Hit the Sack
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Hit the Sack/ Hit the Hay = go to bed Ex: I’m so tired. I’m going to “hit the sack” early tonight. Ex: Tomorrow is a big day, so you should “hit the hay,” and get plenty of rest.
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Haul Ass
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Haul Ass = go fast * “ass” is low level curse word Ex: I was late for school, so I had to “haul ass” to my class. Ex: The car was “hauling ass,” and was stopped by the police for breaking the speed limit.
Get Cold Feet
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Get Cold Feet = to get nervous and change one’s mind Ex: The wedding was starting, but the groom was “getting cold feet,” and wanted to run away. Ex: The business investors “got cold feet,” and decided to cancel their investment.
Make One’s Mark
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Make One’s Mark = show that you were there, do something that makes you successful or makes people notice you, attain recognition (You may also see it as “leave one’s mark.”) Ex: Thomas Edison “made his mark” by creating many inventions that the world still uses today. Ex: Before I die, I want […]
Man Up
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Man Up = be brave enough to deal with a difficult situation Ex: I have to “man up“ and tell her the truth, that I really like her. Ex: I hate when the coach yells at me, but I have to “man up,” and take it.
Push Someone’s Buttons
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Push Someone’s Buttons = do or say something that makes someone react in a negative way Ex: Relax. She is just trying to “push your buttons,” and make you angry. Ignore her. Ex: Don’t “push my buttons.” I will kick your ass.
Keep Your Cool
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Keep Your Cool = stay calm Ex: Relax, man. “Keep your cool.” There is no reason to panic. The test is next week. Ex: Although the guy made me angry, I “kept my cool” and ignored his remarks.
Deal With
Posted onDeal With = take action to do something, especially to solve a problem Ex: You can’t just ignore your problems. You need to “deal with” them. Deal With It = solve a challenge, endure a situation Ex: She doesn’t love you anymore. “Deal with it.” What’s the deal? = 2 meanings […]
Play It By Ear
Posted onPlay It By Ear = to decide how to deal with a situation as it develops instead of planning how you are going to react Ex: I don’t really like to make plans for the future. I’ll just “play it by ear.” Ex: I’m not sure how long I will stay at the party. I’ll […]
Give Up
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Give Up = to stop making an effort, to quit Ex: I’m tired of always losing at this game. I don’t want to play anymore. I “give up.” Ex: When I learned how to ride a bicycle, I kept crashing and falling off, but my dad would not let me “give up.” So I finally […]