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"She ate and left no crumbs with that presentation."
Ate = To do something exceptionally well or flawlessly
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"This assignment had me in my flop era."
Flop era = A period of time where things aren't going well or you feel like you're failing
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"He fumbled the bag during the interview."
Fumbled the bag = To miss an opportunity or fail at something important
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"He wouldn’t stop yapping during the lecture — I couldn’t hear the professor at all!"
Yapping = Talking too much, especially in an annoying or unnecessary way
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"I know you're nervous about the Orchestra performance, but just break a leg — you'll do great!"
Break a leg = A way to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance or big event
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"Group projects can be tough, but if we play our cards right, we’ll finish early."
Play your cards right = To act strategically or wisely in order to succeed
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"The new intern hit the ground running and finished the task before anyone else."
Hit the ground running = To begin a task or job with immediate energy, efficiency, and enthusiasm
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"She was losing the debate at first, but then she turned the tables with a strong final argument."
Turned the tables = To reverse a situation to gain the upper hand or advantage
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"He totally flaked on our study group and then tried to pull up like nothing happened."
Flake = To cancel or not show up, especially at the last minute
Pull up = To arrive or show up somewhere, often casually or unexpectedly
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"They were beefing over something small, and now she’s been ghosted for days."
Beefing = Arguing or in conflict with someone
Ghosted = Suddenly cut off all communication without explanation
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"She got cuffed over winter break, but now they’re both trying to lock in for the semester."
Cuffed = To enter into a romantic relationship, often during “cuffing season”
Lock in = To focus seriously or commit to a goal or task
Identify multiple slang words in these sentences.
"He got caught in 4K trying to cheat on an exam, and now he’s totally burned out from stress."
Caught in 4K = Caught clearly doing something wrong, often on camera or with proof
Burned out = Mentally or physically exhausted, often from overwork or stress
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"I was really under the weather last week, but I’m finally back on my feet and ready for class."
Under the weather = Feeling sick or unwell
Back on my feet = Recovered and functioning normally again
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"I was in a pickle after missing the deadline, but somehow I dodged a bullet and got an extension."
In a pickle = In a difficult or tricky situation
Dodged a bullet = Narrowly avoided a bad outcome
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"I hope we pass the group project — knock on wood — because our presentation was kind of out of pocket."
Knock on wood = Said to avoid jinxing good luck
Out of pocket = Unusual, inappropriate, or unexpected behavior
Identify multiple idioms in this sentence:
"He spilled the beans about the surprise party, and now we’re all walking on eggshells around her."
Spilled the beans = Accidentally revealed a secret
Walking on eggshells = Being extremely cautious around someone or in a situation
What do these acronyms stand for?
TLDR: "TLDR: I didn’t read the whole article, just the summary."
TFTI: "Oh, you're all going to the beach? TFTI…"
TGIF: "It’s been a long week — TGIF!"
TLDR = Too Long; Didn’t Read
TFTI = Thanks For The Invite (often sarcastic)
TGIF = Thank God It’s Friday
What do these acronyms stand for?
ASAP: "Can you send that file ASAP?"
LMK: "LMK if you’re free this weekend."
IDC: "We can eat anywhere, IDC."
ASAP = As Soon As Possible
LMK = Let Me Know
IDC = I Don’t Care
What do these acronyms stand for?
FWIW = For What It’s Worth
IMO = In My Opinion
PS = Postscript
What do these acronyms stand for?
ICYMI: "ICYMI, there’s a quiz next week."
OOTD: "OOTD: hoodie and jeans."
RN: "I’m swamped with work RN."
ICYMI = In Case You Missed It
OOTD = Outfit Of The Day
RN = Right Now