, Usage, and Examples
- Meaning of “I’m off”
“I’m off” is a casual way to say “I’m leaving” or “I’m about to go.” It’s commonly used to announce that you’re about to leave a place.
🔹 Key Ideas:
• Leaving a place or ending an activity • Saying goodbye informally • Can be used with “to” + destination (I’m off to work!)
- How to Use “I’m off”• To announce you’re leaving
• “Alright, guys, I’m off. See you later!”
• To say where you’re going
• “I ’m off to the gym. See you in an hour!”
• To express resignation or a change of focus
• “Well, I’ve done my part, I’m off!” - Variations and Phrases• “I’m off to work/school.” (I’m leaving for work/school.)
• “I’m off for the day.” (I’m done working and leaving.)
• “I’m off to bed.” (I’m going to sleep now.)
• “I’m off on vacation!” (I’m leaving for my trip.) - Related Phrases• “I gotta run.” (I have to leave now.)
• “I’m heading out.” (I’m leaving.)
• “I gotta go.” (I need to leave now.)
• “I’m outta here.” (Casual way to say you’re leaving.)
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It beats me
“It beats me” – Meaning, Usage, and Examples
- Meaning of “It beats me”
“It beats me” is an informal expression used when you don’t know the answer to something or don’t understand something. It means “I have no idea” or “I don’t get it.”
📝 Key ideas:
• Used when confused or clueless (“It beats me why she left.”) • Expresses lack of understanding (“It beats me how this works.”) • Often used in casual conversations
- How to Use “It Beats Me”• To say you don’t know something → “It beats me why he didn’t show up.”
• To express confusion → “It beats me how people enjoy that movie.”
• As a stand-alone phrase → “Beats me!” (Shorter version) - Examples in Sentences
✅ “Why is the internet so slow?”
→ “It beats me!” (I have no idea!)
✅ “It beats me why he quit his job without a backup plan.”
✅ “She says she’s busy, but she never explains why. It beats me!”
✅ “It beats me how to fix this TV. I’m not good with electronics.”
- Synonyms for “It Beats Me”• I have no idea.
• I have no clue.
• I don’t get it.
• I’m clueless.
• Search me! (Less common but similar meaning.) - Common Mistake
❌ It beats me to understand. (Incorrect! “It beats me” doesn’t need “to understand.”)
✅ It beats me why he did that. (Correct!)
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“I’m into it”
“I’m into it” – Meaning, Usage, and Examples
- Meaning of “I’m into it”
“I’m into it” is a casual way to say “I really like this” or “I’m very interested in it.” It can refer to a hobby, activity, music, food, fashion, or even a person.
📝 Key Ideas:
• Liking something a lot (I’m a fan of it!) • Being interested or enthusiastic about something • Often used in casual conversations
- How to Use “I’m into it”• To express interest in something → “I’m really into sci-fi movies these days!”
• To show approval → “That new song? I’m totally into it!”
• To say you like someone (romantically or platonically) → “I think she’s into you!” - Examples in Sentences
✅ I just started watching that show, and I’m really into it! (I love watching it!)
✅ Lately, I’ve been into running and eating healthy.
✅ Are you into video games?
✅ I don’t think he’s into me. He hasn’t texted back.
- Synonyms for “I’m into it”• I love it.
• I enjoy it.
• I’m a fan of it.
• I’m really interested in it. - Related Slang & Expressions• “I’m all about it.” → (I really love it.)
• “I’m obsessed with it.” → (Stronger way to say you love something.)
• “I’m hooked.” → (You’re addicted to it.)
• “I’m into it.” → (I like it a lot.) - Common Mistakes
❌ I’m in it. (Incorrect! This means you are inside something physically.)
✅ I’m into it. (Correct! This means you like it!)
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“Sure thing”
“Sure thing” – Meaning, Usage, and Examples
- Meaning of “Sure thing”
“Sure thing” is an informal phrase used to express agreement, confirmation, or willingness to do something. It means “Of course,” “No problem,” or “Absolutely.”
✅ It’s often used in casual conversations.
✅ It shows enthusiasm and willingness.
- How to Use “Sure” and “Sure Thing”
(A) As a Response to a Request:
• “Can you help me with this?” “Sure thing!” (Similar to “Of course!” or “No problem!”) • “Hey, could you send me that file?” “Sure thing! I’ll do it right now.”
✅ More Examples:
• “Can you pick me up at 7?” → “Sure thing, see you then!” • “Can you help me with my homework?” → “Sure thing! Just let me finish this first.”
📝 Key Differences:
• “By far” emphasizes how much something is better or more extreme than anything else. • “That’s by far the best concert I’ve ever seen.” (meaning: much better than all others) • “So far” means up until now (tiempo transcurrido hasta el momento actual). • “So far, I’m enjoying the book.” • “I’ve learned a lot so far in this class.”
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“To be over the moon”
“To be over the moon” – Meaning, Usage, and Examples
- Meaning of “To be over the moon”
“To be over the moon” means to be extremely happy, excited, or delighted about something. It’s an informal idiom used to express strong joy or excitement.
