Phrases & Expressions

Extremely good or impressive; the best.

• This new phone is da bomb!
• Her performance was da bomb.

Worthless, stupid, or not worth considering.

• That movie is for the birds; don't waste your time.
• His advice on the matter was completely for the birds.

A very polite and slightly formal way of saying thank you.

• Much obliged for your help.
• I'm much obliged to you.

A person who is not welcome or accepted by a particular group or in a particular place.

• The diplomat was declared persona non grata.
• He became persona non grata after the scandal.

To cause people to start talking and gossiping about something, often something surprising or scandalous.

• Her sudden resignation set tongues wagging.
• That unusual event set tongues wagging all over town.

To start from a person's current level, situation or needs instead of expecting more.

• When you work with beginners, you have to meet them where they are.
• Many patients feel scared, so our nurses try to meet them where they are.

To dance with great energy and enthusiasm, often in a lively social setting.

• The music was great, so we decided to cut a rug.
• They really cut a rug at the wedding reception.

Used to say that people in a group, especially autistic people, are all different from each other.

• They say if you've met one autistic person, you've met one.
• Remember, if you've met one, you've met one.

To enjoy yourself a lot, often by spending money on parties and luxuries.

• The lottery winners were living it up on a yacht in the Caribbean.
• After the promotion, she went out to live it up with friends.

Used in online forums when the person who started a thread does what others asked or what that person promised.

• He promised photos of his new puppy, and OP delivers!
• Everyone asked for an update, and OP delivers with a long post.