August 14, 2014January 19, 2024Slang Catch Catch = a hidden problem or disadvantage in an apparently great situation Ex: This deal sounds too good to be true. What’s […]
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 12, 2014October 4, 2019Culture and Gestures Trolling Trolling = making an unsolicited or controversial comment (usually on the internet) with the purpose of provoking an emotional reaction from […]
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 […]
August 7, 2014February 25, 2020Popular Expression Shit Hits the Fan Shit Hits the Fan = expression to describe a situation that goes from bad to worse. IMPORTANT NOTE: “Shit” is a level 3 […]
August 7, 2014June 11, 2015Podcast Ask Evil #4 Guest: Yumi (Scroll down to listen to the podcast) Yumi and I chat about English, as well as the following: Extremely […]
July 31, 2014January 24, 2024Phrasal Verbs Give Someone the Boot Give Someone the Boot = 1) fire, dismiss someone from their job = 2) to end a romantic relationship with someone Ex: […]
July 30, 2014February 25, 2020Popular Expression Don’t Bite the Hand That Feeds You Don’t Bite the Hand That Feeds You = don’t disrespect people who do things for you Ex: I don’t like my […]
July 29, 2014February 14, 2024Slang Bone Chilling “Bone Chilling” = 1)very cold 2) causing strong feelings of fear, terror, etc. (* Sometimes it may be shortened to “chilling.” […]