Mary had no bad luck when it came to beauty contests, but once she started bragging about it she jinxed it. Now she rarely gets 3rd place.
This is a blog about urban American slang and colloquial expressions. Some of the examples posted might seem to be grammatically wrong but I tried to make them sound like real people talking on the streets. So, some of the entries here are just for informal conversation.I may also post some unusual words or even expressions that usually don't appear in standard dictionaries. Entries accompany pictures to help you remember what words and expressions mean.
segunda-feira, 30 de setembro de 2013
JINX
A superstitious term meaning to give something bad luck or misfortune.
Mary had no bad luck when it came to beauty contests, but once she started bragging about it she jinxed it. Now she rarely gets 3rd place.
Mary had no bad luck when it came to beauty contests, but once she started bragging about it she jinxed it. Now she rarely gets 3rd place.
quarta-feira, 25 de setembro de 2013
STREET PIZZA
1. An animal that has been run over and killed by a car.
2. Any disgusting substance that is on the ground.
3. Road kill
*Beth's pet turtle escaped last week and I'm afraid it's probably street pizza by now.
2. Any disgusting substance that is on the ground.
3. Road kill
*Beth's pet turtle escaped last week and I'm afraid it's probably street pizza by now.
segunda-feira, 23 de setembro de 2013
BOLD
1. Fearless and daring;corageous
2. Brave
2. Brave
"Hey Danny! Have you heard of Marion's new adventure?"
"No, man. What is she up to this time?"
"Well, she is slacklining now,3,300ft up in the air!"
"Wow! She is bold!"
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