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II Slangs 221\\ officers. The phrase is frequently heard in the movies, especially
in older fIlm noir detective flims from the 1940s.
GAy
Definition: Openly homosexual in sexual orientation.
Example: 1) A recent social phenomenon that has swept the na- tion is "gay pride."
Synonyms: queer, fag
GET LOST
Definition: A phrase meaning 'leave now!' or 'get out of here'. Example: 1) Get lost, pal. We don't need your kind around here. Synonyms: scram, get outta here
Definition: To offer support, to give aid to someone in need. Example: 1) I'm going to get behind Robert's plan and do every-
thing I can to help make it work.
GET GOiNG
Definition: To proceed with something, to start or continue doing something, can also be used in the sense of 'hurry up!'
Example: 1) I'm going to get going on my paper and try to fInish it by tomorrow.
GliTCli
Definition: A problem or error, a flaw that causes great confusion or trouble.
