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Speak Of The Devil

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Speak of the Devil   = phrase used when a person or an object of discussion unexpectedly becomes present during the conversation *It is short for: “Speak of the devil and he shall appear.” However, it is a positive term. Basically, “speak of the devil” means: “Wow, we were just talking about you before you […]

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No Sweat

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No Sweat   = no problem, or no difficulty Ex:   Person#1: Can you take those boxes outside?           Person #2: “No sweat,” boss. Ex:  My girlfriend can eat a whole pizza by herself.  “No sweat!”  It is “no sweat” for this old man to pick up the refrigerator.

Phrasal Verbs

Watch Your Back

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Watch Your Back   = be careful, watch out * This could be a threat or a warning from someone. Ex:  In the city, it’s dangerous at night, so “watch your back,” and be careful. (warning) Ex:  When I see you again, I’m going to hurt you, so you better “watch your back.” (threat)

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For Real

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For Real   = speaking honestly, the truth Ex:  The rumors about our company closing are “for real.”  We have to find a new job.   Ex:  I don’t think his friendly attitude is “for real.” I think it is fake. “Are you for real?” = are you serious, are you telling the truth   […]

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To Look To Someone

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 To Look to Someone = to go to someone for help, advice, support, or to rely on someone, turn to someone for help, or refer to someone   *IMPORTANT NOTE: This is not the same meaning as “to look at someone or something.” ,or to see someone/ something Ex:  When my friends feels depressed, they […]

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Ol’

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Ol’        (sometimes spelled “Ole”) = old IMPORTANT NOTE: In English, when we want to show accent we replace the final letter with an apostrophe ( ‘ ).For example:  eatin’, cookin’, goin’ etc.   Ex: Good ol’ boy = Good old boy- Nice mannered rural Southern-American, white man, (age doesn’t matter.)   Ex: […]

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Diva

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Diva    = has both a positive and a negative meaning for a female * Origin: it comes from a 1800s Italian noun for a female god.   1) diva  {positive meaning} = a term for a very famous and glamorous female ( usually an opera singer, Pop singer, actress and fashion expert ) synonyms […]

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Vice Versa

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 Vice Versa (or sometimes called “visa versa”)   = the reverse of the previous statement or sentence synonym = The other way around   Ex:  I love her and “vice versa.”  (= she loves me too.) Ex:  Now, Americans like Japanese, and “vice versa.”  (= Japanese like Americans too.) *Recruitment commercials for the peaceful Japanese […]

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Meanwhile

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Meanwhile  1) meanwhile (noun) = The time between one event, process, or period to the other.  (From now until then.) *synonym = “in the meantime” Ex: I need to do good on the test next week, but “meanwhile,” I will have to study hard.   Ex: Next month I’m going to Europe, but “meanwhile” I […]

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Whatever

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Whatever     1) whatever (pronoun) = used for referring to anything or everything that happens or is available, needed , wanted, etc. Ex: You are free to do “whatever” you want. Ex:  “Whatever” he told you was a lie. 2)  whatever (adjective) = it does not matter Ex:  Person # 1:  What do you want […]