WORD SALAD

 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

 

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!

GET ROPED INTO (SOMETHING)

 

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

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WORKED UP

 

MEANING: PERTURBED; EMOTIONAL/MENTAL AGITATION  (STATE OF) 

e.g.

"Gabe was all worked up in anticipation for the expected date with the model" "Every night before bed he would get worked up over the blonde girls picture .

"https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Worked%20Up

(BIG) SHOES TO FILL

(BIG) SHOES TO FILL - LIVE UP TO HIGH STANDARDS

e.g. 

The senator will step down this year, but two well-known Republicans are ready to fill his shoes.

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/fill-someone-s-shoes

NOT FAR OFF THE MARK

NOT FAR OFF THE MARK = NOT TOO WRONG


e.g.

For a review, let's turn to Doug Mataconis, who also didn't think much of the anti-incumbent hype, said so, and then found his prediction to be not far off the mark.

https://ludwig.guru/s/be+not+far+off+the+mark

KEEP YOUR EAR TO THE GROUND

MEANING: PAY ATTENTION TO GATHER INFORMATION; BE ALERT TO INFORMATION ON A SPECIFIC TOPIC

e.g.

A: "I'm not sure what's going to happen with this merger, so I'm keeping an ear to the ground." B: "Please let me know if you hear anything." I know Kim is keeping her ear to the ground in case word gets out about the promotion.

SHED LIGHT

SHED LIGHT =  REVEAL DETAILS, HELP CLARIFY OR UNDERSTAND.

BRICKS AND MORTAR

Bricks and mortar - refers to a business that is physical, rather than online.


e.g.


Every business today, even solely bricks and mortar businesses, needs a web presence.

https://sentence.yourdictionary.com/bricks-and-mortar

or

Online shopping is driving many brick and mortar stores out of business.

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swarms

- a large number of people or things (esp. in motion)

Swarms of shoppers enjoy savings after Christmas.

or

Smart Swarms of Bacteria Inspire Robotics: Adaptable Decision-Making Found in Bacteria Communities.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111117144043.htm

HOBBLE

HOBBLE

to walk lamely; limp; to proceed haltingly.

e.g.

Injuries hobble Leafs ahead of Caps clash

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/leafs-beat/injuries-hobble-leafs-ahead-of-caps-clash/article2242300/

or

He slipped on the wet floor and now hobbles through the house.