Synonyms
America
United States
remember
forget
country
1. nation
2. rural area
private, general, corporal
military titles or ranks
(sergeant, coronel, etc.)
I am going to flag down a cab.
What does "flag down" mean.
signal for them to stop
nation
country
war
peace
May
1. month
2. word used to ask for permission
Army, Navy, Marines
Branches of the military
(Air Force)
We knew we couldn't win the game so we waved the white flag.
What does "waved the white flag" mean?
to surrender or give up
independence
freedom
respect
disrespect
raise
1. make higher
2. more money $$
3. hold up (your hand for the teacher to call on you)
soldier, baseball player, fireman
people who wear a uniform
(police officer, private school students, etc.)
When I got home and noticed a gate open, it raised a red flag.
What does "raised a red flag" mean?
to alert to a problem
Troops
Soldiers
brave
scared, cowardly, fearful
free
1. no cost
2. not captive
beach, barbeque, picnic
Memorial Day Weekend Activities
(parade, etc.)
I guess I just have to bite the bullet and start studying for the final we have next week.
What does "bite the bullet" mean?
to do something unpleasant that you have been putting off
monument
statue
captivity
freedom, independence
flag
1. national symbol
2. penalty in sports
3. to hail a cab
hot dogs, potato salad, watermelon
Foods we eat at a barbeque or picnic
(hamburger, ice cream, etc.)
If I get some rest, I can try to fight off this cold.
What does it mean to "fight off a cold?"
to avoid getting sick