ZIP
A Zone Improvement Plan (ZIP) Code is the numerical code assigned by the US Postal Service to designate a local area or entity for the delivery of mail. ZIP Codes may consist of 5, 7, 9, or 11 digits, and may refer to a street section, a collection of streets, an establishment, a structure, or a group of post office boxes.
Adam's Apple
The large lump in the throat...The Adam's Apple is a vulnerable attack point in Karate
Ain't
Is not, am not, have not...."I ain't going with you ", "I ain't seen the dog."
Alky
Short for alcoholic......I've never seen him sober. I think he's an alky
Ball is In Your Court
It’s your turn to perform, score, or you are on your own now (sports). Speaking to graduates at the university, The Dean said, "Graduates, the ball is in your court now and it time to challenge the future
Bank On It
People usually put their money in the bank for safekeeping. This expression means that you can rest assured that the following statements are true and there will not be any problem. My boss said I could "Bank on it " that I will get a 30% raise because of last month's sales.
Beat around the bush
To avoid issues, to mislead...Don't beat around the bush, tell the truth
Benjamins
Money; Short for 100 dollar bills because of the picture of Benjamin Franklin is on them. Today's society is all about the "Benjamins."
Birds of a Feather Flock Together
People with the same interest usually congregate together.
Birthday suit
Nude, that which you were born in; people are born naked
Bla, bla, bla
Excetra, excetra excetra; used when it is obvious what the conversation is about
Black Box
The solution to problems. The black box is the recorder on planes and sometimes hold the answers as to why planes crash.
Black Sheep
One who disgraces the family name
Untitled Document
Blame Game
To accuse several people, not knowing who to blame. Don't play that "Blame game " with me, I am innocent of all charges.
Bootleg
Not of good quality, derived from the poor quality of movies that have been copied from originals, not original, forgery.....Frustrated at the quality of video they were watching, Phillip responded, "I told you not to buy those bootleg videos.".
Born with a silver spoon in his mouth
Wealthy, rich...Richard shouldn't have any financial worries because he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth .
Bottom Line
- Main thing, real deal, facts
- money....
The Bottom line is that first we must all work together
We must watch our "Bottom Line ".
Breadwinner
The person or spouse who makes the money for the family...Dad is the "Breadwinner" in our family
Break the Ice
To make things easier, less stressful...."These cocktail drinks will break the ice ," said Jennifer as she offered them to her guests.
Burn the Midnight Oil
To stay up late studying or to work on a project... I will have to burn the midnight oil to finish this project
By hook or crook
By the preferred way or other means...Some college students by hook or crook get extra income for college expenses
Cake walk
Something that is easy...Finding your way around Denver's Airport is a cakewalk
Car-B-Que
A car fire that stalls traffic, evolved from and rhymes with Bar-B-Que.The reason I'm late this morning is because there was a "Car-B-Que" on the expressway.
Cat Out Of The Bag
Accidently or intentionally let something be known....You let the cat out of the bag when you told your inlaws that you hit the state lottery.
Catch you later
Good-by until we meet again...I'll catch you later, said John, as he left Mary, who was standing in the doorway.
Caught red handed
Caught with the evidence on your possession or in the act of committing a crime .....He was caught red handed with the stolen money.
CCC
Cool Calm and Collected... To have great self control... Today I'm CCC
Chicken head
Not smart...When it comes to math, Bob is a chicken head.
Chocolate City
A city with over population where at least 70% of its population is Black or Afro-American. New Orleans was once known as a "Chocolate City" before Hurricane Katrina. (Mayor C. Ray Nagin)
Cloud nine
To get high, euphoric state.... From the song by the Temptations...Bobby said, Tony, who was his pot smoking friend, was on cloud nine
Cold Shoulder
To turn away from. She has been giving him the cold shoulder all week
Cold Feet
Afraid to do something. When it comes to dating, she has cold feet.
Committed sideways
To have committed suicide by shooting oneself in the side of the head...Many actors have committed sideways in Hollywood.
Crib
Apartment, house or home...You can sleep at my crib tonight
Cup of mud
Coffee, because it is brown or black like mud... I'll have my routine cup of mud this
Your likes or dislikes...Boxing is not my cup of tea.
Dog Days
Hot days of summer....During dog days, our pet stays mostly in the shade.
Don't Count Your Chickens Before They Hatch
Bad luck, you aren't guaranteed that all the eggs will hatch.
Downsized
To make smaller...During the 90's, many companies were downsized.
Dude
Any male person...What's up dude?
Fantabulous
A combination of fabulous and fantastic....This new suit is fantabulous.
FBI
Female body inspector...FBI is a funny acronym for the standard investigatory agency
For Heaven Sake
Showing disgust, anger or expressing resentment..."For heaven sake, slow down the car",said Sophia .
Forever and a day
Eternity...For this crime, the judge should sentence him to forever and a day.
Free-bee
To get something for free
From the horses mouth
From the source, usually a reliable source....I got this from the horse's mouth,"said Debbie. "Shreeta has received a Scholarship to Harvard."
Newbie
A newcomer, inexperienced or unskilled person. Especially used in computer games.
When In Rome Do As The Romans Do
Do not draw attention to yourself, especially in a crowd, try to blend in.
Wild Goose Chase
Going or sent from place to place without finding what you need,....My wife sent me on a wild goose chase this weekend and I still didn't find what I was looking for.
Word of Mouth
Good Gossip...usually refers to sales from a satisfied customer...Word of mouth is usually known as the best form of advertising.
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