Photobomb = an unexpected person or thing that gets in the way of a photograph being taken Ex: The beautiful wedding photo was “photobombed” by a little kid smiling in the background. Ex: My friend loves to “photobomb” unexpected people by jumping in the picture and making strange faces.
Guest: Yumi (Scroll down to listen to our chat) In this episode, Yumi and I chat about English as well as the following: What book is Yumi reading? What T.V. shows does Yumi watch? What is the meaning of “to eavesdrop?” What is the meaning of “to peep?” What is the difference between […]
Like Looking For a Needle In a Haystack = when something is extremely difficult (or impossible) to find Ex: Trying to find my CD in my brother’s room is “like looking for a needle in a haystack” because his room is so dirty. Ex: Looking for a honest person is “like looking for a […]
Flip the Script = do something unexpected or revolutionary Ex: She decided to “flip the script” and ask her boyfriend of 6 years to marry her.” Ex: The Beatles “flipped the script” by changing from a boy band, singing friendly Pop songs, to a rock and roll band, singing about controversial topics.
Hang Loose ( Hand Gesture) *Also sometimes called “Shaka” sign, it was popularized in Hawaiian surf culture. = Cool, thanks, all right
Devil’s Horns (hand gesture) = Rock and Roll/ Heavy Metal music symbol
Hot (Item) = stolen item Ex: I think the watches the man is selling are “hot.” He probably stole them from a jewelry store. Ex: The guy told me the car is “hot.” So I definitely didn’t want to ride with him in a stolen car.
Close, But No Cigar = fall just short of a successful outcome and get nothing for your efforts Ex: We almost won the game, but we lost at the end. “Close, but no cigar.” Ex: Actually my name is Matt, not Max. “Close, but no cigar.”