Washed Up = to be past one’s prime, to once have been good at something, but not anymore. To be long past the peak of a person’s greatness Who says this?: everyone *IMPORTANT NOTE: This has not the same as the verb “to wash.” It is also different than the term “to wash […]
24 / 7 (pronounced: twenty four seven) = non stop, around the clock (Basically, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.) Who says this?: everyone Ex: The store is open “24/7,” so it never closes. Ex: You can call me anytime, “24/7.” No matter what time, I will answer the phone.
Keep An Eye On + Keep An Eye Out Keep an Eye On Something/Someone = to watch, to pay attention to Ex: Please “keep an eye on” your little brother while we are gone. I don’t want him to get hurt, or get into trouble. Ex: When you play baseball, the coach always says […]
Set Up Set something up = arrange, organize Ex: We “set up a meeting” for next week. Ex: It’s almost time for us to open the store. Let’s “set up shop.” 2) Set someone up = trick, trap, frame someone Ex: The suspect of the crime says he was “set up by someone,” and […]
Dressed To Kill = dressed very fashionable, wearing your most stylish clothes Who says this?: middle aged people *IMPORTANT NOTE: “Dressed to kill” is not the same meaning as “to kill.” (murder) Ex: I going on a date with an attractive girl, so I have to be “dressed to kill.” Ex: She […]
Dump 1) Dump (noun) = an ugly place, disgusting place to live Who says this?: everyone *IMPORTANT NOTE: This meaning of dump is different than the noun, “garbage dump” (= the place where trash is taken and buried.) Also it is different than the verb “to dump” (= to release or empty large amounts of […]
Old School = old fashioned, traditional, or original (*used to describe a person or an object) Who says this?: everyone Ex: My mom likes “old-school” music, like Elvis and the Beatles. Ex: Mario Brothers was an “old-school” video game. Ex: My grandfather is from the “old-school,” before people had TVs and computers.
Trashed *IMPORTANT NOTE: This slang of trashed is a little different than the normal noun ,”trash”, that you throw away in the garbage. trashed (when referring to objects or rooms as “trashed”) = it is very dirty or things are broken trashed (when referring to people as “trashed,”) = they are extremely […]
Crystal Clear = to understand perfectly / to see perfectly / to hear perfectly Who says this?: Everyone Ex: I understood the message “crystal clear.” Ex: Person #1: “Are we clear on that?” = (Do you understand what I’m saying?) Person #2: “Crystal” ( or “crystal clear”) Ex: Man: “So, are we […]
Knocked Up = when a woman has an unplanned pregnancy Who says this?: Young people and middle aged people Ex: Sally had unprotected sex with Mike. Now she’s “knocked up.” Ex: I know you like him, but don’t get “knocked up.” You’re too young to have a baby.