From Basic to country Slang



1. Idiom: "You don't understand something."

   Meaning: When something is incomprehensible.

   Basic English: All Greek to me.

   Slang: It's all Greek to me.

   Sentence: "Trying to fix the car engine is like Greek to me; I have no clue what I'm doing."


2. Idiom: "An argument."

   Meaning: A situation where no one can emerge as a clear winner.

   Basic English: A deadlock.

   Slang: You can't win a Mexican standoff.

   Sentence: "Trying to convince him to change his mind is like a Mexican standoff; it's going nowhere."


3. Idiom: "Share the cost of something."

   Meaning: Splitting the expense equally between individuals.

   Basic English: Sharing expenses.

   Slang: We'll go Dutch.

   Sentence: "Instead of one person paying for dinner, let's go Dutch and split the bill."


4. Idiom: "Accept my apology."

   Meaning: Requesting forgiveness for an offense.

   Basic English: Pardon my French.

   Slang: Pardon my French.

   Sentence: "I didn't mean to offend you with my comment; pardon my French."


5. Idiom: "To leave work without permission."

   Meaning: Leaving work early or without authorization.

   Basic English: Leaving without permission.

   Slang: Take French leave.

   Sentence: "I was feeling unwell, so I decided to take French leave and go home early."


6. Idiom: "Adapt customs."

   Meaning: Adjusting one's behavior to fit in with local practices.

   Basic English: When in Rome?

   Slang: When in Rome?

   Sentence: "In Japan, it's customary to take off your shoes indoors, so when in Rome, do as the Romans do."


7. Idiom: "Wow. Quite a drink."

   Meaning: Impressed by the size or quality of a beverage.

   Basic English: Impressive drink.

   Slang: Order. well, when in Rome?

   Sentence: "That cocktail is huge! Order one for me too; well, when in Rome, right?"

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