informal
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tweak out
To become extremely agitated, anxious, or overwhelmed, often due to stress, lack of sleep, or stimulant use.
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Grass someone up
To inform authorities or someone in power about another person's wrongdoing, often betraying their trust.
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Get the lead out
To hurry up or move more quickly, especially when someone is being too slow.
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Knock someone's socks off
To impress, surprise, or delight someone greatly with something exceptional or extraordinary.
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IMO
IMO is an abbreviation for 'In My Opinion,' used to preface a statement as a personal viewpoint rather than a factual assertion.
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hit us
To informally contact a group of people or to provide them with something requested.
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Touched in the head
Someone who is considered to be slightly insane, eccentric, or not entirely rational.
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A sweet gig
A very desirable job or opportunity, often one that is easy, enjoyable, or well-paying.
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Nowhereville
Nowhereville is a metaphorical name for any small, remote, or utterly insignificant town or location that lacks any notable features or excitement.
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A pain in the ass
Someone or something that is extremely annoying, troublesome, or difficult to deal with.
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A barrel of laughs
Something or someone that is extremely amusing, entertaining, or humorous, often used ironically to describe an unpleasant situation.
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Bomb a test
To bomb a test means to perform very poorly on an examination or assessment, often resulting in a failing grade.
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Mess around
To engage in frivolous activities, waste time, or behave in a non-serious and often playful manner.
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and stuff
This phrase is used informally at the end of a list or statement to indicate that there are other similar or related things that could be mentioned but are being omitted for brevity.
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Cough up
To reluctantly give money, goods, or information that is due or demanded.
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Mommy issues
Psychological or behavioral problems in adults, often relating to romantic relationships, believed to stem from an unresolved or unhealthy relationship with one's mother during childhood.
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Busted
To be caught in the act of doing something wrong or illegal, or to be apprehended by authorities.