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]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:30:01 +0300 no#English #slang #verb #Idioms #esl horse around  {v.},  {slang} To join in rough teasing; play around. They were a hunch of sailors on shore leave, horsing around where there were girls and drinks. John horsed around with the dog for a while when he came in from school. Categories: slang verb#English #slang #verb #Idioms #esl horse around  {v.},  {slang} To join in rough teasing; play around. They were a hunch of sailors on shore leave, horsing around where there were girls and drinks. John horsed around with the dog for a while when he came in from school. Categories: slang verb muscle in on https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_m/5292-muscle-in-on https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_m/5292-muscle-in-on English Slang

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muscle in on {v. phr.}
To intrude; penetrate; force oneself into another's business or territory.
The eastern Mafia muscled in on the western Mafia's turf and a shooting war was started.

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]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:30:01 +0300 no#English #verb #Idioms #esl muscle in on  {v. phr.} To intrude; penetrate; force oneself into another's business or territory. The eastern Mafia muscled in on the western Mafia's turf and a shooting war was started. Categories: business verb#English #verb #Idioms #esl muscle in on  {v. phr.} To intrude; penetrate; force oneself into another's business or territory. The eastern Mafia muscled in on the western Mafia's turf and a shooting war was started. Categories: business verb come through https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_c/1445-come-through https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_c/1445-come-through English Slang

#English #informal #verb #Idioms #esl

come through {v.}, {informal}
To be equal to a demand; meet trouble or a sudden need with success; satisfy a need.
When the baseball team needed a hit, Willie came through with a double.
John needed money for college and his father came through.

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success

]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 03:30:01 +0300 no#English #informal #verb #Idioms #esl come through  {v.},  {informal} To be equal to a demand; meet trouble or a sudden need with success; satisfy a need. When the baseball team needed a hit, Willie came through with a double. John needed money for college and his father came through. Categories: informal success verb#English #informal #verb #Idioms #esl come through  {v.},  {informal} To be equal to a demand; meet trouble or a sudden need with success; satisfy a need. When the baseball team needed a hit, Willie came through with a double. John needed money for college and his father came through. Categories: informal success verb crying shame https://www.english-slang.com/eng/e-slang/more_expressions/crying-shame https://www.english-slang.com/eng/e-slang/more_expressions/crying-shame English Slang

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crying shame {n. phr.}
A glaring disgrace, scandal, injustice.

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]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 03:30:01 +0300 no#English crying shame  {n. phr.} A glaring disgrace, scandal, injustice. Categories: noun shame#English crying shame  {n. phr.} A glaring disgrace, scandal, injustice. Categories: noun shame Jesse Jackson https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/j/aphorism-2989 https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/j/aphorism-2989 English Slang

#English #quoteoftheday #sayings
(1941--)
U.S. activist
Your children need your presence more than your presents.

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kick the bucket {v. phr.}, {slang}
To die.
Old Mr. Jones kicked the bucket just two days before his ninety-fourth birthday.
Compare: KICK OFF (3).

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]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 03:30:01 +0300 no#English #slang #verb #Idioms #esl kick the bucket  {v. phr.},  {slang} To die. Old Mr. Jones kicked the bucket just two days before his ninety-fourth birthday. Compare: KICK OFF (3). Categories: slang verb#English #slang #verb #Idioms #esl kick the bucket  {v. phr.},  {slang} To die. Old Mr. Jones kicked the bucket just two days before his ninety-fourth birthday. Compare: KICK OFF (3). Categories: slang verb Cat's exorcism https://www.english-slang.com/eng/fun/cats-slang https://www.english-slang.com/eng/fun/cats-slang English Slang

#English #fun

Are you able to get a word? :) He is evicting demons!

]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2026 03:30:02 +0300 no#English #fun Are you able to get a word? :) He is evicting demons!#English #fun Are you able to get a word? :) He is evicting demons! in return https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_i/4077-in-return https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_i/4077-in-return English Slang

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in return {adv. phr.}
In order to give back something; as payment; in recognition or exchange. — Often used with "for".
Bud gave me his knife and I gave him marbles in return.
The lady helped Mother when she was sick and in return Mother often invited her to dinner.
How much did John give you in return for your bicycle?
I hit him in return for the time he hit me.
I wrote Dad a letter and got a package in return.

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time

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]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:30:02 +0000 no#English #adverb #Idioms #esl in return  {adv. phr.} In order to give back something; as payment; in recognition or exchange. — Often used with "for". Bud gave me his knife and I gave him marbles in return. The lady helped Mother when she was sick and in return Mother often invited her to dinner. How much did John give you in return for your bicycle? I hit him in return for the time he hit me. I wrote Dad a letter and got a package in return. Categories: adverb time Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English#English #adverb #Idioms #esl in return  {adv. phr.} In order to give back something; as payment; in recognition or exchange. — Often used with "for". Bud gave me his knife and I gave him marbles in return. The lady helped Mother when she was sick and in return Mother often invited her to dinner. How much did John give you in return for your bicycle? I hit him in return for the time he hit me. I wrote Dad a letter and got a package in return. Categories: adverb time Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English Mark Twain https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/t/aphorism-2483 https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/t/aphorism-2483 English Slang

#English #quoteoftheday #sayings
(1835—1910)
Man is the only animal that blushes. Or needs to.

