Slang expressions in English with translation. American slang - phrases with translation into Russian

Those who are at the conversational stage of learning a language often wonder if they need to know English slang. The answer is yes, because the correct use of such words significantly expands your understanding of foreign interlocutors. The first thing to understand before starting to study this topic: slang in English language- this is not necessarily profanity, but also words that are used by people belonging to a certain profession or group: students, schoolchildren, computer scientists, musicians, etc.

Public variety of speech

In order to delve into the study of linguistic jargon, it is necessary to identify its main sources. Youth slang in English was formed mainly due to immigrants, music, business, the underworld, computerization, among informal social groups and teenagers.

Composing such expressions does not have any grammatical rules. English slang denies the norms familiar to the language. Nevertheless, it is necessary to know exactly how and in what situations one or another word should be used. Incorrect use of jargon can cause laughter, bewilderment or even resentment of the interlocutor.

The grammatical side of jargon

The tourist will instantly feel the difference between the live speech of native speakers and the standard rules from school textbooks. Abbreviations of some words and expressions are also considered elements of slang speech.

Let's look at a few illustrative examples:
. going to (gather) turns into gonna;
. want (want) - wanna;
. I'm (I am) - ama;
. yes (yes) - yep (American version);
. don't know (I don't know) - dunno;
. because (because) - cause (also serves as an independent word, which is translated into Russian as “reason”);
. betcha - to argue;
. dammit (short for damn it) - damn it;
. dreamboat - handsome person;
. gimme (American version of give me) - "give me."

There are words that have both a standard meaning and a slang one. For example, the expression bless you - “I bless you” has acquired the additional meaning of “be healthy”, which is used after sneezing. The well-known adjective cool (fresh, cool), which is now also translated by the words "cool", "cool".

Business communication has its own grammatical abbreviations, most of which we know from school:
. Mr. - Mister;
. Mrs. - Mrs.
. Dr - doctor;
. etc - and so on;
. e. g. - For example.

English slang in correspondence

At every step in Internet communication, various abbreviations are used in writing slang expressions. Let's take a look at a few colloquial acronyms:

U (you) - you, you.

Lol (Laughing out loud) - the Russian analogue can be considered the phrase "laughing". This abbreviation will add a touch of playfulness and lightheartedness to your message. To replace Lol, there is ROFL, which means that the interlocutor literally "rolls on the floor because of laughter."

The combination of letters BRB (be back soon) is used in cases where you are forced to leave somewhere and at this time you will not be able to answer.

G2G (got to go) is a good way to end a conversation before leaving the chat.

Instead of writing a rather long in my opinion, you can briefly scribble IMO and continue writing your opinion.

Differences between English and American slang

The biggest misconception of Russian speakers is that people from Britain easily understand Americans. This is not so, since certain words in these two peoples have different meanings.

It is easier to communicate with the British in this regard. Most of them are very and can literally apologize a hundred times for a household trifle or for something that they didn’t even do. But if you are in America and hear the word sorry behind your back, do not rush to get excited: maybe there is a policeman behind you who is ready to issue a fine for some kind of offense.

Consider the meanings of some expressions:

Ass for an Englishman means an ordinary donkey, for an American it is a “fifth point” and a word that can be called a bad person;

Pissed - in the USA this word is called a disgruntled person, and in Britain - a drunk;

To shag in America means the verb "to dance", but if you try to invite a girl to dance with it in England, the consequences can be the most unexpected;

Bloody is used by Americans in the literal sense - bloody, in Britain it is most often meant as "damned", "damn";

The verb to table smth in English means “to discuss”, but if you say it in America, then your interlocutors will understand that you want to postpone the conversation for another time.

English slang, phrases and words of which are an important component of any language, is necessary to know, because you risk not understanding half of the conversation with your foreign interlocutor. Without knowledge of the speech itself, the use of jargon is unacceptable, since illiteracy does not contribute to the infusion of a person into a particular company.

It is important to remember that youth slang is not a dictionary of obscene expressions, but the style of certain social groups. Using unscrupulous "samizdat" with a dubious translation is highly discouraged. AT modern world there are a large number of dictionaries created by well-known linguists that will become faithful assistants to anyone who wants to learn English slang.

You can learn all the grammar rules of the English language and learn how to use them correctly. You can remember the mass English words and try to use them in speech (however, remember that for everyday communication, 500 correctly selected words are enough for you, which will cover up to 90% of the vocabulary used daily). But if you don’t live in the country of the language being studied, if you don’t feel its history, traditions and customs for yourself, if you don’t pick up colloquial words and slang, then there are very few chances to be “one’s own” among “strangers”. Ask any Russian / Ukrainian speaking English teacher, even a graduate student of a linguistic university, what gaps they have in English. There is a very, very high probability that they will tell you: “I don’t always understand all the spoken English / Americans.” And this, of course, can be understood and justified. At least for me personally, the topic of slang and colloquial phrases has always been open - the lack of practical use of English / American slang leads to elementary forgetting of words. So let's get acquainted with slang together. Today - with the American.

My guest is Ekaterina Popluzhnaya, an English teacher (South Ukrainian Pedagogical University named after K.D.Ushinsky), who has been studying and working in the USA for several years now. Katya is saturated, interesting life in America, full of exciting trips around the country and communication with Americans on an equal footing. Katya shared colloquial phrases which are popular among the youth in the US.

And now some more American slang from a nice American girl. Happy viewing and easy learning!

I can't leave you a task :)

Exercise. Match the American slang words and their meanings.

English slang has been gaining momentum lately, so only the lazy do not use it in their speech. And if a few years ago it was not necessary to know all the most common expressions, today you may not understand an interlocutor who actively uses slang in his speech.

Everyone knows that English jargon is nothing more than an opportunity to express thoughts brighter, using peppercorns in speech, it is an opportunity to stay “in the subject”, and also to avoid faux pas. And if you still think that slang is not for you, then take a look at the English slang dictionary:

Having logged in for a few minutes, you are unlikely to be able to tear yourself away from reading modern expressions that are actively used in the English language. Take at least "Abysinnia!"(I "ll be seeing you!"). And if today slang is born by chance, then earlier the appearance of buzzwords was associated with the movements of hippies, goths, underground, informals, and a little later, the age of computerization.

If you want to learn English slang with translation, it is better to do it by topic, for example, money slang, financial slang, sports slang, etc.

Financial and money slang

• Black Monday (black Monday) - the day of the stock market crash in 1987.
• In the black - no loss.
• In the red - get into debt.
• Scalpers are speculators focused on momentary success.
• Fill and kill - a situation in which the customer's order is either executed immediately or not executed at all.

When learning a language, remember that English slang has long been part of the culture, but you need to use it carefully, weighing the situations in which you are in advance. Do you want to learn English on your own? Check out the site. Here, each of you will find useful materials for every level of language learning, as well as online tests, grammar exercises and much more.

Currently, slang is a fairly common phenomenon present in colloquial speech.

Usually slang is used to vividly express emotions and moods. The main feature of slang is that it completely violates all the lexical and grammatical canons of the language.

You need to be able to distinguish street jargon from simple informal communication in order to know exactly where and what slang is appropriate.

Some linguists argue that slang is good for the language itself. The fact is that with the help of slang expressions and phrases, you can make the language really bright and describe those actions for which formal language is not suitable. Naturally, slang is not used in business and formal communication, as well as in correspondence.

Understanding slang

As a rule, it is rather difficult for a person to understand English slang, since it is built on idioms, the meaning of which must be known. Separately, slang words can be understood without problems. But in combination with each other, they have a different meaning, which does not correspond to the literal translation.

If you decide to use slang expressions in your speech, keep in mind that they can be offensive to the interlocutor. Therefore, it is worth thinking carefully before using this or that slang expression. But despite this, slang is widespread in the speech of ordinary English-speaking citizens. To fully communicate with native speakers and understand their speech, it is necessary to understand slang and know its translation.

Today there is an English slang dictionary in which you can find a variety of slang phrases. It's very convenient. Opposite the slang expression is always "rude", if the slang expresses an insult or is a rude expression.

Add English slang expressions to your vocabulary to make your speech easier and more natural and to better understand native speakers.

Some slang expressions in English

• props- respect, recognition, a synonym for the word respect.
• I want to give them props, they have helped me a lot. (I want to express my gratitude to them, they helped me a lot).
• Kudos- respect, recognition, another synonym for the word respect.
• Kudos for organizing this concert. It was awesome! (Respect for organizing the concert. It was amazing!)
• To mess about/around- relax and enjoy idleness. Mess about is British, mess around is American.

• - Wanna go mess about on the beach? (Do you want to go lounging on the beach?)
• - Yes, let's go! (Yes, let's go.)

• Stop messing around! It's really important to me! (Stop fooling around! This is really important to me!)
• Sweet- in the slang meaning, a synonym for the words awesome, nice, beautiful (stunning, cute, beautiful.) Often pronounced with a long “and” - sweeeeet!
• Your performance was great! You're so sweet! (Your performance was great! You are so cool!)
• My bad/It's all good
• My badis an apology in a very informal manner. Suitable for trifling matters, but not for serious situations.
• It's all good- a typical response to "my bad". It means that everything is in order, and there is no need to worry.
• – Is there my juice? (Where's my juice?)
• – My bad, I drank it in the morning. (Sorry, I drank it in the morning.)
• - It's all good, I am going to the shop now. (Come on, I'm going to the store now.)
• Take It Easy- relax (in a situation where a person is worried, nervous, in a hurry or angry.) This phrase can also be used to say goodbye to friends.
• Take it easy guys. I'll solve this problem. (Relax guys. I will solve this problem.)

