Culture and Gestures

Redneck

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Redneck = a derogatory term for poor white person who lives in rural southern United States *They believe in personal freedom, and dislike government or authority. Ex:  The “redneck” guy is always gets drunk and shoots his guns in the air. Ex:  If you have five cars that are immobile (can’t move), and a house […]

Phrasal Verbs

Hear Me Out

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Hear Me Out = listen to me, let me have your attention Ex:  “Hear me out.”  I have something important to say.   I’m your real father. Ex:  Everybody, I need your attention.  “Hear me out.”  You’re all fired.    

Acronym

ROFLMAO

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ROFLMAO =  Rolling On (the) Floor Laughing My Ass Off Ex:  Person #1:”Taco Bell doesn’t have a playground because it’s hard to have fun when you might shit your pants.” Person #2 : “ROFLMAO!”

Popular Expression

Thin Line Between

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Thin Line Between   = there is only a small difference between __&__     Ex:  There is a “thin line between” being a genius and being crazy. Ex:  In the Olympics, there is a “thin line between” winning a gold medal and not winning any medal.  

Popular Expression

Eureka

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Eureka   = I found it!  I made it work! *The word originates from Greece.  The popular story is when the Greek philosopher, Archimedes figured out his famous Archimedes principle, he jumped out of a bathtub and ran around the streets naked while yelling “Eureka.”   Ex:  If only I could think of  a good idea.  Wait. […]

Phrasal Verbs

Get Over Something/Someone

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Get Over Something/ Someone   = forget about it/ him/ her Ex:  I miss her so much. I can’t “get over her.”   Ex:  I know I will always make mistakes.  I just have to “get over it” and continue on with my life.   Get over yourself / herself / himself =  stop thinking […]

Popular Expression

Off the Hook

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Off the Hook (multiple meanings) 1) = cool   * Modern phrase, similar to the phrase “off the chain” It is referring to something being so “fresh” and “new” that its literally right off the store shelf. (started in reference to clothes, the hangar being the hook.) Ex:  Those shoes are “off the hook.” Ex: […]