March 8, 2016February 25, 2020Phrasal Verbs Nuh Uh Nuh Uh = no, no way (amazement) *often used by young people who are arguing **similar to “uhn uh”or “no way” […]
March 8, 2016February 25, 2020Phrasal Verbs Uh Oh Uh Oh = used as a self response for making a mistake, used to show you’re in a bad situation Ex: Person: […]
March 8, 2016February 25, 2020Phrasal Verbs Uhn Uh Uhn Uh (or pronounced uh uh ) = no, showing disagreement *opposite of uh huh Ex: Mother: Did you brush your teeth? Child: […]
March 8, 2016February 25, 2020Phrasal Verbs Uh Huh Uh Huh = yes, I see *opposite of uhn uh Ex: Mom: Did you brush your teeth? Child: “Uh huh.” I […]
March 8, 2016February 24, 2020Phrasal Verbs Make Fun of (Someone/ Something) Make Fun of (Someone/ Something) = tease, laugh at, joke about, or mock someone/ something Ex: The other students “made fun of […]
March 5, 2016March 5, 2016Phrasal Verbs Listen & Learn: Phil Collins & Genesis As children, the first music we like is usually based on the type of music our parents listen to. So for me, […]
February 15, 2016November 22, 2022Phrasal Verbs, Popular Expression To Be In the Doghouse To Be In the Doghouse = (figuratively) when someone is mad at you (usually girlfriend or wife) Ex: John was “in […]
February 1, 2016December 23, 2021Phrasal Verbs Backfire Backfire = to have the opposite effect than what was intended Ex: We thought we could make a lot of money by […]
October 28, 2015February 20, 2019Phrasal Verbs Give Me a Break Give Me a Break! = 3 meanings: 1) stop it, that is enough, stop bothering me 2) I don’t believe […]
September 25, 2015February 19, 2024Phrasal Verbs Go On Go On (phrasal verb) = 1) continue Ex: I’m sorry for interrupting our conversation, please “go on” with what you were talking […]