W12 D2

Question 1

Jack up

Answer 1

1. An abrupt increase, typically in the price of something
   “Thee jacked up the price of the Nintendo switch because they knew people would still buy it.”
2. something done that was really wrong
   “That was so jacked up that she lied to her about that.”

Question 2

Knock

Answer 2

To speak negatively, to disparage, to badmouth

“I told her not to knock Chinese food if she never tried it.”

Question 3

Lighten up

Answer 3

relax, stay calm, go from negative to positive

“Lighten up, everyone makes mistakes sometimes.”

Question 4

Pass the buck

Answer 4

deflect or pass the blame or responcibility onto someone else
“He passed the buck to me because he was too lazy to finish it himself.”

Question 5

Piece of cake

Answer 5

easy, simple

“How about the math test next week. It’ll be a piece of cake.”

Question 6

Pig out

Answer 6

eat so much and feel so full

“I can’t wait to pig out on the pizza for dinner.”

Question 7

Plead the fifth

Answer 7

refuse to answer any questions because you will probably get yourself in trouble
“Daddy decided to plead the fifth when Mommy asked him about how he made the pasta.”

Question 8

John Hancock

Answer 8

a person’s signature

“I need your John Hancock on this paper before I submit it.”

Question 9

Sweet

Answer 9

something that is good, or nice

“That new Mercedes is sweet!”

Question 10

uptight

Answer 10

opposite of relaxed

“Why are you so uptight, we have the day off from school?”

Question 11

chill

Answer 11

1. being relaxed, nothing bothers you
   “That dude is so chill, nothing bothers him.”
2. keeping it easy, not doing much
   “I’m just going to stay inside and chill this weekend.”

Question 12

toast

Answer 12

1. to say you will beat someone at something
   “I going to toast you!” (at a race or game)
2. when you beat someone at something
   “I toasted you!”