senior year Flashcards
fit in
be sociably compatible with other members of a group
Example:
When I moved to the US, I knew fitting in was gonna be hard.
cheer squad
A team of cheerleaders.
Example:
I became captain of the cheer squad.
Move it!
Hurry up
Example:
Stephie, let’s move it!
Be jumping
If a place is jumping, it is crowded and full of life
Example:
I saw, at the mall, in that empty store, next to Wet Seal, they were holding, like, groups for widows and widowers. Looked pretty jumping!
Catch
a person who is considered to be very suitable for a relationship
Example:
You’re a catch, Mr. Conway. A sad woman would totally go out with you.
Behind one’s back
If you do something behind someone’s back, you do it without them knowing, in a way that is unfair
Example:
Did you hear Tiffany went behind my back and got the Activities Committee to make the prom king and queen song “Wherever you will go” by the Calling?
Trickle down (to sb/sth)
To start at the top of a system, organization, etc. and spread to all of it
Example:
You know, that piece of gossip hasn’t really trickled down to me yet.
Glitter
Very small pieces of shiny material used to decorate the skin or used by children to make pictures
Example:
I’m not going to go to my prom, get my crown, get glitter rained on, and then dance to “Wherever you will F-ing..”.
to produce a lot of small, bright flashes of reflected light
Example:
Her diamond necklace glittered brilliantly under the spotlights.
Dong
Penis
Example:
Harding High quarterback with a famously girthy dong.
Long shot
something you try although it is unlikely to be successful
Example:
You know, prom is coming up, and I really wanted to ask you something. I know it is a long shot, but …
Seth, you don’t even have to finish the question. The answer is “yes”.
Fair and square
in an honest and fair manner
Example:
For the last time, Tiffany, I won cheer captain fair and square.
inept, (inept person – spaz)
generally incompetent
Example:
inept leadership
lacking in fitness or aptitude
Example:
inept at sports
not suitable to the time, place, or occasion: inappropriate often to an absurd degree
Example: inept remark(comment, metaphor)
phrase
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phrases
a lot to digest
a lot to process
we will get you caught up