Arti: a considerable degree

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a lot of falderal

a lot of foolish talk, a lot of bunk When you hear me speak Latin, you'll think it's a lot of falderal.

falderal

(See a lot of falderal)

Generation X

"people born in the 1970s; a generation that wanted to change the work ethic" Generation X said that the jobs disappeared as they graduated from high school and university.

holy mackeral

used to expres strong feeling of surprise Holy mackeral! Look at the size of that man

make a federal case of it

make it too important, make a mountain... Okay, so I used your hair dryer! Don't make a federal case of it.

run a temperature

have a higher than normal body temperature The little boy is running a temperature and should stay in bed all day.

take someone's temperature

measure someone's body temperature The nurse took my temperature when I went to the hospital yesterday.

X Generation

(See Generation X)

aerated

Over-excited. Becoming obsolete, although still heard used by older generations. Often mispronounced as "aeriated"

buggeration

(interj) an exclamation of annoyance or surprise

federal

1. refering to the federal government:"The reasons are several, most of the federal" -- Public Enemy (Black steel in the hour of chaos [1988])
2. something of exceptional quality or of an extreme nature. Used throughout E-40 tapes, probably Bay Area in origin
3. going federal: rising up in the game

Tanqueray

a brand of distilled English Gin, used to make cocktail drinks. It was recently popularized by several rap and also by a very creative advertising campaign in the US, featuring and elderly white man named Mr. Jenkins: "Mr. Jenkins doesn't understand all the Hip-hop lyrics at his friend's record release party, but he understands gin and juice very clearly" is the line that was used:"My homey Dr. Dre came through with a gang of Tanqueray" -- Snoop Doggy Dogg (Gin and Juice [??])

veterano

veteran gang member, war veteran

average out

1．reach an average达到某一平均数
His taxes may average out at about one quarter of his income．他的税可能平均达到他收入的四分之一左右。
Their working hours average out at 40 per week．他们每周的工作时间平均达到40小时。
2．make or calculate the average of 算出平均数
They averaged out the unmbers and got the result 25．他们算了这些数的平均数，结果是25。

deliberate on

consider；think over carefully 仔细考虑
We are still deliberating over the matter．我们仍在仔细考虑这个问题。
We have deliberated on your proposal．我们对你的建议已经仔细考虑了。

deliberate on/over/upon

deliberate over

deliberate upon

in consideration of

1．after thinking about and weighing；in view of； because of考虑到；由于
In consideration of the boy's young age，the judge did not put him in jail for carrying a gun．考虑到这小孩尚年轻，法官不因他携枪而判他入狱。
They didn't give him heavy work in consideration of his youth．鉴于他年幼，他们不给他繁重的工作。
2． in return for报酬
We paid him well in consideration of his labour．我们给他优厚的工资，作为他的劳动报酬。
In consideration of the extra work he had done，his boss gave him extra pay．考虑到他做了额外的工作，他的老板付给他额外的酬金。
I presented him with a Chinese painting in consideration of his assistance．我送给他一幅中国画以酬谢他的帮助。

in（the） course of
in process of；during the process or progress of正在…之中
The railway is now in course of construction．那条铁路正在建造之中。
He happened，in course of conversation，to say that he had the intention of visiting China．在谈话中，他碰巧提到他有意访问中国。

in general

1．as a rule；usually 通常；照例
In general，your suggestion is good．你的建议总的来说是好的。
I am speaking of students in general．我说的是一般学生。
The weather in Florida is warm in general．佛罗里达的天气通常是温暖的。
In general， the bus is here by 9 a．m．通常公共汽车是9点前到达这里。
2．for the most part；in most cases 大多数
Boys in general like outdoor sports more than girls do．大多数男孩比女孩爱好户外运动。

on an average

in most cases；usually通常
On an average Don's mother has to ask him three times before he helps wash dishes．通常唐的母亲叫他3遍他才帮助洗盘子。
On the average the machine turns out one bottle every two seconds．这台机器平均每两秒钟生产1只瓶子。

on an/the average

on the average

operate on

perform a surgical operation on给…开刀
They operated on him for a tumour．他们为他施行了切除肿瘤手术。
How many wounded soldiers are there who haven't been operated on yet？那儿还有多少伤员没有动过手术？

under consideration

being considered；given careful thought在考虑中；在研究中
Your proposals are still under consideration．你的建议仍在考虑之中。
The matter is at present under consideration．那件事目前正在考虑。

out of consideration for

Idiom(s): out of consideration (for sb or sth)

