Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

English > Vernacular Terms > Flashcards

Vernacular Terms Flashcards

(83 cards)

Start Studying
1
Q

take the field

A

: (of a sports team) go onto a field to begin a game

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

I need a second

A

…

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

nem con

A

abbr.: no one contradicting

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

deep down

A

essentially

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

jot down

A

: to write down (something) quickly

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

It’s up in the air

A

…

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Does it make sense?

A

…

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Run a red light

A

…

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

fan out

A

…

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Stay tuned.

A

Continue to pay attention to this matter; watch for further developments.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

good for you

A

A rude remark made by someone, when in conversation, really don’t care about the current topic.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

jump the gun

A

1 : to start in a race before the starting signal

2 : to act, move, or begin something before the proper time

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

your fly is open

A

fly: the zipper of your pants

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

salty

A

: pissed, upset

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

It’s a long story

A

…

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

hit me up

A

: to give someone a phone call, page, instant message, email, or any form of communication

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Don’t push yourself

A

…

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

What gives?

A

What is going on?; why you doing that?

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

before you know it

A

: almost immediately

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

I’m listening

A

…

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

Don’t worry about it.

A

a rejection to giving an answer, usually used when either not feeling like explaining it or don’t want the person to know.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

How much longer we got?

A

…

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

I have no clue.

A

…

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

browser

A

\ˈbrau̇-zər\

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
My blood/adrenaline is pumping
...
31
Fine.
...
33
can do
Navy term = it will be done Sir!
34
in the ballpark
: within an acceptable or similar range
35
where you at?
A commonly asked question despite its incorrect use of english. This sentence ends in a preposition and its use should be forbidden.
36
For what it's worth
...
37
Is that so?
...
39
not a big deal
not important
41
better safe than sorry
You should be cautious—if you are not, you may regret it.
43
It's just a given
The expression “something is a given” or “that is a given” is used when someone says something that is a basic fact and which is accepted as true by all.
44
from the get-go
: from the very beginning
45
I have no idea.
...
46
stay frosty
Slang meaning for "stay alert and ready"
47
hunker down
take shelter
49
Get the word out
Help advertising
50
How come...
Why...
50
Be my guest.
...
52
I'm trying
...
52
Easy, easy
...
52
Here's the deal.
Here's the deal of what's gonna happen.
53
off the hook
...
54
phone/battery/signal is dead
....
55
Stay tight
...
56
I'm down with that.
I'm ok with that.
57
do a split/do the splits
...
58
Why are you so sure?
...
58
say no more
used to indicate that one understands what someone is trying to imply.
59
You don't say
...
61
How's that (sound)?
...
62
give a thumb-up to
...
63
Not so bad
...
63
Say that again?
...
63
You are good to go!
...
65
or else
: used to introduce the second of two alternatives
66
to the best of my knowledge
...
67
That's the spirit.
That is the right attitude and preferred evidence of high motivation.
68
like a needle in a haystack
...
69
Mind your own business.
...
71
You nailed it.
...
72
just so you know
just want to let you know
73
piss my pants
...
74
I'm not in the mood.
...
74
See you in a bit.
...
74
What's on your mind?
What's bothering you?
74
sure thing
...
74
help out
...
75
on one's toes
energetic; alert; ready
76
What have you been up to?
-- trying to find out what you have done throughout the day or perhaps your plans for later or whether or not you are busy
77
For real?
...
78
on your marks
get ready
78
Punch it in!
...
79
I'm all ears
...
79
You bet
Sure
79
brush up
: to improve or polish as if by brushing : to renew one's skill in : to refresh one's memory : renew one's skill
79
hit the road
to depart
80
at odds
in disagreement
81
catch you later
...
82
pull an all-nighter
: to stay up all night [He pulled an all-nighter to study for the exam.]
83
knock yourself out
go for it

English (8 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions