Phrasal verbs

-Sorry. -No worries.

According to recognised or orthodox rules. E.g. The men played golf in the most canonicalway, with no local rules. Stated or used in the most basic and straightforwardly applicable manner.

without any fuss or delay; immediately.

To go over the reasons why something should be done or should be the case. Your friend here has been making quite a strong case for why I should hire you.

Something tasteless or intellectually inferior that is devoid of any intelligence - usually in pop culture. Lacking in refinement and good taste. Often but not always appealing to the absolute lowest common denominator. "Sorry, Charlie - the second the silly sound effects and music with the low-brow humor start, I'm out the door. No primetime TV for me!"

informal used to emphasize one's distaste or dislike of the person or thing mentioned. "she was a bitch on wheels" To a large degree, excessive. to the highest degree (see also hell on wheels) That beast is a freak on wheels.

The "screw you, I got mine" mentality of Republicans: GOP tries to placate seniors about changes to medicare by saying it will only affect those 55 or under.

But one of the worst mistakes in international relations, plaguing us from Vietnam to Iraq, is to operate on wishful thinking rather than reality.

When things  go  awry. When you can no longer take whats happening  around  you so you ask for the higher  power  Jesus to take the wheel. Oh   i just   cant  take this anymore Jesus take the wheel! When things are  so hard  to understand that all you  can do  is  call  forth Jesus. Person1: Did you hear Keri is still a  hoe . Person2: After she apparently found the Lord? Person1:  Yes . Person2:  Oh  Jesus take the wheel!!

wavering, vacillating, irresolute,dithering, uncertain, unsure,undecided, split, of two minds "she was torn between the two options"

Analysis paralysis or paralysis by analysis is the state of over-analyzing (or over-thinking) a situation so that a decision or action is never taken, in effect paralyzing the outcome.

used as an expression of frustration Mother Fucking Shit not happy ( something is wrong )

(of a man) large, strong, and sexually attractive.

( idiomatic )  Something very good, especially a relatively recent  invention  likely to  improve  people's lives. 

(of the weather) unpleasantly cold or wet. Shark Lagoon Nights are weather-dependent and can be canceled due to inclement weather. 

big props Offering proper recognition or respect for a deed or reputation. Giving kudos to someone or something. Kissing ass. Big Props to Keisha. That bitch knows how to move her ass.

To produce a spectacular achievement.

free from worry, awkwardness, or problems; relaxed. "she was never quite at ease with Phil" synonyms:relaxed, calm, serene, tranquil, unworried, contented, content, happy;  comfortable "she felt completely at ease in their mountain retreat"

literary growing, increasing, or developing.

avoid doing something that one ought to do. "he copped out at the last moment" an instance of avoiding a commitment or responsibility. "being ‘average’ is the lazy person's cop-out" e.g. Asking for 100% absolute certainly is a cop out.

put off confronting a difficult issue or making an important decision, typically on a continuing basis. "I appreciate that he doesn't want to raise taxes, but sooner or later you have to stop kicking the can down the road" "This administering is gonna kick the can down the road"

crack the whip To  push  or  urge   someone   (usually   one's   subordinate)  to  work   harder,   likened  to  literally   cracking  a  whip  to  control  or urge  on an  animal.   The   boss  is  nervous   that   we'll   lose   this   account,  so  he's   really   started   cracking   the   whip  on  us. e.g.  I expect to see nation-state sponsored cryptocurrencies to start appearing, and when they do,  as soon as you see this start to happen, immediately divest yourself as they will crack a whip on competing cryptocurrencies.

Tending to impose one's will on others in an insistent or arrogant manner; domineering. See Synonyms at dictatorial. Ex: Trump

attempt to sell (something), typically by pestering people in an aggressive or bold manner. "Jim was touting his wares" E.g. Despite a viral meme incorrectly touting this year’s Perseids as the brightest meteor shower for 96 years, the 2017 sky show will actually be slightly less impressive.

Wang spelled backward. Def: persistently worrying or distressing. "that gnawing pain in her stomach" E.g. Gnawing Questions: Is Sugar From Fruit The Same As Sugar From Candy?

My 10 year old grandson loves science because it is factual. He does not need to argue with, or convince anybody. Same reason he dislikes religion....lol

used in various phrases to describe something that has proved effective or reliable before. "novel applications of tried-and-tested methods"

Wow, that's quite a switch.

Def: denoting the fraudulent practice of encouraging investors to buy shares in a company in order to inflate the price artificially, and then selling one's own shares while the price is high. E.g. However, the market is very volatile because coins are very much at the whims of pump and dump schemes, like in penny stocks.

adopt a firm policy when faced with opposition or disobedience. So when the doctor asked if he could have a medical student shadow him, she put her foot down.

This plan has a chicken-and-egg problem, though.

bitterly regret (something one has done or allowed to happen). "Ferguson will rue the day he turned down that offer"

An exclamation of surprise, sometimes with strong sexual connotations. Ooh la la, monsieur, you do have big muscles after all.

lacking unusual or special aspects; ordinary. "a run-of-the-mill job"

Every person is entitled to his or her personal preferences and tastes. I would never want my bathroom decorated inchartreuse and turquoise, butto each his own, I suppose.

Potential energy  is the stored  energy  in an object due of its position or its configuration whereas Kinetic energy  is the  energy  which a body possesses because of its motion.

def:  nothing   or not   meaning   anything e.x.: that  doesnt   mean  squat

1.  To   read   or   examine,   typically   with   great   care.

-relax and get off my back  -stop giving me  such a   hard time   -back off and  take it easy   if u argue with somebody and he/she just wont  stop  bringing up arguments against u, u tell them:  "ahh, cut me some slack, will   ya ?" #relax #chill #take it easy #calm down #stop being so annoying

a stopping place or assembly point en route to a destination. "a vast staging area for guerrilla attacks"

A giddy or thoughtless person; one incapable of concentration or attention.

be remembered or recorded in history

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A person's actions, whether good or bad, will often have consequences for that person

you can't enjoy both of two desirable but mutually exclusive alternatives . "you can't have it both ways"  "you can't have the best of both worlds."

A tin foil hat is a hat made from one or more sheets of aluminium foil, or a piece of conventional headgear lined with foil, worn in the belief or hope that it shields the brain from threats such as electromagnetic fields, mind control, and mind reading.

We all  recognize the mantra of Snow White's evil stepmother.

A   large   amount   or   number;   a   lot:   a  slew  of  unpaid   bills.

e.g.  Janna and Clifton's wedding ceremony was going according to plan, until halfway through the vows when Clifton suddenly told Janna to stand back.  

madly in love. "I immediately fell head over heels for Don"

Something that come off your backyard trees vs hard earned money

 idiom for an obvious problem or risk no one wants to discuss,[2] or a condition of groupthink no one wants to challenge.[3]

find an explanation for (a mystery). "he hopes to get to the bottom of the scam"

plural noun: coasters 1. a small tray or mat placed under a bottle or glass to protect the table underneath.

rēk/Submit verb 1. smell strongly and unpleasantly; stink. "the yard reeked of wet straw and stale horse manure"

pout/Submit verb 1. push one's lips or one's bottom lip forward as an expression of petulant annoyance or in order to make oneself look sexually attractive. "she lounged on the steps, pouting"

the substance or essence of a speech or text. "she noted the gist of each message"

ˈfīstē/Submit adjectiveinformal (of a person, typically one who is relatively small or weak) lively, determined, and courageous. "a feisty heroine who's more than a pretty face" synonyms: spirited, spunky, plucky, gutsy, gutty, ballsy "the part of Annie called for a just-so balance of adorable and feisty"

SHro͞od/Submit adjective 1. having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute. "she was shrewd enough to guess the motive behind his gesture"

the base or support on which a statue, obelisk, or column is mounted. synonyms: plinth, base, support, mounting, stand, foundation, pillar, column, pier; socle "a bust on a pedestal"

showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings. "an insensitive remark"

phrasal verb of rub 1. be transferred by contact or association. "when parents are having a hard time, their tension can easily rub off on the kids" synonyms: be transferred to, be passed on to, be transmitted to, be communicated to; More affect, influence "we just don't want his bad habits rubbing off on you"

noun noun: smooth talk 1. charming or flattering language, especially when used to persuade someone to do something.

hypnotic

One moment they had the car in the lot, then the next they're shipping it off.

This is a saying which means that "It's easy to know the right thing to do after something has happened, but it's hard to predict the future." Let me explain why this phrase has that meaning. First, "hindsight" means "thinking about things after they've happened". You can use it like this: In hindsight, I realize that she was probably right. This means that you didn't think she was right in the past, but now that you think back on it you realize that she was right.

a loud quarrel.

