EXPRESSIONS AND PHRASES

1. I can't cope!
He could not cope with his job, it was so much pressure.
2. Oh... Boke!
–Terry is throwing up. –Oh … Boke! That is disgusting.
3. To be a grass!
Please don’t tell the teacher I cheated on the test, don't be a grass.
4. Play havoc
My party was supposed to be next weekend but COVID-19 played havoc on me.
5. Put your own spin on something.
I decided to put my own spin on my plain black backpack.
6. To catch yourself on!
Cath yourself on! You are being so dramatic.
7. to sponsor
To sponsor the company you have to reach an agreement.
8. lad
This lad should be an architect.
9. quick chat
Let’s have a quick chat before you leave.
10. mull it over
You made a mistake, you should mull it over.
11. keep your guard up
Keep your guard up, this area is known because they constantly rob in here.
12. watch your back
Watch your back, someone could be watching us.
13. to be mental
Can you please relax, you are being mental.
 14. Wise up!
Wise up darling, he is lying to you.
15. get wind of something
Our competitors must not be allowed to get wind of our plans
16. owe an apology
I owe you an apology, I’m sorry.
17. to draw a line on the situation
You need to draw a line on the situation, she is being very mean to you.
18. to be light fingered
There are some light-fingered people around here.
19. Make sense
What you say didn’t make sense
20. Cheek or cheeky
He was being cheeky during the game.
21. Wain
The wain has been playing all day, I want her energy.
22. Wee
Your wee jacket is so nice, I will buy something similar.
23. Fella
That fella looks older than all of the group.
24. wise up
It’s time that students wise up to the fact that teachers don’t agree with their
grades.
25. shed some light on the situation
Isabella should shed some light on the issue.
26. beat some one up
He beat up her lover.
27. catch your self on
Emma: I bought a Gucci purse.
Isa: Catch yourself on.
 28. Detention room
Take Mr. Daniel to the detention room.
29. Aye!
X: Is the ship ready to sail?
Y: Aye!