A slang is a type of language that consists of words and phrases that are regarded as very informal, are more common in speech than writing, and are typically restricted to a particular context or group of people.

British slang is English language slang used and originating in the United Kingdom and also used to a limited extent in Anglophone countries such as the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, especially by British expats.

American slang is slang that is common in, or particular to, the United States.

Here we collect the most popular English slangs and phrases for English learners.

Alternative forms

  • fare-thee-well

Early uses of the phrase “to a fare-thee-well” and its earlier variant “to a fare-you-well” found in newspaper archives provide a possible theory: that the expression first meant besting someone by a lot, as in until they have to say farewell, and from there drifted to simply mean doing something a lot or to the extreme.

Early uses of “fare-thee-well” in this sense are sports related. The earliest I found is from 1899 and can be understood as an extension of the literal meaning, “farewell.”

Hughey, one of the leading twirlers of the Browns in ’98, pitched for the “Exiles” and was batted to a “fare thee well.” The St. Louis batsmen made a total of 20 hits of his delivery.

If variations of “X was [Verb]ed to a ‘fare-thee-well,'” where “X” is defeated or overwhelmed severely, were the form in which the phrase grew into popularity, it would provide an explanation for how it came to mean “to the max,” as batting or pitching someone “to a fare-thee-well” presumably means they were beaten “hugely.”

The earliest “fare-you-well” in the same sense that I found was only slightly older, from 1893, and seems to lend support for the notion that the phrase originally meant besting someone by a large degree, this time in gambling / horse-racing.

For some time there has been talk of a race with “Ben Harrison” against the so-called world beater, “Lizzie Norton,” and all on account of the backers of the mare making a $300 crack that she could beat “Ben” to the half. This bluff was called to a fare-you-well, and word was sent back they would take the bet and any more they might want to come in with.

In this case, “to a fare-you-well” would probably not work if readers were not already familiar with the expression, as it does not carry quite the literal meaning the baseball citation does. Still, these early citations that imply besting someone to the extreme [such that they figuratively or literally are forced to leave] appear similar to the sense “doing something to the extreme,” and could possibly explain the origin of the sense.

What does ‘boo boo’ mean? what is the meaning of ‘boo boo’

noun, plural boo-boos.Slang.
a stupid or silly mistake; blunder.
a minor injury.
  • a usually trivial injury (such as a bruise or scratch) used especially by or of a child
  • something that is very cute and adorable. it is used for someone who needs to be kissed and cuddled every second of the day.
  • you are my booboo!

Perhaps people around you use this word, and you have no idea why they keep using it? Maybe your boyfriend or girlfriend calls you “boo” all the time? Well, keep reading and you will learn the meaning of “boo” in a relationship and to use the slang.

If someone or something falls, they move quickly downwards onto or towards the ground, by accident or because of a natural force. 

“Falling forward” in life enables you to dream big and make mistakes, but learn from those mistakes and definitely avoid falling back. Nothing in life is worthwhile unless you take risks.

Nelson Mandela, who I really have admired, said “There is no passion to be found in playing small and settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” People have often said that when you take risks in life, “always makes sure you have something to fall back on.” — but is that really the best advice? In sharing this video, relating the truths of “Dreaming Big,” perhaps you might consider what is good advice.


Example:

In pen 3, a crush barrier had collapsed and fans had fallen forward into a heap.

His maroon cap was turned back to front, allowing his tangle of black hair to fall forward over his eyes.

She tripped on a tangle of brambles and fell forward onto a tussock of dead grass.

If you have no dog in a fight, you are not concerned and will not be affected either way by the outcome of something.

Once upon a time, when men and women bred dogs to fight, and bets were and drinks were flowing freely, there were moments when they would ignore the dog fights. When asked why, “I don’t have a Dog in this Fight”. Since they didn’t have any of the livestock involved, most would just ignore what was going on. My Grandfather raised some fighting dogs at one time, until he took me to a fight. I was about 4, and I just didn’t understand all the fascination the grownup’s had for watching dogs chew each other apart. Especially since I used to play with a lot of them. As a little guy, it seemed even the meanest dog would play with me.

A: “Are you going to watch the big game tonight?” 

B: “Nah, my team’s not playing, so I don’t have a dog in the fight.”lot of people think the tax proposal only affects large multinational corporations, but many small business owners will end up having a dog in the fight.You don’t have a dog in the fight, so why do you care about the outcome of this lawsuit?

What does ‘pencil pusher’ mean?
A pencil pusher means a person with a clerical job involving a lot of tedious and repetitive paperwork.
“no way he was going to let those pencil pushers from accounting pity him”
If you call someone a pencil pusher, you mean that their work consists of writing or dealing with documents, and does not seem very useful or important.
REGIONAL NOTE:  in BRIT, use pen-pusher
in British English
a person who writes a lot, esp a clerk involved with boring paperwork
the pencil pushers who decide the course of people’s lives
…the pencil pushers who decide the course of people’s lives
I was the pencil pusher, doing a lot of research.

The Proud Boys, a far-right group with a history of violent confrontations, is gaining increased national scrutiny as academics and advocates have warned the group has ties to white supremacy.

The Proud Boys were catapulted to the forefront in a debate Tuesday night when President Donald Trump dodged a chance to condemn them.

That’s worrying to Amy Cooter, a Vanderbilt University senior lecturer who studies nationalism, race and ethnicity. Cooter told USA TODAY on Wednesday that the Proud Boys have a history of tolerating racism among their ranks, associating with overtly racist figures and are becoming increasingly armed as they mingle with other right-leaning groups.

The Proud Boys publicly deny supporting white supremacy and style the group as a counterbalancing force against the loosely organized anti-fascist movement known as Antifa, Cooter said.

The Proud Boys were founded in 2016 by Vice Media co-founder Gavin McInnes and described themselves at the time as a politically incorrect men’s club for “Western chauvinists.”

Current Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio, who is Afro-Cuban, says the group has “longstanding regulations prohibiting racist, white supremacist or violent activity,” Ronald D. Coleman wrote in an email to USA TODAY. Coleman said he is a spokesman for the Proud Boys.

whine
-to complain
I wouldn’t want to work with Chris because he always whines about everything!

snooze
-to sleep
I snoozed on the bus for a few minutes this morning!

take off
-to leave
Ann took off before the meeting was announced.

kick the bucket
-to die
John’s neighbor just kicked the bucket!

grab a bite to eat
-to go out to a restaurant
I’m hungry. Let’s grab a bite to eat somewhere.

check out
-to look at, watch, examine
We’re going to check out that new movie tomorrow after work.