Word 1) Beef up

2) snoop around

3) hit on someone 4) to say the least

Meaning to add strength, numbers, force, etc., to; strengthen:; to add strength or substance to something. to look around in a place, trying to find out something secret or about someone else's affairs. Inf. to flirt with someone at the very least; without overemphasizing the subject; to put it mildly

Sample sentence to beef up our fringe benefits; They beefed up the offer with another thousand dollars. Why are you snooping around my house? I am not snooping around. We were not at all pleased with her workto say the least. When they had an accident, they were upset to say the least.

5) Holy crap 6) Play it by hear

a phrase used to suggest that something is unbelievable or shocking. 2. to deal with a situation as it develops and without a plan To confess all To continue to be in a place or condition; stay put To remain in a fixed or established position

I'm not sure if I can go bowling or not, I'll just have to play it by ear.

7) come clean 8) stay put

9) put the past behind 10) All by ourselves (all) to ourselves

Bree put her past behind her. Alone; OR without help from anyone used for saying that you and someone else do not have to share something with other people =Bihisan kita. OR MAgbihis ka Fig. without giving it too much thought or without precise knowledge.

We have the house all to ourselves tonight. = Tayo lang ang tao sa bahay.

11) Let me get you changed. 12) (right) off the top of one's head

Mary: How much do you think this car would be worth on a trade? Fred: Well, right off the top of my head, I'd say about a thousand. Tom: What time does the morning train come in? Bill: Off the top of my head, I don't know.

13) now you're talking (spoken) 14) You'll never

You have finally had a good idea "Would you like pizza for dinner?" "Now you're talking!"

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15) (IDIOMS or expressions using what) 16) dirty laundry n. Informal 17) take matters into your own hands 18) pull (oneself) together snap back =To recover quickly. http://www.macmillandictionary.com/di ctionary/british/what Personal affairs that could cause embarrassment or distress if made public: to deal with a problem yourself because the people who should have dealt with it have failed to do so To regain one's composure; get a grip on yourself; snap out of it Informal =To move quickly back to one's normal condition from an undesirable condition, such as depression, grief, or self-pity. to quit; to resign from something; to announce that one is quitting. Fig. someone is not able to help or intervene. Let's not air our dirty laundry in front of our guests. Also called dirty linen. The police haven't done anything about the vandalism, so local residents have taken matters into their own hands.

19) call it quits 20) someone's hands are tied 21) trip off the tongue 22) nosh 23) ease oneself or ease nature 24) swing by

To snack (e.g. to nosh on) Archaic, euphemistic to urinate or defecate to visit briefly. It's very similar to drop in, drop by, stop 25) standoffish somewhat aloof or reserved; cold and *stand-*aw-fish, unfriendly. -of-ish] 26) fend off 1-prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening 2-to protect yourself from a criticism or difficulty by ignoring it or not dealing directly with it

Phrases (Using what) ...and what have you spoken used for showing that you could also mention other things of the same kind The problem is were all so busy right now with conferences and what have you. Thesaurus entry for this meaning of what or what? spoken used at the end of a question when you are impatient to find out what is really happening Do you want to go down to the shops now, or what? Is this guy stupid, or what? Thesaurus entry for this meaning of what so what?/what of it ? spoken used for showing someone that you think a particular fact that they have mentioned is not important But theyre living together and they arent married. Well, what of it? She didnt invite us to the party. So what? I dont care. Thesaurus entry for this meaning of what what about...? spoken 1. 1 used for making a suggestion What about a quick cup of coffee? When shall we next meet? What about Tuesday afternoon? Thesaurus entry for this meaning of what 2. 2 used for reminding someone that a particular person or thing needs to be considered What about Eileen? Shouldnt we invite her too? What about transport? Thats all arranged. Thesaurus entry for this meaning of what what does it matter?/what does someone care? mainly spoken used for showing that something is not important to you or to someone else Of course, some people will criticize you, but what does it matter? To hell with politics! What do I care about politics? Thesaurus entry for this meaning of what what for

spoken 1. 1 used for asking the reason for something I need to have your name and address. What for? what...for: What did you hit him for? Thesaurus entry for this meaning of what 2. 2 informal old-fashioned if you give someone what for, you punish them If I catch that boy in my garden again, Ill give him what for. Thesaurus entry for this meaning of what what if...? mainly spoken 1. 1 used for asking what would happen in a particular situation, especially an unpleasant situation What if something goes wrong? It sounds like a good offer, but what if its a trick? Thesaurus entry for this meaning of what 2. 2 used when you are making a helpful suggestion What if I lend you the money? Thesaurus entry for this meaning of what 3. 3 used for showing that you think something is not important Well, what if shes young as long as shes qualified to do the job. Thesaurus entry for this meaning of what what now?/now what? spoken used for asking what should be done next The car wont start. Now what? Thesaurus entry for this meaning of what whats more mainly spoken used for introducing an additional statement that supports what you have already said Chrysanthemums are such beautiful flowers, and whats more they are very easy to grow. Thesaurus entry for this meaning of what whats (up) with someone? spoken used for asking why someone is behaving in a strange way Whats up with David? Is he drunk or something? Thesaurus entry for this meaning of what whats (up) with something? spoken

used for asking someone for an explanation about something Whats with this bill? I dont owe you any money. Thesaurus entry for this meaning of what whats what spoken the important facts that you should understand about a situation know whats what: Hes worked in the insurance business all his life, so he knows whats what. Thesaurus entry for this meaning of what what with spoken used when you are giving a number of reasons for a particular situation or problem The police are having a difficult time, what with all the drugs and violence on our streets. Thesaurus entry for this meaning of what you what? British spoken used for asking someone to repeat what they have just said. This is not a polite expression. It is better to say pardon. Thesaurus entry for this meaning of what