Social Idioms
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Meaning: leaving a place or event without informing anyone or seeking permission.
Example: After the boring lecture started, he took French leave and went to a coffee shop instead. Read more ➺
Meaning: a hierarchy of status seen among a group of people or animals.
Example: In the corporate world, understanding the pecking order is crucial for navigating office politics. Read more ➺
Meaning: an informal way to say sorry for using bad language.
Example: This project is a complete clusterfuck; pardon my French. Read more ➺
Meaning: used to apologize for using profanity or offensive language.
Example: That meeting was a complete disaster, excuse my French, but it was just a load of bullshit. Read more ➺
Meaning: splitting the bill evenly among participants, each covering their own expenses.
Example: We decided to go Dutch at the restaurant last night, so everyone paid for their own meal. Read more ➺
Meaning: typically refers to a person who is shy, timid, or reserved in social situations.
Example: Avril is such a shrinking violet at parties; she always sticks to the sidelines and rarely speaks up. Read more ➺
Meaning: a place where different types of people and ideas live together, frequently blending to create something new.
Example: The United States has been a melting pot of different cultures and backgrounds. Read more ➺
Meaning: refers to the people who comment on events but have no power to influence them, such as journalists, broadcasters, or public figures.
Example: The royal baby's birth was a historic event and has recently become a trendy topic among the chattering classes. Read more ➺
Meaning: find and disclose destructive evidence about someone.
Example: After calling my sources at the tabloids, I dug up dirt on the actress. Read more ➺
Meaning: the nearest house.
Example: Our house is next door to hers; that's why we know each other. Read more ➺
