You know, it was a very messybreakup, but we're past that now, right?
weigh in with
to become involved in an argument or discussion in a forceful way
Several leading architects weighedinwith criticisms regarding the design of the new museum. (informal)
doubt
not believe; not be sure of; feel uncertain about; lack of certainty
I doubt that I'll get the job.
rideordie
someone who's alwaysthereforyou, through the highs and the lows
Someone you can rely on is called your "rideordie."
in the span of
a period of time which has passed or is expected to pass
Furthermore, Edward Moon, who was fired twice inthespanof 3 hours yesterday, is not technically an employee!
split from
to become divided up or separated off
And for that reason, I have split from Sophia.
wingwoman
a women that helps a man score/ hook up with usually a hot chick
He has wing woman so that's why his never lonely in the weekends.
scoff at
To makefunof;mock; refuse to take seriously
People who are out of work cannot afford to ----- at any job.
jab
a quick hard push or hit |dʒæb|
She gave me a sharp jab in the ribs with her elbow to stop me from saying any more.
ellipsis
a punctuation mark consisting of threedots (...) used to indicate the omission of one or more words. |ɪˈlɪpsɪs|
pop up
to appear or happen, especially suddenly or unexpectedly
She's one of those movie stars who popsup everywhere, on TV, in magazines, on Broadway. (informal)
punch
to hit someone or something with your fist
He punched him in the stomach.
catch up
to learn or discuss the latest news
Let's go for a coffee - I need to catchupon all the gossip.
harsh
unpleasant, unkind, cruel, or more severe than is necessary
We thought the punishment was rather harsh for such a minor offence.
cut out
to remove something or form a shape by cutting, usually from paper or cloth
She cut out his picture from the magazine.
lose perspective
to be unable to see a bigger view or picture
I was so worried about my self that I lost all perspective.
disregard
to ignore something
He told us to disregard everything we'd learned so far and start again.
label
to describe someone or something using a particular word or phrase, often unfairly
She doesn't like being labelled as a "woman director", saying she's just a director who happens to be a woman.
step back
to stop being involved in something
We need to step back and look at all our options.
friendship deposits
actions, behaviors, or gestures that contribute positively to a friendship. They help build trust, intimacy, and overall goodwill within the relationship.
friendship withdrawals
actions, behaviors, or attitudes that detract from the strength of a friendship. They can erode trust, create distance, and lead to resentment or conflict.
feel built up
it refers to the feeling of excitement,anticipation, and eagerness that builds up inside a person as they look forward to a specific event or experience.
One of the key features of being builtup is the sense of anticipation that comes with it.
drained
verytired
You look completely drained - why don't you go to bed?
frustrations
disappointment or discouragement, or a discouraging situation:
I am fed up with the frustrations of everyday life.
the sandwich method
Compliment, point out problem, give suggestion, and compliment
finish on a more optimistic note
to conclude or end something in a positive and hopeful manner
remorse
a feeling of sadness and being sorry for something you have done
He felt no remorse for the murders he had committed. (formal)
take accountability
to take responsibility
Taking accountability for your actions is a crucial step that enables you to take control of your life.
blackmail
the act of getting money from people or forcing them to do something by threatening to tell a secret of theirs or to harm them
If you are in a position of authority, any weakness leaves you open to blackmail.
willing to
to be happy to do something if it is needed
If you're willing to fly at night, you can get a much cheaper ticket.
grieve
to feel or express great sadness, especially when someone dies
The entire community is grieving for the loss of the four children.
second-guess
1. to criticize someone after a decision has been made; to criticize something after it has happened
2. to guess what someone will do before they do it
I'm pretty sure we don't get to second-guess people's religious beliefs.