📝 Key ideas:
• Feeling extremely happy (not just a little happy!) • Often used for big, exciting moments (winning something, receiving great news, etc.)
- How to Use “Over the Moon”• To express excitement about good news → “She was over the moon when she got the job!”
• To talk about achievements → “I’m over the moon about my test results!”
• To describe someone else’s happiness → “He’s over the moon about his new car.” - Examples in Sentences
✅ I was over the moon when I passed my driving test!
✅ She’s over the moon about her engagement!
✅ We just won the championship—I’m over the moon right now!
✅ My parents were over the moon when I told them the good news.
- Synonyms for “Over the Moon”• On cloud nine
• Thrilled
• Ecstatic
• Delighted
• Elated - Related Expressions & Slang• “On top of the world” → (Feeling amazing and happy)
• “Beyond happy” → (Super excited!)
• “Walking on air” → (Feeling light and happy)
• “Pumped” → (Excited, usually about an event or competition) - Common Mistake
❌ I was over the moon of my promotion. (Incorrect!)
✅ I was over the moon about my promotion. (Correct!)
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Halt
“Halt” – Meaning, Usage, Forms, Synonyms, and Examples
- Meaning of “Halt”
“Halt” means to stop or cause something to stop immediately. It can be used as a verb or a noun.
🔹 As a verb: To stop moving or operating.
• “The police ordered the car to halt.” 🔹 As a noun: A complete stop. • “The project came to a sudden halt due to lack of funds.”
- Forms of “Halt”
Form Example
Verb (base form) We need to halt production temporarily.
Past simple The train halted suddenly.
Past participle Operations have been halted due to safety concerns.
Present participle The government is halting all travel to the area.
Noun (halt) The negotiations came to a halt.
- Examples in Sentences
✅ As a verb:
• The soldiers were ordered to halt. • The company halted production after the machine broke down. • Heavy rain halted the football match.
✅ As a noun:
• Work came to a complete halt during the pandemic. • The sudden halt of the car startled the passengers.
- Synonyms & Antonyms
🔹 Synonyms for “Halt”
(As a verb): stop, cease, pause, discontinue, terminate
(As a noun): stoppage, standstill, interruption, break
🔹 Antonyms for “Halt”
(As a verb): continue, proceed, advance, resume
(As a noun): continuation, progress, movement
- Related Words & Phrases• “Come to a halt” → (To stop completely) → The car came to a halt at the red light.
• “Bring something to a halt” → (To make something stop) → The bad weather brought our trip to a halt.
• “Call a halt to” → (To officially stop something) → The referee called a halt to the game due to injuries. - Common Mistakes
❌ The train was halted at the morning. (**Incorrect! “At the morning” is wrong.*)
✅ The train was halted in the morning. (Correct!)
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I’m beat
“I’m beat” – Meaning, Usage, and Examples
- Meaning of “I’m beat”
“I’m beat” is an informal expression that means “I’m extremely tired” or “I’m exhausted.”
📝 Key ideas:
• Used in casual conversations • Expresses physical or mental exhaustion • Similar to “I’m worn out” or “I’m drained”
- How to Use “I’m Beat”• After a long day of work or activity → “I just got home from work, and I’m beat.”
• After doing something physically exhausting → “That workout was intense—I’m beat!”
• After mental exhaustion → “I’ve been studying all night. I’m beat.” - Examples in Sentences
✅ I’ve been running errands all day—I’m beat!
✅ That was a tough game. I need to rest, I’m beat.
✅ After working overtime all week, I’m completely beat.
✅ We hiked for six hours. By the time we got back, we were beat.
- Synonyms for “I’m Beat”• I’m exhausted.
• I’m worn out.
• I’m drained.
• I’m wiped out.
• I’m dead tired. - Related Slang & Expressions• “I’m running on fumes.” → (I’m barely functioning due to exhaustion.)
• “I’m dead on my feet.” → (I’m so tired I can barely stand.)
• “I’m out of it.” → (I’m too tired to focus.)
• “I’m bushed.” → (Old-fashioned way to say ‘I’m tired.’) - Common Mistakes
❌ I’m very beat. (Incorrect! “Beat” already means extremely tired, so “very” isn’t needed.)
✅ I’m totally beat. (Correct! “Totally” emphasizes exhaustion naturally.)
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It’s a no brainer
“It’s a no-brainer” – Meaning, Usage, and Examples
- Meaning of “It’s a no-brainer”
“It’s a no-brainer” is an informal idiom that means something is very obvious or requires no deep thinking to decide.
📝 Key ideas:
• The decision is very easy and clear. • Used when something is so obvious that you don’t even need to think about it. • Often used when making quick and easy choices.
- How to Use “It’s a No-Brainer”• To express that a decision is super easy → “Should I take the free trip to Hawaii? It’s a no-brainer!”
• To show that a choice is obvious → “Buying that phone was a no-brainer. It has the best features at the lowest price.”