• Keep It Real- an interesting phrase meaning to be yourself and not try to seem like who you are not, under the pressure of society and other people's opinions.
• Keep it real, bro. Do what you love, and everything will be ok. (Be yourself, bro. Do what you love and everything will be ok).
• Dude- dude
• Hey what's up dude? (Hey, what's up man?)
• Dudes, let's go to the bar tonight. (Dudes, let's go to the bar tonight).
• Mate- friend (synonymous with buddy, dude)
• Mate, I'm so glad to see you again! (Friend, I'm so glad to see you again!)
• Mate, you're the kindest person I know. (Friend, you are the kindest person I know.)
• Blinding- dazzling, brilliant.
• This was performance blinding! (This performance was brilliant!)
• Ace- cool, cool.
• To ace- achieve something easily and perfectly.
• Ace! We got it! (Class! We did it!)
• Unreal- unreal, in the sense of incredibly cool, magnificent.
• I love this place, it's just unreal! (I love this place, it's just unreal!)
• Dig- very, very much.
• I dig your new style. Where did you buy these sneakers? (I really like your new style. Where did you buy these sneakers?)
• Smashing- stunning
• I had a smashing time at the weekend! (I had a great time on the weekend!)
• Cheers!- universal toast (Salute! Hooray!)
• Cheers! Happy birthday to Nick! (Hooray! Happy birthday, Nick!)
• Jolly- very.
• This cake is jolly good! (This cake is very good!)
• Not my cup of tea- I don't like it, I don't find it interesting.
• I don't like this music. It's not my cup of tea. (I don't like this music. I don't like it.)
• To be into- to be interested in, love or enjoy something. The phrase is often used in relation to hobbies or fashion trends.
• I am really into drawing now. (I'm really into drawing now.)
• grab- to grab, to collect something in a hurry.
• Hurry up! Grab your backpack and let's go! (Hurry up! Grab your backpack and let's go!)

Another meaning is to impress, to attract attention.

• – How did the movie grab you? (How do you like this movie?)
• – It was amazing! (It's great!)
• hangover- hangover.
• Sam can't play football today. He has a hangover. (Sam can't play football today. He's hungover.)
• Drop by/Drop in- drop in, run to someone to visit for a while.
• Jane, can I drop in after work to give you back your book? (Jane, can I drop by after work to return your book?)
• YOLO- You Only Live Once. (You only live once.) Often used when someone wants to do something dangerous, weird, adventurous.)
• Let's go surfing to Bali, friends! YOLO! (Let's fly to Bali to surf, friends! We only live once!)
• Whatever- I don't care, so what, whatever. Can be used in a positive, relaxed way or to emphasize indifference.
• You can eat whatever we like. (You can eat whatever you want).
• She was right, but whatever! (She was right, so what!)
• Swag- cool (man), cool style.
• That guy has swag. (This guy is cool).
• Turn my swag on. (Check out my style)

English slang makes speech more lively, relaxed. But such colloquial vocabulary is very emotional, so you need to feel subtly where and when you can use it.

English learners can fall into the trap of textbooks that mix up all the slang: teenage, internet-influenced, and even professional. In order not to get into an awkward situation, try not to use these 10 expressions until you are 100% sure of the context.

And 10 more slang expressions that you might find interesting.

1 Cheesy

It's not "cheesy" at all, as you might think. "Cheesy" - something unpleasant, excessive, obvious, vulgar and tacky; something from the series "they do, but for some reason I'm ashamed."

There is no similar word in Russian, we just use the broad concept of "dumb". For example, Valentine's Day is considered a "cheesy" holiday - there are too many sugary angels and chocolates in it. But most often the word "cheesy" is used in relation to awkward jokes based on wordplay.

I never wanted to believe that my brother was stealing from his job as a road worker. But when I got home, all the signs were there.

2 Chatty Cathy / Debbie Downer / Negative Nancy

Once these phrases were taken seriously, but now they are used only as a joke, they are too “cheesy”.

Chatty Cathy- talker.

He's such a Chatty Cathy, I've never seen his mouth shut.

Debbie Downer- one who is almost always in a dull mood and is able to infect everyone around him with it.

- Let's call Mike?
- Oh no, he's a Debbie Downer, he'll spoil all the fun.

Negative Nancy- a pessimist, a person who sees everything in a negative light.

- I'll fail all the exams.
- Don't be a Negative Nancy, everything gonna be ok!

3. Couch Potato

A very lazy person. This expression is so well-established that it even managed to reach school English textbooks.

I used to be a couch potato, but now I'm really into sports.

4. Bump on a log

The one who never takes part in anything just stands silently on the sidelines.

- Who's that guy?
- He's a bump on a log, I don't even know his name.

5. Party popper

And at a fun party there is a person who constantly complains, talks only about himself and whines. This is the "party pooper" - "destroyer of parties."

Who invited this party pooper here?

6 Drama Queen

Surely you know more than one "drama queen" - this is a girl who makes an elephant out of every fly, constantly talking about herself and her problems. The guy, by the way, can also be a "drama queen".

- Ann said that her life is over.
- Oh, don't pay any attention! She's just a drama queen.

7. Cowabunga!

An exclamation of joy that was once very beloved by surfers. This is usually the cry of those who are delighted with their current occupation.

Cowabunga! I'm eating ice-cream!

8. YOLO

"You Only Live Once" - "We only live once." A perfect excuse for a deliberately stupid act!

- Are you going to call your ex?
- I don't care, YOLO.

9. That's the way the cookie crumbles

Something between "such is life" and "shit happens". A phrase meant to reconcile you with the way things have turned out.

He lost his job, but that's the way the cookie crumbles.

10. Pullin' smbd's leg

tease, tease someone.

Don't pull her leg, she's so gentle.

Conclusion

Slang is an integral part of colloquial speech. Slang is the best way to convey real emotions. Of course, it is worth paying attention to when learning a language, since it is always present in a conversation. If you know some slang expressions, you will be able to better understand native speakers and express yourself much brighter. But be sure to clarify the meaning of slang expressions in order to use them correctly.

Good luck!

The American Slang Dictionary

ACE*
ACE OF DIAMONDS* PERSON WHO DOES VERY WELL
ACE IN THE HOLE*(N. PHR.) HIDDEN ADVANTAGE;
ACROSS THE BOARD*(ADV. PHR.) EVERYTHING
AD LIB*(V. PHR.) IMPROVISION;DO NOT USE PREPARED TEXT
ALL THE WAY*(ADV. PHR.) UNCONDITIONALLY
ALL THUMBS*(ADJ. PHR.)
ALL WET*(ADJ. PHR.) INVALID;ERROR
ANTS IN ONE "S PANTS * ANXIETY; NERVOUSNESS; INCREASED ACTIVITY
AT A STRETCH*(ADJ. PHR.) CONTRACT
AT LOGGERHEADS*(V. PHR.)
AT ODDS*(V. PHR.)
AT THE DROP OF A HAT*(V.PHR.) IN TWO ACCOUNTS;
AWASH*(ADJ.) INVOLVED

BACK OFF*(V.PHR.)
BADMOUTH*(V.)
BAG*(V.) HIDE; RELEASE 2.ARrest
BAG IT*(V. PHR.) REFUSE(FROM SOMETHING);
BALLED UP*(ADJ. PHR.) TOTALLY DISAPPOINTED
BALL GAME*(N. PHR.) SITUATION; POSITION; CASE
BANANA OIL*(N. PHR.) FLATTERY
BANANAS*(ADJ.) CRAZY; CRAZY
BANK ON*(V. PHR.) RELY ON
BARGANING CHIP*(N. PHR.) A trump card in negotiations
BARK UP THE WRONG TREE*
BASK IN THE SUN*(V. PHR.)
BAT ONE "S GUMS * (V. PHR.) CHAT WITHOUT THINKING
BEANS*(N.) VERY SMALL
BEAT*
BEAT IT*(V. PHR.)
BEAT THE BUSHES*(V. PHR.) HARD SEARCH
BEAT THE RAP*(V. PHR.)
BEAT TO THE PUNCH*(V. PHR.)
BEE IN ONE "S BONNET * (V. PHR.) OBSESSION
BEHIDE SOMEONE BACK*
BELIEVE IT OR NOT
BE MY GUEST* PLEASE; FOR GOD'S SAKE
BET*
BET ONE "S BOOTS * (V. PHR.) TO BE ABSOLUTELY SURE; DO NOT DOUBT
BET ONE "S BOTTOM DOLLAR * BE ABSOLUTELY SURE
BIG*
BIG CHEESE*(N. PHR.)
BIG STINK*(N. PHR.) BIG SCANDAL
BIRDS OF A FEATHER*(N. PHR.) TWO BOOTS PAIR
BITE THE BULLET*(V. PHR.)
BLOCKBUSTER*(N.) THRILLER
BLOOPER*(N.) ERROR; MISS
BLOW*
BLOW*(V.) DISTURB;2.SPENDER
BLOW ONE "S COOL * (V. PHR.) GET OUT OF YOURSELF; LOSE SELF-POINT
BLOW IN*(V. PHR.)
BLOW OFF*(V. PHR.)
BLOW OUT*(V. PHR.)
BLOW ONE "S HORN * (V. PHR.)
BLOW ONE "S TOP * (V. PHR.) GET OUT OF YOURSELF
BLOW UP*(V. PHR.) GET OUT OF CONTROL
BLUE*
BLUE HELL*(N. PHR.)
BLUE IN THE FACE*(ADJ. PHR.)
BOGGLES THE MIND* THIS IS AWESOME; SEEMS INCREDIBLE
BOOT*
BOOTED (V.)
BOOT AND SADDLE*(V. PHR.)
BOPPED (V.) HIT (FIST); 2. DEFEAT THE OPPONENT
BORN YESTERDAY*(ADJ. PHR.) NAIVE;
BOTTOM LINE*(N. PHR.) DECISION FACTOR; SOLUTION (SPORTS QUESTION
BOTTOM LINE*(V.) FINISH
BOUNCED (V.)
BRAIN DRAIN*(N. PHR.)
BRAINWASHED (V.) BRAINWASHED
BREAK*
BREAK THE BACK*(V. PHR.) COMPLETE THE MOST HARD PART OF THE WORK
BREAK UP*(V. PHR.)
BRING HOME*(V. PHR.)
BROKEN RECORD*(N. PHR.)
BRUSH UP*(V.) IMPROVE
BUCK*
BUCK*(V.)
BUCK UP*(V. PHR.)
BUFFALO*(V.) confuse;confuse
BUG*(V.)
BUGS*(N.) DIFFICULTIES; COMPLICATIONS
BULLDOZE*(V.)
BULLY*(N.) CRUDE MAN
BUM*(N.) SLAMPER;TRAMP
BUM OUT*(V. PHR.)
BURN*
BURN ONE "S FINGERS * (V.PHR.)
BURNED OUT*(ADJ. PHR.)
BURN UP*(V. PHR.)
BURY THE HATCHET*(V. PHR.)
BUST*
BUST*(V.)
BUST*(N.) FAIL; FAIL
BUTTER UP*(V. PHR.)
BUY*
BUY*(V.) AGREE
BUY A PIG IN A POKE*(V. PHR.)
BUY TIME*(V. PHR.)
BUZZ IN*(V. PHR.) APPEAR, ARRIVE(SUDDENLY)
BY FITS AND STARTS*

