Mellow (used as an adjective)
First Example: Steven: Long week, huh? Sharon: Yeah, I’m exhausted. Steven: Are you doing anything special this weekend? Sharon: Nope. I’m just gonna keep it mellow, maybe rent a movie and order pizza. If
Pushy
Context 1: Nathan: Hey, Paul. What’s up? Paul: Nathan! I was about to call you. Nathan: Really? What’s going on? Paul: I was wondering if you would like to make a donation to my basketball team… We need some money to buy new uniforms and…
Dough
Context #1 Carl: You owe me $80 for the Lakers ticket I got you. Tony: Oh yeah. But I don’t have any dough on me now. Let’s go by the bank ATM machine and I’ll get that money I own you. Context #2 Bethany: I
Big Guns
First Example: Nick: Who’s going to play on your basketball team for the tournament? Ben: We have Michael taking the lead. Nick: Oh! You’re bringing out the big guns. You really want to win. Ben: What’s the point of playing if you don’t have a
Grub/Grub on
Context #1: I’m so hungry! Let’s get out of here and get some grub! Context #2: I’m so hungry! I could grub on just about anything right now! Explanation: the word grub can be used as a noun or a verb. In noun form, it means food.In verb form, it means eat. In example 1, grubis used as a noun. “Let’s
Boo-boo/Booboo
Context #1 Chrissy (mother): What’s wrong Billy? Billy (Chrissy’s 3-year old son): I fell down. Chrissy: Awww! I see you’ve got a little boo-boo. Context #2 Joe: Ouch! I just pinched my finger in my car door! Sam: Oh no! Did you get a little
To go bananas
Idiom: To go bananas Meaning: (1) to go or act a little crazy; (2) to become very angry or lose control of your temper. Context #1 – A man is complaining that his best friend painted a mural on his backyard wall without asking him. George: Hey Ted,
To Blow a Fuse
Context #1 – Two people are discussing about a broken Bodhi: Hey bro, why didn’t you tell me that you borrowed my surf board? Johnny: Dude, because I knew you would blow a fuse. Bodhi: Really? I’ve never treated you bad man. Johnny:Yeah, but last time Tyler dropped
to break even
Idiom: to break even (used as a verb) First Example: Manager: I’m sorry, but we won’t be able to give that raise you asked for. Employee: That’s too bad. Can you explain why? Manager: Well, the
Heavy Hitter
Example 1: Oprah Winfrey is considered a heavy hitter in her field. Example 2: Carlos: I’m excited to have Wendy working with us!! Hoyeon: Why? Carols: Have you seen her resume? She’s a real heavy hitter! Meaning: someone who has achieved a lot and is very