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11214 SpokenEnglish " Etymology: when a fish dies, it floats to the top of the water with
its belly up.
Synonyms: to go under, to go bankrupt
blAck OUT
Definition: To pass out, to lose consciousness.
Example: 1) Mter running a 3:25 mile, David blacked out on the
pavement.
blAck SJiEEP
Definition: Someone in a group or family who has a bad reputa- tion, a misfit or outcast.
Example: 1) Ted is the black sheep of our family - he dropped out of school and hasn't had a job in years.
Etymology: Years ago, the wool from black sheep was less valuable than wool from white sheep. As a result, farmers were not happy when black sheep were born and considered them to be the unde- sirable members of the flock.
biGGiE
Definition: A term denoting importance or priority.
Example: 1) You didn't finish your project? No biggie, Professor
Rolands extended the deadline. Synonyms: big deal
CJiEW TJiE FAT
Definition: To ramble about something irrelevant, small talk, chat- ting freely.
Example: 1) I'd love to sit here and chew the fat with you, but I've