Phrase of the Day
a 10
(noun) s sexy, good looking woman
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a blur
(noun) a period of time that passes extremely quickly Read more…
a fool and his money are easily parted
(proverb) a foolish person will lose all of his money easily
a penny saved is a penny earned
(proverb) it is a good idea to save money
a watched pot never boils
(proverb) be patient, especially when you’re watching something
about face
(noun) a complete change of opinion or decision to the opposite Read more…
acquired taste
(idiom) something that you begin to like after trying it many times. Read more…
add insult to injury
(verb) to make a bad experience even more painful
AFAIK
(internet slang) as far as I know Read more…
against all odds
(idiom) even though something seems completely impossible Read more…
aight
(slang) (internet slang) alright
ain’t
(idiom) (slang) am not, are not, is not, has not, and have not.
all for the best
(idiom) a bad situation has some positives Read more…
all the best
(verb) goodbye
all thumbs
(adjective) clumsy, careless, awkward
an apple a day keeps the doctor away
(proverb) if you eat fruit, you will remain healthy
ants in one’s pants
(idiom) to be restless Read more…
any port in a storm
(proverb) when a situation is bad, any chance at relief is good Read more…
ass
(noun) (slang) a terrible person, a person who acts in a rude or offensive way
asshole
(noun) (slang) a terrible person, a person who acts in a rude or offensive way
at the end of one’s rope
(verb) to have no patience or energy to tolerate something anymore
back to the drawing board
(idiom) an idea has to go back to the beginning because it was unsuccessful
backhanded compliment
(noun) an insult that is supposed to seem like a compliment Read more…
bad blood
(noun) bad feelings, a history of bad feelings
bagged
(adjective) very tired, exhausted
Example Sentence:
I have been working all day. I am so bagged!
A: Why aren’t you working?
B: I was up all night preparing for our presentation. Now, I’m bagged.
If you stay at the nightclub until 4 A.M you will be bagged the next day.
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bags under one’s eyes
(noun) deep dark circles under the eyes, usually caused by lack of sleep
Example Sentences:
You have bags under your eyes, what’s wrong?
After partying all night, Thomas had bags under his eyes the next day.
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bail
(verb) to not do something that one was supposed to do
Example Sentences:
Shawna didn’t invite you because you always bail. You say you will come, and then you never do.
Mike bailed yesterday because he was sick.
A: Are you going to work tomorrow?
B: No, I’m planning on bailing because I want to go to the beach.
A: Will you get in trouble for that?
B: Yeah, but I don’t really care. I hate my job!
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baker’s dozen
(noun) thirteen Read more…
bang for one’s buck
(idiom) to get a good value for the things one buys Read more…
be banging one’s head against the wall
(adjective) to continually try the impossible
be easier said than done
(idiom) something is more easily talked about than actually done
beat about the bush
(verb) to discuss a topic without being specific about anything
beat around the bush
(verb) to discuss a topic without being specific about anything
beat one’s head against the wall
(adjective) to continually try the impossible
beggars can’t be choosers
(proverb) people who don’t have an option have to accept what is offered
begin to dawn on someone
(idiom) someone slowly starts to realize or understand something
behind the eight ball
(idiom) at a serious disadvantage
Example Sentences:
A: How are things at your new job?
B: Well, I’m behind the eight ball because everyone speaks Portuguese except me!
A: That’s unlucky!
The young baseball player was behind the eight ball because he was the smallest member of his team.
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betcha
(slang) (idiom) I bet you
Example Sentences:
Betcha can’t lift 200 kilos like I can!
A: My new boyfriend is so handsome and successful.
B: Is he?
A: Yeah. He is a model and has his own business.
B: Betcha my boyfriend is better than yours! He’s an actor and lawyer!
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BFF
(slang) (internet slang) best friends forever
bide one’s time
(verb) to wait patiently for a good opportunity Read more…
big-headed
(adjective) arrogant, having too much pride Read more…
bigheaded
(adjective) arrogant, having too much pride Read more…
bite me
(slang) leave me alone! Read more…
bite off more than one can chew
(verb) to begin a commitment that you cannot finish
Example Sentences:
Timmy took too much food at the all-you-can-eat buffet, and now he feels sick. Timmy always bites off more than he can chew.
A: How is Engineering school?
B: I feel like I’m biting off more than I can chew. I don’t think I’m smart enough to study Engineering.
A: Nonsense!
Our boss bit off more than she can chew when she promised the client we’d have the project ready by next week. It requires at least two weeks!
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bite one’s tongue
(verb) to try really hard to not say something Read more…
bite someone’s head off
(verb) to be very angry with someone and reply rudely to them Read more…
bite the bullet
(verb) decide to do something that is unpleasant, decide to do something that you have been meaning to do
Example Sentences:
The lazy man decided to bite the bullet and start exercising, so he joined a gym.
After fighting with his mother for three months, Thomas bit the bullet and called her to apologize.
I’m thinking about biting the bullet and going back to school. What do you think?
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bite the hand that feeds one
(idiom) to hurt a person that helps one
bitter pill to swallow
(noun) a thing that is hard to accept
blessing in disguise
(idiom) something that seems terrible, but actually produces positive results Read more…
