Idioms
If someone is "feeling under the weather", how do they feel?
They feel sick or unwell
What is a nicer way to say "old people"?
Senior citizens / elders.
If something is "cheugy", is it fashionable or outdated?
Outdated / trying too hard to be trendy
What old-fashioned word means the same as "maybe" or "perhaps"?
Perchance
What new word combines "chill" and "relax"?
Chillax
What does it mean if a plan "went south"?
It failed or went wrong
If a company says they're "downsizing", what are they actually doing?
Laying off employees / reducing staff
What does "to slide into someone's DMs" mean?
To send someone a private message on social media (often romantically).
What did "thou" mean in old English?
You (singular, informal).
What is a "staycation"?
A vacation spent at home or nearby.
If you tell someone to "break a leg" before a performance, what do you really mean?
Good luck!
What does "practically new" often mean when selling something?
It's used but in good condition.
If a friend says they're "salty", how are they feeling?
They're annoyed, bitter, or upset.
If someone says "methinks", what modern phrase are they using?
I think / It seems to me.
What does it mean to "adult" as a verb?
To do responsible grown-up tasks.
What does the idiom "to read between the lines" mean?
To understand the hidden or implied meaning.
What does "creative with the truth" mean?
Lying or not being completely honest
What does "no cap" mean in a sentence like "That's amazing, no cap"?
No lie / I'm telling the truth / seriously.
What old word for "before" is still used in some formal contexts?
Ere
What new word describes embarrassing older people's use of technology?
Tech shame / digital awkwardness.
How would you describe a purchase using the idiom "cost an arm and a leg"?
It was extremely expensive / It cost a fortune.
What do people usually mean when they say they need "personal time" at work?
They need to go to the toilet / restroom.
If someone is described as "extra", what are they like?
They're over-the-top, dramatic, or doing too much.
In old books, what does "betwixt" mean?
Between
If you're "doomscrolling", what are you doing?
Scrolling through bad news on your phone for too long.