Tag: news

not so fast

used in speech to say that one disagrees with what… (Read More)
a slap on the wrist

a mild reprimand or punishment. (Read More)
understudy

(in the theater) a person who learns another’s role in… (Read More)
an item

a couple in a romantic or sexual relationship. (Read More)
pick on [someone]

to criticize, punish, or be unkind to the same person… (Read More)
bellicose

wishing to fight or start a war. (Read More)
bone of contention

a subject or issue over which there is continuing disagreement. (Read More)
nonstarter

a person, plan, or idea that has no chance of… (Read More)
sketch

a short humorous play or performance, consisting typically of one… (Read More)
the straw that breaks/broke the camel’s back

the last in a series of bad things that happen… (Read More)
throw/pour cold water on [something]

to be negative about someone’s ideas or plans. (Read More)
hazing

humiliating and sometimes dangerous initiation rituals, especially as imposed on… (Read More)