Social Media Slang
Social Media Acronyms
Phrasal Verb "Get"
Common idioms
Blended words
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Define the Internet slang term: Clickbait

Content whose main purpose is to attract attention and encourage visitors to click on a link to a particular web page.

100

What does the acronym YOLO stand for?

You only live once

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Explain what is meant by the phrasal verb "Get away"

To leave or escape from someone or something

  • Get away from me!

To go somewhere to have a rest or holiday

  • It’ll be nice to get away! Work has been so stressful this past month.

A holiday, often short (noun)

  • We enjoyed a weekend getaway in a lovely hotel in the countryside.
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What is meant by the idiom, "no pain, no gain."

You have to work for what you want

100

Explain the blended word, "emoticon"

Facial expressions or emotions expressed through keyboard symbols

200

Define the Internet slang term: facepalm

The gesture of placing the palm of one's hand across the face, as to express embarrassment, frustration, disbelief, etc.

200

What does the social media acronym FAQ stand for?

Frequently asked question

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Explain what is meant by the phrasal verb "Get rid of"

To eliminate or throw something away

  • I want to get rid of all these boxes. They’ve been lying around for ages!
  • Let’s get rid of all this mess before mum comes home.
200

What is meant by the idiom, "Something is a piece of cake"?

Something is very easy

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Explain the blended word, "frenemy"

Someone who acts like or pretends to be a friend despite an underlying rivalry

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Define the Internet slang term: epic fail

Utter, total failure, especially where success should have been reasonably expected.

300

What does the social media acronym BRB stand for?

Be right back

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Explain what is meant by the phrasal verb "Get over"

To recover from something, usually an illness or unhappiness

  • It was really hard when Dave and I split up, but I got over it eventually.
  • I had the flu all last week and I’m still getting over it.

To accept something that you’re unhappy about

  • I was a little disappointed I didn’t get the job, but I got over it.

To overcome something

  • She managed to get over her shyness and give a speech at the wedding.
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What is meant by the idiom, "To cost an arm and a leg"?

Something is very expensive

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Explain the blended word, "mansplain"

To explain something (usually to a woman) in a condescending or patronizing manner

400

Explain the difference between a troll and a bot


A troll is different from a bot because a troll is a real user, whereas bots are automated.

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What does the social media acronym IMO stand for?

In my opinion

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Explain what is meant by the phrasal verb "Get around"

To travel to many places

  • I’ve been to France, Australia and Mexico this year. I get around!

To become known or to circulate information

  • Word got around that he was leaving the company.

To avoid something difficult

  • Is there any way of getting around the rules so that we can bring our dog into the country?

To find the time to do something (used with ‘to’)

  • I’ll get around to (doing) the washing up once I’ve finished my dinner.
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What is meant by the idiom, "To feel under the weather "?

To not feel well

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Explain the blended word, "spork"

An eating utensil that severs as both a spoon and a fork

500

Define the Internet slang term: photobomb


To enter someone's photo, selfie, or video uninvited.


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What does the social media acronym TGIF stand for?

Thank God its Friday

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Explain what is meant by the phrasal verb "Get along"

Also: get along with


To have a good, friendly relationship with someone

  • Harry and I get along really well, but I don’t get along with Lucy at all.

To deal with a situation

  • I’ve been getting along really well in my new job.
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What is meant by the idiom, "To hit the nail on the head"?

To describe something exactly, often the cause of a problem

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Explain the blended word, "athleisure"

From the words "athletic" and "leisure." Clothing that could be worn to the gym, but is mostly just casual, comfortable daily wear. 

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