May 22, 2014June 11, 2015Podcast

Episode #15 “Texas”

Guest: Jim (Scroll down to listen to our chat.) Jim and I chat about the state of Texas and the following: Growing […]

May 21, 2014June 11, 2015Popular Expression

You Can Say That Again

You Can Say That Again!     = used to show strong agreement   Ex: Person #1 : These potatoes are delicious. […]

May 21, 2014February 25, 2020Popular Expression

Sly Dog

“Sly Dog” = a sneaky, devious, or just plain lucky person/ animal. *Often “sly dog” is used as a term of admiration. […]

May 20, 2014February 24, 2020Cuss Word

Pussy Whipped

Pussy Whipped = a man does whatever a woman tells him to do, for the purpose of having sex (Level 1 curse […]

May 20, 2014January 6, 2024Phrasal Verbs

Chip In

Chip In = to contribute something as one’s share of a joint activity, cost, etc. Ex:  He “chipped in” on the basketball team’s […]

May 20, 2014February 25, 2020Popular Expression

Is the Pope Catholic?

Is the Pope Catholic? = obviously, of course, definitely yes, are you kidding me?   (This phrase has the same meaning as […]

May 19, 2014February 19, 2020Culture and Gestures

Black market

Black Market =  is the market in which goods or services are traded illegally, underground economy Ex: You can buy any drug […]

May 19, 2014February 25, 2020Popular Expression

Push the Envelope

Push the Envelope = approach or extend the limits of what is possible Ex:  Michael Jordon “pushed the envelope” for all basketball […]

May 19, 2014February 25, 2020Popular Expression

In a Nutshell

In a Nutshell = to summarize a story in the fewest words possible Ex:  The American revolution “in a nutshell,”  was that […]

May 16, 2014October 13, 2022Popular Expression

Think Outside Of The Box

Think Outside of the Box = think in an original or creative way Ex: Creative people think differently than regular people.  They […]