My new blog

Hi everyone, it has been almost 3 years I didn't update this blog. Well, I am not a PMR student anymore. Moreover, I just finished my SPM. If you want to, I can ask my 15-year-old sister to update this blog with her wonderful essays. I might say that she made a better essay than I did. She even help me to write essay for my SPM exam. Comment if want it to happen.

By the way, I opened up a new blog. The blog is about my life and my personal likings.

Feel free to checkout dearlivelife.blogspot.com

Thank you

Belilah Barangan Buatan Malaysia

‘ Belilah Barangan Buatan Malaysia’ merupakan salah satu inisiatif kerajaan untuk melonjakkan barangan Malaysia di pasaran tempatan. Kini, produk tempatan kurang mendapat tempat di hati penduduk Malaysia. Mereka lebih gemarkan produk antarabangsa  yang dikatakan ledih bergaya dan mengikut trend. Sesetengah mengatakan orang yang membeli atau memakai produk buatan Malaysia ketinggalan zaman dan miskin. Ada yang tidak sanggup membeli barangan Malaysia  dan sanggup berhabis wang membeli barangan luar negara tanpa melihat kualitinya. Malah, barangan luar negara yang mahal itu belum tentu kehalalannya. Oleh itu, kerajaan telah memperkenalkan  konsep ‘ Belilah Barangan Buatan Malaysia ‘ dengan meletak harga yang murah pada barangan Malaysia dan mengenakan cukai pada barangan luar negara.

‘ Belilah Barangan Buatan Malaysia ’ sesuai diwujudkan.  Konsep ini telah meletak harga murah pada produk Malaysia dan mengenakan cukai pada produk luar negara. Ini membuat sebahagian besar masyarakat akan memilih untuk membeli barangan Malaysia yang lebih murah. Kelama-lamaan, apabila masyarakat membeli barangan buatan Malaysia, mereka akan sedar betapa berkualiti barangan Malaysia daripada barangan luar negara. Ini meningkatkan semangat patriotisnme dan cinta akan negara terutamanya terhadap produk buatan negra kita ini.

Selain itu, ini akan menunjukkan bahawa Malaysia menghasilkan barangan yang berkualiti malah, lebih kualiti daripada barangan luar negara atau serantau. Ini juga mengubah tanggapan yang barangan buatan Malaysia tidak berkualiti atau tidak bergaya dari segi pakaian. Dalam kempen ‘ Belilah Barangan Buatan Malaysia’, telah diadakan iklan di televisyen untuk mempromosikan barangan Malaysia. Ini akan mengambil perhatian hampir semua rakyat kerana majoriti penduduk Malaysia menonton televisyen. Oleh itu, sesiapa yang memiliki barangan yang disiarkan di televisyen akan dikatakan ‘trendy’ bagi pakaian ataupun beg terkini buatan tempatan. Kesimpulannya, kempen ini dapat merubah tanggapan negatif mengenai barangan Malaysia, seterusnya, memupuk rasa bangga akan produk tempatan yang lebih berkualiti daripada produk luar negara.

Slogan ‘ Belilah Barangan Buatan Malaysia’ mewujudkan rasa cinta penduduk kepada produk tempatan seterusnya melahirkan rasa cinta akan negara. Apabila seseorang membeli produk Malaysia secara berterusan, ia akan menjadi kelaziman atau kebiasaan bagi orang itu. Dalam kata lain, membentuk rasa cinta pada barangan buatan Malaysia. Melalui kesedaran ini, seseorang itu akan mencuba produk Malaysia yang lain serta lebih mewujudkan rasa cinta akan produk tempatan. Pada masa yang sama, ini akan melahirkan rasa cinta akan negara.

Melalui slogan ini, kempen ‘ Belilah Barangan Buatan Malaysia’ akan memberi kesedaran rakyat Malaysia tentang kepentingan membeli produk tempatan. Kerajaan memastikan penduduk Malaysia membeli produk tempatan kerana kegiatan ini amat mempengaruhi ekonomi Malaysia. Jika rakyat membeli barangan buatan luar negara, untung barangan tersebut lebih kepada negara tersebut. Oleh itu, kerajaan berusaha untuk menggalakkan pembelian produk tempatan di negara ini. Kemudian, Malaysia boleh pula mengeksportnya ke negara lain kerana telah mendapat smabutan di negara sendiri. Apabila produk Malaysia dipasarkan di luar negara, akan wujud perspektif tentang kemajuan Malaysia. Ini akan meningkatkan pengeluaran dan peningkatan dari segi ekonomi negara. Dalam masa yang sama, ini dapat mempromosi nama Malaysia dan menggalakkan pelancongan di negara kita. Konklusinya, apabila ramai pelancong, akan wujud rasa bangga akan negara dan kesedaran untuk membeli produk Malaysia berbanding produk luar negara.

