Vernacular Terms Flashcards
take the field
: (of a sports team) go onto a field to begin a game
I need a second
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nem con
abbr.: no one contradicting
deep down
essentially
jot down
: to write down (something) quickly
It’s up in the air
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Does it make sense?
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Run a red light
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fan out
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Stay tuned.
Continue to pay attention to this matter; watch for further developments.
good for you
A rude remark made by someone, when in conversation, really don’t care about the current topic.
jump the gun
1 : to start in a race before the starting signal
2 : to act, move, or begin something before the proper time
your fly is open
fly: the zipper of your pants
salty
: pissed, upset
It’s a long story
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hit me up
: to give someone a phone call, page, instant message, email, or any form of communication
Don’t push yourself
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What gives?
What is going on?; why you doing that?
before you know it
: almost immediately
I’m listening
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Don’t worry about it.
a rejection to giving an answer, usually used when either not feeling like explaining it or don’t want the person to know.
How much longer we got?
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I have no clue.
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browser
\ˈbrau̇-zər\
My blood/adrenaline is pumping
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Fine.
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can do
Navy term = it will be done Sir!
in the ballpark
: within an acceptable or similar range
where you at?
A commonly asked question despite its incorrect use of english. This sentence ends in a preposition and its use should be forbidden.
For what it’s worth
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Is that so?
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not a big deal
not important
better safe than sorry
You should be cautious—if you are not, you may regret it.
It’s just a given
The expression “something is a given” or “that is a given” is used when someone says something that is a basic fact and which is accepted as true by all.
from the get-go
: from the very beginning
I have no idea.
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stay frosty
Slang meaning for “stay alert and ready”
hunker down
take shelter
Get the word out
Help advertising
How come…
Why…
Be my guest.
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I’m trying
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Easy, easy
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Here’s the deal.
Here’s the deal of what’s gonna happen.
off the hook
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phone/battery/signal is dead
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Stay tight
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I’m down with that.
I’m ok with that.
do a split/do the splits
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Why are you so sure?
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say no more
used to indicate that one understands what someone is trying to imply.
You don’t say
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How’s that (sound)?
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give a thumb-up to
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Not so bad
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Say that again?
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You are good to go!
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or else
: used to introduce the second of two alternatives
to the best of my knowledge
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That’s the spirit.
That is the right attitude and preferred evidence of high motivation.
like a needle in a haystack
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Mind your own business.
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You nailed it.
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just so you know
just want to let you know
piss my pants
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I’m not in the mood.
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See you in a bit.
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What’s on your mind?
What’s bothering you?
sure thing
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help out
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on one’s toes
energetic; alert; ready
What have you been up to?
– trying to find out what you have done throughout the day or perhaps your plans for later or whether or not you are busy
For real?
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on your marks
get ready
Punch it in!
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I’m all ears
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You bet
Sure
brush up
: to improve or polish as if by brushing
: to renew one’s skill in
: to refresh one’s memory : renew one’s skill
hit the road
to depart
at odds
in disagreement
catch you later
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pull an all-nighter
: to stay up all night [He pulled an all-nighter to study for the exam.]
knock yourself out
go for it
