Category: Phrases

Anyone who has been on the Internet- especially websites like Reddit, 9GAG, Facebook, or the like where people commonly post memes- has seen the phrase “every day we stray further from God’s light”. In most cases it is used in referenced to vulgar behavior. If you need an expression to use to refer to how […]

Would you like to compliment someone on their nice round booty? You could try using the slang word "bunda" to do just that. Read on to discover where this word came from, and how you can correctly pack it into your everyday language. Meaning The noun bunda (which can take the plural form "bundas"), which […]

Are you looking for the perfect way to tell a Latina in your life that she's not just awesome, but also incredibly competent and efficient? You could try calling her a chingona and let her know that whatever she wants, she's got the skills to achieve her dreams. Keep reading to discover how this word […]

Are you looking at a classmate that's acting up to gain attention? You could call them the 'class clown.' This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression 'class clown' means a student at school who tries to gain classmates' attention through classroom antics. They may insult the teacher, crack jokes, […]

Are you about to watch a scary movie? Be afraid, be very afraid. But remember, it’s just a movie, not an account of real events. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression ‘be afraid, be very afraid’ acts as a warning to others. It means a dangerous event is […]

Sometimes we turn on Netflix and leave it running in the background while we do other things, not really paying much attention to it. If Netflix continues to play idly for a certain period of time, eventually a “are you still watching?” message will pop up on the screen. This message was quicky adopted into […]

Did your manager request you to bring them a file? If they tell you there’s ‘no rush’ with it what do they mean? This pot unpacks the origin and meaning of this expression. Meaning The expression ‘no rush’ means that there is no deadline on a request, and you can take your time with it. […]

Anyone who has been browsing the meme side of the Internet for a few years now has likely seen “nothing personal, kid” at least once. It is also commonly seen as an intentionally misspelled “nothing personnel, kid.” But what does this phrase actually mean? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning […]

Many phrases that have been adopted into English “slang culture” can be credited to having come from different languages. Especially with the rise in popularity of anime and manga, K-pop and various other Korean music styles, and the increasing appreciation of Japanese culture (especially in the United States), Americans using phrases that come from different […]

In the past few years, the phrase “if you know you know” has greatly increased in popularity on sites like TikTok and Twitter. But what does this phrase actually mean? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of the expression. Meaning The phrase “if you know you know” is indicative of an inside joke between […]