]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:30:02 +0000 no#English #quoteoftheday #sayings (1835—1910) Man is the only animal that blushes. Or needs to.#English #quoteoftheday #sayings (1835—1910) Man is the only animal that blushes. Or needs to. second sight https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_s/6931-second-sight https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_s/6931-second-sight English Slang

#English #noun #Idioms #esl

second sight {n. phr.}
Intuition; prescience; clairvoyance.
Some police departments employ psychics to find missing persons or objects as they are said to have second sight.

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]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:30:02 +0000 no#English #noun #Idioms #esl second sight  {n. phr.} Intuition; prescience; clairvoyance. Some police departments employ psychics to find missing persons or objects as they are said to have second sight. Categories: noun Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English#English #noun #Idioms #esl second sight  {n. phr.} Intuition; prescience; clairvoyance. Some police departments employ psychics to find missing persons or objects as they are said to have second sight. Categories: noun Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English TTIUWIOP https://www.english-slang.com/eng/e-slang/internet-slang/420-TTIUWIOP https://www.english-slang.com/eng/e-slang/internet-slang/420-TTIUWIOP English Slang

#English #slang

TTIUWIOP
"This thread is useless without pics"

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]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:30:02 +0000 no#English #slang TTIUWIOP "This thread is useless without pics" Categories: slang#English #slang TTIUWIOP "This thread is useless without pics" Categories: slang at the tip of one's tongue https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_a/354-at-the-tip-of-ones-tongue https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_a/354-at-the-tip-of-ones-tongue English Slang

#English #informal #adverb #Idioms #esl

at the tip of one's tongue or on the tip of one's tongue {adv. phr.}
{informal}
1. Almost spoken; at the point of being said.
It was at the tip of my tongue to tell him, when the phone rang.
John had a rude answer on the tip of his tongue, but he remembered his manners just in time.
2. Almost remembered; at the point where one can almost say it but cannot because it is forgotten.
I have his name on the tip of my tongue.

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]]> Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:30:02 +0000 no#English #informal #adverb #Idioms #esl at the tip of one's tongue or on the tip of one's tongue  {adv. phr.}  {informal} 1. Almost spoken; at the point of being said. It was at the tip of my tongue to tell him, when the phone rang. John had a rude answer on the tip of his tongue, but he remembered his manners just in time. 2. Almost remembered; at the point where one can almost say it but cannot because it is forgotten. I have his name on the tip of my tongue. Categories: adverb informal rude time tongue#English #informal #adverb #Idioms #esl at the tip of one's tongue or on the tip of one's tongue  {adv. phr.}  {informal} 1. Almost spoken; at the point of being said. It was at the tip of my tongue to tell him, when the phone rang. John had a rude answer on the tip of his tongue, but he remembered his manners just in time. 2. Almost remembered; at the point where one can almost say it but cannot because it is forgotten. I have his name on the tip of my tongue. Categories: adverb informal rude time tongue cost the Earth https://www.english-slang.com/eng/e-slang/more_expressions/cost-the-earth https://www.english-slang.com/eng/e-slang/more_expressions/cost-the-earth English Slang

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cost the Earth or charge the Earth {v. phr.}
To be very expensive or costly.
Just having a cup of coffee costs the Earth in there. It's ridiculously expensive.
to pay the Earth = to pay a lot of money.
Comp.: cost a bomb, arm and a leg

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]]> Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:30:02 +0000 no#English cost the Earth or charge the Earth  {v. phr.} To be very expensive or costly. Just having a cup of coffee costs the Earth in there. It's ridiculously expensive. to pay the Earth = to pay a lot of money. Comp.: cost a bomb, arm and a leg Categories: money verb#English cost the Earth or charge the Earth  {v. phr.} To be very expensive or costly. Just having a cup of coffee costs the Earth in there. It's ridiculously expensive. to pay the Earth = to pay a lot of money. Comp.: cost a bomb, arm and a leg Categories: money verb J. De La Bruyere https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/b/aphorism-4819 https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/b/aphorism-4819 English Slang

#English #quoteoftheday #sayings
A vain man finds it wise to speak good or ill of himself; a modest man does not talk of himself.

]]> Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:30:02 +0000 no#English #quoteoftheday #sayings A vain man finds it wise to speak good or ill of himself; a modest man does not talk of himself.#English #quoteoftheday #sayings A vain man finds it wise to speak good or ill of himself; a modest man does not talk of himself. blow hot and cold https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_b/707-blow-hot-and-cold https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_b/707-blow-hot-and-cold English Slang

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blow hot and cold {v. phr.}
To change your ways or likes often; be fickle or changeable.
Tom blows hot and cold about coming out for the baseball team; he cannot decide.
Mary blew hot and cold about going to college; every day she changed her mind.
The boys will get tired of Ann's blowing hot and cold.

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]]> Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:30:01 +0000 no#English #verb #Idioms #esl blow hot and cold  {v. phr.} To change your ways or likes often; be fickle or changeable. Tom blows hot and cold about coming out for the baseball team; he cannot decide. Mary blew hot and cold about going to college; every day she changed her mind. The boys will get tired of Ann's blowing hot and cold. Categories: verb Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English#English #verb #Idioms #esl blow hot and cold  {v. phr.} To change your ways or likes often; be fickle or changeable. Tom blows hot and cold about coming out for the baseball team; he cannot decide. Mary blew hot and cold about going to college; every day she changed her mind. The boys will get tired of Ann's blowing hot and cold. Categories: verb Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English life of the party https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_l/4757-life-of-the-party https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_l/4757-life-of-the-party English Slang

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life of the party {n. phr.}
A person who makes things enjoyable or interesting for a group of people.
Bill is the life of the party at school. He is always making us laugh.

