High school slang and idioms | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

She always goes the extra mile to help her friends out. What does extra mile mean?

To do more than what is expected for a friend.

She always seems to get things done because she has friends in high places. What does friends in high places mean?

Having influential or powerful friends.

After months of not speaking, they finally decided to bury the hatchet. What does bury the hatchet mean?

To make peace and end a disagreement or argument.

They really hit it off at the party last weekend. What does hit it off mean?

To quickly become good friends or get along well.

Don’t count on him; he’s just a fair-weather friend. What is a fair weather friend?

Someone who is only around during good times and disappears when things get tough.

You can tell they’re friends because birds of a feather flock together. What does birds of a feather flock together mean?

People who are very similar and tend to stick together.

Those two have been thick as thieves since kindergarten. What does thick as thieves mean?

Very close or inseparable friends.

I’ve done all I can; now the ball is in your court. What does ball is in your court mean?

It’s your decision or responsibility to take the next step.

We need someone who’s really on the ball to manage this project. What does on the ball mean?

Being alert, knowledgeable, or quick to understand.

After trying to fix the old car for weeks, he finally threw in the towel. What does threw in the towel mean?

To give up or admit defeat.

She’s burning the midnight oil to finish her project before the deadline. What does burn the midnight oil mean?

To work late into the night.

He told a joke to break the ice at the meeting. What does break the ice mean?

To initiate conversation in a social setting and ease tension.

She’s being so extra about that little problem. What does extra mean?

Over the top, dramatic, or doing too much

If he keeps talking, I’m ready to throw hands. What does throw hands mean?

To fight or be ready to fight.

She’s really woke when it comes to climate change. What does woke mean?

Being aware of social issues and injustices

Show me the receipts if you say I was wrong. What does receipts mean?

Proof or evidence of something, especially in an argument.

He was throwing shade during the debate. What does throwing shade mean?

To subtly insult or criticize someone.

Her outfit was totally snatched. What does snatched mean?

Looking perfect or really good.

I was shook when I saw the final exam questions. What does shook mean?

Shocked or surprised.

That comeback was savage! What does savage mean?

Someone who does something bold or ruthless in a funny or impressive way.

Spill the tea! What happened at the party? What does tea mean?

Gossip or news

I can finish this homework in 10 minutes, no cap. What does cap/no cap mean?

Cap” means a lie, “No cap” means no lie or seriously

I’m lowkey nervous about the test tomorrow. What does lowkey mean?

Something done secretly or quietly, or something you kind of feel but don’t want to say out loud

She slayed her presentation in class today. What does slay mean?

To do something really well or look amazing.

You’re coming to the party tonight?" "Bet." What does bet mean?

Used to agree with something or say “okay.”

She ghosted me after our last conversation. What does ghost mean?

To suddenly stop responding or ignore someone without explanation.

He always tries to flex his new sneakers in class. What does flex mean?

To show off or brag about something.