Phrases & Expressions

Not having the same opinion or idea.

• They are in disagreement about the budget.
• She is in disagreement with the manager.

wearing handcuffs

• He was led away in handcuffs.
• Suspects in handcuffs.

As a way of remembering a person who has died.

• They planted a tree in memory of their grandmother.
• The song was written in memory of a lost friend.

A person who is lively and entertaining at a party.

• He's always the life of the party.
• She was the life of the party with her jokes.

To think that someone or something is less important or valuable than you.

• Never look down on anyone.
• She looks down on people without a degree.

To stop communicating with someone.

• We lost touch after college.
• I don't want to lose touch with her.

To say something, often briefly, that expresses an opinion or observation.

• He made a passing remark about the weather.
• She made an interesting remark on the topic.

Used to emphasize that what you are saying is true and serious.

• No cap, I saw him there yesterday.
• This is the best pizza I've ever had, no cap.

Used to firmly say that one will definitely not do something.

• You want me to sit in that sauna for an hour? Not on your life!
• Thanks for offering me a job in Siberia — am I going to take it? Not on your life!

Not knowing about recent changes or not understanding what people now think or need.

• He's out of touch with modern trends.
• The manager is out of touch with his employees.