Author: Evil

January 21, 2015February 25, 2020Popular Expression

Cliché

Cliché  (or cliche) * pronounced klee-shay (noun) =  a word, expression, idea, or artistic element that has been overused so much that […]

January 21, 2015February 26, 2020Acronym

NSFW

NSFW = Not Safe For Work * Something, (usually from the internet) that contains possible words or images, that may get you […]

January 20, 2015February 25, 2020Popular Expression

Bark Up the Wrong Tree

Bark Up the Wrong Tree   = picking the wrong person to do, to listen or to accept something Ex:  I can’t […]

January 20, 2015February 25, 2020Popular Expression

Throw Someone Off

Throw Someone Off = to interrupt, confuse or mislead someone IMPORTANT NOTE:  This meaning of “throw someone off” is an idiom.  It […]

January 19, 2015February 21, 2024Popular Expression

When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going

When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going   = when the situation becomes difficult, the strong people will work harder […]

January 19, 2015March 27, 2024Phrasal Verbs

Haul Ass

Haul Ass = go fast * “ass” is low level curse word Ex:  I was late for school, so I had to […]

January 14, 2015January 20, 2024Phrasal Verbs

Get Cold Feet

Get Cold Feet = to get nervous and change one’s mind Ex:  The wedding was starting, but the groom was “getting cold […]

January 14, 2015February 19, 2020Culture and Gestures

Cold Shoulder

Cold Shoulder = a form of body language to show that you’re ignoring someone Ex:  After our argument. she just gave me […]

January 14, 2015February 25, 2020Popular Expression

Out Cold

Out Cold   = unconscious, passed out from being intoxicated, sound asleep   Ex:  I fell off my bike and hit my […]

January 13, 2015February 25, 2020Popular Expression

Stick In the Mud

Stick In the Mud =  a person who is dull, unadventurous, and who resists change Ex:  My brother is always being a […]