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  • We wanted to CATCH SOME RAYS but the sun never came up while we were there.
    To get some sunshine, to tan in the sun
  • We are going to have a BLAST.
    A good time
  • They tried as hard as they could but the thing was a BOMB from act one on.
    A bad performance or an inherently bad show
  • Some AIRHEAD put mustard in the ketchup squeezer.
    A stupid person (someone with air where there should be brains)
  • Don't BLOW me OFF. Listen! I want it done now!
    To neglect or ignore someone or something
  • We stopped at an ALL NIGHTER for a cup of coffee.
    A place of business that is open all night
  • You need more protein and less CARBOS.
    Carbohydrates
  • Try not to BARF in my car, please.
    To vomit
  • Before we can debate this matter, you're all gonna have to CHILL OUT.
    To calm down, to get cool
  • Why do you want to COP OUT just when things are going great?
    To give up and quit
  • This place is dull. I want some ACTION.
    Excitement
  • The game was such a BUMMER, you wouldn't believe it.
    A disagreeable thing or person
  • He got his first BREAK in showbiz when he was only 10
    A chance, an opportunity
  • Students are advised not to COZY UP to the professor or call him at home.
    To become overly friendly with someone in hope of gaining special favors
  • Who's the DUDE with the new car?
    A male friend, a guy
  • I got a lot of DOUGH for that ring I found.
    Money
  • Come on, let's go. Don't be a CHICKEN.
    A coward
  • The whole team was BEAT after the game.
    Exhausted, worn-out
  • Your birthday party was a BALL!
    To have a great time at a party
  • Man, that is really BAD music!
    Powerful, intense
  • I do what I'm told so I can play every game. I don't want to be a BENCH WARMER.
    A ballplayer who spends most of the time sitting on the bench waiting to play
  • I just don't DIG what you are saying.
    To understand something
  • Richard gave me a BAZILLION good reasons why he shouldn't do it.
    An indefinite enormous number
  • Time's up. Gotta BOOK.
    To leave