Word of the Day

She is still living off her parents.

You can't just keep living off your brother—you need to get out there and find a job and a place of your own.

You can't live off your uncle all your life!

It's shameful to live off your parents at your age!

A: "Are we still on for lunch tomorrow?" 

B: "Yep, I'll meet you at the restaurant at noon."

Are we still on for band practice this evening?

Let's go halfsies on a pizza.

Who's down to go halfsies on a pepperoni pizza?

You wanna go halfsies on the bill?

You may need to go halfsies (or more) on the cost with your parents.

A: "Kathy never pays attention in class."

B: "You're one to talk! Just today I saw you reading a magazine during the lecture."

A: "Those kids are no good."

B: "You're one to talk, considering all the trouble you caused when you were young."

You’re one to talk. You misplace stuff all the time.

We waited on that album for 6 months but it was mid!

Did you play that new game?

Yeah, it was mid.

The PlayStation showcase was mid. After two years, it should have had more punch.

—@BRAP_Podcast,

He sat in a chair munching his toast.

She munched on an apple.

I munched my way through a huge bowl of cereal.

Music: Blue Dot Sessions

I don’t know what makes him tick.    

I’ve never been able to understand what makes him tick.

I’ve never really understood what makes her tick.

Music: Sage the Hunter by Blue

This episode's Examples:

Dibs on that last slice of pizza!

I call dibs on the front seat.

I called shotgun, so I get to ride in the front seat on the way to the game.

I'll call shotgun for our morning carpool. It's the best way to avoid feeling car sick in the back.

You’re watching Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for March 19.

National Corn Dog Day

Today’s word is bone.

bone /bəʊn $ boʊn/ (noun)

not have a bad​/​jealous etc bone in your body idiom

There's no way he lied to you—he doesn't have a dishonest bone in his body.

Whatever Mr. Tourner says to you do not do business with him. There’s not an honest bone in his body.

to the bone idiom

: very much

We were frozen to the bone.

The threatening look in his eyes chilled me to the bone.

: as much as possible

The company has cut costs to the bone in an effort to save money.

You’re watching Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for March 12.

National Plant a Flower Day

Today’s word is top.

top /tɑːp/

tops adverb

: at the very most

It will cost $50, tops.

It takes me 15 minutes tops to do the dishes.

over-the-top adjective

: extremely or excessively flamboyant or outrageous

I thought the decorations were way (= very) over the top.

It’s a bit over-the-top to call him a fascist.