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life

]]> Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:30:01 +0000 no#English #noun #Idioms #esl life of the party  {n. phr.} A person who makes things enjoyable or interesting for a group of people. Bill is the life of the party at school. He is always making us laugh. Categories: life noun#English #noun #Idioms #esl life of the party  {n. phr.} A person who makes things enjoyable or interesting for a group of people. Bill is the life of the party at school. He is always making us laugh. Categories: life noun Ogden Nash https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/n/aphorism-2708 https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/n/aphorism-2708 English Slang

#English #quoteoftheday #sayings
(1902—1971)
U.S. poet
Middle age is when you have met so many people that every new person you meet reminds you of someone else and usually is.

]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:30:02 +0000 no#English #quoteoftheday #sayings (1902—1971) U.S. poet Middle age is when you have met so many people that every new person you meet reminds you of someone else and usually is.#English #quoteoftheday #sayings (1902—1971) U.S. poet Middle age is when you have met so many people that every new person you meet reminds you of someone else and usually is. The History of English https://www.english-slang.com/eng/fun/history-of-english https://www.english-slang.com/eng/fun/history-of-english English Slang

#English #fun

The history of English in 10 minutes by The Open University.
Enjoy the 10 short amusing lessons.

]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:30:02 +0000 no#English #fun The history of English in 10 minutes by The Open University. Enjoy the 10 short amusing lessons.#English #fun The history of English in 10 minutes by The Open University. Enjoy the 10 short amusing lessons. hold on https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_h/3710-hold-on https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_h/3710-hold-on English Slang

#English #informal #verb #Idioms #esl

hold on {v.}
1. To keep holding tightly; continue to hold strongly.
As Ted was pulling on the rope, it began to slip and Earl cried, "Hold on, Ted!"
Syn.: HANG ON.
2. To wait and not hang up a telephone; keep a phone for later use.
Mr. Jones asked me to hold on while he spoke to his secretary.
3. To keep on with a business or job in spite of difficulties.
It was hard to keep the store going during the depression, but Max held on and at last met with success.
4. {informal}
To wait a minute; stop. — Usually used as a command.
"Hold on!" John's father said, "I want the car tonight."

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]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:30:01 +0000 no#English #informal #verb #Idioms #esl hold on  {v.} 1. To keep holding tightly; continue to hold strongly. As Ted was pulling on the rope, it began to slip and Earl cried, "Hold on, Ted!" Syn.: HANG ON. 2. To wait and not hang up a telephone; keep a phone for later use. Mr. Jones asked me to hold on while he spoke to his secretary. 3. To keep on with a business or job in spite of difficulties. It was hard to keep the store going during the depression, but Max held on and at last met with success. 4.  {informal} To wait a minute; stop. — Usually used as a command. "Hold on!" John's father said, "I want the car tonight." Categories: informal verb Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English#English #informal #verb #Idioms #esl hold on  {v.} 1. To keep holding tightly; continue to hold strongly. As Ted was pulling on the rope, it began to slip and Earl cried, "Hold on, Ted!" Syn.: HANG ON. 2. To wait and not hang up a telephone; keep a phone for later use. Mr. Jones asked me to hold on while he spoke to his secretary. 3. To keep on with a business or job in spite of difficulties. It was hard to keep the store going during the depression, but Max held on and at last met with success. 4.  {informal} To wait a minute; stop. — Usually used as a command. "Hold on!" John's father said, "I want the car tonight." Categories: informal verb Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English masking tape https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_m/5132-masking-tape https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_m/5132-masking-tape English Slang

#English #noun #Idioms #esl

masking tape {n.}
A paper tape that is stuck around the edges of a surface being painted to keep the paint off the surface next to it.
The painters put masking tape around the window frames to keep the paint off the glass.

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]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:30:01 +0000 no#English #noun #Idioms #esl masking tape  {n.} A paper tape that is stuck around the edges of a surface being painted to keep the paint off the surface next to it. The painters put masking tape around the window frames to keep the paint off the glass. Categories: noun#English #noun #Idioms #esl masking tape  {n.} A paper tape that is stuck around the edges of a surface being painted to keep the paint off the surface next to it. The painters put masking tape around the window frames to keep the paint off the glass. Categories: noun Idioms to Learn Today https://www.english-slang.com/eng/-set-/Learn_on_30-5-2013 https://www.english-slang.com/eng/-set-/Learn_on_30-5-2013 English Slang

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play second fiddle
fit as a fiddle
fiddle with
fast buck
pass the buck
bull in a china shop
bull session
at the drop of a hat
let drop
as regards

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#English #quoteoftheday #sayings
We are not without accomplishment. We have managed to distribute poverty equally.

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]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:30:02 +0000 make merry https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_m/5047-make-merry https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_m/5047-make-merry English Slang

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make merry {v. phr.}, {literary}
To have fun, laugh, and be happy.
In Aesop's fable the grasshopper made merry while the ant worked and saved up food.
In the Bible story a rich man ate and drank and made merry.

