Hi all.I'm a university student from Iran. I study English. Could you please explain to me what the following idioms/words mean? I have gathered them from among questions and answers.Thanks to all respondents.
1.I'm gonna go out on a limb.
2.its no big deal
3.sandnigger
4.get a life.
5.self centered
6.loose change sucks.
7.hanging out with my hubby.
8.people enjoy putting forth these things.
9.I think you are trippin'.
10.wow heavy stuff
11.Holy Spirit
12.which is correct?"infected with or infected by?
13.What do you think that your mom is going through?
Thank you all.
2006-09-15 04:41:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
1-going out on a limb means that the person is kind of guessing at what they are going to say next.
for example: "i'm not sure if your favorite color is red, but i'll go out on a limb and say that it is."
literally, going out on a limb is risky b/c the limb of a tree could break at anytime.
2-no big deal---means it's not an issue. it's no problem.
example:
It's no big deal that you can't do that today. tomorrow is fine to pick it up.
basically, it's a small matter. if it's a big deal, then it's of major importance. the "deal" is refering to dealing cards. a big deal means you may end up with large amounts of money on the bet. no big deal is just a regular round of cards.
3-this is a racial slur, actually, against someone from the middle east. it's not a good thing and anyone who uses this term and other racial slurs are just proving their ignorance to the world.
4-get a life...this refers to someone who is concerned about things that they really don't need to be concerned about.
example:
someone is upset because their favorite celebrity couple broke up. then that person needs to "get a life". basically, meaning that there is more in life to worry about then celebrities etc.
so, "get a life" means find something more important to worry about than trivial things.
5--self centered is pretty literal. that person thinks they are the center of the world. our galaxy is sun-centered, meaning the sun is at the center and everything rotates around it. a self-centered person feels that the world revolves around them.
6--loose change sucks. this isn't really a "saying". it's just someone's opinion. loose change is a group of coins, like pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters. if you have a bunch of loose change it can weigh down your pocket, make noise, get stuck in things....
so, it can suck. "suck" means that it's a bad thing. if something "sucks" then it's no good. anything can "suck"...
food, clothes, people....etc.
7--hanging out with my hubby means that that person is going to spend time with her husband. "hubby" is short for husband and "hanging out with" is just spending time together.
8--people enjoy putting forth these things----not sure the context you saw this in, so i'm not quite sure how to answer this one.
9--you are trippin'--means that you are wrong about something.
example "i think you're trippin' about seeing me at that girl's house." that person is saying "no, i wasn't at that girl's house and you never saw me there."
it is slang typically heard in the african american slang and is hard to really explain.
10--wow, heavy stuff--means that what was just said is deep. it requires deep thought and will weigh heavily on that person's mind.
11--holy spirit---this is a religious figure. usually, it's found in christian religions as part of the trinity. the trinity is god, jesus and the holy spirit.
12--infected with or infected by---either could be correct depending on the rest of the sentence.
i can be infected with a virus, but i could have been infected by a bee sting.
see, "with" is used when describing what has infected and "by" is how one was infected.
13--this isn't really a "proper" sentence, but i'll try to explain.
if someone is going "through" something, then they are going through a time in their life that could be difficult or exciting or just plain awful.
so, "mom" could be going through a bad time and maybe is reacting to this.
hope this helped and i didn't confuse you even more!!!
take care.
2006-09-15 05:42:36 · answer #1 · answered by joey322 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Hi there, I wonder how much English that you know?
But I'll try to help.
1. I am taking a risk in telling you what I think
2. This is nothing to worry about
3. "this is not a word I would use" .....from the Urban Dictionary, racist term to describe iraqis and more genrally arabs
4. Do something in your life and don't complain about others
5. A person that mainly thinks only of themselves
6. This person simply does not like to have coins, they prefer paper money only
7. "hanging out" = spending time with // in this case, the lady's husband [hubby].
8. people like to give
9. "I think you are trippin'" = your thoughts on this [item] are crazy / not true
10. wow, heavy stuff = [what was said], takes a lot of thought to understand
11. Holy Spirit /= wonderful counselor, spirit of wisdom, given by Jesus to guide our lives, the 3rd person of the Trinity, God -speaking to our heart, our guide [if we accept him]
12. [either statement is correct] a person can be "infected with a disease" or "infected by being coming into contact with a virus"
13. could be that the mother is a form of conscious to the person, we generally don't want to disappoint our mother
2006-09-15 05:07:29 · answer #2 · answered by jesus is the rock 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
1.I'm gonna go out on a limb.
