Author: Evil

March 11, 2015February 25, 2020Popular Expression

Cooler Heads Prevail

Cooler Heads Prevail = calmer people have a greater chance to succeed or have influence on events Ex:  Everybody thought the two men […]

February 26, 2015January 9, 2024Slang

Thick Skin

Thick Skin (to have thick skin or to be thick skinned)     = to not be sensitive to criticism, to not […]

February 25, 2015February 25, 2020Slang

Pipe Down

Pipe Down = be quiet Ex: “Pipe down!”  I’m trying to study and you’re making too much noise. Ex:  “Pipe down,” and […]

February 25, 2015February 25, 2020Slang

‘Em

‘Em = short for “them” Ex:  Those are the thieves who stole our money. Get “’em!” Ex:  Love “’em” or hate “’em,” eating vegetables are […]

February 24, 2015January 10, 2024Slang

To Hit On Someone

To Hit On Someone = to flirt with, show someone you’re interested in them Ex: Dude, that girl is “hitting on you.” […]

February 23, 2015February 24, 2020Phrasal Verbs

Go Nuts

Go Nuts = 1) act crazy, become frustrated    2) do what you want, take what you want Ex:  After their team […]

February 12, 2015February 27, 2024Phrasal Verbs

Get Something Off One’s Chest

Get Something Off One’s Chest   = to say something that you have been worrying about, or wanted to say   Ex: […]

February 11, 2015February 26, 2020Acronym

IMO

IMO = In My Opinion   Ex:  “IMO” vanilla ice cream is much better than chocolate ice cream. Ex:  I don’t think […]

February 5, 2015September 1, 2023Popular Expression

Excuse My French

Excuse My French = I’m sorry for saying a curse word Ex: I fucking hate Mondays!  “Excuse my French.” Ex: I don’t […]

February 4, 2015February 24, 2020Phrasal Verbs

Hit the Sack

Hit the Sack/ Hit the Hay =  go to bed Ex:  I’m so tired.  I’m going to “hit the sack” early tonight. […]