Spoken English: Flourish Your Language

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Spoken English II
Definition: One who is shot at with a gun is said to 'eat lead', as an
exclamation, the phrase is directed toward the intended target.
Example: 1) "Eat lead!" yelled the bank robber as he fired his gun
at the police outside.
Etymology: A bullet is made of lead so when a gun is fired at some-
one, the intended target might be 'eating lead' - that is, bringing
the bullet inside their body.


EpiC
Definition: Spectacular, terrific.
Example: 1) We had an epic party. It didn't end till 7 a.m. the next
day!
Synonyms: groovy, rad, cool


EASY AS piE
Definition: Very simple, extremely easy.
Example: 1) The job was easy as pie and we finished up an hour
early.
Etymology: 'Pie' is a tasty, sweet dish that is easy to make and even
easier to eat.
Synonyms: piece of cake


EAT YOUR !-tEART OUT
Definition: A taunt, be envious of someone for whatever reason,
to cause jealousy.
Example: 1) Phil is going to found the next Microsoft. Eat your
heart out, Bill Gates!


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