Idioms, Cliches, and Slang

Used as slang, "unit" might be used to refer to someone's penis. Used similarly: "tool", "member", "thing".

The idiom "killing an ant with a sledgehammer" means using excessive force or resources to address a minor or insignificant issue. It implies a disproportionate or overly aggressive response to a small problem.

drugs have slang terms so the 5-0 and snitches don't know what people who use drugs know what they're talking about.

Cocaine - Rock, snow, Cuban kush

Marijuana - 420, kush, dro, hash, grass, Mexican airlines .....

see alot of people wouldn't know what people were talking about if a druggie asked if they had some Mexican airlines on them.

Woadie is a slang term used in some southern U.S. states to refer to a close friend or companion. It is often used within the context of hip hop culture and rap music, and can also be a term of endearment among friends.

Yes it is a slang term usually found in West Virginia and the Carolinas areas. It means pal or friend. Like the Aussies say "Mate".

Go back upon one's word means to break a literal or implied promise, for example, if you told a friend you were going to cut their grass for them, but then never showed up, you went back upon your word.

Toddlers often create their own words or sounds to communicate, which can vary based on their individual development and experiences. Common toddler slang may include simplified versions of words, mispronunciations, or made-up terms to express their needs or emotions.

No. Pathos means emotional appeal, as opposed to logos (logic), or ethos (ethics). Saying something is not fair would be an example of pathos, while saying something is illegal or goes against tradition would be an example of ethos, and saying something makes no sense would be an example of logos.

If someone is a bigot, then pathos probably wouldn't work. Much of what they are acting upon is pathos, and emotional arguments against them would be dismissed as sentimental. Besides, they would not care what is fair or how much their actions hurt others. Since their arguments are mostly emotional, logic would not work with them either. Ethics would be the best argument, but once again, if they are determined to be as they are, that wouldn't help much.

Limberlost is old slang for a dense, untamed forest or wilderness area. It was used in the early 20th century to refer to a place that was difficult to navigate or explore due to its dense vegetation.

No, it's dialect. It's just a phonetic spelling of "isn't it."

From the theater. It became popular in the 1920's, when it referred to a show that closed very quickly after opening. There is also a theory that the original meaning was a score of 0 because the number zero looks like an egg.

No, it is a statement that someone is a good student. Idioms are things that don't make sense unless you know the hidden meaning, like "Mr. Jones passed away."

Adios means Good Bye, Gueya is commonly used to say "Girl" it is inappropriately used by close teenagers friends.

So; Adios Gueya means: Good bye girl

Its just another way of saying lol (laugh out loud) just slang :)

"Laughing at what's linked(or listed)"

"Parlor" is a slang term that refers to a place where illegal activities such as gambling or drug use occur, often in a secret or discreet manner. It is commonly used in reference to underground establishments or rooms where such activities take place.

The phrase "on the tip of your tongue" refers to the sensation of knowing a word or piece of information but struggling to recall it. It's a common experience where the memory feels close but just out of reach.

This is a metaphor. Life is shown as a person, as if it is something concrete that you can see. "Whistles by" means to fly by so quickly that the air makes a whistling sound. The metaphor means that life is passing by very quickly.

Yes, idioms can be considered as a type of metaphor. Both idioms and metaphors involve non-literal language that conveys a deeper meaning beyond their literal interpretation. Idioms are specific phrases that have a figurative meaning different from their literal meaning, while metaphors are more broadly used comparisons that associate one thing with another to highlight similarities.

Some slang terms commonly heard in California include "hella" (meaning very or a lot), "catch some waves" (go surfing), and "the Bay" (short for the San Francisco Bay Area). Additionally, "Cali" is often used as an abbreviation for California.

The correct idiom is "add fuel to the fire," which means to worsen a situation or make a conflict stronger by adding more tension or hostility. It is used to describe actions that exacerbate an already difficult or delicate situation.

A toll is a payment for traveling on a certain road, called a toll road. If something has "taken its toll," it has somehow taken something out of you - not literal payment, but emotional and/or physical energy.

To lay an egg means to do something poorly or that something was ill-received. When we played for the championship, we laid an egg. I performed my monologue flawlessly yet I still laid an egg.

no its an acronym

the slang of ok is k or kk

Barking is the sound that a dog makes as a form of communication. Dogs bark to express various emotions such as excitement, fear, or alertness, or to communicate with other dogs or people. It can also serve as a way for a dog to establish territory or hierarchy.

1. After working long hours without rest, I finally broke down and had to take a sick day.
2. The car broke down on the highway, leaving us stranded until help arrived.
3. When the news broke about the scandal, the company's reputation rapidly began to break down.