- 24/7. Meaning: all the time, always available, without a break.
- Example:
- The convenience store opens 24/7.
- Example:
- Rookie. Meaning: a beginner; one who is new to a profession or field.
- Example:
- He’s a rookie in basketball.
- Example:
- Not my cup of tea. Meaning: something not to your liking or you don’t like to do.
- Example:
- Art is not my cup of tea.
- Example:
- Peace out. Meaning: a friendly way to say goodbye.
- Example:
- Peace out, guys. I’m logging out.
- Example:
- Hit the road. Meaning: to leave; to go home.
- Example:
- It’s getting late, I’m gonna hit the road.
- Example:
- Idiot box. Meaning: a television.
- Example:
- People usually waste their time staring at the idiot box the whole day.
- Example:
- No-brainer. Meaning: something that is easy to do, requiring little effort.
- Example:
- Primary Maths is a no-brainer.
- Example:
- Swag. Meaning: appearance, style, or the way he or she presents themselves.
- Example:
- Man, I love your swag!
- Example:
- Screw up. Meaning: to make a major mistake.
- Example:
- He screwed up the whole relationship, so he ended up alone.
- Example:
- Freak. Meaning: a social outcast or misfit; a strange person.
- Example:
- He has got no friends. What a freak.
- Example:
- Gibberish. Meaning: speech that doesn’t make sense; nonsensical words and phrases.
- Example:
- Stop talking gibberish!
- Example:
Compiled and written by @EnglishTips4U for @EnglishTips4U on Saturday, June 18, 2011.
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😊 it’s useful . Thanks
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