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literary

]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:30:01 +0000 no#English #verb #Idioms #esl make merry  {v. phr.},  {literary} To have fun, laugh, and be happy. In Aesop's fable the grasshopper made merry while the ant worked and saved up food. In the Bible story a rich man ate and drank and made merry. Categories: happiness literary verb#English #verb #Idioms #esl make merry  {v. phr.},  {literary} To have fun, laugh, and be happy. In Aesop's fable the grasshopper made merry while the ant worked and saved up food. In the Bible story a rich man ate and drank and made merry. Categories: happiness literary verb surefire https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_s/7762-surefire https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_s/7762-surefire English Slang

#English #adjective #Idioms #esl

surefire {adj.}
Without fail; effective; bringing actual results.
During a campaign the only surefire way to get the sympathy of the voters is to mingle with them in person.

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]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:30:01 +0000 no#English #adjective #Idioms #esl surefire  {adj.} Without fail; effective; bringing actual results. During a campaign the only surefire way to get the sympathy of the voters is to mingle with them in person. Categories: adjective#English #adjective #Idioms #esl surefire  {adj.} Without fail; effective; bringing actual results. During a campaign the only surefire way to get the sympathy of the voters is to mingle with them in person. Categories: adjective Rita Mae Brown https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/b/aphorism-2519 https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/b/aphorism-2519 English Slang

#English #quoteoftheday #sayings
(1944-- )
U.S. novelist
The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four Americans is suffering from some form of mental illness. Think of your three best friends. If they are okay, then it's you.

]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:30:03 +0000 no#English #quoteoftheday #sayings (1944-- ) U.S. novelist The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four Americans is suffering from some form of mental illness. Think of your three best friends. If they are okay, then it's you.#English #quoteoftheday #sayings (1944-- ) U.S. novelist The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four Americans is suffering from some form of mental illness. Think of your three best friends. If they are okay, then it's you. pick the brains of https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_p/6123-pick-the-brains-of https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_p/6123-pick-the-brains-of English Slang

#English #verb #Idioms #esl

pick the brains of {v. phr.}
To get ideas or information about a particular subject by asking an expert.
If you have time, I'd like to pick your brains about home computers.

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]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:30:01 +0000 no#English #verb #Idioms #esl pick the brains of  {v. phr.} To get ideas or information about a particular subject by asking an expert. If you have time, I'd like to pick your brains about home computers. Categories: time verb#English #verb #Idioms #esl pick the brains of  {v. phr.} To get ideas or information about a particular subject by asking an expert. If you have time, I'd like to pick your brains about home computers. Categories: time verb step into one's shoes https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_s/7602-step-into-ones-shoes https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_s/7602-step-into-ones-shoes English Slang

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step into one's shoes {v. phr.}
To do what someone else usually does after he has stopped doing it.
When Bill's father died, Bill had to step into his father's shoes to support his mother.
A coach trains the junior varsity to step into the shoes of the members of the varsity team when they graduate.
When the boss retires, his son will step into his shoes.
Compare: IN ONE'S SHOES.

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]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:30:01 +0000 no#English #verb #Idioms #esl step into one's shoes  {v. phr.} To do what someone else usually does after he has stopped doing it. When Bill's father died, Bill had to step into his father's shoes to support his mother. A coach trains the junior varsity to step into the shoes of the members of the varsity team when they graduate. When the boss retires, his son will step into his shoes. Compare: IN ONE'S SHOES. Categories: verb Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English#English #verb #Idioms #esl step into one's shoes  {v. phr.} To do what someone else usually does after he has stopped doing it. When Bill's father died, Bill had to step into his father's shoes to support his mother. A coach trains the junior varsity to step into the shoes of the members of the varsity team when they graduate. When the boss retires, his son will step into his shoes. Compare: IN ONE'S SHOES. Categories: verb Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English Samuel Goldwyn https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/g/aphorism-3223 https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/g/aphorism-3223 English Slang

#English #quoteoftheday #sayings
(1884—1974)
U.S. film producer
I'll give you a definite maybe.

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break the record {v. phr.}
To set or to establish a new mark or record.
Algernon broke the record in both the pentathlon and the decathlon and took home two gold medals from the Olympics.

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]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:30:01 +0000 no#English #verb #Idioms #esl break the record  {v. phr.} To set or to establish a new mark or record. Algernon broke the record in both the pentathlon and the decathlon and took home two gold medals from the Olympics. Categories: verb Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English#English #verb #Idioms #esl break the record  {v. phr.} To set or to establish a new mark or record. Algernon broke the record in both the pentathlon and the decathlon and took home two gold medals from the Olympics. Categories: verb Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English pay for https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_p/6063-pay-for https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_p/6063-pay-for English Slang

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pay for {v.}
To have trouble because of (something you did wrong or did not do); be punished or suffer because of.
When Bob could not get a good job, he realized he had to pay for all the years of fooling around instead of working in school.
Mary was very mean to John because she wanted to make him pay for all the years in which he had ignored her.
Compare: MAKE UP (3b), PAY OFF.

