PE 8/30 Gavin Shops for Shampoo

* buyer’s remorse: a sense of regret after making a purchase

ex> Studies show that over 40% of consumers experience buyer’s remorse after making a major purchase.

* kosher: proper; acceptable; prepared in accordance with Jewish law

ex> Hannah let him know that emailing his ex-girlfriend was not kosher.

Note> The Hebrew word “Kasheir,” or “Kosher,” means fit or proper. When applied to food, the term indicates that an item is fit for consumption according to Jewish law. For instance, for an animal to be Kosher, it must have split hooves and chew its cud. (ex: cow, goat, lamb.) Non-Kosher animals include pig, horse, camel and rabbit.

* turn one’s stomach: to make one feel nauseated or sick

ex> He won’t watch violent shows or horror films because they turn his stomach.

* hard to stomach: difficult to accept

Many industries are finding the new tax laws hard to stomach, and have voiced their concerns.

* avoid something like the plaque: to avoid something totally and at all costs

ex> Ever since Sally learned of Matt’s political views she’s been avoiding him like the plaque.

* get off on the wrong foot: to make a bad first impression; start something in a way that is likely to fail

ex> I got off on the wrong foot with my new boss by criticizing the baseball team he supports.

Note> Some say that the concept of a right foot and a wrong foot comes from the military, where in order to march in step soldiers all have to start with the same foot. If you start the wrong foot, you’re in trouble!

* throw up: There are many casual and slang expressions that mean “to vomit” in English. Most of them are considered impolite, but it’s good to know them so you’ll know what people are talking about when they say “spew, heave, ralph, hurl, upchuck, blow chunks, puke,” or talking to Hughie and Ralph on the big white telephone.”

ex> I know it’s your favorite movie, but if I have to watch it again I’ll throw up.