Slang Phrases and Expressions From the '50s

• ain’t that a bite - another way to say, “that’s too bad”
• come on snake, let’s rattle - when said to a woman, you’re asking her to dance; when said to a man, you’re challenging him to a fight.
• cooking with gas - doing something the best way
• flip your lid - go crazy
• having a ball - having a really good time

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Here are some of the most common English slang words and expressions:

• “wicked” – excellent, great
• “lame” – not good, inferior
• “chill” – relax
• “bad” – cool, awesome
• “tight” – good, cool
• “phat” – cool, great
• “nasty” – gross
• “gangsta” – tough, intimidating
• “hot” – sexy
• “kickass” – very good, excellent.

What are examples and meanings of some English idioms and expressions?

• As the crow flies-to measure travel distance in a straight, rather than along roads or trails. “It’s twelve miles as the crow flies”
• Dead as a door nail-very very dead. Totally dead. ...
• A big fish (or frog) in a small pond-a local celebrity, but unimportant in the outside world. “He’s a big fish in a small pond.”
• Famous in his/her own mind-self important. ...

• Let the cat out of the bag
• Throw some light on
• Leave no stone unturned
• Heard it on the grapevine
• Hit the nail on the head