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]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:30:01 +0000 no#English #verb #Idioms #esl pay for  {v.} To have trouble because of (something you did wrong or did not do); be punished or suffer because of. When Bob could not get a good job, he realized he had to pay for all the years of fooling around instead of working in school. Mary was very mean to John because she wanted to make him pay for all the years in which he had ignored her. Compare: MAKE UP (3b), PAY OFF. Categories: verb#English #verb #Idioms #esl pay for  {v.} To have trouble because of (something you did wrong or did not do); be punished or suffer because of. When Bob could not get a good job, he realized he had to pay for all the years of fooling around instead of working in school. Mary was very mean to John because she wanted to make him pay for all the years in which he had ignored her. Compare: MAKE UP (3b), PAY OFF. Categories: verb Franck's Accent - Father of the Bride https://www.english-slang.com/eng/fun/frank-accent-father-of-the-bride https://www.english-slang.com/eng/fun/frank-accent-father-of-the-bride English Slang

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Enjoy Franck's beautiful #funny accent (performed by Martin Short) :)

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Now, let me do the talking, girls, okay?
Well, I negotiate better than you.
- Now what's this guy's name?
- Franck.
- Frank.
- Franck.
- Franck?
- Franck.
- Franck. Franck. Franck.
- Oh, this is it.
Okay, here we go.
- Ah, Mom.
- No. No. This is just--
- Oh, my, Annie.
- This is amazing.
- Look. Look at this trim.
- What?
- Oh!
- Isn't this beautiful? Pearls.
- Oh!
- Oh, gee.
-Oh, wow. I love how they did this, Mom.
-Annie.
- Yeah?
- Do you like this place setting?
- Oh, it's beautiful.
- That china also comes... in a wonderful Sara Lee yellow.
- Hi. You must be Franck?
- I wish.
I'm Franck's assistant, Howard Weinstein.
-Well, I'm Nina Banks and this is Annie.
-Hello.
- Hi. Hi.
- Oh.
- The bride, and, uh...
- George, my husband.
- How do you do?
May I offer anyone any refreshments:
Pellegrino, espresso, champagne?
- Oh. Um, no. No.
- No.
I'll alert the boss that you're here.
Look around. Have fun.
Oh. Oh.
This is so great.
- Annie.
- Yeah?
- Oh! Wouldn't this be perfect for you?
- Oh, it's gorgeous!
Look how it goes with the crystal.
Oh, perfect.
Moster and Missus Banks and de luffly bride. Hello.
Hello.
I am Franck.
A plasure to mat you.
Howard's has affer you sumding to drink, I hop.
- Oh, yes.
- Yes.
- Oh, the bride, the bride.
Right away, I realized this was a mistake of gargantuan proportions.
This guy was going to coordinate our wedding? How? With subtitles?
Nu!
Okay, please come wit me and we'll talk all about yer big day!
-Okay.
-The big day for de bride. Papala, coom.
Oh, seet down on my own design.
I design that.
Very nice, I think.
Now, so, you have not made up your list yet... but you know that you want de wedding at hom on Jawn-wary six, rit?
- Uh-huh. Yeah.
- Excuse me?
Yes, we would. We would like a wedding at home on January the sixth.
Mmm, I luff the weddings at the homs.
They're vary personable, very varm 'n' cuzy, vary fabulous.
Oh, so, Jawn-wary six gif us seven munths.
Uh-oh! Hello!
That's five munths!
Five munths not much!
But that don't bother me so much because it's a little bit tight... but we can do it and it will be spak-takuler!
I saw you wurry a second. Don't wurry 'bout dat.
So now, les see.
This is what I sugjoost. I sugjoost that we select a keck furst.
- Okay.
- You know, cuz de keck... vary often determun vhat kind of wedding that you end up having.
So les just choose de keck, okay?
Okay.
- Choose-- Choose-- Choose the what ?
- The cake, Dad.
Thank you, der assistant.
Dis ees fun!
So dis ees a vary popular keck... with the many of the foshinable woddings, you know.
And this, I jus don't do any more.
And this is fabulliz.
Oh! Oh!
That is incredible!
Annie, that's just like the one we saw in the magazine.
Do you like it, Dad?
Well, what is that? ls that-- Is that dollars? $1200?
Vel, Moster Bonks, dis ees a vary raisonable price... for a keck of dis magnootud.
A cake, Franck, is made of flour and water.
- My first car didn't cost $1200
- George.
Well, welcome to the 90's, Moster Bonks.
Not only did I not understand a syllable this guy was saying... now I had the feeling he was putting me down.
Excuse me, um, Franck.
- Could we please have a second?
- Oh, of course!
Take two seconds. Howard, letz return calls. Could we--
All right, George, what's the problem?
Do you want to leave?
- Do you?
- No. I like him.
I think he's going to make this a beautiful wedding.
Don't look at me. You guys decide.
Give the man a chance, George, please.
Annie, do you like this cake?
It is incredible, Dad.
- Well, all right.
But, look, let's just--
- I know.
We-- We're going to, George.
We're gonna hold things down.
- We just-- We won't go nuts.
- No. No.
- Thank you.
- Franck!
- Coming!
- We'll take the cake.
- Oh, good, good.
Don't worry, Moster Bonks. I'm gonna bring de crew over to the house.
We gif everything that we haf in the once-over department... and then in the end you be vary, vary happy, trust me.
- You just smile away.
Now, interesting idea.
- Yes.
Wit regard to thame and kolor of de wedding, dis is how I see it:
I think we go vary elegant, inside de tent, you know--
With one swift move, I'd been cut out of the deal.
Annie, Nina and Franck were in charge now.
...and bootiful china--
Now, spo! And crystal to drop over dead for!
Old Dad was history.

