http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phrasal_verb
Straight From the Horse’s Mouth = to hear information directly from the source being talked about or highest authority Origin: When people are betting on horse races, they want to get tips (information) about what horses to bet on by talking to the people who are closest to the horses like the jockey, horse trainer […]
The Straw That Broke the Camel’s Back Sometimes shortened to “the last straw.” = the last bad thing (even a small, minor bad thing) in a series of bad things that finally makes someone very angry and/or take action *the literal idea being a camel carrying a large amount of hay and by adding one […]
On this episode of the Evil English Podcast, I talk about the current state in America. Words have lost meaning – 2:13 The art of disagreement is dead – 4:15 America is completely crazy since Trump won – 6:45 How to find what is true when the news is so divided – 10:45 News media are entertainment shows pretending […]
Turn a Blind Eye = pretend not to notice Ex: The management at the business “turned a blind eye” at bulling from some of its employees. Ex: We can’t just “turn a blind eye” towards all the starving human beings in the world.
Cross the Line = to overstep a boundary, rule, or limit; to go too far or do something unacceptable Ex: I know he was trying to tell a joke, but what he said “crossed the line.” Ex: I don’t have a problem with you talking to my girlfriend, but taking her out for […]
Lighten Up = be less serious, relax IMPORTANT NOTE: “Lighten up” can also mean to make a color lighter. Ex: This color of paint is too dark, we should “lighten it up.” Ex: She was angry when he said a joke about her, but she should “lighten up” and laugh at the jokes. Ex: You […]
Stand Up For/ To Stand Up For = to defend a person/ group or idea who is being criticized or attacked Ex: If we see someone getting bullied, we should “stand up for them” and defend them from the bully. Ex: I’m proud that I wasn’t afraid to “stand up for myself” when they […]
Get the Hang of = to do something enough that you learned how to do it Ex: Learning how to drive a car is difficult at first, but soon you will “get the hang of it.” Ex: After three weeks of using this new computer, I’m finally “getting the hang of using it.”
PC = Politically Correct = used to describe language, actions, or policies that are intended not to offend or disadvantage any group of people in a society Origin: The idea of political correctness came into use by the Communists in the 1930s as a semi-joking reminder that the Party’s interest is to be treated as […]
Jamiroquai is a band from London England The origin of the band name comes from the Native American tribe the Iroquois, and the English word “Jam.” Jamiroquai’s music is like acid jazz, funk and disco. Their music was influenced by Stevie Wonder. Jamiroquai’s singer is Jay Kay. Jay Kay’s mother was a famous jazz singer. […]