Culture and Gestures

The Birds and the Bees

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The Birds and the Bees = the conversation parents have with children to explain sexual reproduction Ex: My dad looked really embarrassed as he explained to me the story of “the birds and the bees.” Ex:  It’s important that parents give their children “the birds and the bees” conversation. Open modal× Become an Evil English Member! […]

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Cross Fingers

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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 […]

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Cold Shoulder

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Cold Shoulder = a form of body language to show that you’re ignoring someone Ex:  After our argument. she just gave me the “cold shoulder” for the rest of the day. Ex:  If you don’t want to talk to that person, just give them the “cold shoulder.” Open modal× Become an Evil English Member! Try […]

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To Moon Someone

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To Moon Someone = to bend over, pull down your pants and show someone your naked butt Ex:  We did a prank in high school, where went to the rival high school and “mooned” the football team. Ex:  While riding on the school bus, the boy loves “mooning” other drivers. Open modal× Become an Evil […]

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Redneck

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Redneck = a derogatory term for poor white person who lives in rural southern United States *They believe in personal freedom, and dislike government or authority. Ex:  The “redneck” guy is always gets drunk and shoots his guns in the air. Ex:  If you have five cars that are immobile (can’t move), and a house […]

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Trolling

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Trolling   = making an unsolicited or controversial comment (usually on the internet) with the purpose of provoking an emotional reaction from unsuspecting people to engage in a fight or argument   Ex:  After I responded to the rude post,  I realized I was being “trolled,” and ignored the rest. Ex:  The person “trolling” you […]

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Bucket List

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Bucket List = a list of experiences or achievements that a person hopes to have or accomplish during their lifetime  Ex:  I decided to make a “bucket list” of things I wanted to do before I die. Ex:  One of the things on my “bucket list” is to go to Ireland. Open modal× Become an […]

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Photobomb

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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.   Open modal× Become an Evil […]