Author: Evil

November 4, 2014February 25, 2020Popular Expression

In Over One’s Head

In Over One’s Head =  too deeply involved with someone or something, beyond what one can deal with Ex:  I’m so stressed […]

November 3, 2014February 25, 2020Slang

Kooky

Kooky (adjective) = strange or eccentric Ex:  In the past, they doctors had a lot of “kooky” ideas about medical treatment, like […]

November 3, 2014February 23, 2024Popular Expression

Skeletons In the Closet

Skeletons In the Closet = an embarrassing fact that someone wants to keep secret Ex:  The priest seemed to be perfect, but […]

October 31, 2014September 1, 2015Podcast

Ask Evil #10

Guest: Yumi  (Scroll down to listen to the podcast)   On this episode Yumi and I chat about Halloween and the following: […]

October 29, 2014April 13, 2023Slang

Back-to-Back

Back-to-Back = consecutive, in succession, one after another, two in a row Ex:  After losing all day, he picked “back-to-back” winners on […]

October 29, 2014February 25, 2020Grammar

Sooner Than Later vs Sooner Or Later

Sooner Than Later vs Sooner Or Later   Although they look similar they have completely opposite meanings.   Sooner Than Later (short […]

October 28, 2014February 25, 2020Popular Expression

Hush

Hush = be quiet Ex:  “Hush!”  I’m trying to speak.  No one else can talk. Ex:  “Hush!”  Students are not allowed to […]

October 23, 2014February 25, 2020Slang

Lollygag

Lollygag = to spend time doing things that are not useful or serious Ex:  Stop your “lollygagging,” and get back to work! […]

October 22, 2014March 6, 2019Popular Expression

See the Light

See the Light   = understand or realize something after thinking or doubting for a while   Ex: After a lot of […]

October 21, 2014February 13, 2024Phrasal Verbs

Make Ends Meet

Make Ends Meet = to have enough money to pay for the things you need Ex: My paycheck is so low that […]