Figurative Language
Figurative Language from the 20’s
Figurative Language from the 00’s
Bussin’
Mid
Sus
Low-key
Aura
GOAT
Word
BFF
ROFL
Bromance
Bling
Hot mess
Figurative Language from the last 100 years
“I’m getting picked up later.”
“She is just showing off.”
“This is a piece of cake.”
“Can I crash at your house for a few days?”
“That toy is such a rip-off.”
Figurative Language from Colonial America
“Mark my words.”
“Mind your manners.”
“I am much obliged to you.”
“Good day to you.”
He is a knave, a rogue, a simpleton!
“That’s a sight of firewood!”
Common expressions from Colonial America
Make hay when the sun shines.
The house is full tonight.
He is deep in his cups.
Run along now.
..a feather in your cap…
Vocabulary
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