Idioms, Cliches, and Slang

To debit an account means to record an entry on the left side of an account, indicating that the amount has been taken out or reduced. It represents a decrease in assets or an increase in liabilities or equity in accounting.

"Get in your head" typically refers to overthinking or becoming consumed by negative thoughts or emotions. It can also refer to someone or something having a strong influence on your thoughts or behaviors.

An idiom is a phrase that is common to a language and that is not intended to be taken literally but figuratively. For example, many people used to say "It's raining cat and dogs", which was commonly understood to mean "It's raining heavily."

There is greater value in silence than there is in speaking. If you listen, it is an investment that is to be treated like gold and not parted with until you need to cash it in. Continual talk and giving away valuable knowledge while others are also trading similar thoughts is like dealing with the silver circulated as money. It becomes a commodity with low value as there is so much of it going on. Everyone wants their say and nobody is listening. The one who is sitting to one side and who is banking the knowledge knows the true value of silence. When eventually someone turns to him/her and asks their opinion, that person will probably say ' come and see me sometime and we will talk turkey. In other words they will trade what they know for something they may think that person may know. That is leverage and it is to be considered high value. Watch for those who remain silent and you will find gold. Many a high flyer thinks that the person who has nothing to say is lacking and therefore uninteresting and without value. The high flyer is happy dealing in silver and trading with others that deal with silver. The listener deals in gold and is very selective with the people they deal with.

'Payg' is slang for "pay as you go," referring to a system where users pay for services or products upfront, rather than on credit or with a contract. It is commonly used in the context of mobile phone plans or prepaid cards.

Slang language has its origins in informal speech and specific groups like young people, subcultures, and marginalized communities. It often develops as a way to create a sense of belonging, establish group identity, and communicate in a more casual or secretive manner. Over time, slang terms can become mainstream and be adopted by a wider audience.

Slang words often enter dictionaries when they become widely used in everyday language. Dictionaries aim to reflect the language as it is spoken, including informal and colloquial expressions. As these words become more accepted and integrated into the lexicon, they are added to dictionaries to document their meanings and usage.

It's an idiom because there's no actual pain in the butt - it's just something annoying.

This idiom suggests that one's perception of pain can be influenced by their mindset or mental state. It implies that by changing how we perceive and think about pain, we may be able to lessen its impact or endure it better. It highlights the role of mental attitude in coping with or managing physical discomfort.

1. "Bite the bullet": This originated from the practice of having wounded soldiers bite on a bullet during surgery before anesthesia was widely available.
2. "Cost an arm and a leg": This expression likely originated in the early 20th century in America, referring to the high cost of commissioning a portrait where artists would charge more for including detailed features like limbs.
3. "Under the weather": This phrase originated from maritime terminology, where sailors feeling seasick would go below deck to avoid rough weather on the surface.

The best means of transmission of information to a learner depends on the individual's learning style. It can include a combination of visual aids, hands-on activities, verbal explanations, and real-world examples to cater to different learning preferences. Providing feedback and allowing for interactivity can also enhance the learning process.

Holding a finger horizontally above the upper lip is a nonverbal signal typically associated with asking someone to be quiet or to keep a secret. It can indicate a request for silence or confidentiality in a subtle manner.

The idiom "it's Greek to me" means that something is difficult to understand or incomprehensible. It originates from the idea that Greek language and writing were perceived as complex and foreign to non-Greek speakers.

To misgender someone means to deliberately call someone a gender other than what they are presenting. It is usually meant in a disrespectful manner and is used to question another person's autonomy and right to define who they are to the world.

The term misgendering is usually used in the context of transsexualism, where someone supports a gender dichotomy and maintains that they were born with a body opposite of who they are. Some may use it in the context of transgenderism and other gender variance, but it makes little sense when used that way when TG persons don't always identify fully as a member of the gender opposite their body. The term is most useful and accurate when the person in question believes in a gender dichotomy.

Zingo is a popular children's bingo-style game that helps develop early reading and matching skills. Players try to match images on their cards with tiles drawn from the Zinger dispenser to be the first to fill their card and shout "Zingo!"

An idiom is a phrase whose meaning cannot be guessed from the meaning of the words in it. It makes no sense unless you know the definition. "Feeling" is a word.

It means the byproduct of anal sex. This can happen between both gay and hetero couples

Gay rights activist Dan Savage made up a definition of the word; "the frothy mixture of lube and fecal matter that is sometimes the byproduct of anal sex". He did it to get back at Rick Santorum for what he said about homosexuality.

Go in Australian slang means to do something. A footie player might lose his temper and "go the thump" which means he punched an opponent. Go the mug lair means to act like the worst kind of show off - and Donald Trump is the classic mug lair.

Come in Australia is to attempt to do something slyly or dishonestly or wrongly - Come the raw prawn means to try to pull a fast one; come the bounce means to attempt to bully someone into something.

No, "daddy long leg" is not an idiom. It refers to a type of arachnid with long, thin legs, also known as a harvestman.

It means that someone likes to "tell tall tales" or make up stories. Not neccissarily a lie, but a great embellishment of the truth alot of times.

A "yarn" is a story or tale, an elaboration.

The phrase "speak easy" refers to a place, typically a bar or club, that illegally sold alcoholic beverages during the Prohibition era in the United States (1920-1933). These establishments required patrons to speak quietly or "easy" to avoid drawing attention to the illegal activities taking place inside.

The idiom "X marks the spot" originates from treasure maps typically found in adventure stories and movies. It signifies the exact location of hidden treasure or a significant point of interest, with the "X" serving as a visual marker.

Dreams about pulling string out of your mouth could point to feeling restricted in communication or feeling like you need to "cleanse" your words. It may also suggest a need to speak up about something that is bothering you.

It means that you just thought of it, you were not trying to think of anything in particular.