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Nuh Uh = no, no way (amazement) *often used by young people who are arguing **similar to “uhn uh”or “no way” Ex: Person #1: You stole my money. Person #2: “Nuh uh,” I didn’t steal your money. (No) Ex: Person 1: You are the winner of the contest. Person #2: “Nuh uh,” I […]
Uh Oh = used as a self response for making a mistake, used to show you’re in a bad situation Ex: Person: Who threw this ball at my window? Child: “Uh oh” (I’m in trouble) Ex: (Hair dresser after accidentally cutting a big chunk of hair) “Uh oh,” I’m very sorry I’ve made a big […]
Uhn Uh (or pronounced uh uh ) = no, showing disagreement *opposite of uh huh Ex: Mother: Did you brush your teeth? Child: “Uhn uh” I’m busy playing a video game. I will brush my teeth later. Ex: (Mother to child) “Uhn uh” Do not climb on the furniture. It’s not a toy.
Uh Huh = yes, I see *opposite of uhn uh Ex: Mom: Did you brush your teeth? Child: “Uh huh.” I already brushed them. (Yes) “Uh huh” is also used in a conversation to confirm to the speaker that you understand what they are saying. Ex: “Uh huh” …. I see, that’s […]
Make Fun of (Someone/ Something) = tease, laugh at, joke about, or mock someone/ something Ex: The other students “made fun of him” because he looked different. Ex: When she moved north, other people “made fun of her southern accent.”
As children, the first music we like is usually based on the type of music our parents listen to. So for me, most of my early favorite bands were whatever my mother was listening to as she drove me to and from school. And believe it or not, the first music concert I ever went […]
To Be In the Doghouse = (figuratively) when someone is mad at you (usually girlfriend or wife) Ex: John was “in the doghouse“ after he forgot his wedding anniversary. Ex: His girlfriend is very mad at him for skipping their date and going out with his friends, so now he’s “in the doghouse.”
Backfire = to have the opposite effect than what was intended Ex: We thought we could make a lot of money by starting a business, but the plan “backfired” and we lost a lot of money. Ex: Her plan to help the homeless man “backfired” because the homeless man yelled at her to leave […]
Give Me a Break! = 3 meanings: 1) stop it, that is enough, stop bothering me 2) I don’t believe you, you can’t expect anyone to believe you 3) Don’t be so harsh. Give me another chance 1) Give me a break = stop it Ex: I’m tired of hearing you […]
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 […]