]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:30:02 +0000 no#English #fun #accents Enjoy Franck's beautiful #funny accent (performed by Martin Short) :) Transcript Now, let me do the talking, girls, okay? Well, I negotiate better than you. - Now what's this guy's name? - Franck. - Frank. - Franck. - Franck? - Franck. - Franck. Franck. Franck. - Oh, this is it. Okay, here we go. - Ah, Mom. - No. No. This is just-- - Oh, my, Annie. - This is amazing. - Look. Look at this trim. - What? - Oh! - Isn't this beautiful? Pearls. - Oh! - Oh, gee. -Oh, wow. I love how they did this, Mom. -Annie. - Yeah? - Do you like this place setting? - Oh, it's beautiful. - That china also comes... in a wonderful Sara Lee yellow. - Hi. You must be Franck? - I wish. I'm Franck's assistant, Howard Weinstein. -Well, I'm Nina Banks and this is Annie. -Hello. - Hi. Hi. - Oh. - The bride, and, uh... - George, my husband. - How do you do? May I offer anyone any refreshments: Pellegrino, espresso, champagne? - Oh. Um, no. No. - No. I'll alert the boss that you're here. Look around. Have fun. Oh. Oh. This is so great. - Annie. - Yeah? - Oh! Wouldn't this be perfect for you? - Oh, it's gorgeous! Look how it goes with the crystal. Oh, perfect. Moster and Missus Banks and de luffly bride. Hello. Hello. I am Franck. A plasure to mat you. Howard's has affer you sumding to drink, I hop. - Oh, yes. - Yes. - Oh, the bride, the bride. Right away, I realized this was a mistake of gargantuan proportions. This guy was going to coordinate our wedding? How? With subtitles? Nu! Okay, please come wit me and we'll talk all about yer big day! -Okay. -The big day for de bride. Papala, coom. Oh, seet down on my own design. I design that. Very nice, I think. Now, so, you have not made up your list yet... but you know that you want de wedding at hom on Jawn-wary six, rit? - Uh-huh. Yeah. - Excuse me? Yes, we would. We would like a wedding at home on January the sixth. Mmm, I luff the weddings at the homs. They're vary personable, very varm 'n' cuzy, vary fabulous. Oh, so, Jawn-wary six gif us seven munths. Uh-oh! Hello! That's five munths! Five munths not much! But that don't bother me so much because it's a little bit tight... but we can do it and it will be spak-takuler! I saw you wurry a second. Don't wurry 'bout dat. So now, les see. This is what I sugjoost. I sugjoost that we select a keck furst. - Okay. - You know, cuz de keck... vary often determun vhat kind of wedding that you end up having. So les just choose de keck, okay? Okay. - Choose-- Choose-- Choose the what ? - The cake, Dad. Thank you, der assistant. Dis ees fun! So dis ees a vary popular keck... with the many of the foshinable woddings, you know. And this, I jus don't do any more. And this is fabulliz. Oh! Oh! That is incredible! Annie, that's just like the one we saw in the magazine. Do you like it, Dad? Well, what is that? ls that-- Is that dollars? $1200? Vel, Moster Bonks, dis ees a vary raisonable price... for a keck of dis magnootud. A cake, Franck, is made of flour and water. - My first car didn't cost $1200 - George. Well, welcome to the 90's, Moster Bonks. Not only did I not understand a syllable this guy was saying... now I had the feeling he was putting me down. Excuse me, um, Franck. - Could we please have a second? - Oh, of course! Take two seconds. Howard, letz return calls. Could we-- All right, George, what's the problem? Do you want to leave? - Do you? - No. I like him. I think he's going to make this a beautiful wedding. Don't look at me. You guys decide. Give the man a chance, George, please. Annie, do you like this cake? It is incredible, Dad. - Well, all right. But, look, let's just-- - I know. We-- We're going to, George. We're gonna hold things down. - We just-- We won't go nuts. - No. No. - Thank you. - Franck! - Coming! - We'll take the cake. - Oh, good, good. Don't worry, Moster Bonks. I'm gonna bring de crew over to the house. We gif everything that we haf in the once-over department... and then in the end you be vary, vary happy, trust me. - You just smile away. Now, interesting idea. - Yes. Wit regard to thame and kolor of de wedding, dis is how I see it: I think we go vary elegant, inside de tent, you know-- With one swift move, I'd been cut out of the deal. Annie, Nina and Franck were in charge now. ...and bootiful china-- Now, spo! And crystal to drop over dead for! Old Dad was history.#English #fun #accents Enjoy Franck's beautiful #funny accent (performed by Martin Short) :) Transcript Now, let me do the talking, girls, okay? Well, I negotiate better than you. - Now what's this guy's name? - Franck. - Frank. - Franck. - Franck? - Franck. - Franck. Franck. Franck. - Oh, this is it. Okay, here we go. - Ah, Mom. - No. No. This is just-- - Oh, my, Annie. - This is amazing. - Look. Look at this trim. - What? - Oh! - Isn't this beautiful? Pearls. - Oh! - Oh, gee. -Oh, wow. I love how they did this, Mom. -Annie. - Yeah? - Do you like this place setting? - Oh, it's beautiful. - That china also comes... in a wonderful Sara Lee yellow. - Hi. You must be Franck? - I wish. I'm Franck's assistant, Howard Weinstein. -Well, I'm Nina Banks and this is Annie. -Hello. - Hi. Hi. - Oh. - The bride, and, uh... - George, my husband. - How do you do? May I offer anyone any refreshments: Pellegrino, espresso, champagne? - Oh. Um, no. No. - No. I'll alert the boss that you're here. Look around. Have fun. Oh. Oh. This is so great. - Annie. - Yeah? - Oh! Wouldn't this be perfect for you? - Oh, it's gorgeous! Look how it goes with the crystal. Oh, perfect. Moster and Missus Banks and de luffly bride. Hello. Hello. I am Franck. A plasure to mat you. Howard's has affer you sumding to drink, I hop. - Oh, yes. - Yes. - Oh, the bride, the bride. Right away, I realized this was a mistake of gargantuan proportions. This guy was going to coordinate our wedding? How? With subtitles? Nu! Okay, please come wit me and we'll talk all about yer big day! -Okay. -The big day for de bride. Papala, coom. Oh, seet down on my own design. I design that. Very nice, I think. Now, so, you have not made up your list yet... but you know that you want de wedding at hom on Jawn-wary six, rit? - Uh-huh. Yeah. - Excuse me? Yes, we would. We would like a wedding at home on January the sixth. Mmm, I luff the weddings at the homs. They're vary personable, very varm 'n' cuzy, vary fabulous. Oh, so, Jawn-wary six gif us seven munths. Uh-oh! Hello! That's five munths! Five munths not much! But that don't bother me so much because it's a little bit tight... but we can do it and it will be spak-takuler! I saw you wurry a second. Don't wurry 'bout dat. So now, les see. This is what I sugjoost. I sugjoost that we select a keck furst. - Okay. - You know, cuz de keck... vary often determun vhat kind of wedding that you end up having. So les just choose de keck, okay? Okay. - Choose-- Choose-- Choose the what ? - The cake, Dad. Thank you, der assistant. Dis ees fun! So dis ees a vary popular keck... with the many of the foshinable woddings, you know. And this, I jus don't do any more. And this is fabulliz. Oh! Oh! That is incredible! Annie, that's just like the one we saw in the magazine. Do you like it, Dad? Well, what is that? ls that-- Is that dollars? $1200? Vel, Moster Bonks, dis ees a vary raisonable price... for a keck of dis magnootud. A cake, Franck, is made of flour and water. - My first car didn't cost $1200 - George. Well, welcome to the 90's, Moster Bonks. Not only did I not understand a syllable this guy was saying... now I had the feeling he was putting me down. Excuse me, um, Franck. - Could we please have a second? - Oh, of course! Take two seconds. Howard, letz return calls. Could we-- All right, George, what's the problem? Do you want to leave? - Do you? - No. I like him. I think he's going to make this a beautiful wedding. Don't look at me. You guys decide. Give the man a chance, George, please. Annie, do you like this cake? It is incredible, Dad. - Well, all right. But, look, let's just-- - I know. We-- We're going to, George. We're gonna hold things down. - We just-- We won't go nuts. - No. No. - Thank you. - Franck! - Coming! - We'll take the cake. - Oh, good, good. Don't worry, Moster Bonks. I'm gonna bring de crew over to the house. We gif everything that we haf in the once-over department... and then in the end you be vary, vary happy, trust me. - You just smile away. Now, interesting idea. - Yes. Wit regard to thame and kolor of de wedding, dis is how I see it: I think we go vary elegant, inside de tent, you know-- With one swift move, I'd been cut out of the deal. Annie, Nina and Franck were in charge now. ...and bootiful china-- Now, spo! And crystal to drop over dead for! Old Dad was history. Idioms to Learn Today https://www.english-slang.com/eng/-set-/Learn_on_11-1-2013 https://www.english-slang.com/eng/-set-/Learn_on_11-1-2013 English Slang

