For Real = speaking honestly, the truth Ex: The rumors about our company closing are “for real.” We have to find a new job. Ex: I don’t think his friendly attitude is “for real.” I think it is fake. “Are you for real?” = are you serious, are you telling the truth […]
Vice Versa (or sometimes called “visa versa”) = the reverse of the previous statement or sentence synonym = The other way around Ex: I love her and “vice versa.” (= she loves me too.) Ex: Now, Americans like Japanese, and “vice versa.” (= Japanese like Americans too.) *Recruitment commercials for the peaceful Japanese […]
Meanwhile 1) meanwhile (noun) = The time between one event, process, or period to the other. (From now until then.) *synonym = “in the meantime” Ex: I need to do good on the test next week, but “meanwhile,” I will have to study hard. Ex: Next month I’m going to Europe, but “meanwhile” I […]
Whatever 1) whatever (pronoun) = used for referring to anything or everything that happens or is available, needed , wanted, etc. Ex: You are free to do “whatever” you want. Ex: “Whatever” he told you was a lie. 2) whatever (adjective) = it does not matter Ex: Person # 1: What do you want […]
To Go Off The Deep End = to become crazy *The phrase comes from the idea of learning how to swim. Most smart people would learn in the shallow part of the pool. However, crazy people might want to learn in the deep end of the pool where it is more dangerous. Ex: […]
Gee = mild surprise, disappointment or enthusiasm. *synonyms = gee whiz, gee golly, golly gee, gosh, wow Ex: “Gee,” the price of gasoline has gone up. Ex: “Gee whiz,” I didn’t know she was dating him. Ex: “Gee,” that’s great!
Stick Your Neck Out (idiom) = to take a risk for something or someone you care about, to strongly support Ex: I’m going to “stick my neck out for you” and present your idea to the boss. Ex: I need to be loyal to him because he “stuck his neck out for me” at […]
Duh = “I know.” A rude response to a statement or question that is obvious and stupid ( Basically “duh” could also mean: ” Yes to your question, but you are dumb for asking that easy question, or making that obvious statement. *Sometimes you will see it as “no duh.” It is […]
Rock On = you’re doing awesome, keep going! I’m so excited synonym for rock on = keep rocking, Awesome!, Party on! Keep moving!, Go for it! *IMPORTANT NOTE: this term of “rock on” is not the same meaning as the noun “rock.” “Rock on” relates to the music, rock n’ roll. So “Rock on” is […]
My Bad = I’m sorry that was my fault. Admitting to a mistake or an error. *“My bad” is used mostly by younger generations to apologize. Ex: I’m sorry I damaged your car. That was “my bad.” Ex: “My bad,” man. If I knew she was your sister, then I wouldn’t have slept […]