Speak english like an american 10 Flashcards
1
Q
ballpark figure
A
an approximate number
2
Q
Don’t mention it!
A
you’re welcome
3
Q
(to) figure out
A
to solve; to determine
4
Q
from scratch
A
from the beginning; using all fresh ingredients rather than using a prepared mix
5
Q
(to) go nuts [slang]
A
to react with great enthusiasm
6
Q
(to) jump the gun
A
to start doing something too soon or
ahead of everybody else
7
Q
just kidding
A
talking more to get a laugh than anything
8
Q
(to) make a pig of oneself [slang]
A
to overeat; to eat too much
9
Q
(to) make time for
A
to put time in one’s schedule for something
10
Q
out of this world
A
see Lesson 6
11
Q
(to) sit tight
A
to wait patiently
12
Q
(to) talk over
A
see Lesson 1
13
Q
What’s up?
A
What’s going on? What’s new?
14
Q
you can say that again
A
I agree with you
