Category: Phrases

Are you playing World of Warcraft? Did someone just tell you to “zug zug.” What does that mean? Are they even speaking English? “Zug zug” is a common phrase encountered by WOW players, and it has a simple meaning. Here is everything you need to know about using the phrase zug zug. We’ll talk about its origin […]

Are you being hassled by a sales rep at a store? Maybe you're asking your employee for the reason why they are late? If that's the case, you're listening to their "Shpeel." Hearing someone's shpeel could instigate a wide range of emotions, from humor to anger. This post unpacks everything you need to know about […]

Did someone just moan at you for killing their character in an online game? If so, you could respond with "sucks to suck" as a dig at their performance. This post unpacks everything you need to know about this modern idiom's use, origin, and meaning. Sucks to Suck Meaning "Sucks to suck" is a slang […]

Are you listening to some friends or work colleagues talking about a topic where you have information that could benefit the conversation? If that’s the case, you could ask the other parties if they mind if you “chime in” on the subject. This post unpacks everything you need to know about the meaning and origin […]

Are you about to take a bite out of that delicious burger? If so, you could pause before or after taking a bite and say, "Finally, some good food." Typically, you'll use the phrase when enjoying convenience or snack foods after having to eat flavorless meals for days. The term is also the subject of […]

Is a conspiracy theorist telling you a bunch of nonsense? Give them the “fluoride stare,” and they’ll eventually give up on you and find someone else to tell their crazy stories to. This post unpacks the meaning, origin, and use of the “fluoride stare.” Fluoride Stare Meaning The fluoride stare involves a blank-faced expression made […]

Meaning "Get a load of this guy" is a humorous remark and the subject of thousands of viral memes. The expression points out the witty behavior or conversation of another person. The phrase is also appropriate when you're trying to make fun of the person after attempting to make a comical statement. The phrase is […]

Are you heading into the city? Do you feel like stopping off at one of NYC's legendary delis? While you're there, try something different and buy a sandwich with Gabagool, you won't regret it. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of the word "Gabagool," and we'll look at ways to use it in conversation. […]

Did your work colleague just tell you that they had to put down their pet yesterday? If you want to show them you understand what they are going through, you can use the phrase "sorry to hear that." This post unpacks everything you need to know about the origin and meaning of this idiom. Sorry […]

Have you ever attended a firearms training course? Maybe you're learning to hunt, and someone's teaching you about the art of finding your sight picture for your shot? If so, you might hear the instructor say "aim small, miss small" when giving you advice on how to form your sight picture through the site posts […]