Slang of the Day
➡ Ratty (1)
✔️ Meaning:
▪️ In poor condition; worn or damaged because of continuous use
✔️ For example:
▪️ Ratty old jeans are always in fashion among rock musicians.
▪️ Don’t you think it’s time we replaced that ratty wallpaper in the kitchen?
✔️ Variety: This slang term is typically used in American and Australian English but may be used in other varieties of English too.
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Idiom of the Day
➡ The ball’s in your court
✔️ Meaning:
▪️ If someone you’re negotiating with says “the ball’s in your court”, they think it’s your turn to make a move or make an offer.
✔️ For example:
▪️ We’ve offered him ten thousand dollars a month, so the ball’s in his court now.
▪️ They know our position, so the ball’s in their court. If they want to pursue the matter, they’ll have to make the next move.
✔️ Origin: Metaphorical, from sports such as tennis and badminton in which players take turns to hit a ball over a net into each other’s end of the court.
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