Context #1
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.
Example
Two roommates are home on a Saturday afternoon. Roommate 1 is tired and wants to take a nap. Roommate 2 is playing video games in the living room.
Roommate 1: Hey, I'm going to go take a nap. I'm so exhausted. I didn't get home from work until 3 am this morning.
Roommate 2: Sure, no worries! Rest up.
Roommate 3 comes home and joins Roommate 2 in playing video games. They get really involved in the game and start shouting and turn up the volume. Roommate 1 is awakened and upset by all this noise.
Roommate 1: Would you guys pipe down in there! I'm trying to sleep!
Roommate 3: Sorry! We'll be more quiet.
Explanation
Pipe down is used the same way as "be quiet." This expression is used as an imperative, or a command. It is commonly used in anger or urgency. Pipe down is an in-separable phrasal verb.
More examples:
Pipe down! I'm trying to study!
You kids need to pipe down! The baby is sleeping!
1. Chill (adjective) – great, awesome, cool, good, okay, fun, fine, okay
Sarah: Are you sure that you are chill driving all of us to the party? It is really far away.
Peter: Don’t worry about me, I’m chill.
Explanation: Peter is OK driving even though the party is far away.
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Debbie: My brother’s new car is way chill.
Danny: Well, if you save up enough money, you can get a cool car too!
Explanation: Debbie’s brother’s car is awesome looking.
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Jose: How was the concert last night?
Jackie: It was chill.
Explanation: The concert was fine.
2. Chill or Chillax (verb): To calm down, to reduce harmful activity, to hang out or relax
Bart: Oh, no! I forgot to call my girlfriend last night!
John: Dude, just chill. I’m sure she is fine.
Explanation: Bart needs to calm down and stop worrying about not calling his girlfriend.
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Kelly: I can’t find my wallet. What am I going to do? Maybe someone stole it?
Ken: Chillax, Dude! I’m sure it is in the apartment somewhere and no one has been in here for hours. We’ll find it.
Explanation: Kelly needs to calm down and not assume the wallet has been stolen.
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Dana: What should we do tonight?
Terry: Why don’t we just chill at your house?
Explanation: Terry suggests that they hang out at Dana’s house for the night.
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Cindy: Did you see how much Joe drank at the party? He was so drunk!Sid: Yes! He needs to chill on the alcohol.Explanation: Joe needs to stop drinking so much alcohol.
In the song, "Delicate," Taylor Swift asks, "Is it chill that you're in my head?" Listen here!
Tom: Hey! How come you're all dressed up?
Bob: Well, I have my first date tonight with Sara, and I want to look sharp.
Tom: Nice! Hope you two have a great first date!
Julie: So are your ready for your first day at your new job?
Chrissy: You know it! I went shopping yesterday and found this really nice dress. Look!
Julie: That is perfect! You are going to look really sharp.
Meaning: "To look sharp" is used when someone dresses up and looks really handsome or pretty. Usually this is done for a special occasion.
Example 1:
Ronald: Did you hear about Jacob?
Heejin: Our old friend Jacob? What about him?
Ronald: He made a killing in the stock market last quarter.
Heejin: Really? I should get in touch with him for advice. I lost a lot of money last quarter.
Example 2:
Hugh: I can't go to your party tonight. I have to work - and I'll probably make a killing serving drinks.
Jaime: No kidding. At the bar?
Hugh: Yeah, last week I made $200 in two hours!
Meaning: to make a lot of money or be financially successful. The verb "make" in this idiom must change to agree with the subject.
