Eye-Opening
Eye-Opening = something that causes a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness, enlightening experience Ex: Moving out from your parents home can be […]
Category: Popular Expression
Attention Whore
Attention Whore = someone (guy or girl) who wants everyone’s attention all the time IMPORTANT NOTE: “whore” is a low level curse […]
For Crying Out Loud
For Crying Out Loud = expression used to show irritation and impatience Similar expression: “For Christ’s/ god’s sake!” Ex: “For […]
Off the Top of One’s Head
Off the Top of One’s Head = 1) answering a question without much thought or knowledge 2) based on what you remember […]
To Have Someone’s Back
To Have Someone’s Back = to support or defend someone, to watch out for them Ex: If anyone tries to hurt you, […]
The Big Picture
The Big Picture = the situation as a whole, the overall view, the entire perspective on an issue or situation Ex: We […]
Set the Record Straight
Set the Record Straight = give the truth about an event that has been reported incorrectly Ex: Let me “set the record […]
To Have Butterflies In Your Stomach
To Have Butterflies In Your Stomach = to feel nervous Ex: The show was about to begin, and the performer nervously walked […]
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 […]
Crybaby
Crybaby = someone who will cry or complain over the smallest things out of self pity Ex: He is such a […]