One that has been excluded from a society or system.

a person who idles time away. synonyms: idler, layabout, good-for-nothing, lounger, shirker, sluggard, laggard, slugabed; More informalslacker, slob, lazybones, bum "to his parents' chagrin, he was a complete loafer"

acting or done in a secret or dishonest way. "an underhanded method of snatching clients from rivals" synonyms:deceitful, deceptive, dishonest, dishonorable, disreputable, unethical, unprincipled, immoral, unscrupulous, fraudulent, dubious, unfair, snide; More

A catchphrase is a slogan, or a saying, or a quotation, even a motto. It is a phrase in wide or popular use, especially one serving as a slogan for a group or movement. "Ban the Bomb" was a popular catchphrase in the 1960's anti-nuclear movement. A pet phrase is a phrase that an individual uses repetitively.

grail:  a thing that is being earnestly pursued or sought after. "profit has become the holy grail" synonym: favorite

an accomplice of a hawker, gambler, or swindler who acts as an enthusiastic customer to entice or encourage others.

(idiomatic) Especially; more than other people You, of all people, should understand the importance of historical analysis. I guess the weirdest version of that song I've ever heard is by Frank Sinatra, of all people.

The real-world evidence, however, points in the opposite direction.

Be woken up

To stay away from work and duty, or esp from school without an excuse; be truant.

a point beyond which one will not go; a limit to what one will do or accept. "the banks drew a line in the sand : there was to be no additional help"

in the open light of day; clearly visible.  The crime was committed in broad daylight. Bill stood there in broad daylight, but we never saw him.

Action that was taken too late and is too feeble to be of any use.

I bet the UBER bros will be patting themselves in the back after they finish what they should have done a year ago. Praise given to a person for an achievement or a job well done. Treating his daughter to ice cream was Joe's way of giving her a pat on the back after she won first place in the science fair. The only reason she stays late at work is to receive a pat on the back from her boss.

a slang term for the naked human body.

good friends who get in trouble together or get each other in trouble and laugh about it. we always get in trouble together. you're my partner in crime!

to become more accepting of someone or something. Finally, he opened up to the suggestion that he should leave. Finally the boss opened up to the notion of Tom as a manager.

I'll be watching over you no matter how far we're apart. watch over someone or something to keep guard over someone or something; to care for someone or something. Could you please watch over my little girl while I go to the store? I will watch over your house while you are away. watch over somebody/something to protect and feel responsible for the care of someone or something She had to watch over her four young children. He watched over his vegetable garden, trying to think up ways to keep the deer away from it.

”Science can't be driven by ideology“ “Are Economists Driven by Ideology or Evidence?” “Driven by Ideology, Not Science”

(idiomatic) The very early morning, just after midnight, when most people are asleep. He worked into the wee small hours to get everything perfect for the opening day.

to   state   an   item   of   importance.   You   made  a  point   that  we  all   should   remember.   He  spoke   for  an  hour   without   making  a  point.

very easy to see or understand.

(of a situation) completely settled or decided. "the championship is not as cut and dried as everyone thinks" synonyms: explicit ,  unambiguous ,  clear-cut "the answers to such questions are not always cut and dried"

1.   much   more   than  is  usual   Basketball's  TV  income  is  already   off   the   charts. 2.   much   better   than   usual   Groncki's   newest   restaurant  is  totally   off   the   charts. 3. Too expensive

a venture or guess that has only the slightest chance of succeeding or being accurate. "it's a long shot, but well worth trying"

To move over in order to create space

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Some tech workers who had long toed their companies’ apolitical lines saw Trump’s win as a turning point: the moment when they should become more vocal about their views. 

Google has recently switched to AI-powered translation in its Translate app, which  has offered big benefits in terms of speed and accuracy , so we could start to see a lot more language pairs make their way to the Word Lens translation as a result.

Here  hats off  to you means something that you say when you want to express your admiration for someone.

protesting vigorously about something. "teachers are up in arms about new school tests" 2.   Fig.   very   angry.   (Fig.   on   {2},   but   without   weapons.   *Typically:   be ~;  get   ~.)   Wally   was  up in  arms   about   the   bill for   the   broken   window.   I am  really  up in  arms   about   what   happened.

Person: Did he just do a double backflip? DG: double backflip you say..hold my beer

To   keep   one   step   ahead   of   (a   competitor   or   opponent,   for   example).   having   or   having   scored   an   advantage   or   lead   over   someone   or   something to  gain  an  advantage   over;  be a  move,   step,   etc.,   ahead   of:   to  one-up   the   competition. Now they are One Up from the bottom.

You can look at this two ways. There's the "He knows how they cheat, so he knows how to stop it" thought, or the "He worked for the cheats, and a tiger doesn't change its stripes" thought. - On Trump nominating a WS lawyer to head SEC

Which is it! Which on earth is it!

to   carry   on   with   something   despite   difficulties   or   setbacks. That’s why it’s crucial to know the warning signs that tell you it’s time to see a doctor rather than just toughing it out. Sorry,   you'll   just   have  to  tough  it  out.   I  think  I  can   tough this   job   out   for   another   month.