Corny
Corny = trying to be cool or funny, but ultimately being very uncool or unfunny (*Similar meaning as the slang “cheesy” = […]
Category: Popular Expression
Bandwagon
Bandwagon = a particular activity or cause that has suddenly become fashionable or popular (*“Bandwagon” is especially used when referring to cheering […]
Long Story Short
Long Story Short = taking a long story and summarizing its main points, skipping over unnecessary details Ex: To make a “long […]
Underdog
Underdog = a competitor thought to have little chance of winning a fight, match or contest synonyms = dark horse, long shot […]
Out Of the Blue
Out Of the Blue = something happened all of a sudden, unexpected Ex: It was a beautiful day, then “out of the […]
Downfall
Downfall = a loss of power, money, or status Ex: The 1990s saw the “downfall” of the Soviet Union, and the […]
Rat Race
Rat Race = an endless, self-defeating, or pointless pursuit. *Imagine a rat in a never ending maze, running around with […]
Dying Cause
Dying Cause = Despite something’s/someone’s best effort, the wanted outcome is not possible. It is no longer needed in life/work/relationships etc. […]
Speak Of The Devil
Speak of the Devil = phrase used when a person or an object of discussion unexpectedly becomes present during the conversation […]
No Sweat
No Sweat = no problem, or no difficulty Ex: Person#1: Can you take those boxes outside? Person #2: “No […]