Bootleg
B ootleg ; used as an adjective, noun or verb Context #1 : Maria : Do you want to watch the new Star Wars movie? Henry : Yeah, but it's...
To gobble (something) up/down
Context #1 : Kirk : We gotta leave soon if we're going to make the play. Jake : I just made dinner. Kirk : Then let's gobble it up ;...
Black Friday; used as a noun
Context: Alex : What are you doing over the Thanksgiving break? Armando : Well, I'm spending Thanksgiving evening with my parents, and t...
The late __ (person's name or social position)
Context #1 : I was married to my husband for 37 years. I miss him so much. He passed away 5 years ago. When it rains, I miss him even more....
To slip (my, his, her) mind
Context #1 : Terrence dials a number on his cell phone. His friend, Will, answers . Will: Hello? Terrence: Will? Where are you? Will: At ...
Be bent on doing something
Context #1: Jean: Phillip! I'm so tired! Can't we finish tomorrow ? The project isn't due until 5 pm . We have plenty of time ...
Bark up the wrong tree
Context #1 Alex: I'm sure that Cynthia took my candy. Mike: Cynthia? There's no way she took it. Alex: I think she did! She was at...
To play dumb
Context #1 Tony: Did you take my book? Jack: What are you talking about? I didn't see any book. Tony: Don't play dumb . I know ...
To blow it
Context #1 Jim: So how did you do on your driving test yesterday? Harry: Oh man, I totally blew it ! Jim: What happened? Harry: I acci...