To Diss Someone
Context #1 – Two guys who like the same girl Vinnie: Hey, Brad. What’s up? Brad: Oh, hi. I’m just getting ready to go out with my girl. Vinnie: Nice, dude. Is she in our class? Brad: Yeah, it’s Samantha. Vinnie: What? Samantha is my girl. Brad: Well, not anymore. Vinnie: No way! […]
Technicolor Yawn
Context: Jackson and I were having a wonderful time at the LA County fair a couple of weeks ago. It’s such a fun place to experience many different things about American culture. One of the most famous parts of the fair is the food. They have deep-fried everything! Deep-fried Oreo cookies, deep-fried butter, deep-fried nachos, […]
To get knocked up
Idiom: to get knocked up – to get (someone) pregnant Context #1 – At a party with friends James: I can’t figure out what do bring for my brother’s bachelor party next week. Candy: Your brother is getting married? I didn’t know. James: Yeah, he knocked up his girlfriend and they decided to get married. Candy: Didn’t they date for […]
To Pose For
To pose for – To assume a position or attitude for a photograph or painting. Context #1 – Two friends talking Victoria: Hey, Bob. What are you doing? Bob: I’m getting ready to pose for a photoshoot online. They want to feature me in a piece they are doing on successful business people. Victoria: OK. […]
To Munch Out
Context #1 –Roommates watching TV at home Vanessa: Hi Brad. I just bought some hamburgers and fries from In-N-Out. Set up the table so that we can munch out while watching Game of Thrones! Brad: Really? Actually, I bought some food from In-N-Out too. I think we have way too much food! Vanessa: Not at […]
Pay it forward
Context #1 John: Have you heard what people have started doing at the Starbucks drive through? The person in front is paying for whatever the people behind them have ordered. Steve: Yeah, I’ve heard about that happening. I guess people are just trying to be kind to each other. John:That’s right. It’s a really cool […]
A kick!!
Context #1 Tom:What are you doing? Chris:I’m putting Tabasco sauce in my humus. Tom:Why? Chris:Well, the humus tastes good, but it needs a little kick. Context #2 Suzie:What did you order? Teresa: I ordered the Thai green curry. Suzie: I’ve had that before. I hope you like spicy food because that green curry really has […]
To shoot some hoops
Context #1: I just want to relax this weekend. I don’t want to study. I don’t want to clean or do laundry. I just want to relax. Maybe I’ll watch something on Netflix or take a long nap. I might call up some friends and shoot some hoops if the weather is nice. Context #2: We […]
To pound the pavement; used as a verb
Context #1 Leo: How’s the job hunting going? Janice: Not so great. I’ve been pounding the pavement all week, I’ve emailed out over 40 resumes, and I still haven’t gotten an interview! Leo: Sorry to hear that. But you’ll find something. Janice: I know. That’s why I’m on my way to pound the pavement some more. Leo: That’s the […]
By the skin of (one's) teeth; used as an adverb
Context #1 Laurie: Hey Alfonso! Wait, why are you all sweaty? Alfonso: I almost missed the bus. Laurie: What? You’re always on time! Alfonso: Normally, but I forgot to change my clocks after the time change and only realized when I looked at my phone, which updated automatically. I ran to the bus stop, and […]
