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Presentation for the class on American Slang and idioms

So speak more naturally, and understand conversational speech.

A sound knowledge of slang and idioms are essential to know the native english conversation in its full depth

American slang is different from British slang because of the evolution of American English ...

When the pioneers living in the new world had children, they taught their children to pronounce words the way they were written, in order to keep things simple. This was the first break from British English.

As the nation grew, so did its own casual variety of the English language, which was influenced by cowboys, sports, the building of the railroad, the card game of poker, African-American culture, immigrants, natives, etc

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You’re : You’re welcome

. : . Slang

iced out : iced out : What does iced out mean? A drink with too much ice B.Someone who is stoned or wasted C.Jewelry with a lot of diamonds D.Something really cold

Slide 4 : Correct answer: C.Jewelry with a lot of diamonds

Slide 5 : I feel really sick -- I could blow chunks right here! A. get angry B.vomit C.pass out

Slide 6 : Correct answer: (B.vomit

. : . I knew they would collar the robber sooner or later. A.know B.catch C.meet

Slide 8 : Correct answer: (B).catch

Slide 9 : That movie blew chunks! I can't believe I paid $9 to see it. A. was not good B.was very good C.was a great success

Slide 10 : Correct answer: A .Something that is not good, or a major disappointment.

catch some Z's : catch some Z's I need to catch some Z's before I go on my trip. A.to get some money B.to get a street map C.to get some sleep

Slide 12 : Correct answer: C.to get some sleep

clip : clip Watch out or they will clip you at that bar. A.kill B.call C.cheat

Slide 14 : Correct answer: C.cheat

Slide 15 : Man, you've got to do something about your b.o. ! A.boss B.body odor C.basic organisation

Slide 16 : Correct answer: B.body odor Body odor, usually caused by sweating; an unpleasant smell coming from the human body. Pronounced 'bee oh'. Etymology: Abbreviation of 'body odor'.

croak. : croak. I feel like I am going to croak. A.die B.fall C.fail

Slide 18 : Correct answer: A.die

Slide 19 : Annie is numismatic slang for the A. American Numismatic Exchange B.American National Exchange C.Art of making money

Slide 20 : Correct answer: A. American Numismatic Exchange

Slide 21 : Annanab is back slang for a A.banana B. small nap C.cab

Slide 22 : Correct answer: (A) Annanab is back slang for a banana. Back slang is an English coded language in which the written word is spoken phonemically backwards. It is thought to have originated in Victorian England, being used mainly by market sellers, such as butchers and greengrocers, to have private conversations behind their customers' backs and pass off lower quality goods to less observant customers 1. to talk reversing every word 2. to talk taking the front letter of each word, putting it at the back and adding "ay"

Apple polish : Apple polish Apple polish is American slang for flattery. A.apple jam B.flattery C.luxury

Slide 24 : Correct answer: B.flattery Apple-polisher is American slang for a flatterer.

Apple sauce : Apple sauce Apple sauce is American and Canadian slang for A.nonsense; rubbish. B.flattery;praise C.cool;good

. : . Correct answer: (A,)Apple sauce is American and Canadian slang for nonsense; rubbish.

Apple-knocker : Apple-knocker Apple-knocker is American slang for someone from A.city B.next door C. the country.

Slide 28 : Correct answer: C.the country.

Slide 29 : Apples and oranges is American slang for A.completely different things. B.all fruits C. money

Slide 30 : Correct answer: A.completely different things

buy the farm'. : buy the farm'. Lance bought the farm when he drove his motorcycle straight into a brick wall. A.started real estate business B.Started Agriculture C.died

Slide 32 : Correct answer: C.died Etymology: Sometimes, when a person dies, the life insurance payment is large enough for the surviving family members to pay off the mortgage on a piece of property - or to 'buy the farm'.

. : . Are your boots laced ? A.To understand the matter in question B.To be ready to face a Something C.To be in a good mood.

Slide 34 : Correct answer: A.Are your boots laced is Black-American slang for an inquiry as to whether or not one understands the matter in question.

Slide 35 : Armour is American slang for A.Hammer B.Armadillo C.weapons.

Slide 36 : Correct answer: C.weapons.

Slide 37 : Armoured cow is American military slang for A.Military farm B. tinned milk C.Nuclear weapon

Armored cow : Armored cow Correct answer: B. tinned milk Armored cow - canned or powdered milk

bugger : bugger Arter is American slang for A.after; afterwards. B.Artery;blood vessels C.Artist;Painter

Slide 40 : Correct answer: A.after; afterwards Arter is American slang for after; afterwards.Arter is American slang for about to.Arter is American slang for afternoon.

ice grill : ice grill The group of boys gave me the ice grill as I walked past them. A.Cool look B.an icecream C. Devilish smile showing teeth directed at someone

Slide 42 : Correct answer:C. Devilish smile showing teeth directed at someone

Slide 43 : People who take the drug ice usually end up A.successful and happy B.strong and healthy C.poor and sick

. : . Correct answer:C.poor and sick Meaning: an illegal drug; crystalline methamphetamine, speed For example: Tommy was arrested for buying ice from a guy who turned out to be a cop.Ice is one of the most dangerous street drugs around at the moment.Variety: This slang is typically used in American and Australian English but may be used in other varieties of English too.

. : . "They spend too much time in front of the idiot-box" means they A.use a computer too much B.play video games too much C.watch too much television

. : . Correct answer:C.watch too much television Hey, you kids! Turn off the idiot-box and go do your homework. After workin' hard all day, all I wanna do is chill out in front of the idiot-box. Variety: This slang is typically used in American and Australian English but may be used in other varieties of English too.

. : . What's inside your noggin? A.your clothes B.your lunch C.your brain

. : . Correct answer:C.your brain Meaning: a person's head For example: Use your noggin! Think before you say something!I sometimes wonder what goes on in that noggin of yours! Variety: This slang is typically used in American and Australian English but may be used in other varieties of English too.

. : . My sister was pissed off because I A.said she looked good B.needed to borrow more money C.said I could help her out

. : . Correct answer:B.needed to borrow more money Meaning: angry, annoyed For example: Julia was pissed off because I'd forgotten to bring back the magazines I'd borrowed. The boss isn't happy. I think you pissed him off when you said you couldn't do any overtime this week. Note: same as "pissed (2)"Variety: This slang is typically used in British and Australian English but may be used in other varieties of English too.

. : . Kenny was sitting in his chair nodding out because he'd A.taken some heroin B.eaten some noodles C.drunk some coffee

. : . Correct answer:A.taken some heroin Meaning: to go unconscious after taking a narcotic drug like heroin For example: After injecting some heroin, Wayne's head slowly drooped forward as he nodded out. The most dangerous time for a heroin user is when they nod out. If no-one is there to wake them up, they can go unconscious and die. Variety: This slang is typically used in American and Australian English but may be used in other varieties of English too.