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Tag: popular expression

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 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 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 […]

May 12, 2014February 25, 2020Popular Expression

Corny

Corny = trying to be cool or funny, but ultimately being very uncool or unfunny (*Similar meaning as the slang “cheesy” = […]

May 12, 2014February 25, 2020Popular Expression

Bandwagon

Bandwagon = a particular activity or cause that has suddenly become fashionable or popular (*“Bandwagon” is especially used when referring to cheering […]

May 7, 2014February 25, 2020Popular Expression

Long Story Short

Long Story Short = taking a long story and summarizing its main points, skipping over unnecessary details Ex:  To make a “long […]

May 7, 2014February 25, 2020Popular Expression

Underdog

Underdog = a competitor thought to have little chance of winning a fight, match or contest synonyms = dark horse, long shot […]

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