SLANG #1

“Be there or be square”

[This means that you should attend an event or you will be considered an outsider]

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SLANG #2

“Beats me”

[This means that you don’t know something. The emphasis is on “me”]

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SLANG #3

“Bed of roses”

[A luxurious situation or an easy life. (This is commonly used in a negative way)]

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SLANG #4

“Beef about”

[This means that one complains about someone or something]

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SLANG #5

“Big mouth”

[A person who talks too much or too loudly; someone who tells secrets]

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SLANG #6

“Beef something up”

[This means to add strength or substance to something]

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SLANG #7

“Beemer”

[A slang term for a BMW]

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SLANG #8

“Cut a deal”

[To arrange a deal or to seal a bargain]

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SLANG #9

“Flip side”

[The “other” side of something, such as an argument]

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SLANG #10

“Jack something up”

[This means to raise the price of something]

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