CABBAGE*(N.) MONEY
CALL IT A DAY*(V.PHR.)
CANNED(V.)
CARROT AND STICK*(N.PHR.)
CASH IN ON*(V.PHR.)
CATCH*
CATCH*(N.)
CATCH BIG FISH*(V.PHR.)
CATCH HELL*(V.PHR.)
CATCH NAPPING*(V.PHR)
CATCH ON*(V.PHR.) 2. GET POPULAR
CATCH 22*(N.) PARADOXICAL SITUATION
CAT "S PAJAMS * (ADJ.PHR) EXCELLENT; WONDERFUL
CHEESY*(ADJ.) vulgar, tasteless
CHEW*
CHEW SOMETHING OVER*(V.PHR) THOROUGHLY DISCUSS
CHEW THE FAT*(V.PHR)
CHICKEN*
CHICKEN FEED*(N.PHR)
CHICKENHEAD*(N.) FOOL
CHICKEN LIVERED*(ADJ.)
CHICKEN OUT*(V.PHR)
CHIP IN*(V.PHR.)
CHITCHAP*(N.)
CHOOSY*(ADJ.)
CLAM UP*(V.PHR)
CLASSY MANNERS*
CLEAN UP ONE "S SET * (V.PHR) BEHAVE AS YOU SHOULD
CLEAR THE AIR*(V.PHR.)
CLICK*(V.)
CLIFFHANGER*(N.) EXCITING MOVIE; INTERESTING SPORTING EVENT
CLIP SOMEONE "S WINGS * (V.PHR) PUT (SOMEONE) INTO PLACE
COLD DAY IN A HELL*(N.PHR) NEVER
COLD FISH*(N.PHR)
COULD SHOULDER*(V.)
COME*
COME CLEAN*(V.PHR.) Confess;TELL THE ALL
COME DOWN HARD*(V.PHR.)
COME HELL OR HIGH WATER
COME AHEAD*(V.PHR.)
COME OUT CLEAN*(V.PHR.)
COME TO NOTHING*(V.PHR.)
COME TO TERMS*(V.PHR.)
COME WHAT MAY
CONK OUT*(V.PHR.) 2. QUICKLY FALL ASLEEP
CON MAN*(N.PHR.) DECEIVER
COOK*
COOK SOMEONE "S GOOSE * (V.PHR) DESTROY (SOMEONE); DESTROY
COOK UP*(V.PHR.)
COOL*
COOL DOWN*(V.PHR.)
COOL HAND*(N.PHR.)
COOL IT*(V.PHR.)
COOL PLACE*(N.PHR.)
COUGH UP*(V.PHR) NOT WANTING TO PAY MONEY; 2.GIVE A SECRET DURING INTERROGATION
COULD HAVE GOTTEN*(V.PHR.) COULD GET; COULD GET
COZY UP*(V.PHR.)
CRAB*
CRAB*(V.)
CRAB*(N.)
CRABBY*(ADJ.)
CRACK*
CRACK A JOKE*(V.PHR.)
CRACK DOWN*(V.PHR.)
CRAMED (V.)
CRASH THE GATE*(V.PHR.) PASS WITHOUT A TICKET
CREEP*(N.) OPPOSITE TYPE
CRY UNCLE*(V.PHR)
CUP OF COFFEE*(N.) VERY SHORT VISIT
CUT*
CUT A DEAL*(V.PHR.)
CUT AND RUN*(V.PHR.)
CUT CLASSES*(V.PHR.)
CUT NO ICE*(V.PHR.)
CUT OUT*(V.PHR.)

EAGER BEAVER*(N.PHR.)
IMPRESSION ON BOARDS
EARN ONE "S WINGS * (V.PHR) TO BE COMPETENT AND RELIABLE
EASE*
ILL AT EASE* NERVOUS
EASE UP*(V.PHR.)
EASY*
EASY GOING*(N.)
EAT*
EAT AWAY*
EAT ONE "S FILL * (V.PHR.)
EAT HIS WORDS*(V.PHR.)
EDGE*
EDGE*(N.) ADVANTAGE
EDGE OUT*(V.PHR.)
GET EDGY*(V.PHR.)
ELUDE*(V.PHR.) RUN; HIDE
ENOUGH*
ENOUGH TO CHOKE A HORSE*(ADV.PHR)
ENTICE*(V.PHR.)

FACE THE MUSIC*
FAIRE AND SQUARE*(ADV.PHR.)
FAIR ENOUGH*(ADJ.PHR.) AGREE
FALL*
FALL FLAT*(V.PHR.)
FALL FOR*(V.PHR.)
FALL OFF THE WAGON*(V.PHR.) WRITE AGAIN
FALL ON ONE "S FACE * (V.PHR.)
FAST BACK*(N.PHR.) MONEY EARNED FAST (AND NOT ALWAYS FAIR)
BY)
FEATHER ONE "S NEST * (V.PHR.) HEAT HANDS; FILL YOUR POCKET
FED UP WITH*(V.PHR.)
FEEL*
FEEL LIKE*(V.PHR.)
FEEL OUT*(V.PHR.)
FEISTY*(ADJ.) TEMPERAMENTAL; irascible; irritable
FILL THE BILL*(V.PHR.) JUST WHAT YOU NEED
FINE KETTLE OF FISH*(N.PHR.) GEE
FISH*
FISH AROUND*(V.PHR.)
FISH FOR*(V.PHR.)
GUEST
FISH OR CUT BAIT*(V.PHR)
FISH OUT OF WATER* FEEL LIKE A FISH OUT OF WATER
ON BEACH
FISHY*(ADJ.) DOUBTABLE
FIT AS A FIDDLE*(ADJ.PHR.) IN GOOD HEALTH; IN GREAT MOOD
FIX A PROBLEM*(V.PHR.)
FLASH IN A PAN*(N.PHR.) SHORT SUCCESS
FLAT OUT*(ADV.PHR.) FAST;FULL SPEED
FLIMFLAM*
FLIMFLAM*(V.) DECEIVE;
FLIMFLAM*(N.) LIE; DECEPTION
FLIP FLOP*(N.)
FLOATING ON AIR*(ADJ.PHR.) IN ECSTASE
FLOP*
FLOP*(N.) FAIL
FLOP*(V.) FAIL
FLUP THE DUB*(V.PHR.)
FLANKY*(N.) CLICK UP; LAKEY (FIGULATORY)
FLASH IT*(V.PHR.)
FLUSH IT*(INTERJ.)
FLY*
FLY IN THE FACE*
FLYING HIGH*(ADJ.PHR.) HAPPY, JOYFUL
FLY OFF THE HANDLE*(V.PHR.)
FOLLOW THROUGH*(V.PHR.)
FORGET IT
FOR SERIOUS*(ADV.PHR.)
FOR THE BIRDS*(ADJ.PHR.)
FOUL*
FOUL LANGUAGE*(N.PHR.)
FOUL UP*(V.PHR.)
FOUL UP*(N.) CONFUSION; CONFUSION
FRAME UP*(N.)
FRESH*(ADJ.)
FRITTER AWAY*(V.PHR.)
FROM UNDER ONE "S NOSE * FROM UNDER THE NOSE
FROM WAY BACK*(ADV.PHR.) VERY LONG
FRONT RUNNER*(N.PHR.) LEADING ELECTION CANDIDATE
FUDDY DADDY*(N.) OLD FASHIONED MAN
FULL*(AS A FIDDLE)(ADJ.)
FUSSY*(ADJ.) DEMANDING
FUZZY*(ADJ.) vague

