Slang

A Collection of Today's Most Common Slang Words

earful

- A lot of gossip or news.
Example: Tune in to our show to get an earful about the scams.

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- An outpour of complaint or scolding.
Example: The company got an earful from dissatisified customers.

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earful

- A lot of gossip or news.
Example: Tune in to our show to get an earful about the scams.

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- An outpour of complaint or scolding.
Example: The company got an earful from dissatisified customers.

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early bird catches the worm

- The person who starts something early has the best chance at success.
Example: Watch out for our Summer sale. We have big discounts on limited items. Early bird catches the worm!

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earthbound

- Unimaginative.
Example: We can't face the clients with earthbound presentations like these.

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ease up

- To calm down; slow down.
Example: You've been working on weekends, you should ease up a little.

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easy

- Easily taken advantage of.
Example: She has dated half of the football team, some people think she's easy.

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Easy come, easy go

- Anything that is readily gained or achieved tend to be lost or consumed as easily.
Example: Pat is spoiled by her parents - easy come, easy go, that's how she is with her money.

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eat

- Bother.
Example: I wonder what's eating Jim, he's been sullen all day.

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egg

- Person or character.
Example: He's a good egg that's why he has my vote. Bad eggs must be fired from this office.

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Elbow grease

- Hard work; much physical effort.
Example: The rugby team needs more elbow grease to make it to the play-offs.

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