To Chicken Out
Context #1 – Tim: Have you heard about the new ride and Magic Mountain called the Death Drop? John: Yeah, I heard it’s super scary. Have you been on it? Tim: Well, we went there this weekend and I was going to go on it with my friends, but I chickened out at the last […]
Mellow (used as an adjective)
First Example: Steven: Long week, huh? Sharon: Yeah, I’m exhausted. Steven: Are you doing anything special this weekend? Sharon: Nope. I’m just gonna keep it mellow, maybe rent a movie and order pizza. If possible, I think I’m going to avoid leaving my house […]
To Ream Someone Out
Context 1: Example: Natalia: Victor! Mind if I eat lunch with you? Victor: Sure, if you want Natalia: What’s wrong? Why do you seem so upset? Victor: I just got reamed out by my boss in front of everyone. Natalia: Oh no! What […]
Camp Out
Idiom: Camp out First Example: Lenny: What are you and your family doing this weekend? Nancy: We’re going to Pismo beach. We’re still considering if we will camp out on the beach or not. Lenny: I’m not big on camping out in the wild. I only camp out in my backyard. It’s not extravagant, but it’s safe for […]
