Category: Idioms

Are you bored and looking for a reason to hang out with your friends? Perhaps it’s the middle of the night and you are interested in companionship? If so, sending a quick “WYD” will let your recipient know that you are free for some fun. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. […]

Are you tired of writing out “what’s up?” in text messages? You could type the abbreviation “wsp” to ask your friend what they are up to. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The abbreviation “wsp” means “what’s up.” It’s a slang greeting used by young people to ask a friend […]

Did someone ask you if you want to come over and watch “Samcro” with them? What are they talking about, and is it any good? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning “Samcro” is an acronym for “Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club Redwood Original.” It’s one of the biggest motorcycle clubs […]

Did someone just raise their glass and say “Salud” when making their toast to the bride and groom at the wedding? What does it mean? Are they saluting the couple? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression.   Meaning The expression “Salud” is a Spanish interjection meaning “health.” It’s a common toast […]

Are you looking for a word to describe a married woman’s lover? You could call them “Sancho” to describe his behavior. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression “Sancho” means a man sleeping with a married woman or a woman in a committed relationship. The Sancho is an urban […]

Are you looking for an expression describing a close call? You could say that you escaped by “the skin of your teeth.” This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression “skin of my teeth” refers to a close call that could have ended badly for you. However, you managed to […]

Are you looking for an expression describing a process from front to back? You could say that you want someone to explain it to you from “soup to nuts.” This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression “soup to nuts” is similar to the phrase “front to back” or “beginning […]

Are you looking for a way to say you have nothing but love for your homies? You could use the rallying cry “SLATT” to represent your commitment to your friends. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression “SLATT” is an acronym for the saying “Slime Love All The Time.” […]

Are you grateful for something someone has done for you? Maybe you asked a question and are at a loss as to what to say next? Are you short on time or simply in a rush but want to avoid rudeness? If so, then you can type out “ty” to get your message across. This […]

Did you just pull up behind someone's car at the traffic light and notice they have an "upside-down pineapple" sticker on the back of their car? What does it mean? Are they a fan of the fruit or something? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning Did you notice an upside-down […]