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2) I had to move because my neighbors played loud dance music 24/7.
idiot box - a television
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Definition:
All the
time; always available; without a break.
Example:
1) In New
York City, a lot of stores are open 24/7.2) I had to move because my neighbors played loud dance music 24/7.
Etymology:
Some
convenience stores are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The phrase is used
for anything that is always (or nearly always) available.
Synonyms:
around the
clock  | ||
Definition:
To do
something very well, particularly an examination (verb); first-rate (adjective),
or an expert (noun).
Example:
1) I'm
going to ace this exam - I've been studying all week!
2) Lois
Lane was the ace reporter for The Daily Planet -- although she did have a lot of
trouble uncovering Superman's identity!
Etymology:
In World
War I, a pilot who shot down five enemy planes was called an 'ace', which is the
powerful one card in a deck of playing cards. 'Ace' can be used as a verb (to do
well) or as an adjective (excellent, best) or as a noun (a nickname for someone
who is good at something, or for a good friend).  | ||
Definition:
Someone
who isn't very smart; a stupid person.
Example:
1) Susan
and Jim are such airheads -- they love sports but they are failing all of their
classes at school!
2) I
woudn't ask Alaine for the answer -- she's an airhead!
Etymology:
If your
head is filled with air instead of brains, you probably can't think very
well.
Synonyms:
ditz | ||||
Definition:
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Listening carefully; keenly attentive. | |||
Example:
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1) I was all ears as Svet told me this exciting story. | |||
Etymology:
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You listen
with your ears, so if you are 'all ears' your entire being is listening to
someone speak.
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Definition:
A study or
work session that goes through the night; studying without sleep ( usually a
last-minute course of action ).
Example:
1) We
pulled an all-nighter to finish the report.
2) I pulled an all-nighter to study for my math exam.
Etymology:
The term
is popular with college students who spend the night before an exam studying (
or ‘cramming’ ), trying to learn a lot of material in a short period of time.
The term is frequently used in the phrase ‘ pull an all-nighter ‘.
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Definition:
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A large amount of money; very expensive or costly. | |
Example:
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1) My new Mercedes cost me an arm and a leg! | |
Etymology:
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Some things are so expensive that they are painful to buy, and cost everything you have. | |
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Definition:
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To be nervous or anxious or jumpy; to be unable to sit still. | |
Example:
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1) The
children had ants in their pants, so we took them outside for some
exercise. 2) Would you please stop tapping your foot?! You must have ants in your pants! | |
Etymology:
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If you had 'ants' (small insects) in your 'pants' (clothing) you would probably feel like jumping around. | |
Synonyms:
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antsy | |
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Definition:
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An unpleasant or backwards place; an ugly and undesirable city or area. | |
Example:
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1) Some people think Detroit is the armpit of America. | |
Etymology:
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Sometimes an 'armpit' (where the arm meets the body) has a strong and offensive odor. | |
| Synonyms : | dump | |
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Definition:
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To be out of options or alternative courses of action; to be stuck in a bad situation. | |
| Example: | 1) I'm at the end of my rope -- I lost my job, my car died, and I don't have any money in the bank. | |
| Etymology: | A 'rope' is thrown to someone who is in a difficult place, such as deep water or the edge of a cliff. If there is not enough rope, the person might be in trouble. So to be 'at the end of your rope' means that there is no more help available, and the situation is not good. | |
| Synonyms: | in a jam, at wit's end | |
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Definition:
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Someone who is just like everyone else; a normal person. | |
Example:
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1) Mickey is your average Joe -- he likes football, hates opera, and thinks it's a crime to do any work on weekends. | |
Etymology
:
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'Average' means ' in the middle' or 'not extreme', and 'Joe' is a common male name, So 'average Joe' refers to a man who is not extremely different from everyone else. | |
| Synonyms : | regular guy | |
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Definition:
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To eliminate someone from their job; to terminate employment. | |
Example:
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1) My old company axed me after they found out I had been sleeping on the job. | |
Synonyms:
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downsize, get fired, pink slip | |
Definition:
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An electric guitar | |
Example:
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1) The legendary Jimi Hendrix used to play his axe behind his back. | |
Back on your feet - recover, usually from an illness; to feel better after being sick |
idiot box - a television
VIP - abreviação de Very Important Person - usado para descrever pessoas importantes em sua a]área de atuação.
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