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High school slang and idioms

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  • I was shook when I saw the final exam questions. What does shook mean?
    Shocked or surprised.
  • She’s being so extra about that little problem. What does extra mean?
    Over the top, dramatic, or doing too much
  • Those two have been thick as thieves since kindergarten. What does thick as thieves mean?
    Very close or inseparable friends.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • That comeback was savage! What does savage mean?
    Someone who does something bold or ruthless in a funny or impressive way.
  • 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.
  • You’re coming to the party tonight?" "Bet." What does bet mean?
    Used to agree with something or say “okay.”
  • Show me the receipts if you say I was wrong. What does receipts mean?
    Proof or evidence of something, especially in an argument.
  • 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.
  • Spill the tea! What happened at the party? What does tea mean?
    Gossip or news
  • 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
  • He always tries to flex his new sneakers in class. What does flex mean?
    To show off or brag about something.
  • 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.
  • Her outfit was totally snatched. What does snatched mean?
    Looking perfect or really good.
  • 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.
  • She ghosted me after our last conversation. What does ghost mean?
    To suddenly stop responding or ignore someone without explanation.
  • 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
  • He was throwing shade during the debate. What does throwing shade mean?
    To subtly insult or criticize someone.
  • 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 slayed her presentation in class today. What does slay mean?
    To do something really well or look amazing.
  • If he keeps talking, I’m ready to throw hands. What does throw hands mean?
    To fight or be ready to fight.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • She’s really woke when it comes to climate change. What does woke mean?
    Being aware of social issues and injustices
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