(Feel that something is wrong)
How come the front door is open? Didn’t you close it before we went shopping?
I’m sure I did. I can’t understand it.
Frankly,I smell a rat.
Me,too. I’m convinced that something is definitely wrong here.
We’d better call the police
Two-time loser: n. a confirmed loser: Poor Jack is a two-time loser.
Trust me! : Exclaim. “Believe me!” “Honestly”. Its true trust me.
Totally: mod. Absolutely; completely. This place is totally dull.
No way! : Eclaim. “No!” Me join the army? No way!
Nada: n.Nothing; none. (Spanish) | |
Drive someone up a walk:
To annoy someone greatly. He’s starting to drive me up a wall.
Blue adj. depressed. I’m feeling sort of blue today.
Catch someone red-handed
To discover someone in the process of committing a dishonest act. I know he’s guilty. I couth him red-handed.
Break the ice
To make the first move in establishing communication. I’m going to break the ice with the new employee.
Informal
Definition:
To make a major mistake. Completely mismanage or mishandle a situation
Example:
1) Tom screwed up the whole project, and now we're four weeks behind schedule.
Etymology:
This phrase comes from World War II US Army slang.
Definition:
One who makes mistakes regularly; a failure. (Usually written as 'screw-up' when used as a noun.)
Example:
1) Be careful when you're dealing with Charlie -- he's a real screw-up.