I already called in sick. I’m staying put today! You remember what happened
last Friday the 13th.
* stay
put: to not move from one’s present location
ex> Your back could be seriously
hurt, so we’ll need you to stay put until the ambulance comes.
You aren't talking about the fender
bender we got in, are you? It was foggy and the roads were slippery, but today
it’s perfectly clear.
Don’t try to convince me with logic! My woman’s intuition is in high gear today and it’s telling me to
stay in bed!
* woman’s intuition: a strong sense of
knowing attributed to females
ex> My mother had a strong woman’s
intuition and always knew when something was wrong in the family.
* high
gear: a more intense level of effort
ex> Zeck kicked his studying into high
gear the day before exams.
Sorry, I’m not taking a chance with
anything that could burn me today! I’ll just have the croissant and a glass of
water – room temperature.
* room
temperature: a comfortable degree of warmth
ex> To some people, room
temperature is 23 degrees, while to others it is only 20 degrees.
Don’t be so glib
about my fears! This isn't a joke to me.
* glib:
insincere
ex> Shirley replied to Jack’s
questions about her health with glib indifference.
ex> Your glib comments don’t
make anyone think you are intelligent.
Notes> The word comes from old German and Dutch words for “slippery.”
In addition to meaning “smooth” and persuasive,” glib can be applied to the
kind of thoughtless comment that could get you into big trouble.
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