Popular Expression

It Is What It Is

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It Is What It Is = there is nothing you can do to help or change the situation, so accept it Ex: We tried to win the game, but we lost.  “It is what it is.”  We can’t change it. We’ll try to to do better next time. Ex: I don’t want to go to […]

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Big Deal

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Big Deal   = something very important Ex: This party is a “big deal.”  I want to look my best. Ex:  This is the final test of the year, so it’s a “big deal.” What’s the big deal?   = why is this bad / important ? Ex: “What’s the big deal” with gay marriage?  I don’t […]

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Sugar Daddy/ Sugar Momma

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Sugar Daddy / Sugar Momma = a rich older man or woman who buys gifts for a younger  man or woman for her company or sexual favors     Ex: She only stays with her “sugar daddy” because he’s always buying her expensive things. Ex: She doesn’t want a real boyfriend.  She just wants a […]