vior that is expected among the upper classes. I'll sign up. "To sign up" is to enroll or join a class or organization. Very common. I don't have to take this crap from you! A crude but common noun, meaning nonsense, abuse or perhaps offensive behavior. A good alternative for "bullshit." What the hell does that have to do with anything? Added to "Wh questions" in order to express anger, surprise and other emotions. Very common. I don't see that turning Helen into a faint memory A "faint" memory is one that is distant or fading. It's an ape, going ape! Planet of the Apes! "To go ape" is a funny way of saying to go crazy, while "Planet of the Apes" is a popular movie from the 1970s. "Baby talk" is not a saying! A "saying" is another word for an "expression." Oh, but "baby fish mouth" is sweeping the nation. If something is "sweeping the nation," it has become very popular. De-caf. Short and common for decaffeinated coffee. Did Julian seem a little stuffy to you? An interesting word meaning very formal, or perhaps a bit snobby. Harry doesn't even like sweets. Refers to sweet foods, like cake and ice cream. Emily is terrific. An alternative adjective for great, wonderful, etc. Ted Kennedy. A Senator from Massachusetts and brother of the late President. He's got a big case to do and blah blah blah. A great expression which lets the listener know that there are many more little details to the story, but they aren't worth discussing. She's a paralegal. A person who works in a law office assisting lawyers. I'm difficult. :: You're challenging. When used to refer to a person, "challenging" is a diplomatic word for one who is hard to get along with, or, of course, difficult! I'm too structured, I'm closed off. If a person is too "structured," this probably means too concerned with rules or details. A person who is "closed off" is perhaps hard to reach or communicate with. It's just sitting there like this big dead end. A "dead end" street has no way to exit except to turn around. A situation that is dead end is one without the possibility of progress or success. Harry and Sally seem to make a very big mistake, and Sally and Jess get Married. It's really no trouble. A polite thing to say if you go out of your way to help someone and they continue to thank you. You have all the video tapes alphabetized on index cards? Small rectangular cards on which people often take notes. What's the matter? "What's wrong?" The thing to say if someone looks sad or upset. One thing led to another. A clever expression which describes how something developed, if it was unexpected. It's like killing two birds with one stone! An old saying which means to accomplish two things at the same time. Str
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