Idioms, Cliches, and Slang

The percentage of teenagers using slang varies depending on the source, but studies suggest that a large majority of teenagers use slang in their everyday language. This trend is often influenced by factors such as peer groups, pop culture, and social media usage.

The color of the herring in the idiom "-herring" is red.

It's short for "joint". As in, "let's go smoke a j".

According to the " Oxford English Dictionary " the word " JACKO " dates back to the mid - 1600′s as a Flemish approximation of the Bantu word " monkey. " By the early 1800′s Jacko Maccacco, a famous fighting monkey, could be found on display in Westminster Pit, a notorious London arena for dog fights. The word has become part of the common vernacular and it eventually became a Racist shorthand for Blacks.

It is difficult to determine an exact percentage, as being open-minded can vary greatly among individuals. However, studies have suggested that a significant portion of the population exhibits open-mindedness, with various factors influencing this trait such as education, exposure to diverse perspectives, and cultural background.

Most of the time, the theological norm would be to share inaccurate, usually fictional beliefs, without provocation and necessity. For instance, say I started talking about dinosaurs, then began on the topic of the various geological periods with a nearby friend within the earshot of a theist passer-by, the theological norm would be to react with explosive denial, and hurl abuse. Because dinosaurs were totally around 6000 years ago. Douches.

The origins of the phrase "Bite me" are unclear, but it is commonly used as a dismissive or defiant response to someone's criticism or request. It is often seen as a sarcastic or rude way to express annoyance or frustration towards another person.

Its a very rude way of saying African American

An idiom is a phrase that makes no sense unless you know the idiomatic definition. Can someone really lose his marbles? Yes, but does it make sense if someone says "He's lost his marbles" when someone says something crazy? No, so this can be either an idiom or an actual phrase. Someone could really misplace their marbles (toys), or they could be mentally unbalanced, in which case the idiom meaning would be used.

The literal meaning of "keep your hand on the plow" is to continue working diligently and not give up. The figurative meaning is to persist in one's efforts, stay focused on goals, and not be distracted by obstacles or challenges.

Slang usually develops to either: (1) develop subcultures within a linguistic community and thus shift speech registers and change the power dynamic between speakers; or (2) euphamise some taboo topic such as sex, death, drug use or money. Slang usually evolves as a combination of these two purposes.

Left-handed refers to a person who primarily uses their left hand for tasks that require manual dexterity. This is the opposite of being right-handed, where a person primarily uses their right hand. Being left-handed is a naturally occurring trait and is found in approximately 10% of the population.

"Lml" is slang for "laughing mad loud," which is used to express amusement or laughter in a text message or online conversation.

If you're "on the lam," you're on the run from the police.

it means acting like a clown, and no its not a slang word.

You can call them a Hick or a Back wood retard if you are trying to insult them. I am not sure if there is a polite term for someone from a backwoods town, maybe you can call them a country gentlemen.

because essays are trying to be authoritative, they are structured to argue a point and the author must be credible if his point is to be taken seriously. the more intelligent you sound, the more intelligent your argument sounds

blood is a term used in the sixties and seventies to describe one black man to another,we are blood we are family. the younger being called young blood., this carried over when the black panthers came to compton. when the panthers left, a neighborhood organization was founded called the crips, cousin or cuz was also used before the gang terminology also meaning black man to black man we are family, .feuding over the turf began when the minority of blacks didnt want to all be crips because of some of the crimes they were commiting against other black neighborhoods, bloods were founded on piru street and every blood gang in compton begins with piru in dedication to the founders who wher the gangstafied outlaws of the time. the colars come from the highschool of our first og's. dont be askin any more questions unless you are one.

It is technically an idiom, as it means paying the highest amount for something -- aka the "top" of the dollar amount.

Slang for discuss: palaver, chat, chew the fat, yak

Most people just think it means the letter P - as in "watch how you write your letters because p and q look similar when you write them or put them into a printing press." It can also mean "pints" and "quarts" as in a pub or tavern - the waitress has to be alert and remember who's drinking what so they don't overcharge the customers. Another theory says that it means "please" and "thank you" ("kew") or perhaps "excuse me" as mis-pronounced by children trying to remember their manners.

You have to learn each one by itself, because they make no sense if you try to figure them out! Try making a study deck with each idiom on a card -- see the link to learn how to make study decks.

No, "skl" is not a commonly recognized acronym or slang for school. It's possible that it is used in a specific context or by a particular group, but it is not widely known.

In this case, "put" serves as both the past and the present tense. Some people think "put" sounds like slang and they prefer that you use "placed," but actually, "put" is a perfectly valid word. I put the book on the desk (present tense). I put the book on the desk (past tense)-- to tell the difference, all you have to do is include a word that explains when the action occurred. For example, Yesterday, I put the book on the desk.

Forlorn, abandoned, estranged, companionless.