Interesting Things for ESL Students
American Slang - Randomly Chosen Slang is informal, often entertaining, language
By Charles I. Kelly & Lawrence E. Kelly

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1. I am maxed out at my work and need to rest.
   Meaningexhausted

2. Try not to make waves around the office.
   Meaningcause trouble

3. Her boyfriend has deep pockets.
   Meaningis a good source of money

4. Sam is a junkie.
   Meaningdrug addict

5. My father looks square in his jacket.
   Meaningold-fashioned

6. I need some dough before I can go Christmas shopping.
   Meaningmoney

7. That is total mush and you know it.
   Meaningnonesense

8. He has a really cushy job.
   Meaningeasy

9. They are really in deep with each other.
   Meaningdeeply involved

10. The homework the teacher gave us was mickey mouse.
    Meaningnonsense and a waste of time

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