Learn the language of the street - what people say and the topics they like to talk about. Take a look at these mood words and phrases and then take the Lingo Challenge!
Good moods
more Lingo
I'm really buzzing!
I'm having a really peachy time!
I'm walking on air!
I'm on cloud nine!
I'm totally over the moon!
Everything's cool!
I haven't got a care in the world!
All these mean life is good - make the most of it!
I've had the day / the meeting / the holiday / the week fromhell! - Everything has gone wrong!
I've had a nightmare of a week! - I've had a really bad time this week!
I couldn't care less! - That means nothing to me!
He's been really edgy / on edge / snapping at everyone recently - He's been really irritable lately.
She went ballistic! / threw a wobbly! / had a complete fit! / hit the roof! / blew her top! - She was really angry!
Ooh, Daniel makes my blood boil! - He makes me really angry!
He was really badmouthing his old company! - He was saying some unpleasant things about his old company.
Friction
They've been at each other's throats all morning. - They've been rowing all morning.
There's a bad vibe round here. - There's a bad atmosphere.
The fur's been flying I can tell you! - Other people have been arguing!
Milo getting offered that job has really ruffled Jack's feathers! / put Jack's nose out of joint! / put Jack out! - Jack is really offended [that Milo got the job]!
'Speak to the hand 'cos the face ain't listening!' - I'm not listening to you anymore! [and raise your hand for your combatant to speak to]
Sorting things out
We've kissed and made up.
We're back on speaking terms.
We've made it up.
We've put it behind us.
Forget it - It's water under the bridge.
All these mean that the argument is over and you are friends again - till the next time!
Lingo Challenge
Try using as many of these phrases as you can in a one-minute conversation! How many will you manage to use? Have fun!