GAIN CLOUT*(V.PHR.)
GALLS ME* I'm offended
GARBAGE*(N.) JUNK; WASTE THING
GEAR UP*(V.PHR.)
GET*
GET A BOOST*(V.PHR.)
GET ONE "S ACT TOGETHER * SET UP YOUR BUSINESS
GET A HANDLE ON*(V.PHR.)
GET AHEAD OF THE GAME*
GET A KICK OUT OF*
GET AWAY WITH*
GETAWAY*(N.) ESCAPE
GET BEHIND*(V.PHR.) MAINTAIN
GET BY*(V.PHR.)
GET COLD FEET*(V.PHR.)
GET DOWN*(V.PHR.) RESPOND
GET EVEN*(V.PHR.)
GET INTO A HUFF*(V.PHR.)
GET INTO A JAM*(V.PHR.)
GET INTO A HOT WATER
GET LOST*(V.PHR.)
GET NOWHERE*(V.PHR.)
GET OFF SOMEONE "S BACK * DO NOT molest; LEAVE ALONE
GET OFF THE DIME*(V.PHR.)
GET ON TOP OF SOMETHING*(V.PHR.) UNDER YOUR CONTROL
GET SOMETHING OVER WITH*
GET SMART*(V.PHR.) UNDERSTAND THE SITUATION
GET SORE*(V.PHR.)
GET THE BLUES*(V.PHR.)
GET THE GO AHEAD*(V.PHR.)
GET THE KNACK OF*(V.PHR.)
GET THE LAST DANCE*(V.PHR.)
GET THE MESSAGE*(V.PHR.) UNDERSTAND
GET THIS STRAIGHT*(V.PHR.)
GIBE*(V.)
GIVE*
GIVE A CLEAN HILL OF HEALTH INNOCENCE
GIVE A DAMN*(V.PHR.)
GIVE SOMEONE A HARD TIME
GIVE SOMEONE A LIFT*(V.PHR.)
GIVE A RAP*(V.PHR.)
GIVE SOMEONE A SLAP ON THE WRIST
GIVE SOMEONE A HEAT*(V.PHR.)
GIVE SOMEONE HELL* HEAT
GIVE SOMEONE THE AIR*
GIVE SOMEONE THE BRUSH
GIVE A GO AHEAD
GIVE THE NOD* APPROVE;GIVE CONSENT
GIVE SOMEONE THE WORKS*
GLIB TALKER*(N.)
GLITZ*(N.) TINNER
GO*
GO APE*(V.PHR.)
GO AWRY*(V.PHR.)
GO BANANAS*(V.PHR.) GO CRAZY; 2. NERVOUS
GOBBLEDYGOOK*(N.PHR.) DEVIL;2.CHINESE LETTERS
GOBBLE UP*(V.PHR.) EXHAUST;ABsorb
GO BONKERS*(V.PHR.)
GO BUST*(V.PHR.)
GO DOWNHILL*(V.PHR.)
GO DOWN THE DRAIN*(V.PHR.)
GO EASY*(V.PHR.) KEEP YOURSELF
GO FOR*(V.PHR)
GO HAYWIRE*(V.PHR.) GET OUT;2.GET OUT OF YOURSELF
GO INTO ORBIT*(V.PHR.)
GO IT ALONE*(V.PHR.)
GO OVERBOARD FOR SOMEONE*
GO PLACES*(V.PHR.)
GO SOUR*(V.PHR.)
GO THE EXTRA MILE*(V.PHR.)
GO THE WHOLE HOG*(V.PHR.) THOROUGHLY
GO THROUGH THE WILL*(V.PHR.)
GO TO HELL
GO TO POT*
GO TO THE DOGS*(V.PHR.)
GO TO THE FRONTBURNER*
GO WILD*(V.PHR.) RAGE
GO WRONG*(V.PHR.) FAILURE
GOLDBRICK*(N.) SLAMPER
GOOD RIDDANCE*(N.PHR.)
GOOF*
GOOF*(V.) PAY
GOOF UP*(V.PHR.)
GOOFY*(ADJ.) STUPID
GOON*(N.) BANDIT, THOUGHT, THOUGHT
GRIND*(N.) LONG, HARD WORK
GUFF*(N.)
GUM UP*(N.PHR.)
GUTSY*(ADJ.) CRAVE;2.FULL OF ENERGY

HACK AROUND*(V.PHR.)
HAMED UP*(V.PHR.)
HANDS DOWN*(ADV.PHR.)
HANKY PANKY*(N.) SCAM
HARDBALL*(N.) NO JOKE
HARD UP*(ADJ.PHR.)
HASH*
HASH OVER*(V.PHR.) TALK;REMEMBER
HASH UP*(V.PHR.)
HATE SOMEONE "S GUTS * (V.PHR.) LOVE TO HATE
HAVE*
HAVE A BITE*(V.PHR.)
HAVE A CLUE*(V.PHR.) UNDERSTAND
HAVE A FINGER IN THE PIE
HAVE A GOOD NOSE*(V.PHR.)
HAVE A GRUNDGE*(V.PHR.)
HAVE A HELL OF A TIME
TIME
HAVE A LEG UP ON SOMETHING CASE
HAVE A LOCK ON SOMETHING*(V.PHR.)
HAVE AN AX TO GRIND FOR OWN BENEFITS
HAVE A SOFT SPOT FOR SOMEONE*
HAVE SOMETHING BEHIND ONE
HAVE GOING FOR SOMETHING, SOMEONE*
HAVE ONE "S HANDS FULL * HAVE WORK ON THE THROAT
HAVE IT ALL TOGETHER*(V.PHR.)
HAVE IT IN FOR SOMEONE
HAVE KITTENS*(V.PHR.) NERVOUS
HAVE ONE "S NOSE IN * (V.PHR.)
HAVE OTHER FISH TO FRY
HAVE QUITE A SCARE*(V.PHR.)
HAVE JITTERS*(V.PHR.)
HAVE THE NERVE*(V.PHR.)
HAVE THE WRONG SLANT*
HAZY ABOUT*(V.PHR.)
HEADACHE*(N.) TORTURE;DIFFICULTIES
HEADS WILL ROLL
HELL OF*[A](N.PHR.) FUCKING;2.WONDERFUL
HELTER SKELTER*(ADJ.) HORRIBLY;Scattered
HIGH HAT*
HIGH HAT*(N.)
HIGH HAT*(V.)
HIGH JINKS*(N.PHR.)
HIT*
HIT IT OFF*(V.PHR.)
HIT THE BOTTLE*(V.PHR.)
HIT THE BULL "S EYE*(V.PHR.)
HIT THE JACKPOT*(P.PHR.)
HIT THE MARK*(V.PHR.)
HIT THE ROAD*(V.PHR.)
HIT THE SACK*(V.PHR.)
HIT THE SKIDS*(V.PHR.)
ETC.)
HODGE PODGE*(N.) HASH
HOGWASH*(N.) BOSH
HOKED UP*(ADJ.)
HOLD OUT*(V.PHR.)
HOLD THE SACK*(V.PHR.)
HOLD UP*(V.PHR.)
HOLD WATER*(V.PHR.)
REGULATIONS
HOLE IN THE HEAD*(N.PHR.) SOMETHING UNWANTED
HOOKED*(ADJ.)
HORN IN*(V.PHR.)
HORSE AROUND*(V.PHR.)
HOT AIR*(N.PHR.)
HOT STUFF*(N.PHR.) SENSATIONAL INFORMATION
HOT WATER*(N.PHR.)
HUNCH*(N.) INTUITION; GUESS
HUNKY DORY*(ADJ.) GREAT; SATISFACTORY
HUSTLE AND BUSTLE*(N.PHR.)

I CAN LIVE WITH IT* THIS IS ACCEPTABLE FOR ME
IFFY*(ADJ.) UNCLEAR;DOubtful
IN A BIND*(V.PHR.)
IN A FIX*(V.PHR.)
IN A FUNK*(ADJ.PHR.) Frightened; DEPRESSED
IN A HUFF*(ADJ.PHR.)
IN A JAM*(V.PHR.)
IN A JIFFY*(ADV.PHR.)
IN A PIG "S EYE * (ADV.PHR.) UNLIKELY
IN A PINCH*(ADV.PHR.) WASTE CASE
IN A QUANDARY*(ADJ.PHR.)
IN A STEW*(ADJ.PHR.) PUZZLE; CONFUSED
IN A SWEAT*(ADJ.PHR.)
IN A WAY*(ADV.PHR.)
IN CAHOOTS*(V.PHR.)
IN CLOVER*(ADV.PHR.) LIKE CHEESE IN BUTTER
IN A COLD STORAGE*(ADJ.PHR.)
IN A FULL SWING*(ADV.PHR.)
IN HIGH GEAR*(ADJ.PHR.)
IN JIG TIME*(ADV.PHR.)
IN NO TIME*(ADV.PHR.) FAST;VERY FAST
IN OVER ONE "S HEAD * (ADV.PHR.)
IN SHAMBLES*(V.PHR.)
IN SOMEONE SHOES*
IN SYNE*(ADJ.PHR.)
IN A BAG*(ADJ.)
IN THE BUCKS*(ADJ.PHR.) IN THE MONEY
IN THE CARDS*(ADJ.PHR.)
IN THE DOGHOUSE*
IN A DRIVER SEAT*
IN A GROOVE*(ADJ.PHR.) IN FORM
IN THE HOLE*(ADV.PHR.)
IN THE KNOW*(ADJ.PHR.) WELL INFORMED;
IN THE NICK OF TIME*
IN THE PINK*(ADJ.PHR.)
IN THE PIPELINE*(ADV.PHR.) UNDER PREPARATION
IN A SADDLE*(V.PHR.)
IN THE SOUP*(ADV.PHR.)
IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE
IN THE WIND*(ADJ.PHR.)
IN TH WRONG*(V.PHR.)
IT DOES "T WASH * DOES NOT MAKE MEETS
IT IS NO GO* WILL NOT GO;
IT TAKES TWO TO TANGO* NEED THE PARTICIPATION OF THE OTHER PARTY