Selain itu, peningkatan pembelian produk tempatan dalam kalangan rakyat Malaysia melalui kempen ‘ Belilah Barangan Buatan Malaysia’ menunjukkan bahawa produk negara kita setanding dengan barangan China, Eropah mahupun Jepun. Ini menandakan negara kita setaraf dengan negara lain. Contohnya, rekaan dan ciptaan kereta Proton Preve juga setanding dengan negara Jepun dari segi teknologi inovasi dan rekaan uniknya. Malah, kini ramai penduduk lebih membeli kereta Proton berbanding keluaran baru negara lain. Ini mewujudkan rasa bangga akan pencapaian negara dan hampir mencapai gagasan Wawasan 2020. Kita juga akan bersyukur dengan pembangunan negara kita yang optimum yang boleh dikatakan melepasi tahap miskin dan menghampiri tahap negara maju. Ini berlaku hanya kerana keprihatinan dan kebijaksanaan rakyat yang membuat pilihan yang betul. Ini juga mewujudkan rasa bangga dan syukur akan pencapaian negara.

Slogan dan kempen ‘ Belilah Barangan Buatan Malaysia’ jelas memberi kesan yang amat positif dalam kalangan masyarakat Malaysia. Ia juga menyemarakan lagi semangat patriotisme dalam rakyat. Selain itu, kesan daripada kempen ini juga dapat meningkatkan ekonomi negara dan menambah pendapatan negara. Kerajaan memang mengambil tindakan yang baik dengan mengadakan slogan dan kempen ini. Oleh itu, kempen ini wajar diteruskan dan dipromosikan dengan lebih giat.

Letter On Asking To Join On Holiday

Lot 561, Taman Wangsa,

55999, Grik,

Selangor.

21 November 2012

Dear Eli,

                Hi there. How are you? I hope you are as fit as a fiddle with your beloved family in Kuala Lumpur. We are all fine here, how are you getting along with your baby brother? I am sure you have your hands full taking care of him for your mum. Don’t worry. With enough practice, very soon you will be an expert in taking care of babies. Practice makes perfect!

                You must be wondering why I wrote to you. It has been a long time since we last contacted each other. Actually, I was just browsing through a magazine a few days ago when I spotted an advertisement about a place to have a perfect holiday. It is a place to relax and savour the beauty of the place. I have discussed with all my family members and we unanimously agreed to go there this coming school holiday. We have also decided to cordially invite you and your whole family to join us.

                You have been working very hard last year, studying for the PMR examination and then passed with flying colours. It is time for you to unwind. Take a break and give yourself a treat. As the saying goes, “All work and no play make Jack a dull boy.” I’m sure you are not like Jack, right?

                We will be camping at the campsite by a beautiful lake up in Fraser hill. We will able to enjoy ourselves in natural surroundings. Knowing you, I am sure you will have a ball being close to nature. The place is not far away from my grandfather’s house. It will take us about half an hour to reach there by car.

                Do not worry about the facilities. Everything is provided and I have checked with the management. All is in tip-top condition as it is a newly opened campsite. There is a playground for children, toilets and shower rooms. If we decided not to put up the night in the chalets, we can sleep in the tents provided. It will be fun.

                We intend to have a barbeque on the first night. Everything will be taken care by the management. They will have their workers cooking for us. We just need to enjoy ourselves without any worries. We will be treated like kings! There will be games organized for us too. All we need to do is choose which games we would like to play. Arrangements will be made for us. Swimming and canoeing are among the activities we can have there.

                Well, I hope to receive a positive reply from you soon. Tentatively, it will be on 15 Disember, 2012. If all goes as planned we will be there for three days. I hope that this holiday will go on without a hitch. Do not worry about the expenses. You do not need to fork out any money for my father said that he will pay for everything. It is a treat from him for he had just got his promotion to the post of a manager in his department. Spending the money will be worth it for the holiday will give us all a chance to spend time together and foster better relationship among our family members.

                I will be waiting anxiously for your reply. Remember to tell me how many of your family members will be able to join us so that I can book enough accommodation for all of us. Before I pen-off, please send my warmest regards to all at home. Till I hear from you, bye.

Your cousin,

Lily.

