WORD SALAD
MEANING: CONFUSED MIXTURE OF RANDON WORDS OR PHRASES TO CONFUSE THE LISTENER; POSSIBLY TO HIDE YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT.
e.g.
Well, I have been accused of using “"word salad” when I talk about energy healing to atheist scientists.
https://www.quora.com/What-is-an-example-of-word-salad-during-regular-conversation-with-someone-else-or-in-a-group
BUM OFF (V) - BORROW/USE THINGS THAT BELONG TO OTHER PEOPLE.
e.g.
Jill is very annoying; she never brings anything to class then she bums off everyone, even the teacher.
or
You can't go about your life bumming off friends and family. Get a job!
MEANING:
PERSUADE, ENTICE, CONVINCE SOMEONE TO DO SOMETHING THAT YOU THOUGHT THEY WERE NOT GOING TO ACCEPT.
e.g.
How did you get roped into singing the national Anthon in front of the whole class?
or
Data, particularly real-time data, has become a buzzword in the marketing industry (heck, I got roped into moderating a panel on that topic a few weeks ago), but Spivack said that many brand marketing teams don't have anyone focused on data science and trend analysis.
https://ludwig.guru/s/i+got+roped
meaning:
1-wind blowing in opposite direction; 2 - opposition
e.g.
Airline faces stiff public relations headwind as they prepare Boeing 737 Max for returnn to passenger service.(CBC NEWS)