JACK*
ALL SHALL BE WELL JACK SHALL HAVE JILL
CLIMB LIKE A STEEPLE JACK
JACK CANUCK* NAME OF THE CANADIAN
JACK FROST* FATHER FROST
JACK HORNER* SMART BOY
JACK IN THE OFFICE* OFFICER, BUREAUCRATE
JACK IN THE CELLAR* UNBORN CHILD
JACK AS GOOD AS HIS MASTER
JACK JOHNSON* HEAVY SHELL
JACK OF ALL TRADES*(N.PHR.) MASTER OF ALL TRADES
JACK OF ALL SIDES* THE ONE WHO SERVES BOTH OURS AND YOURS
JACK SPRAT* Dwarf
ON ONE "S JACK * ALONE; ONE
UNION JACK* GREAT BRITAIN FLAG
JELLOW JACK* YELLOW FEVER
JAM*
LIVE (GOT) JAM ON IT*
JAM TOMORROW* PROMISES
JAR*
ON THE JAR* SEMI-OPEN
JAW*
FROM THE JAWS OF THE DEATH*
GET ONE "S JAWS TIGHT * GET ANGRY
WHY ARE YOU GETTING YOUR JAWS TIGHT*
HOLD YOUR JAW
LANTERN JAWS* SHOWN CHEEKS
ONE "S JAW DROPPED * JAW HANGED
JAZZ*
AND ALL THAT JAZZ* AND THE SAME THINGS
JERK*
JERK*(N.) SHUTTER;
PUT A JERK IN IT* VIGOROUSLY
JEST*
STANDING JEST*
JIFY*
IN A JIFFY
JIG*
THE JIG IS UP* GAME LOST
JIMMY*
JIMMY O GOBLIN* SOVEREIGN (GOLD COIN)
JIMMY WOODSER* MAN DRINKING ALONE
JOB*
BAD JOB*
DO A JOB ON SMB.(SMTH.)*
A GOOD JOB
HE HAS GONE AND A GOOD JOB TOO*
AN INSIDE JOB*
A JOB OF WORK*
JOBS FOR THE BOYS* WARM PLACES
LIE DOWN ON THE JOB
ODD JOB* ODD JOB
ON THE JOB*
A WHITE-COLLAR JOB*
JOE*
HOLY JOE
JOE BLOW* ORDINARY PERSON
JOE MILLER* JOKE COLLECTION;
NOT FOR THE JOE
JOHN*
JOHN BULL*
JOHN Q. PUBLIC* GENERAL PUBLIC; 2. AVERAGE AMERICAN
LONG JOHNS* WARM UNDERWEAR
JOHNNY*
A COAL OIL JOHNNY* ILO, SPENDER
JOHNNY HEAD ON (THE) AIR
JOHNY RAW* RECRUIT;2.NEW
JOHNY COME LATELY*(N.PHR.) BEGINNER
JOHNY ON THE SPOT*(N.PHR.)
JOINT*
A HOP JOINT*
OUT OF JOINT*
JOKE*
CRACK A JOKE
GO BEYOND A JOKE
THE JOKE IS ON HIM
MAKE A JOKE OF SMTH.
PUT A JOKE ON SMB.*
A STANDING JOKE
JOKER*
JOKER IN THE PACK* AN IMPOSSIBLE BEHAVIOR
JOT*
NOT A JOT
JOURNALISM*
GUTTER JOURNALISM
JOY*
THERE IS NO JOY WITHOUT ALLOY
WISH SMB. JOY* WISH SOMEONE HAPPINESS
JOYFUL*
O BE YOYFUL* ALCOHOL
JIVE*(N.) TALK
JUMP*
ALL OF A JUMP*
BE ON THE HIGH JUMP
GET (HAVE) THE JUMP ON SMB.*
ON THE JUMP*
TAKE THE HIGH JUMP
JUST*
JUST AS SOON
JUST NOW* JUST
JUST SO* GOOD

KEEP*
KEEP A LOW PROFILE*(V.PHR.)
KEEP AN EYE ON*(V.PHR.) LOOK FOR;WATCH
KEEP AN EYE OUT*(V.PHR.)
KEEP ONE "S FINGERS CROSSED * WISH GOOD LUCK
KEEP IN THE DARK*(V.PHR.)
KEEP SOMEONE IN THE PICTURE UP TO DATE
KEEP ONE "S NOSE CLEAN * DO BUSINESS PERFECTLY; DO NOT GIVE A REASON FOR
NICKING
KEEP UP WITH*(V.PHR.)
KEYED UP*(ADJ.PHR.) EXCITED; NERVOUS
KICK*
KICK AROUND*(V.PHR.)
THE QUESTION WITHOUT GOING INTO
KICK BACK*(V.PHR.)
KICK OFF*(V.PHR.)
KICK UP A FUSS*(V.PHR.)
KICK UP A QUARREL*(V.PHR.)
KICK UP THE DUST*(V.PHR.)
KICKY*(ADJ.) FASHIONABLE, SMART; 2. AMAZING
KISS SOMETHING GOODBYE
KNOCK*
KNOCK IT OFF*(V.PHR.)
KNOCK ON WOOD
KNOTTY*(ADJ.) COMPLEX
KNOW IT ALL*(N.)
KNOW THE SCOR*(V.PHR.) BE HOO INFORMED
KOOK*(N.) CRAZY;

LAY AN EGG*(V.PHR.) FAIL
LEAVE*
LEAVE HOLDING THE BAG
LEAVE IN THE LURCH*(V.PHR.)
LEERY*(ADJ.) SUSPICIOUS, skeptical
LEFT OUT IN THE COLD*
LET*
LET SOMEONE DOWN*(V.PHR.)
LET ONESELF GO*(V.PHR.)
LET "S FACE IT * LET'S LOOK AT THIS BUSINESS SOBERLY
LIFT A FINGER*(V.PHR.)
LIKE*
LIKE A MILLION BUCKS*
LIKE CLOCKWORK*(ADV.PHR.) WITHOUT INTERRUPTION, WITHOUT HITCH
LIKE CRAZY*(ADV.PHR.) LIKE CRAZY
LIKE IT OR LUMP IT
LIKE IT OR NOT*(ADV.PHR.)
LIKES AND DISLIKES
LIVE UP TO*(V.PHR.)
LOCK UP*(V.PHR.) TO BE SURE OF SUCCESS;
LONG SHOT*(N.PHR.) LITTLE CHANCE OF SUCCESS
LOOK*
LOOK DOWN ON*(V.PHR.)
LOOK UP*(V.PHR.)
LOSE*
LOSE CLOUT*(V.PHR.)
LOSE ONE "S COOL * (P.PHR.) LOSE CONTROL OVER YOURSELF; EXIT JUB
LOSE HEART*(V.PHR.)
LOSE ONE "S SHIRT * (V.PHR.)
LOST ONE "S TEMPER*(V.PHR.)
LOUDMOUTH*(N.)
LOUSY*(ADJ.)
LUCK OUT*(V.PHR.)
LUCKY BREAK*(N.PHR.)
LUMPY*(ADJ.) UNSUCCESSFUL

MAKE*
MAKE A HIT*(V.PHR.)
MAKE A MOUNTAIN OUT OF MOLEHILL (V.PHR.)
MAKE HAY*(V.PHR.)
MAKE HEADWAY*(V.PHR.)
MAKE IT*(V.PHR.)
MAKE IT SNAPPY*(V.PHR.) LIVE! HURRY
MAKE NO BONES OF*(V.PHR.)
MAKE SOMETHING OUT OF THIN AIR FROM THE FINGER
MAKE THE ROUNDS*(V.PHR.)
MEATBALL*(N.) BORED MAN;
MEND ONE "S FENCES * (V.PHR.) IMPROVE RELATIONS; STRENGTHEN YOUR POSITION
MESS UP*(V.PHR.)
MIFFED*(ADJ.)
MISS THE BUS*(V.PHR.)
MIXED UP*(ADJ.PHR.)
MONEY TO BURN*(N.PHR.)
MONKEY BUSINESS*(N.PHR.)
MUDDLE UP*(V.PHR.)
MUD IN YOUR EYE*(INTERJ.) FOR YOUR HEALTH
MUFF A CHANCE*(V.PHR.)

