Phrasal Verbs

Go On

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Go On (phrasal verb) = 1) continue Ex:  I’m sorry for interrupting our conversation, please “go on” with what you were talking about before. Ex: It’s been raining for 10 straight days.  I wonder how long this will keep “going on.” Ex: The man’s speech “went on” for another 3 hours before I got tired […]

Phrasal Verbs

Hit the Jackpot

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Hit the Jackpot   Figurative meaning = to be exactly right, to find exactly what you were looking for Literal meaning = to win the greatest prize from gambling or lottery Ex: I was looking for a house with a big front yard and a fireplace, and I really “hit the jackpot” with this house. […]

Popular Expression

Bear In Mind

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Bear In Mind = suggesting someone to remember something   *“Bear in mind” is the same meaning as “keep in mind.” Ex: “Bear in mind,” this is my first time Ex: “Bear in mind,” I’m not 20 years old anymore, so take it easy on me.

Popular Expression

Deal With It

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Deal With It = a demand to solve a challenge or endure a situation *“Deal with it” is often used to annoy people. Ex:  I’m just better than you.  “Deal with it.” Ex:  She doesn’t love you anymore.  “Deal with it.”

Cuss Word

Bullshit

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Bullshit Curse Word Level 2   Used a noun: = something not true, I don’t believe you, something is unfair Ex: The story about Santa Claus is “bullshit.”  (it’s not true) Ex:  I can’t believe the price are so high.  It’s “bullshit.”  (it’s unfair) Ex: Politicians are great at speaking “bullshit” to make voters happy. […]

Acronym

B.S.

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B.S. = Bull shit   *It’s a more acceptable, and appropriate way of saying “bullshit.” * You can learn about the meaning of “bullshit” here. Probably  one of the most used acronyms because of people trying to avoid to say the curse word “shit.” Ex: That’s a bunch of “B.S.”  ( Those are lies) Ex: I […]

Phrasal Verbs

Hit the Spot

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Hit the Spot   = 1) something that feels/tastes refreshing (It was a good idea to do that or eat/drink that)   2) to be exactly right   (you may also see it as “spot on.”) Ex:  After a long day, a cold beer would really “hit the spot.” Ex:  That massage “hit the spot.” […]

Podcast

Ask Evil #14

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Guest: Yumi On this episode, Yumi and I chat about English and the following: Yumi’s trip to Thailand Popular expressions like: Stick up for someone You are snot Snot nosed Picking boogers Booger eater Pick your nose Jabbering Chit chat Somersault (flip) Neat Wall ball (game) Back off Divine