English Slang collection： by and by [释] later; eventually; [例] By and by we're going to have dinner since dad's back, so go set the table.; by the book [释] strictly according to the rules; [例] Our accountants are very by the book. The auditors won't find anything suspicious. cabbie [释] a taxi driver; cab driver; [例] It's rude not to tip the cabbie, unless he doesn't give you an honest fare.; cack [释] British Slang: cack=shit; [例] That movie was total cack.; caf [释] cafeteria; [例] I'm going to the caf for my lunch. cake [释] displeasing; [例] That party was cake. Let's get out of here.; cake [释] easy; [例] The final exams are gonna be cakes as long as you take time to study for them.; cake [释] money; [例] This is the only cake I left for the rest of the month. |
