Example 1: Phillip: I don't mean to stunt, but I just got off my private jet from my awesome vacation in Italy and I'm so tired. What did you do this weekend? Jack: Wow, Phillip. You don't wanna stunt, but you're totally stunting. I didn't do anything special. Watched a couple of shows on Netflix and did some laundry... Example 2: My neighbor just won the lottery. At first, he didn't really let the money affect his behavior or his lifestyle, but now I see him stunting his wealth. For instance, he's got a new Rolls Royce. He was driving it down the street with the music blaring to make sure the whole neighborhood saw him. Next, he landed a helicopter in the local park! It scared the children and I think someone called the police!
Explanation: To stunt means to show off or brag about one's wealth. In example 1, Phillip is talking about a private jet but claims he's not trying to show off. Of course his friend Jack knows he's showing off because private jets are not common. In example 2, the speaker talks about his neighbor showing off his wealth with his new car and the helicopter incident. Rolls Royces and helicopters are not common and are symbols of wealth.
To Flex: To show off or to boast/brag, about your body, your belongings, or some other thing you consider superior; Showing off your valuables in a non-humble way.
Two Friends in the Mall Bobby: Look at my new Lucky Brand, vintage leather jacket! Cheri: Wow, are you trying to flex with that jacket! Isn't it too hot, I mean, to wear? Bobby: Nope. Just too hot for the ladies since I'm flexin it. Cheri: You are so funny! Just be sure you don't pass out from the heat. Bobby: Ha. Ha.
No Flex Zone- A place where you are not allowed to flex or show off anything.
Cal and John are in Jerry's house and it is a "No Flex Zone." Cal: Oh, hi John. Come in. John: Hey, Cal. Cal: Woa, John! Why are you wearing all those chains and that expensive watch! Didn't you know this is a "No Flex Zone?" John: I thought this was a party? Cal: Yea, but not a party where you just flex on everyone. We are here for Jerry's birthday. Come on, dude. John: OK. Sorry, I'll take everything off and stop flexin. I didn't know.
Here is a link to Iggy Azalea - Flexin' & Finessin'
Slang Term: Drip - It is when someone’s look or style is extremely fashionable or sexy. _______ Yuki, an international student from Japan, is asking Val, her American roommate, what the slang term “drip” means.
Yuki: Hey, Val. I just heard someone use the word “drip,” but he didn’t use it the way I know the word, like when there is a leaky faucet or dripping water. What does drip mean in slang? Val: Well, it means a person has “swag” or a really cool style. You know, like when someone looks really hot or fashionable! Yuki: Really? How do you say it? Val: Let me see...so we don’t pronounce the “g” at the end. Yuki, that dress you are wearing is really drippin. Or look at my shoes, they’re drippin. Yuki: Oh, I see, we are drippin in style! Val: Right! Actually, Cardi B’s song from last year is called “Drip,” and she talks about “Diamonds on my wrist, they drippin’ (ice).” Let me show you on YouTube. Listen for how she uses “drip” in the song:
Explanation: Drip is often used as an adjective, dripping, to describe someone who is really fashionable, cool, or awesome. We also don’t pronounce the “g” at the end. For example: Did you see that move Frank made on the dance floor? He's drippin right now! It can also be used as a noun. For instance: Look at your clothes! You have got the drip!
Example 1 Felix: Lucy, the party is tonight and we have a few more things to prepare. Lucy: Just let me know how I can help and we'll get it done together. Felix: Balloons. We needs lots of blue balloons. Can you go to the party store and take care of that? Lucy:I'm on it!
Example 2 Mom: Richard, have you prepared your college applications yet? They are due in a week. Richard (playing video games): Don't worry, mom. I'm on it. Mom: Well I hope so. This is your future at stake!
Grammar to be on it is an inseparable phrasal verb. Change the be verb to match your tense and subject. This expression is usually used in the affirmative, rarely in the negative form. I am on it. You are on it. We are on it. He/She is on it.
Meaning You can use this expression when a person is working on a task or project and it is under control. In example 1, Lucy takes on the task of getting balloons. She will take care of it. In example 2, Richard assures his mom that he is taking care of his applications. This expression is used when there is confidence that the task will be completed. I'm on it = I will do it = It will get done
Tom: Hey, I heard the Rams lost to the Patriots in the Superbowl. Aren't you a Rams fan? John: Yeah, yeah, yeah. You don't need to rub it in. Sara: I heard you got another speeding ticket yesterday. You got one last month too, right? Jill: Yes, and my husband's going to freak out when he finds out about this one. Sara: Maybe you should start taking the bus to work just to be safe. Jill: Thanks for rubbing it in.
Meaning: "to rub it in" is a common expression used when someone teases or reminds another person about something that is negative or embarrassing.
Example 1: Glenda: I've been working on this report for 13 hours today. Hank: You must be exhausted. When is the report due? Glenda: In 3 days. Hank: You have plenty of time to finish. Why don't you call it a day and start fresh tomorrow? Glenda: That's a great idea. Example 2: Vinnie: Hey Tim, how's it going? Are we doing any business? Tim: Not in a while. I haven't sold anything in 3 hours. Vinnie: Oh, let's call it a day. Most people have gone home anyway.
Meaning: finish or be done. "To call it day" is most often used to indicate the speaker's work is finished (at least for that day). But when this expression is used, it also suggests work will (likely) continue the next day. Basically, it means the work day is done.
Jonathan: Hey bro, today we have a difficult workout at the gym, so leave your smart phone in your locker. Manny: But I need to check for messages, and I also need to post on Instagram that I’m at the gym. Jonathan: You know what Manny? Stop making excuses and leave your phone in your locker. You’re always on the phone in the middle of your sets and always make excuses about not trying hard. If you want to workout with us, you need to go hard or go home. Manny: But what about my messages? They’re important too. Jonathan: If your messages are more important, stay home and don’t come back to the gym. Otherwise, you’re just pretending you want to improve your health.
To go hard or go home is an expression used to describe a choice between doing something correctly (and with effort) or doing something halfway with no enthusiasm or care about how well it’s done or performed. In this example, Manny is more concerned about his Instagram feed so Jonathan reminds him that working out is not about posting pictures or receiving messages, it’s about commitment to his workouts. This expression can be applied to one’s job, studies, or any task involving serious effort.
