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Slang words and idioms in english

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Earworm

a song that you keep hearing in your head

Go cold turkey

To stop doing or using something abruptly and completely. Most commonly said of drug, alcohol, or tobacco use, it can also refer to any bad habit

A blessing in disguise

refers to a situation that seems unfortunate or undesirable at first, but eventually leads to a positive outcome

Ohio

Strange, Bad or Weird.". It is often used in memes and social media posts to refer to something strange, bizarre, or out of the ordinary

flossing

the act of showing off expensive possessions or flaunting wealth

Chin-wag

a talk or gossip with friends

A quick buck

money earned with little effort and/or in a short period of time

Squirrel away

To hide, reserve, or hoard something for future use

Brekkie

a shortened version of the word “breakfast, ” and it is often used in a more formal setting

Cuppa

hot beverage, usually tea or coffee

Bee’s knees

Something that is very good or of high quality. It may also refer to an admirable and attention-catching person

Grub

Food or snacks

Odds and sods

Different items, objects, or things that are miscellaneous or insignificant

Gutted

very sad, disappointed, and devastated

Hard

a person who is considered to be tough and able to look after themselves in a fight