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إشراق · 27-07-2006, 04:22 PM

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Definition
To be in a delicate situation; to be on the edge of danger or ruin.

Example
1)
Ever since I smashed their car, I've been walking on egg****ls with my parents.

2)
We're walking on egg****ls with our landlord -- she told us that if we have one more loud party, she's going to kick us out of our apartment.

Etymology
An 'egg****l' is the thin, white outer coating of an egg. The ****l is very thin and breaks easily. So if you are 'walking on egg****ls' you are in a situation where you could break something ( or get in trouble or ruin everything ) very easily.

Synonyms
walking on thin ice

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Definition
Weakened or diluted; something that has been made less powerful or potent.
Example
1)
The movie is a watered down version of the book.

2)
Tipsy McStagger's is a pretty good pub. The only problem is that the bartender waters down the drinks.

Etymology
If you want to dilute the concentrate of a solution, you add water to it.

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Definition
A weak or fearful person; someone who lacks courage.

Example
1)
I was too much of a wimp to play sports in high school.

2)
Don't be such a wimp -- riding a bike can't hurt you!

Etymology
A 'whimper' is a small cry of pain or fear. Someone who whimpers a lot and is afraid of getting hurt is a thus a 'wimp'.
Synonyms sissy, wuss, chicken

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Definition
Indecisive or not reliable.

Example
1) Rosie was always wishy washy about our plans to get married, so I knew she would run away before our wedding day.

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Definition
A coward; an ineffectual, timid person

Example
1)
Don't be a wuss, Stephan. It's just a little spider !
2)
You're afraid of the dark ? What are you, some mind of wuss ?

Etymology
This word has been popular with teenage boys since the 1960's.

Synonyms
wimp, sissy

27-07-2006, 04:22 PM	رقم المشاركة : 27
إشراق مشرف سابق	مشاركة: American Slang Expressions W [IMG]http://www.englishdaily626.com/slanggif/walking-on-egg**ls.gif[/IMG] Definition To be in a delicate situation; to be on the edge of danger or ruin. Example 1) Ever since I smashed their car, I've been walking on eggls with my parents. 2) We're walking on eggls with our landlord -- she told us that if we have one more loud party, she's going to kick us out of our apartment. Etymology An 'eggl' is the thin, white outer coating of an egg. The l is very thin and breaks easily. So if you are 'walking on eggls' you are in a situation where you could break something ( or get in trouble or ruin everything ) very easily. Synonyms walking on thin ice ==== Definition Weakened or diluted; something that has been made less powerful or potent. Example 1) The movie is a watered down version of the book. 2) Tipsy McStagger's is a pretty good pub. The only problem is that the bartender waters down the drinks. Etymology If you want to dilute the concentrate of a solution, you add water to it. ==== Definition A weak or fearful person; someone who lacks courage. Example 1) I was too much of a wimp to play sports in high school. 2) Don't be such a wimp -- riding a bike can't hurt you! Etymology A 'whimper' is a small cry of pain or fear. Someone who whimpers a lot and is afraid of getting hurt is a thus a 'wimp'. Synonyms sissy, wuss, chicken ==== Definition Indecisive or not reliable. Example 1) Rosie was always wishy washy about our plans to get married, so I knew she would run away before our wedding day. ==== Definition A coward; an ineffectual, timid person Example 1) Don't be a wuss, Stephan. It's just a little spider ! 2) You're afraid of the dark ? What are you, some mind of wuss ? Etymology This word has been popular with teenage boys since the 1960's. Synonyms wimp, sissy توقيع إشراق** : الأندية غير الناجحة أمامها حل من اثنين إما الاعتراف بتفوق الهلال والعمل على منافسته وهذا عمل صعب. أو اختيار الحل الأسهل: المكابرة والتشكيك في إنجازات الأندية الناجحة مثل الهلال ..!