English Slang Collection: get the lead out [释] to move quickly; [例] Damn! We don't have much time left, we're gonna be late for the meeting. Get the lead out!; get the memo [释] to be aware; [例] Wow...hold on a second! Did you the chef get a memo that I am a vegetarian? get under one's skin [释] to annoy, bother; [例] Lunch break is nearly over and I gotta go back to my work, or my boss's gonna get under my skin.; getup [释] one's outfit or clothing;[例] Hey, sis! What kind of getup should I wear for the ball tomorrow? gift [释] natural ability to be good at doing something; [例] This was the greatest gift that he had, the talent that fitted him for the cyber revolution.; gig [释] job of any kind; [例] Hey, do you know Mike has quitted his current gig for a better one? |