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DVM
Cats are just little hair factories.

]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:30:02 +0000 kindled spirits https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_k/4437-kindled-spirits https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_k/4437-kindled-spirits English Slang

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kindled spirits {n. phr.}
People who resemble each other in numerous ways, including their ways of thinking and feeling.
They are kindred spirits; they both like to go on long walks in the forest.

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]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:30:01 +0000 no#English #noun #Idioms #esl kindled spirits  {n. phr.} People who resemble each other in numerous ways, including their ways of thinking and feeling. They are kindred spirits; they both like to go on long walks in the forest. Categories: feelings noun#English #noun #Idioms #esl kindled spirits  {n. phr.} People who resemble each other in numerous ways, including their ways of thinking and feeling. They are kindred spirits; they both like to go on long walks in the forest. Categories: feelings noun let one have it https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_l/4713-let-one-have-it https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_l/4713-let-one-have-it English Slang

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let one have it {v. phr.}
1a. {slang}
To hit hard.
He drew back his fist and let the man have it.
Give him a kick in the pants; let him have it!
Syn.: GIVE IT TO.
1b. {slang}
To use a weapon on; to shoot or knife.
The guard pulled his gun and let the robber have it in the leg.
Compare: OPEN UP.
1c. or let one have it with both barrels {slang}
To attack with words; scold; criticize.
Mary kept talking in class until the teacher became angry and let her have it.
Syn.: LIGHT INTO (2).
2. {informal}
To tell about it. — Used in the imperative phrase, "let's have it".
Now, Mary, let's have it from the beginning.
We will take turns reading; John, let's have it from page one.