I will take a risk.
2.its no big deal
1. It is unimportant. 2. You are not under any obligation.
3.sandnigger
Middle-eastern person
4.get a life.
I suggest you occupy yourself in a more productive or enjoyable manner.
5.self centered
Egotistical
6.loose change sucks.
[I don't know, perhaps:] It is inconvenient to have too many small coins in your pocket
7.hanging out with my hubby
Spending time with my husband
8.people enjoy putting forth these things.
People enjoy saying such things
9.I think you are trippin'.
I think you are under the influence of a hallucinogenic drug
10.wow heavy stuff
That is very serious
11.Holy Spirit
The third part of the Christian God
12.which is correct?"infected with or infected by?
Both, depending on the usage:
"Infected with e-coli", "Infected by a careless cook"
13.What do you think that your mom is going through?
Your mother is also suffering
2006-09-15 04:58:14 · answer #3 · answered by george_klima 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. Means you will take a chance or a guess on something.
2. You don't care.
3. -Uh.... don't say that one!!-
4. Could mean a lot of things - Stop messing in my business, worry about yourself, etc...
5. You only care about yourself and nobody else.
6.I don't know why loose change would suck, but I guess a guy who has a wallet wouldn't want a bunch of nickels and dimes in his pocket or something.
7. A wife who is with her husband, but not really doing anything, could be watching TV or whatever.
8. Never heard that one.
9. You're crazy.
10. Someone tells you something personal or private about something important you might say that was 'heavy stuff.'
11. God
12. Both can be correct. You were infected with a disease or you were infected by Tammy, who gave you that disease!
13. What your mom is thinking, what 'heavy stuff' is she going through right now.
2006-09-15 04:56:08 · answer #4 · answered by yellow! 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'll be glad to help!
1. Means, "I'm going to say something that might be a little extreme or unlikely." But usually when people say it, they're being sarcastic.
2. Means, "it doesn't matter much. It's not important."
3. I've never heard that term!
4. Means, "Find something more useful to do than what you're doing now."
5. Means that a person only cares for or thinks about himself instead of caring about others.
6. That's not really a common phrase, but "loose change" just refers to coins you may be carrying in your pocket or bag doesn't amount to any large amount of money.
7. "Hanging out" means "spending time with"; "hubby" is short for husband.
8. I don't know.
9. Means, "I think you're crazy, or doing drugs!" Most often said sarcastically to someone who says or does something unusual or, well, crazy!
10. "Heavy stuff" means that the topic of discussion is highly emotional or very difficult to talk about.
11. Means the Third Person of the Holy Trinity---God the Father, God the Son (Jesus), and God the Holy Spirit.
12. Infected with, I think.
13. "Going through" means what someone is experiencing in their life.
Hope this helps! :)
2006-09-15 04:54:24 · answer #5 · answered by peachy78 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. Phrased used to describe a risky statement sometimes used sarcastically as to say "I am very sure about this one"
2. Phrase used to let someone know that the topic of concern is of no concern or not very important
3. Derogatory term for middle eastern, arab, or western asian
4. term used to describe someone who is selfish, concieted, worries too much about them self.
5. phrase used to tell some one to leave them alone or to stay out of my business.
6. Loose Change- spare coins, left over money that is of little sacrifice.
Sucks- slang term used often to describe something that is un appealing
7. Hanging Out- phrase used to describe when you are spending time with another with no specific agenda or reason for spending that time.
Hubby - slang term meaning husband
8. putting forth- phrase meaning giving, placing forward, or letting out
9. trippin'- slang term used for describing when someone is very wrong, or not acting normal.
10. Heavy- slang term used to describe when something is very emotional or has a lot of meaning
11. In christianity there are three elements or beings believed to be holy. The father the son and the holy spirit or holy ghost. The holy spirit is believed to be every where and omnipresent.
12. Either could be correct it depends on when it is being used.
13. Not sure what you are asking for on this one
2006-09-15 05:12:35 · answer #6 · answered by IZ03 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. Means you're really doing alot more than you should for someone or really risking more than you should. Like, someone I didn't know very well asked me to drive 100 miles to come help her fix her flat tire..... I'd say "Okay, but I'm really going out on a limb here".