NAB*(V.) ARREST
NAME OF THE GAME*(N.PHR.) ESSENCE
NEAT TRICK*(N.PHR.)
NET*(V.) GRAB;CATCH
NIT PICK*(V.)
NIT PICKER*(N.) PEDANT
NITWIT*(N.) COTTAGE
NOBODY "S FOOL * (N.PHR.) SMART; LIP IS NOT A FOOL;
NONE OF YOUR TRICKS
NO PICNIC*(N.PHR.) NO JOKE; NOT GREAT FUN
NOSE AROUND*(V.PHR.)
NO SWEAT*(ADJ.PHR.) EASY
NOSY*(ADJ.) CURIOUS
NOT FAR FROM HAHD*(ADV.PHR.)
NOT FLY*(V.)
NOT FAR FROM THE WORLD*
NOTHING DOING*(ADV.PHR.)
NOT ON YOUR LIFE*(ADV.PHR.)
NOT WORTH A HILL OF BEANS
NO WAY*(ADJ.PHR.) UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES
NUB*(N.) ESSENCE
NUT*(N.) FUCK; PSYCHO

OFFBEAT*(ADJ.) UNUSUAL;UNUSUAL;OUTSIDE
OFF*
GET SOMETHING OFF ONE "S PLATE *
OFF ONE "S ROCKER * (ADJ.PHR.) A COG IN THE HEAD IS NOT ENOUGH; NOT ALL HOUSES
OFF THE BEAM*(ADJ.PHR.) FAR FROM THE TRUTH
OFF THE CUFF*(ADV.PHR.)
OFF THE TOP OF ONE"S HEAD* RANDOMLY
OFF THE WALL*(ADJ.PHR.) STUNNING;2.EXCETRIC
OLD HAND
OLD STUFF*(N.PHR.) OLD HISTORY
ONCE IN A BLUE MOON* ALMOST NEVER; VERY RARE
ON EDGE*(ADJ.PHR.)
ONE NEVER CAN TELL*
ON PINS AND NEEDLES
ON THE BALL*(ADJ.PHR.)
ON THE BEAM*(ADJ.PHR.) CORRECT;OK
ON THE DRY*
ON THE HOOK*(ADJ.PHR.)
ON THE MEND*(V.PHR.)
ON THE MONEY*(ADJ.PHR.) ABSOLUTELY CORRECT
ON THE ROCKS*(ADJ.PHR.)
ON THE RUN*(ADJ.PHR.)
ON THE SAFE SIDE*(ADJ.PHR.) ON ANY CASE; FOR GREAT FAITH
ON THE SKIDS*(ADJ.PHR.) DOOMED TO FAIL
ON THE SLY*(ADV.PHR.)
ON THE SPUR OF THE MOMENT*
ON THE WAGON*(ADJ.PHR.) QUIT DRINKING
ON ONE "S TOES * (ADV.PHR.) READY; WARNING; ACTIVE
ON TOP OF*(ADV.PHR.)
ON THE TOP OF THE WORLD
OUT OF A CLEAR SKY
OUT OF HAND*(ADV.PHR.)
OUT OF ONE "S LINE * (ADJ.PHR.) OUT OF SOMEONE'S COMPETENCE
OUT OF SORTS*(V.PHR.)
OUT OF SYNE*(ADJ.PHR.)
OUT THIS WORLD*(ADJ.PHR.) BEAUTIFUL,WONDERFUL
OUT OF A LIMB*(ADV.PHR.)
OUT OF LUNCH*(V.PHR.)

PACK OF LIES*(N.PHR.) ALL FALSE
PAN OUT*(V.PHR.)
PASS THE BACK*(V.PHR.)
PAY*
PAY OFF*(V.PHR.)
OUR INITIATIVE PAID OFF*OUR INITIATIVE IS A SUCCESS
PAY THROUGH THE NOSE*
PEANUTS*(N.) PENIES
PICK*
PICK OUT OF THIN AIR* SELECT AT RANDOM
PICK SOMEONE UP*(V.PHR.) TAKE ARREST
PICK SOMETHING UP*(V.PHR.) COLLECT INFO
PICNIC*(N.) NO EFFORT ACTIVITY
PICTURE*(N.) GENERAL SITUATION
PIE IN THE SKY*
PIPE DREAM*(N.)
PLAY*
PLAY ONE "S CARDS RIGHT * USE YOUR POSSIBILITIES
PLAY CAT AND MOUSE WITH*
PLAY IT COOL*(V.PHR.)
PLAY IT SAFE*(V.PHR.)
POCKETED (N.)
POP UP*(V.PHR.)
POSH*(ADJ.) LUXURIOUS;POSH
PROMISE THE MOON*(V.PHR.)
PULL*
PULL A FAST ONE*(V.PHR.)
PULL EVEN WITH*(V.PHR.)
PULL THE WOOL OVER SOMEONE EYES
PUNK OUT*(V.PHR.)
PUSH*
PUSH AROUND*(V.PHR.)
PUSH COMES TO SHOVE*
PUSH SOMEONE OFF THE SLED
PUT*
PUT A DAMPER ON*(V.PHR.)
PUT ALL CHIPS ON THE TABLE
PUT ALL EGGS IN ONE BASKET
PUT SOMEONE IN THE PICTURE
PUT SOMEONE ON*(V.PHR.)
PUT SOMEONE ON THE SPOT IN A DIFFICULTY
PUT THE BITE ON SOMEONE* ASK SOMEONE LOAN MONEY
PUT THE HEAT ON SOMEONE

QUANTITY*
NEGLIGEBLE QUANTITY*
UNKNOWN QUANTITY*
QUARREL*
EXPOSE (FIGHT) SMB "S QUARREL * HELP SOMEONE GET JUSTICE
PICK A QUARREL WITH SMB.
QUART*
YOU CAN "T GET A QUART INTO A PIT POT *
QUARTER*
AT CLOSE QUARTERS* SIDE BY SIDE; 2. UPLOAD
A BAD QUARTER OF AN HOUR
BEAT UP SMB "S QUARTERS * TO SEE SOMEONE SIMPLY
FROM A GOOD QUARTER* FROM A RELIABLE SOURCE
FROM ALL QUARTERS*
QUEER*
BE ON THE QUEER
QUEER BEGGAR* STRANGE MAN
QUEER FISH*(N.)
QUESTION*
BEYOND ALL QUESTION* DEFINITELY
BRING INTO A QUESTION
BURNING QUESTION*
COME INTO A QUESTION* BECOME A QUESTION OF DISCUSSION
PUT INTO A QUESTION*
THE QUESTION OF THE DAY* CURRENT, TOPICAL QUESTION
THE $64 QUESTION* THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION
THERE IS NO QUESTION ABOUT
QUEUE*
JUMP THE QUEUE*
QUICK FIX*(N.PHR.) PROBLEMS IN A QUICK TIME
QUITTER*(N.) SUCCESSFUL; COVER

RACK ONE "S BRAINS * (V.PHR.) BROKEN YOUR HEAD
RAISE*
RAISE HELL*(V.PHR.)
RAISE HUE AND CRY*(V.PHR.)
RAP*
RAPPED(V.)
RAP*(N.) REVIEW; REVIEW
RAP SOMEONE OVER THE KNUCKLES
RAT OUT SOMEONE*(V.PHR.)
RAZZLE DAZZLE*(N.)
REACH THE END OF THE LINE*
REASON OUT*(V.PHR.)
REEL OFF*(V.PHR.)
RIGHT OUT OF THE BLUE
SKY
RISK ONE "S NECK * (V.PHR.) CLIMBING INTO THE LOOP; PUT YOURSELF UNDER IMPACT
ROOKIE*(N.) BEGINNER
ROTTEN*(ADJ.)
RUB OFF*(V.PHR.) DECREASE; DECREASE
RUN*
RUN OF LUCK*(N.PHR.)
RUN OF THE MILL*(ADJ.PHR.) MEDIUM,NORMAL
RUN THE STORE*
RUN WILD*(V.PHR.)

THAT "S A SAFE GUESS * THIS CAN BE SAID FOR SURE
SAVE THE DAY*(V.PHR.)
SAVVY*(ADJ.) SMART
SCAM*(N.) FRAUD; SCAM
SCARE OUT OF ONE "S WITS * SCARE TO DEATH
SCHMALTZ*(N.) CHEAP SENTIMENTALITY (ABOUT FILM, SHOW, ETC.)
SCRATCH THE SURFACE*(V.PHR.)
IN DETAILS
SCREWBALL*(N.) CRAZY;
SEE*
SEE RED*(V.PHR.)
SEE THE LIGHT*(V.PHR.)
SEE THE POINT*(V.PHR.)
SET*
SET STORE BY*(V.PHR.)
SET THE WORLD ON FIRE* OUT OF THE ROAD
SETTLE*
SETTLE FOR*(V.PHR.)
SETTLE ON*(V.PHR.)
SHADY*(ADJ.)
SHAKE A LEG*(V.PHR.)
SHAKE A LEG OTHERWISE YOU "LL BE LATE * HURRY UP! NOT YOU WILL BE LATE
SHAKEN UP*(ADJ.PHR.) VERY EXCITED
SHAKY*(ADJ.)
SHAPE UP*(V.PHR.)
SHOE ON THE OTHER FOOT* ROLES REVERSED
SHOO IN*(N.) LIKELY WINNER
SHOOT*
SHOOT ONESELF IN THE FOOT
HARM YOURSELF
SHOOT SQUARE*(V.PHR.)
SHOOT THE BREEZE*(V.PHR.)
SHOOT ONE "S WAD * (V.PHR.)
SHORE UP*(V.PHR.) SUPPORT;SUPPORT
SHORT*
SHORT OF CASH*(ADJ.PHR.) OUT OF MONEY
SHORT IN THE ARM*(N.PHR.) STIMULUS
SINK*
SINK IN*(V.PHR.)
SISSY*(N.) sissy
SIT*
SIT ON ONE "S HANDS * DO NOT APPLAUD
SIT ON THE SIDELINES*(V.PHR.)
OBSERVER
SIT STILL FOR SOMETHING
SIT WELL*(V.PHR.)
SITTING PRETTY*(ADJ.PHR.)
SKATE ON THIN ICE*(V.PHR.)
SLEEP ON*(V.PHR.)
SLICK*(ADJ.) SLICK
SLIP UP*(V.PHR.)
SLIP UP*(N.) CALCULATION
SLOB*(N.)
SMALL*
SMALL FRY*(N.PHR.)
SMALL POTATOES*(N.PHR.)
SMALL TALK*(N.PHR.)
SMALL WONDER*(ADV.PHR.)
IT "S A SMALL WORLD * WORLD SMALL
SMART GUY*
IT SMEELS FISHY*SUSPICIOUSLY
SMOKING GUN*(N.PHR.) IRRECTABLE PROOF
SMOOTH OVER*(V.PHR.)
SNAFU*
SNAFU*(N.) CONFUSION; CONFUSION
SNAFU*(ADJ.,ADV.) WASTED
SNAP UP*(V.PHR.)
SNAPPY*(ADJ.)
SNAZZY*(ADJ.) GORGEOUS;TRENDY
SNOOP AROUND*(V.PHR.)
SNOOTY*(ADJ.)
SNOTTY*(ADJ.)
SOFT TOUCH*(N.PHR.)
SO MUCH FOR IT* ENOUGH ABOUT IT
SOREHEAD*(N.) SHUTTLING PERSON;2.WHINE
SORE POINT*(N.PHR.) A PAINFUL QUESTION
SORT OF*(ADV.PHR.,ADJ.PHR.)
SPACED OUT*(ADJ.PHR.) STUNNED
SPEAK ONE "S PIECE * EXPRESS YOUR OPINION
SPICK AND SPAN*(ADV.PHR.)
SPILL THE BEANS*(V.PHR.)
SPITTING IMAGE*(N.PHR.) EXACT COPY
SPLIT HAIRS*(V.PHR.)
casuistry
SPUNKY*(ADJ.)
STACK UP*(V.PHR.)
STAND*
STAND ON ONE "S HEAD * (V.PHR.)
STAND PAT*(V.PHR.)
STAND TALL*(V.PHR.)
STAND UP FOR*(V.PHR.)
STEER CLEAR*(V.PHR.)
STICK ONE "S NECK OUT * STICK YOURSELF
STICKY*(ADJ.)
STOOL PIGEON*(N.PHR.)
STRAIGHTEN OUT*(V.PHR.) GIVE COMPLETE INFORMATION
STRIKE IT RICH*(V.PHR.)
STROKE OF LUCK*(N.PHR.)
STYMIE*(V.) STOP; PICK
SURE THING*(N.PHR.)
SWALLOW* (V.)
SWAMPED*(ADJ.) FLOODED
SWEAT*
SWEAT BLOOD*(V.PHR.)
SWEAT OUT*(V.PHR.)
SWEEP UNDER THE RUG*(V.PHR.)
SWEET TALK*(N.PHR.)
SWELL*(ADJ.) WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL
SWELLED HEAD*(N.PHR.)
SWIM*(V.) TO PERFORM SUCCESSFULLY; TO BE SUCCESSFUL

