Vernacular Expressions

--I'm in a pickle: my midterm is in two hours and I can't find my class notes.

--Where are you going for summer vacation now that school's out?

--[Two people bump into each other] "Watch where you're going!" "Up yours!"

--The police have an informant on the inside.

--That's it! I'm quitting this game because I can't get past this part.

--Go home, kid. You're too young to play basketball with us.

--"You guys read these papers and I will read these papers." "Who died and made you boss? I don't want you to tell me what to do!"

--"Did you know I'm Vice President of a company?" "Quit milking it. You only got the job because your dad is the President."

--"I'm going to go home. See ya." "Goodbye."

--I'm in a jam: I have to take my pregnant wife to the hospital and my car won't start.

--I'm sorry you lost your job, dear. Just remember, we still have each other, and you'll get a new job soon.

--The best way to have dignity is to be yourself. If you act like someone else, you won't believe in yourself.

-- [You are late for class.] Where the hell is my wallet!?

--Hey you! Come here! [The person comes to you so you can talk to him.] You are Charles' brother, right?

--I want to go to a fashion show dinner featuring Lin Chi-Ling, but I have to pay $125,000NT in advanced to get a plate. ("Get a plate" means have a reservation at the dinner.)

--I was at the night market with my friends, but they ditched me. Now I am alone.

--"'Sup?" "Nothing. How are you?"

--Although he is a bookworm, the girls like him a lot.

--McDonald's french fries rock!

--The teacher's attempt to seem cool by mentioning the term "Ding Ding" smacked of effort.

--You won't be successful unless you stand up for yourself when others criticize you.

--All he does is play with his computer. He's a real Poindexter.

--Your friend's room is over here. Follow me [to the room].

--If you want to join the bowling group, you have to take a loyalty oath swearing that bowling will always be your favorite sport.

--I went to buy a new shirt, but the store was fresh out of my favorite style of shirt.

--I was joking. I didn't mean to make you angry. Don't have a cow.

--He was punished at school for pulling a stunt involving throwing waterballoons at the teacher.

--That kid pretended to be very friendly, but then he complained about me to my boss. What a little sneak.

--NTU rules! It's the best college in the world!