Colloquial Expressions

Informal words, phrases or even slang in a piece of writing. 

Buddy = friend; pal

 The meaning of this word is used when you are talking to a close friend-

For example in one sentence

My coworker buddy and I might be taking a knitting course together. 

  Cuckoo = crazy

The meaning of this word is used when you think a person is silly or crazy.


For example in one sentence

 ‘She was probably listening to her iPod and drifted off to cuckoo land again.’ 

Dude: young man or young male

The meaning of this word is used to refer to a young man

 What's up, dude ?

For example in one sentence




Sucker: a person who can be tricked easily 

That kid is a mean little sucker.

The meaning of this word is used when it is a person who can easily be deceived

For example in one sentence

Phrasal Verbs

Are usually two-word phrases consisting of verb + adverb or verb + preposition. 

Go on: this is word is used when you what to said to continue or move to the next thing


For Example in one sentence

‘I can't go on deceiving myself anymore.’ 

Come back : this is word is used when you what to said that you want to return


 For example in one sentence

 ‘She came back at Ross with a vengeance’

Set up:This is word is used when you what to said the way in which things are organized or arranged.


 For example in one sentence

‘I have a recording set-up in my house’ 

come out, come out wherever you are 

Come out: This word is used to get out of where the person is either a place or any state whatsoever

For example in one sentence








Point out: This word is used to point something or someone

Nobody likes it when people keep pointing out their flaws. 

 Take over: This word is used to refer to someone who wants to control some situation.

I'll take over for her until she gets back from her morning break