English Slang collection： call it a night [释] to stop doing sth and go home; [例] Pam decided to call it a night after dancing for five hours.; call out [释] to challenge someone in some way, e.g: a fight; [例] Jim's calling out Shawn now. They just got into a serious quarrel. call shotgun [释] to claim the (front) seat next to the driver in an automobile; [例] A: Hop in! I'll give you a lift. B: Can I call shotgun?; call the shots [释] to be the leader; [例] This is my plan, my office, my company, so I call the shots! camper [释] someone who comes somewhere to do sth, but just sits down and watches; [例] Come on! Don't be a camper! We're here for skiing.; can [释] bathroom; [例] Hey guys! Hold on a minute, I gotta visit the can before we start the 2 hours drive. |
