Native speech/reductions
Interviews
Idioms
Terms and acronyms
Fun/random
100

When asking follow-up questions, this phrase is said like "Whadaya mean by that"

What is "what do you mean by that?"

100

Look into the sky and you may see this shape that can help you shine in your next interview

What is a STAR?

100

Used in group project settings or one on one, this weather-based two word phrase is used to delay a meeting until a more convenient time.

What is a "rain check"?

100

This double adjective phrase is used when you're angry at someone but show it indirectly

what is "passive aggressive"?

100

This lady has been working hard all semester as your CIP coordinator

Tate

200

When asking follow-up questions, this phrase is said like "Howju come to that conclusion?"

What is "how did you come to that conclusion?"

200

These well-known practical tips will make you look great in any interview

What is:

-dress professionally

-being concise

-eye contact, focus

-smiling, positivity

200

Derived from a longer idiom involving a camel, this two word idiom is the final irritation or problem that stretches one's endurance or patience beyond the limit.

What is the "last straw"?

200

Probably coming from any sport where possession is important, this three word idiom means to make to a mistake, especially in a group project

What is "drop the ball"?

200

Tyler has eaten here at least weekly for the last 4 years

What is "Chipotle"?

300

This phrase means "What are your thoughts on..." but in a way that Americans say it

What is "wuddur ur thoughts on..."?

300

This thing you do in interviews makes your claims seem more profound and "legit"

What is adding specific numbers and quantities to your actions?

Also accepted: giving specific examples

300

Ironical considering what may happen next, this idiom is used when you know what you want to say but can't think of the phrase. 

What is "it's on the tip of my tongue"?

300

Seen on the web, this acronym AMA doesn't mean "Amazing Maria Alvarado"

what is "ask me anything"?

300

Working hard and putting up with too much, this male LA for level 60 has a full name only a few know


Who is "Joseph Tyler Brabham"?

400

One word that is another way of saying "what do you?" or "whatdaya"

What is "whatcha"?

400

Starting with "situation" these four steps can help you if ever asked "about a time when..."

What are "situation, task, action, and result"?

400

Also the name of a popular early 90s TV show, this phrase is used when you narrowly escape from something you don't want to do by an unexpected intervention. 

What is "saved by the bell"?

400

Starting with an R, this phrase means to meet a specific time and place, and can be either a verb or a noun


What is rendezvous!?!?

400

The time Irene wakes up

What is 5am?

500

The way a native speaker would say "See, what had happened was"

What is "See-wha-ha-happen was"?

500

These three questions will be asked in almost any interview

What are:

-tell me about yourself

-why are you interested in this job?

-why are you looking for a new opportunity?

-why should we hire you?

-weakness

-tell us a time when...

500

Derived from tennis, this expression is said to the other when it's their decision as to what to do next

What is "the ball is in your court"?

500

The meaning of this phrase:

LOL IDC where we go TBH. I mean, YOLO

What is "Laugh out loud, I don't care where we go, to be honest. I mean, you only live once"?

500

These 17 people have been in class with you every day, except those who had to leave the semester early

Who are:

Tyler, Irene

Maria, Jhonnathan, Andrea, Fen, Silvio, Eric

Medo, Mohammad, Afnan, Hamoud, Abdullah, Bakur, Jawa

Sakurah, B