Popular Expression

On Fire

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On Fire = doing very good, a streak of good results (“On fire” is used often to describe athletes who are on a great streak.)     Ex: Sarah is “on fire” at her new job. She will get promoted quickly. Ex: The basketball player was “on fire.”  He never missed a shot in the […]

Popular Expression

Knock Yourself Out

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Knock Yourself Out = go for it, try to do something yourself   *IMPORTANT NOTE: This meaning of “knock yourself out” doesn’t mean to lose consciousness. Ex:  So if you think you can solve the puzzle, go ahead and “knock yourself out.” Ex:  Person # 1 Can I have try a piece of your food?     […]

Acronym

TGIF

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TGIF = Thank God It’s Friday Ex:  “TGIF!” I can’t wait to leave work and go out with my friends tonight. Ex:  It’s been a long week. “TGIF!”  I’m just going to relax this weekend.

Popular Expression

Cooler Heads Prevail

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Cooler Heads Prevail = calmer people have a greater chance to succeed or have influence on events Ex:  Everybody thought the two men were going to fight, but fortunately “cooler heads prevailed,” and the men left without fighting.   Ex:  During the Cold War, the U.S. and the Soviet Union threatened to destroy each other, but […]