Theme: REGARDING

with consideration for someone or something; with kind regard for someone or something.
• Out of consideration for your past efforts, I will do what you ask.
• They let me do it out of consideration. It was very thoughtful of them.

make life miserable for

Idiom(s): make life miserable for sb

Theme: TROUBLE

to make someone unhappy over a long period of time.
• My shoes are tight, and they are making life miserable for me.
• Jane's boss is making life miserable for her.

make a federal case out of

Idiom(s): make a federal case out of something AND make a big deal about something

Theme: EXAGGERATION

to exaggerate the seriousness of something. (Slang.)
• Come on. It was nothing! Don't make a federal case out of it.
• I only stepped on your toe. Don't make a big deal about it.

as a general rule

Idiom(s): as a (general) rule

Theme: GENERALLY

usually; almost always.
• He can be found in his office as a general rule.
• As a general rule, Jane plays golf on Wednesdays.
• As a rule, things tend to get less busy after supper time.

Average Joe

An average Joe is an ordinary person without anything exceptional about them.

Collateral damage

Accidental or unintended damage or casualties are collateral damage.

It's your funeral

The other person has made a decision that you think is bad. However, it is their choice; it is their funeral.

Zero tolerance

If the police have a zero tolerance policy, they will not overlook any crime, no matter how small or trivial.

batting average|bat|batting

n. phr. Degree of accomplishment (originally used as a baseball term). Dr. Grace has a great batting average with her heart transplant operations.

generation gap|gap|generation

n., informal, hackneyed phrase The difference in social values, philosophies, and manners between children and their parents, teachers and relatives which causes a lack of understanding between them and frequently leads to violent confrontations. My daughter is twenty and I am forty, but we have no generation gap in our family.

horse opera|horse|opera

n. phr. A Western movie in which cowboys and horses play a major part. John Wayne played in many horse operas.

in consideration of|consideration

adv. phr. 1. After thinking about and weighing; because of. iN consideration of the boy's young age, the judge did not put him in jail for carrying a gun. 2. In exchange for; because of; in payment for. In consideration of the extra work Joe had done, his boss gave him an extra week's pay.
Compare: IN RETURN.

in general|general

in general¹ adv. phr. Usually; very often. In general, mother makes good cookies. The weather in Florida is warm in general.
Compare: ON THE WHOLE².
in general² adj. phr. Most; with few exceptions. Women in general like to shop for new clothes. Boys in general like active sports more than girls do.
Antonym: IN PARTICULAR.

law of averages|averages|law

n. phr. The idea that you can't win all the time or lose all the time. The Celtics have won 10 games in a row but the law of averages will catch up with them soon.

on an average|average|on|on the average

adv. phr. In most cases; usually. On an average Dan's mother has to ask him three times before he helps with the dishes. On the average, Mr. Blank trades in his car for a new one every three years.

overall

adj. All inclusive; comprehensive. What our department needs is an overall revamping of our undergraduate curriculum.

run a temperature|run|temperature

v. phr. To have a body temperature that is above normal; have a fever. Jimmy didn't look ill, although he was running a temperature. We took the baby to the doctor because he was running a temperature.

soap opera|opera|soap

n. phr. Radio or television serialized stories of a sentimental nature, often involving sex, crime, and social intrigue. These shows often advertise soap products, hence their name. The two longest running soap operas in the United States were "Dallas" and "Knot's Landing."

average

average
1.
average out
to arrive at an average eventually
2.
on (the) average
as an average quantity, rate, etc.

camera

camera
1.
in camera
in privacy or secrecy
2.
on (or off) camera
â
Film, TV so positioned as to be within (or out of) the camera's field of view

confederacy

confederacy
the Confederacy
â
the league of Southern states that seceded from the U.S. in 1860 & 1861; Ala., Ark., Fla., Ga., La., Miss., N.C., S.C., Tenn., Tex., & Va.
official name, Confederate States of America

confederation

confederation
the Confederation
â
1) the United States of America (1781-89) under the Articles of Confederation
2) the union of Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick in 1867 to form the Dominion of Canada

consideration

consideration
see in consideration of; take into account; under consideration.

federalist

federalist
The Federalist
â
a set of 85 articles by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, published in 1787 and 1788, analyzing the Constitution of the U.S. and urging its adoption

funeral

funeral
see it's your funeral.