:smile (60):Hello everyone
Today we'll continue our lesson
' AMERICAN SLANG '
OK let's start
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24/7
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Definition: All the time; always available; without a break ' around the clock
EX:
1)
In New York City, a lot of stores are open 24/7.
EX:
2)
I had to move because my neighbors played loud dance music 24/7
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High five
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Definition: A way to say 'Bravo!' or 'Good job!' by slapping someone's hand in the air; to congratulate someone
EX:
1)
Nice shot! High five, dude!
2)
High fives all around on the excellent presentation at the meeting!
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B.O
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Definition:
Body odor, usually caused by sweating; an unpleasant smell coming from the human body. Pronounced 'bee oh'
EX:
1)
The taxi driver had such horrible b.o. that I almost passed out.
2)
Man, you've got to do something about your b.o. Do you ever take a shower
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hush-hush
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Definition: Very secret
EX:
1)
The operation was so hush-hush that even the commanding officer didn't know all of the details.
2)
Let's keep that information hush-hush, OK ?
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blow it
Definition: To lose or waste something; to do very poorly or fail miserably
EX:
1)
Don't blow all your money in that one store--there are five more down the road
2)
You didn't study for your exam, so you blew it.
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Goat
Definition: Someone who is blamed when things go wrong.
EX:
1)
Sarah made Michael the goat for the broken lamp.
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Hung up on
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Definition: To be obsessed about something or someone.
EX:
1)
I'm really hung up on Anna -- I can't get her out of my mind
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Da bomb
Definition: Excellent, the best. 'Da bomb' is African-American slang that became popular
EX:
1)
Michael Jordan was da bomb -- he was the greatest basketball player ever
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Nerd
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Definition: An overly intellectual person with poor social skills; an unfashionable and unpopular person.
EX:
1)
I like Stephan, even though he is a bit of a nerd.
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Veg Out
Definition: To spend time relaxing, doing nothing at all.
EX:
1)
After a long day at work, I usually just veg out in front of the TV.
2)
I'm going to the mountains to veg out for a few days.
