Category: Popular Expression

September 25, 2014February 25, 2020Popular Expression

All the Rage

All the Rage =  when something, person, place or thing etc. becomes extremely popular Ex:  You have to see these new dance […]

September 18, 2014February 14, 2019Popular Expression

Stab Someone In the Back

Stab Someone In the Back   = betray someone   * You can call the person who betrays a “backstabber.”     […]

September 9, 2014February 25, 2020Popular Expression

No Way

No way! = an expression to show surprise IMPORTANT NOTE:  This is a different expression than the regular “no way” which means […]

September 8, 2014February 25, 2020Popular Expression

It’s On the Tip Of My Tongue

It’s On the Tip Of My Tongue =  I know the word/name etc., but I can’t remember it right now Ex:  I […]

August 25, 2014February 25, 2020Popular Expression

Cut the Cheese

Cut the Cheese = fart Ex:  Who “cut the cheese?”  It stinks! Ex:  When I’m around her I always “cut the cheese” […]

August 25, 2014January 18, 2022Popular Expression

Open Book

Be an Open Book = a person who has nothing to hide, easy to know/ trust Ex: My life is an “open […]

August 20, 2014February 25, 2020Popular Expression

Catch -22

Catch – 22 = there are two options to a situation, but both options work against you Origin: Catch-22 comes from a […]

August 13, 2014February 25, 2020Popular Expression

Let the Cat Out of the Bag

Let the Cat Out of the Bag = reveal a secret carelessly or by mistake Ex: Sarah didn’t know about her surprise […]

August 11, 2014February 25, 2020Popular Expression

Living In a Bubble

Living In a Bubble = a lack of understanding of the real world as the result from ignoring it Ex:  The rich […]

August 11, 2014February 25, 2020Popular Expression

Be On the Same Page

Be On the Same Page = thinking in a similar way Ex:  We decided to have a meeting to make sure everyone […]