TACKLE*(V.)
TACKY*(ADJ.) POOR
TAKE*
TAKE*(V.)
TAKE A BACK SEAT*(V.PHR.)
TAKE A BEATING*(V.PHR.)
TAKE A JOKE*(V.PHR.)
TAKE A TRY*(V.PHR.)
TAKE SOME DOING*(V.PHR.)
TAKE HEAT*(V.PHR.)
COMPLAINTS, CRITICS AND DR
TAKE SOMETHING IN ONE "S STRIDE *
TAKE IT*(V.PHR.)
TAKE IT HARD*(V.PHR.)
TAKE IT SLOW*(V.PHR.)
TAKEN WITH *(V.PHR.)
TAKE THE RAP*(V.PHR.)
TAKE THE TASK*(V.PHR.)
TALK*
TALK BIG*(V.PHR.)
TALK SOMEONE "S HEAD OFF * TIRE SOMEONE WITH YOUR TALK
TALK INTO*(V.PHR.)
TALK OUT OF*(V.PHR.)
TALK SHOP*(V.PHR.)
TALK THROUGH ONE"S HAT
TESTY*(ADJ.) IRRITABLE
THAT "S THE BALL GAME * NOTHING TO DO, THE CASE IS LOST
THE DIE IS CAST
THE JIG IS UP
THE LAST STRAW*(N.PHR.)
THE MILK IS SPILLED
THE OTHER SHOE DROPPED
THERE*
THERE ARE SHOES TO DROP*
TVA
THERE NO FREE
THERE YOU AGAIN * AGAIN YOU FOR YOUR
THE SCORE*(N.) TRUE POSITION
THE SHOW MUST GO ON*
THE SILVER LINING*(N.PHR.) A FLASH OF HOPE
THUMBS UP*(N.PHR.) OKAY!;SUITABLE
TICKLED PINK*(ADJ.PHR.) VERY SATISFIED;VERY HAPPY
TIGHTEN ONE "S BELT * (V.PHR.) TIGHTEN BELT; SAVE
TIGHT SPOT*(N.PHR.)
TIP*
TIP OFF*(V.PHR.) WARN; REPORT
TIP THE SCALES*(V.PHR.)
TIPSY*(ADJ.)
TIT FOR TAT (N.PHR.)* PAYMENT (SAME COIN)
TOADY*(V.)
TONE DONE*(V.PHR.)
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
ELECTIONS, etc.)
TOP BANANA*(N.PHR.)
TOSS UP*(N.) SAME Odds
TO THE BONE*(ADV.PHR.)
TO THE HILT*(ADV.PHR.) MAX;TOTAL
TOUCH*
TOUCH AND GO*(ADJ.PHR.)
TOUCH ON*(V.PHR.)
TREAT WITH KID GLOVERS
TURN*
TURN A BLIND EYE TO*(V.PHR.)
TURN A DEAF EAR*(V.PHR.)
TURN THINGS AROUND*(V.PHR.)
TURN THUMBS DOWN*(V.PHR.) TO BE STRONGLY AGAINST
TWIDDLE ONE "S THUMBS * (V.PHR.)
TWIST AROUND*(V.PHR.)

UNDER*
UNDER A CLOUD*(ADJ.PHR.) IN A BAD MOOD; 2. UNDER SUSPICION
UNDER ONE "S OWN STEAM * OWN EFFORT; WITHOUT OUTSIDE HELP
UNDER THE THUMB*(ADV.PHR.) UNDER THE HEEL
UNDER ONE "S WING * (ADV.PHR.) UNDER SOMEONE'S PROTECTION; UNDER SOMEONE'S CUSTODIA
UNTIL HELL FREEZES OVER
UP THE TREE*(ADJ.PHR.)
UPBEAT*(ADJ.) OPTIMISTIC
UP FRONT*(ADJ.PHR.,ADV.PHR.)
UP IN ARMS*(ADJ.PHR.)
UP IN THE CLOUDS*(V.PHR.)
UPS AND DOWN*(N.PHR.)
UP TO SCRATCH*(ADV.PHR.) ON PROPER HEIGHT
UP TO SNUFF*(ADJ.PHR.)
UP TO THE CHIN*(ADV.PHR.)
USE*
USE ONE "S BEAM * (V.PHR.) BRAIN

VACUUM*
FEEL A VACUUM IN THE LOWER REGION
VAIN*
IN VAIN* in vain;
VALLEY*
THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW* THE LINE BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH
VALOUR*
PUT VALOUR*
VALUE*
FACE VALUE * FACE VALUE; 2. VISIBLE VALUE
VAN*
BE IN THE VAN*
VANITY*
VANITY BAG* LADIES' BAG
VARIENCE*
AT VARIANCE* INCONSIDERABLE; NOT GETTING ON
VEIL*
BEJOND (OR WITHIN) THE VEIL*
CAST (DRAW OR THROW) A VEIL
VELVET*
ON THE VELVET* PROSPERIUS, LIVING IN LUXURY
VENTS*
GIVE VENT TO*
VENTURE*
AT A VENTURE* RANDOM; NON-BOOM
VESSEL*
EMPTY VESSEL MAKE THE GREATEST SOUND
THE WEAKER VESSEL*WEAKER SEX
VEST*
PLAY IT CLOSE TO THE VEST*
VICE*
GRIB SMB. LIKE A VICE
ORGANIZED VICE*ORGANIZED CRIME
VICINITY*
IN THE VICINITY OF*
VIEW*
A BIRD "S EYE VIEW * BIRD'S EYE VIEW;2.PERSPECTIVE
COME INTO VIEW (RISE TO VIEW)* PRESENT IN FRONT OF THE EYES
HAVE IN VIEW*
IN VIEW OF*
ON A LONG VIEW*
ON A SHORT VIEW* WITHOUT THINKING ABOUT TOMORROW
ON A VIEW*
TAKE A DIM VIEW OF SMTH. WITH DOUBT
TAKE A LONG VIEW
VINE*
A "CLINGING" VINE* WEAK WOMAN DEPENDING ON A MAN
DINE ON THE VINE* HAPPINESS ON PAPER
VOCAL*
GAVE WITH (THE) VOCALS

WAG ONE "S TONGUE * (V.PHR.) TONGUE
WALK*
WALK AWAY WITH*(V.PHR.) (EASY) WIN (TITLE, RANK, ETC.)
WALK ON AIR*(V.PHR.) BE HAPPY
WALK ON EGGS*(V.PHR.) PROCEED EXTREMELY CAREFULLY
WALK OUT ON SOMETHING*
WALK SOFT*(V.PHR.) BE Humble
WASHED OUT*(ADJ.PHR.)
WATCH IT* CAUTION
WATCH IT - THE CHAIR IS BROKEN*WARNING! CHAIR BROKEN
WATER DOWN*(V.PHR.)
WEAR*
WEAR ONE "S HEART ON ONE" S SLEEVE * DO NOT HIDE YOUR FEELINGS
WEAR THIN* (V.PHR.)
WEAR TWO HATS*(V.PHR.)
WET BLANKET*(N.PHR.)
WHAT A BORE!
WHAT A CHEEK!
WHAT "S DOING? * WHAT (HERE) IS GOING ON? 2. WHAT IS PLANNED?
WHAT "S EATING YOU? * WHAT FLY DID YOU BIT?
WHAT "S THE BIG IDEA?"
WHAT "S WITH (SOMEONE) * WHAT IS IT?; WHAT HAPPENED?
WHAT THE HELL*(INTERJ.)
WHEELER DEALER*(N.)
WHEN TWO FRIDAY COME TOGETHER* AFTER RAIN ON THURSDAY
WHERE IN W. HAVE YOU BEEN?
WHIPPED UP*(ADJ.PHR.)
WHIP UP*(V.PHR.)
WHITEWASH*(V.)
WILLY NILLY*(ADV.) WILLY NILLY
WIND UP*(V.PHR.)
WISHY WASHY*(ADJ.) CHARACTERLESS, WEAK
WITH A WHOLE SKIN*(ADV.PHR.) SAFE AND SAFE
WITH ONE "S HAND IN THE TILL * IN A POSITION
WITHOUT BATTING AN EYE
WITH TONGUE IN CHEEK* IRONICALLY; JOKELY
IT WON "T WORK * THE NUMBER WILL NOT BE OUT
WRAP UP*(V.PHR.) END;END
WRAPPED UP IN*(ADJ.PHR.)
WRIGGLE OUT OF*(V.PHR.)

