281 – Slang & Idioms Around The Office

Learn the meaning and usage of bummed, 24/7, get out of here, burns me up, back to square one & that stinks. For today’s English lesson, let’s have a look these idioms and slang expressions you can use even at the office!

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What does bummed mean:

You look bummed. Is everything ok?
Jack seems bummed today. I wonder what happened.
I’m bummed. My car broke down again today.

What does 24/7 mean:

The convenience store is open 24/7.
I’ve been working 24/7 this week to finish the presentation.

What does get out of here mean:

Jack: I saw Taylor Swift in Central Park this morning.
Jen: Get out of here!
Jack: Yeah, she was doing a free mini-concert. It was awesome.

Jen: Jack, I’ve decided to quit this stupid company.
Jack: Get out of here! You can’t leave.
Jen: Well, I’ve already found another job!
Jack: Oh, that stinks!

What does burns me up mean:

The boss made me redo my presentation. It really burns me up.
Inconsiderate drivers really burn me up.
Having to wake up early on Saturday so I can pick the CEO up at the airport really burns me up.

What does back to square one mean:

The boss didn’t like my presentation, so now I am back to square one.
I just assembled this desk, but I am missing a part. I need to go back to square one.

What does that stinks mean:

Joe didn’t get the promotion? That stinks.
The restaurant ran out of my favorite dish! That stinks.

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