June 3, 2014February 19, 2020Culture and Gestures

Selfie

Selfie =  a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and uploaded to a […]

June 3, 2014February 25, 2020Popular Expression

Apples And Oranges

Apples And Oranges = something that is completely different than something else   Ex:  Comparing Elvis and Michael Jackson is like “apples […]

June 2, 2014February 26, 2020Acronym

SMH

SMH = Shake My Head   = Usually used when someone finds something so stupid, no words can do it justice Ex:  […]

June 2, 2014January 12, 2024Slang

Wannabe

Wannabe = a person who tries to be like someone else or to fit in with a particular group of people  *It’s […]

May 30, 2014June 3, 2015Slang

Chick Flick

Chick Flick   = a movie made for women to enjoy (Usually the movie is a romantic story.)     Ex:  I […]

May 30, 2014February 25, 2020Slang

Gold Digger

Gold Digger = a person who dates/ marries someone for the purpose of getting money from them Ex:  The 90-year old millionaire […]

May 28, 2014February 26, 2020Acronym

SOL

SOL = Shit Outta/ Out (of) Luck = losing all of one’s luck     Ex: I left my homework at home.  […]

May 28, 2014April 20, 2023Phrasal Verbs

To Have It In For Someone

= to dislike someone, to hold a grudge Ex:  I know my boss “has it in for me” because he always gives […]

May 28, 2014February 24, 2020Phrasal Verbs

Face Off

Face Off = a meeting of opponents : a conflict or fight (*also the term used in the sport of hockey to […]

May 22, 2014February 25, 2020Popular Expression

Canary In a Coal Mine

Canary In a Coal Mine = someone or something which warns of the coming of greater danger or trouble by a deterioration […]