Definition “Cock something up” is a phrasal verb that is used in British English which means to do something wrong or badly. For example – “I cocked up the holiday by booking a hotel on the wrong date.” There is also the noun “cock-up” which means something done wrong or badly. For example – “His […]
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Definition A “resting bitch face” is when someone has an angry, annoyed or unfriendly expression on their face when they are relaxed without intending to. For example – “Everyone at the office thought I was annoyed about something but I was fine. I just have a resting b*tch face when I am working.” Clip 1
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Definition “Touch and go” functions as an adjective and is used to say a situation is uncertain. For example – “The tennis match going ahead this afternoon is touch and go due to bad weather.” Clip 1 The first clip is from the series Gourmet Detective: Roux The Day. Two detectives are questioning a restaurant
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Definition “Slim pickings” means that there is not very much of something, especially when referring to a lack of good things to choose from. For example – “I went shopping on Black Friday to get some good deals but it was slim pickings.” Clip 1 The first clip is from the movie A Simple Favour.
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Definition “Spur someone on” is a phrasal verb that means to encourage someone. For example – “The fans did their best to spur the team on until the final whistle.” Clip 1 The first clip is David Beckham in his documentary reflecting on how fans used to sing derogatory things about him and his wife.
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Definition “Spring chicken” is a noun that is used to describe a young person but it is often used in the negative form. For example – “My dad can’t exercise like he used to because he’s no spring chicken.” Clip 1 The first clip is from the movie Interstellar. Cooper, who is the character that
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Definition If someone says the phrase “not on my watch”, they are saying they will not allow something to happen when they are responsible. For example – “We are not going home until the job is finished. Not on my watch.” Clip 1 Clip 1 is from the series Parks and Recreation. The female protagonist
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Definition Generally, when “shit” is used in English it is referring to bad quality or something negative. However, when something is described as “the shit” it means it is amazing or the best. For example – “This band is the shit” means that this band is amazing. But if we say “This band is shit”
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Definition If someone or something is easy on the eye, then they are attractive or pleasant to look at. For example – “Your grandmother was actually quite easy on the eye when she was younger.” Clip 1 Clip 1 is from Spiderman 3 and the female character Mary Jane is upset about how critics have
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Definition If you say someone is built like a brick shithouse, then you are saying they have a large and strong physique. For example – “I didn’t argue with the security guard because he was built like a brick shithouse.” Clip 1 Clip 1 is from the police drama Scott and Bailey. The detectives spot
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