X*
X* X;2.CROSS
XMAS* CHRISTMAS (CHRISTMAS)
X RAY*
X RAY * RADIOGRAPH
X RAY TREATMENT/THERAPY
X RAY EXAMINATION * X-RAY EXAMINATION
X RAY ROOM * X-RAY ROOM
X RAY *(V.COMB.)
XANTHIPPE*(N.) Grumpy Woman
XANTHONS*(ADJ.) YELLOW
X AXIC*(N.) X AXIS
XENIAL*
XENIAL CUSTOMS * LAWS OF HOSPITALITY
XENOMANIA* PASSION FOR EVERYTHING FOREIGN
X RING* CONTROL CIRCLE WITHIN TEN
XYLOGRAPHER*(N.)

YARN*
SPIN A YARN
YEAR*
IN THE YEAR DOT*
YELLOW*
YELLOW*(ADJ.)
YELLOW ALERT*
YELLOW BELLIED*(ADJ.)
YELLOW RAG*
YOU CAN "T DO IT BOTH WAYS * CHOOSE ANYTHING ONE; DO NOT AT THE SAME TIME
STAND IN TWO OPPOSITE POSITIONS
YOU CAN "T MAKE AN OMELET WITHOUT BREAKING EGGS * PURPOSE JUSTIFIES
FACILITIES
YOU "D BETTER BELIEVE IT * YOU CAN BE SURE
YOU DON "T SAY * REALLY; WHAT YOU SAY
YOU NAME IT* ETC
YOU ARE TELLING ME* I DON'T KNOW
YOU SAID IT* THAT'S IT
YOU "VE GOT IT WRONG WAY * YOU GOT IT COMPLETELY WRONG
YOURS*
WHAT "S YOURS? * WHAT WILL YOU DRINK?
YOURSELF*
BE YOURSELF* SET UP
HOW "S YOURSELF? * HOW DO YOU DO?
YOUTH*
BE NO LONGER IN ONE "S FIRST YOUTH * BE NO LONGER IN THE FIRST YOUTH?
GILDED YOUTH*
YOYO*
GO UP AND DOWN LIKE A YOYO

ZANY*(N.) JOKE;
ZAPPY*(ADJ.) ENERGETIC, LIVE
Z DAY*(N.) DECISIVE DAY
ZEAL*
ZEAL WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE
ZEALOT*(N.) FANATIC FOLLOWER
ZEPHYR*(N.) WEST WIND;
ZERO IN ON*(V.PHR.)
ZEST*(N.) PLEASURE; PLEASURE
ZING*(N.) HIGH BEEP
ZIP*(N.) BULLET WHISTLE;
ZIPPY*(ADJ.) POWERFUL
ZOMBIE*(N.) FUCK; FUCK
ZOOM*(N.) SHARP AND SHORT LIFT ON THE PLANE
ZOOT SUIT*(N.) SUIT WITH LONG JACKET AND SHORTS
ZOSTER*(N.) SHORBERRY
ZYMOTIC*(ADJ.) FERTILIZER, INFECTIOUS

A CASE IN POINT IS...* EXAMPLE OF THIS
AM I DISTURBING YOU?
AS FAR AS I CAN JUDGE...* AS MUCH CAN I SAY
AT THIS POINT I "D LIKE TO. * HERE I WOULD LIKE ... (OBJECT, REMIND, ETC.)
BETTER LUCK NEXT TIME*
DO AS YOU ARE TOLD*
DO IT RIGHT AWAY*
EXCUSE ME FOR INTERRUPTING YOU
EXCUSE MY INTRUSION*
FAR FROM IT*
HAVE YOU EVER MET JOHN?
HAVE YOU ANY SPECIAL TO DO?
HE AIDED HIM WITH MONEY*
HE HAS A POINT THERE
HE IS DOING WELL*
HE STRIKES ME AS A DIFFICULT PERSON
HOW COULD YOU* HOW COULD YOU!* HOW DARE YOU!
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WAITING? HOW LONG DID YOU HAVE TO WAIT?
I AM INCLINED TO THINK...
I APPRECIATE YOUR HELP
I BELIEVE HIM TO BE MISTAKEN
I CAN "T MAKE IT OUT * I ​​DON'T UNDERSTAND IT
I COULDN "T PREVENT HIM FROM ... * I CAN'T KEEP HIM FROM ...
I DID IT OF MY OWN ACCORD
I HAVE REASON TO JPPPOSE THAT...
I HOPE WE "LL SEE YOU AGAIN * HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN
I LEFT HIM IN NO DOUBT
I AM AMAZED AT...
I AM ANXIOUS TO...
I AM MAINLY INTERESTED IN...
I MUST APOLOGIZE FOR TROUBLING YOU*
I AM WELL AWARE OF...
I TOLD YOU SO*
I WON "T DENY THAT * I ​​WON'T DENY IT
IN A WAY YOU ARE LUCKY
IS THIS PLACE TAKEN?* IS THIS PLACE TAKEN?
IT CAN "T BE HELPED * WELL, NOTHING YOU CAN DO
IT IS NO GOOD AT ALL
IT MAKES NO SENCE AT ALL
IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN WORSE* COULD BE WORSE
IT WILL BE NO TROUBLE
IT "S REMAINS TO BE SEEN * TIME WILL SHOW
IT "S A WASTE OF TIME * THIS IS A WASTE OF TIME
IT "S ALL FOR THE BEST * ALL FOR THE BEST
IT "S YOUR FAULT * THIS IS YOUR FAULT
IT "S HARD TO TELL * HARD TO SAY
IT "S A FINE MESS, I MUST SAY * THIS IS THE THING! NOTHING TO SAY
IT TOOK ME BY SURPRISE
JUST IMAGINE* JUST THINK
JUST THE OTHER WAY AROUND
KEEP ME INFORMED
KEEP TO THE POINT*
KEEP YOUR TEMPER*
LET "S WAIT AND SEE * LIVE_SEE
LET "S CHANGE THE SUBJECT * TALK ABOUT ANOTHER
MAY I HAVE MY SAY?
NO USE*
NO GOOD AT ALL
ON NO ACCOUNT*
ON THE WHOLE,(I APPROVE YOUR PLAN ETC.)*
I approve the plan, etc.)
PUTTING IT MILDLY
SOMETHING IS WRONG
SORRY TO TROUBLE YOU*
TAKE MY ADVICE*
THAT DOES NOT CONCERN ME
THAT "S A FEASIBLE PLAN * THIS PLAN IS COMPLETELY WORKABLE
THAT "S EXACTLY WHAT I WANT * THIS IS JUST WHAT I NEED
THAT "S SETTLED * RESOLVED; AGREED
THAT SUITS ME VERY WELL
THAT "S THE LEAST OF MY WORRIES * THIS LAST WORRY ME
THE MATTER WON "T WAIT * THE MATTER WON'T NEED TO BE DELAYED
THERE IS NO USE...(GIVING HER ADVICE)
TIP ETC.)
THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE AT ALL
THERE IS NO DOUBT ABOUT IT
THERE WAS NOTHING YOU WOULD DO ABOUT IT
THINGS DO HAPPEN
THIS IS AN APPRICIATE MOMENT TO*
THIS IS MY TREAT*
TIME IS RUNNING SHORT*
TIME WILL TELL WHETHER...
TO MAKE LONG STORY SHORT*
TO TELL THE TRUTH...*
WELCOME HOME* WELCOME
WE "LL TALK IT OVER * WE'LL GET IT OVER
WHAT A PITTY!
WHAT COULD HAVE PROMPTED HIM TO ACT THAT WAY
THUS
WHAT KEPT HIM FROM COMING*
WHAT "S THAT GOT TO DO WITH IT?"
WHAT "S THE MATTER WITH YOU? * WHAT'S WITH YOU?
WHAT MATTER IS...
WHAT NEXT, I WONDER? * WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT?
WHAT "S THE TROUBLE?"
WHAT "S THE USE OF ... (ARGUING ETC.)? * WHY ... (ARGUING, ETC.)
WHENEVER YOU LIKE
WHO WOULD THOUGHT ABOUT IT* WHO COULD THINK
WHOSE TURN IS IT?* WHOSE TURN?
WILL IT BE MUCH TROUBLE?
WOULD YOU SO KIND...
WOULD YOU MIND WAITING FOR A FEW MINUTES?
A COUPLE OF MINUTES
YOU ARE HINDERING MY WORK
YOU CAN IMAGINE HOW WORRIED WE ARE
WE WORRY
YOU PROBABLY WON "T BELIEVE ME BUT * YOU PROBABLY WON'T BELIEVE ME, BUT
YOU HAVE MISSED THE POINT OF THE STORY