* put the kibosh on: to prevent something
from continuing
ex>
My childhood friend wanted to make chlorine gas for his science project, but
the teacher quickly put the kibosh on that.
ex>
The unexpected rainstorm put the kibosh on our picnic plans.
* mesmerizing: able to capture one’s
complete attention
ex>
Our neighbor has a model railroad installation that is mesmerizing to
see in action.
* sissy: effeminate; more appealing to
females
ex>
As my little brother got older, he thought our games were sissy and
wouldn’t play with us any more.
Note>
Sissy (derived from sister; also sissy baby, sissy boy, sissy man, etc.) is a
negative term for a boy or man who violates or does not meet the standard male
gender role.
* take something any day: to strongly
prefer something
ex>
If choosing between carrots and peas, I’ll take carrots any day.
* from time to time: occasionally
ex>
My friends and I like to travel to poorer countries and volunteer our help from
time to time.
* in light of: because of; considering
ex>
In light of your promotion, I think you should pay for our lunch.
* put off: You might think that the
opposite of “put off” would be “put on,” but English is rarely that logical.
The closest opposite of “put off” would be “do now,” and the opposite of “put
on” is “take off.”
ex>
Shall we put off going to the amusement park until next weekend?
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