• To give advice → “If you can work from home and make the same salary, it’s a no-brainer.” - Examples in Sentences
✅ Getting the free upgrade was a no-brainer!
✅ If they offer you a raise, accepting it is a no-brainer.
✅ Choosing between a boring meeting and a beach trip? No-brainer! I’m going to the beach.
✅ A high-paying job with flexible hours? That’s a no-brainer.
- Synonyms for “It’s a No-Brainer”• It’s obvious.
• It’s a clear choice.
• It’s an easy decision.
• It’s a given. - Related Expressions & Slang• “It’s a piece of cake.” → (It’s very easy to do.)
• “Duh!” → (Used when something is so obvious.)
• “No doubt about it.” → (Clearly the best option.)
• “Hands down.” → (Without question, obviously.) - Common Mistake
❌ It’s no-brainer. (Incorrect! It needs “a” to be grammatically correct.)
✅ It’s a no-brainer. (Correct!)
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I’m famished
“I’m famished” – Meaning, Usage, and Examples
- Meaning of “I’m famished”
“I’m famished” means “I’m extremely hungry” or “I’m starving.” It’s a stronger way to say “I’m hungry.”
📝 Key ideas:
• Very hungry (not just a little!) • More dramatic than “I’m hungry.” • Often used in casual conversations
- How to Use “I’m Famished”• Before eating → “I haven’t eaten all day—I’m famished!”
• After a long day → “That workout was intense. I’m famished!”
• When waiting for food → “How long until dinner? I’m famished!” - Examples in Sentences
✅ Let’s order food. I’m famished!
✅ I forgot to eat breakfast and now I’m completely famished.
✅ After hiking all day, we were absolutely famished.
✅ You must be famished after your trip—let me make you something to eat.
- Synonyms for “I’m Famished”• I’m starving.
• I’m ravenous.
• I’m extremely hungry.
• I’m dying of hunger.
• I’m hungry as a wolf. (More dramatic!) - Related Slang & Expressions• “I could eat a horse.” → (I’m so hungry, I could eat a huge amount of food.)
• “I’m starving to death.” → (Exaggerated way to say you’re very hungry.)
• “I’m hangry.” → (Hungry + Angry = Annoyed because of hunger.) - Common Mistake
❌ I’m famish. (Incorrect! “Famished” is an adjective, not a verb.)
✅ I’m famished. (Correct!)
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“You can’t put loyalty on a hoe”
“You can’t put loyalty on a hoe” – Meaning & Explanation
This phrase is an informal and slang expression that suggests you shouldn’t expect loyalty from someone who isn’t loyal by nature. It’s often used in the context of relationships, particularly referring to someone who is unfaithful or unreliable.
📝 Breaking it down:
• “Put loyalty on” → Expect loyalty from someone. • “A hoe” → Slang for a promiscuous or unfaithful person (often used negatively). • Overall meaning: You can’t expect loyalty from someone who isn’t loyal themselves.
- How It’s Used• In relationships → “He thought she’d be faithful, but you can’t put loyalty on a hoe.”
• In friendships → “Bro, why are you surprised he betrayed you? You can’t put loyalty on a hoe.”
• In life in general → “Not everyone’s gonna stay real with you. You can’t put loyalty on a hoe.” - Similar Expressions & Alternatives• “You can’t turn a hoe into a housewife.” (You can’t make someone committed if they don’t want to be.)
• “Don’t expect loyalty from the disloyal.”
• “A snake will always be a snake.” (Untrustworthy people stay untrustworthy.)
• “You reap what you sow.” (If you trust the wrong people, you’ll get hurt.) - Common Mistake
❌ You can put loyalty on a hoe. (This would mean the opposite!)
✅ You can’t put loyalty on a hoe. (Correct!)
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“You tryna roll”
“You tryna roll?” is an informal way of asking, “Are you trying to go?” or “Do you want to come?” It’s often used when inviting someone to join in on a plan, like going somewhere or doing something together.
Breakdown of the Phrase
• “You” – Refers to the person being spoken to.
• “Tryna” – A slang contraction of “trying to.”
• “Roll” – In this context, “roll” is slang for leaving, going, or moving together.
Examples in Conversation
✅ A: We’re heading to the party. You tryna roll?
✅ B: Yeah, let’s go!
✅ A: I’m about to grab some food. You tryna roll?
✅ B: Nah, I’m good.
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He ain’t going
“He ain’t going” is an informal way of saying “He is not going.”
Breakdown of the Phrase
• “He” – Refers to a male subject.
• “Ain’t” – A contraction of “is not” or “has not” (though in this case, it means “is not”).
• “Going” – The present continuous form of “go,” meaning “attending” or “leaving for a place.”
Examples in Conversation
✅ A: Is Jake coming to the game?
✅ B: Nah, he ain’t going.
✅ A: I thought Mike was coming with us.
✅ B: Nope, he ain’t going. He changed his mind.
Variations
• “He’s not going.” → More standard/formal.
• “He isn’t going.” → Still informal but grammatically correct.
• “He ain’t coming.” → Alternative if referring to arrival rather than departure.
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