2. Usually means "you're welcome" but can also mean that whatever you're talking about is not siginificant or it didn't take much for them to do it. Like, someone helps me carry some things up the stairs, and I say "thank-you" and they say "It's no big deal".
3. A derogatory term used for middle-eastern people.
4. An insult which means that you need to go find better things to do with your life other than whatever you were doing to make them say that to you.
5. Means someone only thinks about themselves and their own interests and doesn't care about other people.
6. Means people don't like to carry around coins because they are a nuisance to deal with.
7. Spending time with my husband.
8. People enjoy doing this.
9. I think you are thinking crazy!
10. Wow, that is alot to deal with or very serious.
11. The third part of the triune and biblical god, who brings people to faith through the sacraments.
12. Depends on what you're referring to. I was infected by a dog bite, and I was infected with rabies.
13. What do you think about the issues your mom has to deal with? Or how do you think your mom is handling this situation emotionally?
2006-09-15 04:54:21 · answer #7 · answered by Amanda 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
1. I am prepared to take a huge risk in this matter, because when I climb out to the end of the limb it is thin and will probably break and make me fall.... so I'm gambling that I will be correct and risking a big fall down to the ground.
2. It is a small matter to me, not very important. A "big deal" is when I have a Project or Business Transaction that is of very high value and importance to me and Success is absolutely essential. No big deal to me means that I do not have much to lose, do not personally risk much at all in this venture or activity.
3. dont know this one - sounds like a racial slur to ***** / black American people
4. It indicates that I dont think you have a very interesting life or lifestyle, and that you are "obsessing" about SMALL MATTERS or issues. In other words, if you had an interesting, busy, active, stimulating LIFE, you would not have time or energy to devote to small, petty, unimportant matters that I would see as being trivial and not worth thinking about. It is saying "forget about" the matter that was being discussed.
5. Self Centred, self engrossed, self interested, vain, only interested in yourself and what affects you alone. Egotistical.
6. Loose change, literally means the money, small currency coins, you receive as "change" from a transaction where you tendered more money than the item cost to buy. When someone refers to "loose change" they usually mean that the matter / issue is of very little VALUE to them - as it "pocket money" or "lunch money" indicating a very small sum of currency. This also means that only having "loose change" as your assets would "suck" and be miserable, sad, inadequate, not enough, unsatisfactory.
7. Hanging out is keeping company with, visiting friends, socialising with someone. Hubby is Husband. So you would be keeping company with your Husband.
8. People like to SUGGEST or promote these things. Someone who advocates, or encourages a particular view, item, matter.
9. To be "fooling" or deluding yourself. Jovial humor, Indicates you are under the influence of drugs that are creating hallucinations or visions, you are out of control and delusional.
10. Very serious matter or subject that requires thorough consideration and evaluation. Very important news, ideas, action, to be taken very seriously by everyone in their thinking and handling of the matter.
11. Catholics say Holy Father, Son & Spirit. Generally indicates the Spirit or Soul of God, some Christians use it for the presence of Jesus.
12. Both are correct:
"I have been infected with the flu bug. I was infected by touching the doorhandle touched by someone else who had the flu already."
13. What do you think your mother feels about this matter.
What mood do you think she feels in this matter.
How do you think she will react to this, what will she do to handle or cope with it.
How will this affect your mother?
Hope this helps
2006-09-15 05:07:01 · answer #8 · answered by helene m 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i dont think that the fact that most people here speak English means you should. Write in whatever you feel comfortable writing in. Contary to the opinions of some, Yahoo Answers does not seem to be an English only website the world is meant to be inclusive so be yourself and if that means typing in Farsi why not? The only thing i ask is that you have respect for other languages and that people always respect yours. Good luck.
2016-03-27 02:23:53 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1.I'd like to climb this tree.
2. Deal or No Deal? (TV show)
3. Playing on the beach.
4. Have lots of unsafe sex.
5. The center of yourself.
6. Loose stool sucks even more.
7. Playing private games with my man on the side.
8. I love cats.
9. Dude, are you on drugs?
10. Gnarley.
11. Religion
12. STD's are not a joke.
13. Don't talk about my momma!
2006-09-15 04:48:28 · answer #10 · answered by Rachael 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