Definitions
What is "middle ground" ?
Simply, middle ground is the compromise between two different opinions.
Ex: This is going on.
se passer, arriver
Explain the expression "to drop out of"
"to drop out of" means to no longer continue with something
What is a stereotype of people who live in the country?
Lesser educated, bigoted, conservative
un pair, regarder
Give 2 informal ways to refer to a "man" in everyday conversation (100-200)
Guy, dude (bloke = British english)
Explain the expression "To be in the same boat"
Explain what it means to "live on the outskirts" of a city.
To live outside of the city, in the suburbs
List two cities in the USA that describe:
1. A fast paced lifestyle
2. A slow paced lifestyle
1. NYC, Chicago, Charlotte, Miami, Philly, LA, etc...
2. Any small town! Which have you heard of before?
What are 3 translations for the word "trade" in French? (100-300)
un métier, le commerce, un artisanat
What does it mean to "flunk" something?
To fail
Fail to keep up (with something)
Explain the expression "To break the bank"
To cost more than one can afford
What are 3 examples of practical life skills ? (100-300)
Examples include: Changing a car tire, cooking, gardening, plumbing, paying bills, first aid, applying for jobs, navigation
A straight-A student is a student who gets good grades. They often get As (95-100%) on their assignments in school.
Define the word "Diligently"
Careful, conscientiously, with a lot of attention
What does it mean to be "street smart" ?
Making decisions with ease in real-world situations, knowing solutions to problems that happen in the "real world"
What are two defintions for the expression "to work out" in English?
1. Something goes as planned, something is a success
2. To exercise
What are the 4 labels to describe students in 9th-12th grade?
Freshman (9th grade student)
Sophomore (10th)
Junior (11th)
Senior (12th)
Define "Blue collar" (i.e. A blue collar job)
A blue-collar worker is a working class person who performs manual labor or skilled trades. Blue-collar work may involve skilled or unskilled labor.
Defining what it means to be the "token friend" in a friend group
The “token friend” is a person of a minority group in a majority friend group.
Explain the expression "to bring to the table"
When someone "brings something to the table" it means they offer something that will be a benefit or advantage to the group
Give an example of when someone has to figuratively "push through" something.
You have to push through a challenge to succeed. When you're tired but have to study for an exam, you must push through.
What is "redlining" when it comes asking for loans from a bank in the USA?
Redlining is the discriminatory practice of denying services—typically financial services—to residents of certain areas based on their race or ethnicity. Redlining is illegal but systematically embedded into institutions in the USA. Housing and education are particularly effected by redlining.