Learning English with Green Forest: Slang expressions (Part 1)

Learn the slang expressions in the pictures below.

Fill in the blanks with suitable words.

1. “...” refers to a person that you dislike but have to maintain a friendly relationship with because it is necessary at the moment. For example, if this person plays a decisive role in your career, breaking up with them will cost you the job. Not only people but also companies, organisations and even countries may be ... And you can guess that “frenmity” is rife in the political arena.

2. “...” means “to procrastinate or waste time wandering around”.

3. I had a lot of friends when I was young, and we used to ... at each other’s apartments.

4. I can’t remember the number of times I’ve felt the urge to say “...” to a man sitting with his legs spread wide.

5. OMG — this stand-up is so hilarious! I’m ...

6. Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Phoebe and Joey used to ... at Central Perk.

7. Our husbands spend more time together than with their families. Some people think that it’s cute but I hate their ...

8. “...” is probably a portmanteau word: a combination of “gigantic” and “enormous.

9. Is it true that you used to date Mary? — Yeah. But she ... me after I told her that I donʼt want to get married any time soon.

10. Your grandpa is so ... ! I love it how he buys these awesome shoes and posts his pictures on Instagram!

11. Just as “ledge” is a shortening of the word “legend”, so too “...” is an abbreviation of “disrespect”.

12. Remember that handsome guy from the party? We were talking on the phone for an hour yesterday. I guess I have a ... him.

13. Damn it! This song is so ... ! I’m really tired of all these “Baby, you’re the one” tracks.

Sources: http://bit.ly/2mfdahD

https://www.oxfordinternationalenglish.com/dictionary-of-british-slang

https://examples.yourdictionary.com/20-examples-of-slang-language.html