STFU = Shut The Fuck Up = a rude way to say “be quiet” Fuck = Level 3 Curse Word (Most offensive level) Ex: I wish this lady sitting in front of me on the bus would “STFU.” She talks so loud. Ex: All the other students at my school like to spread gossip. […]
Cross Fingers Two opposite meanings: = 1) If you hold the crossed fingers for others to see, then you’re wishing for good luck = 2) If you hide the crossed fingers then you are telling a lie on purpose. Ex: I sent my application for the job. My “fingers are crossed.” I hope I get […]
Give Someone the Benefit of the Doubt = assume someone is innocent until proven otherwise, think the best of them instead of the worst in a situation Ex: Other people say she stole the money, but I want to “give her the benefit of the doubt,” until I see real evidence that she stole the […]
Cut To the Chase = get to the point without wasting time. Leave out unnecessary details and focus on what is important. Ex: I’m in a hurry, so please “cut to the chase,” and tell me only what is important. Ex: I’m just going to “cut to the chase,” and ask you if you want […]
Priceless vs Worthless They have opposite meanings: Priceless = something so precious that its value can’t be determined (priceless is often used to describe a funny moment) Ex: The watch belonged to my great grandfather, so I can’t sell it because it’s “priceless.” Worthless = having no value or use Ex: […]
You Snooze You Lose = if you wait you will miss out on getting/ doing something *The snooze button is the button on alarm clocks that lets you sleep a little longer. Ex: The special sale is only this week. Don’t wait! If “you snooze, you lose.” Ex: If you like that girl you better […]
Straight Up = truthfully, honestly Ex: The other team was just “straight up” better. That’s why they won. Ex: Be “straight up” with me. Did you cheat on the test? Ex: Michael Jordan was the best basketball player ever, “straight up.”
Cliché (or cliche) * pronounced klee-shay (noun) = a word, expression, idea, or artistic element that has been overused so much that it loses its original meaning or effect Ex: I wish he would say something original, instead of saying the same old “cliches.” Ex: Teenagers like a certain phrase, and say it over and […]
NSFW = Not Safe For Work * Something, (usually from the internet) that contains possible words or images, that may get you in trouble if seen while at a job. Ex: Warning: The following website is “NSFW” because it shows some nude photos Ex: Be careful looking at the E-mail, it may have some […]
Bark Up the Wrong Tree = picking the wrong person to do, to listen or to accept something Ex: I can’t believe he is blaming me for eating his food. He “barked up the wrong tree” because I didn’t eat it. Ex: You are “barking up the wrong tree,” if you think I want […]