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]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:30:01 +0000 no#English #slang #informal #verb #Idioms #esl let one have it  {v. phr.} 1a.  {slang} To hit hard. He drew back his fist and let the man have it. Give him a kick in the pants; let him have it! Syn.: GIVE IT TO. 1b.  {slang} To use a weapon on; to shoot or knife. The guard pulled his gun and let the robber have it in the leg. Compare: OPEN UP. 1c. or let one have it with both barrels  {slang} To attack with words; scold; criticize. Mary kept talking in class until the teacher became angry and let her have it. Syn.: LIGHT INTO (2). 2.  {informal} To tell about it. — Used in the imperative phrase, "let's have it". Now, Mary, let's have it from the beginning. We will take turns reading; John, let's have it from page one. Categories: informal slang verb#English #slang #informal #verb #Idioms #esl let one have it  {v. phr.} 1a.  {slang} To hit hard. He drew back his fist and let the man have it. Give him a kick in the pants; let him have it! Syn.: GIVE IT TO. 1b.  {slang} To use a weapon on; to shoot or knife. The guard pulled his gun and let the robber have it in the leg. Compare: OPEN UP. 1c. or let one have it with both barrels  {slang} To attack with words; scold; criticize. Mary kept talking in class until the teacher became angry and let her have it. Syn.: LIGHT INTO (2). 2.  {informal} To tell about it. — Used in the imperative phrase, "let's have it". Now, Mary, let's have it from the beginning. We will take turns reading; John, let's have it from page one. Categories: informal slang verb E https://www.english-slang.com/eng/qz/idiom-quizzes/quizzes-e https://www.english-slang.com/eng/qz/idiom-quizzes/quizzes-e English Slang

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Quizzes on idioms starting with E

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Grandchildren don't make a man feel old; it's the knowledge that he's married to a grandmother.

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]]> Sun, 31 May 2026 00:30:02 +0000 no#English #flashcards New Reading / Flip-Card (learning) set has been shared. Check yourself now! Run flip-cards by definitions or by descriptions.#English #flashcards New Reading / Flip-Card (learning) set has been shared. Check yourself now! Run flip-cards by definitions or by descriptions. ROTFLMHO https://www.english-slang.com/eng/e-slang/internet-slang/372-ROTFLMHO https://www.english-slang.com/eng/e-slang/internet-slang/372-ROTFLMHO English Slang

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ROTFLMHO
"Rolling on the floor laughing my head off"; alternative to ROTFLMAO.
Some people may leave out the "T" so it will be ROFLMHO

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]]> Sun, 31 May 2026 00:30:02 +0000 no#English #slang ROTFLMHO "Rolling on the floor laughing my head off"; alternative to ROTFLMAO. Some people may leave out the "T" so it will be ROFLMHO Categories: slang#English #slang ROTFLMHO "Rolling on the floor laughing my head off"; alternative to ROTFLMAO. Some people may leave out the "T" so it will be ROFLMHO Categories: slang on a dime https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_o/5605-on-a-dime https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_o/5605-on-a-dime English Slang

#English #informal #adverb #Idioms #esl

on a dime {adv. phr.}, {informal}
In a very small space.
Bob can turn that car on a dime.
Tom says his new sports car will stop on a dime.

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]]> Sun, 31 May 2026 00:30:01 +0000 no#English #informal #adverb #Idioms #esl on a dime  {adv. phr.},  {informal} In a very small space. Bob can turn that car on a dime. Tom says his new sports car will stop on a dime. Categories: adverb informal#English #informal #adverb #Idioms #esl on a dime  {adv. phr.},  {informal} In a very small space. Bob can turn that car on a dime. Tom says his new sports car will stop on a dime. Categories: adverb informal snap up https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_s/7350-snap-up https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_s/7350-snap-up English Slang

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snap up {v.}, {informal}
To take or accept eagerly.
Eggs were on sale cheap, and the shoppers snapped up the bargain.
Mr. Hayes told Bob that he would take him skiing, and Bob snapped up the offer.

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]]> Sun, 31 May 2026 00:30:01 +0000 no#English #informal #verb #Idioms #esl snap up  {v.},  {informal} To take or accept eagerly. Eggs were on sale cheap, and the shoppers snapped up the bargain. Mr. Hayes told Bob that he would take him skiing, and Bob snapped up the offer. Categories: informal verb#English #informal #verb #Idioms #esl snap up  {v.},  {informal} To take or accept eagerly. Eggs were on sale cheap, and the shoppers snapped up the bargain. Mr. Hayes told Bob that he would take him skiing, and Bob snapped up the offer. Categories: informal verb Confusables - During vs. While https://www.english-slang.com/eng/online-lessons/grammar/during-vs-while https://www.english-slang.com/eng/online-lessons/grammar/during-vs-while English Slang

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An explanation on how and when to use "during" and "while".

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fallout {n.}
1. Result of nuclear explosion; harmful radioactive particles.
Some experts consider fallout as dangerous as the bomb itself.
2. Undesirable aftereffects in general.
As a fallout of Watergate, many people lost their faith in the government.

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