Languages

* Mark up
Meaning - to raise the price on something
Example: The store marked up the price of the jacket I wanted.

* Mark down
Meaning - to lower the price of something
Example: There was a significant mark down on the sofa, so I bought it.

* Mark out
Meaning - to make boundaries around a certain area
Example: The construction workers marked out the area that they were demolishing.

* Mark off
Meaning - to cross off something that has been completed
Example: Each time I found an item in the store, I marked it off my list.

- "Back to square one"
meaning: to start all over again
Example: Well, that science experiment was a failure, back to square one to try to find another solution.

-"Whatever floats your boat"
meaning: whatever it is that makes you happy
Example: Charlie loves skiing, but I hate the snow. Oh well, whatever floats his boat is fine with me!

-"It's like finding a needle in a haystack"
meaning: it will be impossible to find
Example: I had to find my book in my brother's room but since it was so messy it was like finding a needle in a haystack.

"Keep an Eye on"

Definition - to keep close watch on, to look after carefully

Examples:

I have to run to my car, can you keep an eye on little Jimmy for me until I get back?

I think I left my wallet in the house, can you keep an eye on my bicycle for a few minutes?

A phrasal verb is either:

* a verb and a preposition
* a verb and an adverb
* a verb, an adverb, and a preposition

Phrasal verbs are often used in informal speech, between family and/or friends. They are used very commonly in the English language.

The best thing to do is to memorize them. It isn't necessary to know all of the phrasal verbs to be able to have a conversation. You can use other verbs to communicate the same information. Although, it is important to at least commit them to memory so that when you hear them, you will understand what the person is saying.

1) "check out" meaning: to look at or to try something.
Example sentences:
You have to check out my artwork and tell me what you think.
There is this awesome Chinese food restaurant that I went to last night, you've got to check it out.

2) "fill out" meaning: to complete missing information on a form.
Example sentence:
Please fill out your insurance information on this form and send it back to our office.

3)"turn out" meaning: the end result of something.
Example sentences:
I hope this cake turns out well since I am making it for my mom's birthday.
Don't worry, your business will turn out to be a success.

4) "go out" meaning: to leave a place.
Example sentence:
I think I will go out and buy some food for everyone.

5) "cop out" meaning: to fail to fulfill an obligation.
Example sentence:
Steven copped out and didn't show up to watch the kids when Linda had to go to work.

"A Slap on the Wrist"

Meaning- a slight, small punishment

Example- He should be in jail right now but the judge only gave him a slap on the wrist.

Slang is constantly changing and it is hard to keep up with.
Here are some of the slang that was used in the 90's. If you want to sound a little old school then you might want to learn some of these.

* Ai'ight - a unique way of saying "alright" or "okay".
Example - Ai'ight, I will meet you at your house at 9.

* All that an a bag of chips - a way of saying that the person is the best, and even better than that.
Example - Lauren has such an ego, she really thinks she is all that and a bag of chips.

* It's all good - don't worry, everything is okay.
Example - I know you owe me twenty dollars, but it's all good, you don't have to pay me back.

* Lay off - Stop it.
Example - Would you just lay off and stop yelling at her?

* Straight Edge - refers to a person who is very good and doesn't smoke or drink or do drugs.
Example: Man! Charles is such a straight edge! He won't even come and party with us!