Good Words are highlighted

Wawancara tentang ' Tugas dan Peranan Polis '

Masalah jenayah sering dikaitkan dengan tugas dan peranan polis. Dalam membenteras masalah tersebut, polislah yang bertanggungjawab memastikan setiap individu dan masyarakat terselamat daripada ancaman tersebut. Untuk mengetahui peranan pihak polis ini, saya selaku pemberita ditugaskan mewawancara Penguasa Yusuf Majid, seorang pegawai polis di bandar ini. Kita ikuti wawancara tersebut.

Pemberita        :Selamat pagi, tuan. Apa khabar?

Pegawai Polis  :Selamat pagi. Khabar baik.

Pemberita        :Terlebih dahulu saya ucapkan terima kasih kepada tuan kerana sudi meluangkan masa untuk diwawancara. Pertamanya, polis dan undang-undang sering diibaratkan sebagai aur dengan tebing. Kedua-duanya begitu rapat dan sering berjalan seiring. Apakah pandangan tuan tentang perkara ini?

Pegawai Polis  :Ya, pasukan polis merupakan penguat kuasa undang-undang yang tama. Ini bererti tanpa polis, undang-undang yang ada tidak bermakna kerana undang-undang tersebut tidak dapat dikuatkuasakan. Sebaliknya, tentulah sukar untuk pihak polis menjalankan tugas jika sesebuah negara tiada undang-undang. Jika tiada undang-undang yang berkaitan dengan jenayah, tentulah tugas polis untuk membenteras jenayah tidak kesampaian. Jadi polis dan undang-undang mempunyai kaitan yang begitu rapat.

Pemberita        :Bolehkah tuan huraikan dengan lebih jelas, bagaimanakah undang-undang boleh digunakan oleh polis untuk memerangi jenayah di negara kita?

Pegawai Polis  :Sesuai dengan peranan polis sebagai penguat kuasa, maka undang-undang yang berhubung dengan jenayah menjadi panduan dan sering digunakan oleh pihak polis. Antaranya termasuklah Kanun Keseksaan dan Kanun Atur Cara Jenayah. Antara jenayah yang dikaitkan dengan Kanun Keseksaan adalah mencuri, merompak, merogol, mencederakan orang, penipuan, dan sebagainya. Kanun Atur Cara Jenayah pula telah memberikan kuasa kepada polis untuk menangkap atau seumpamanya terhadap penjenayah yang melakukan jenayah-jenayah tadi.

Pemberita        :Cuba tuan jelaskan tentang kewibawaan pasukan polis dalam menangani masalah jenayah.

Pegawai Polis  :Kewibawaan dan prestasi pasukan polis sebenarnya bergantung kepada cara mereka melaksanakan dan menguatkuasakan undang-undang. Untuk itu, pihak polis mesti menjalankan tugasnya dengan adil dan saksama. Jika terdapat sesuatu kesalahan jenayah, pihak polis akan bertindak tanpa mengira pangkat atau kedudukan seseorang. Pihak polis juga mesti berani untuk memerangi jenayah. Oleh sebab itu, kita dapati banyak penjenayah menjadi mangsa keberanian dan kewibawaan pihak polis. Kadang kala anggota polis terpaksa berkorban apa sahaja demi menjaga keamanan negara. Mereka terpaksa mengorbankan masa, cuti, keluarga dan nyawa apabila bertugas.

Pemberita        :Tugas sebagai anggota polis tentu menghadapi pelbagai cabaran atau risiko yang membahayakan keselamatan polis itu sendiri. Cuba tuan berikan pandangan?

Pegawai Polis  :Ya, sebagai anggota polis, kami memang mengetahui adanya pelbagai implikasi dan risiko di hadapan. Misalnya, jika berlaku kes rompakan, pihak polis mungkin terpaksa berbalas tembakan dengan perompak. Jika bukan perompak, mungkin pihak polis yang menjadi mangsa. Ada kalanya penjenayah ini tidak takut berdepan dengan pihak polis. Oleh sebab itulah mereka berani melawan anggota polis kita. Selain itu, pihak polis juga kadang-kadang menghadapi cabaran masyarakat. Kami sering kali juga menimbulkan rasa takut dan prejudis orang ramai. Oleh sebab itu, kerjasama masyarakat sukar diperoleh untuk mengatasi kes-kes jenayah.

Pemberita        :Sebelum kita mengakhiri wawancara ini, apakah harapan tuan terhadap masyarakat atau orang ramai untuk mengatasi masalah jenayah?

Pegawai polis  :Kita memerlukan kerjasama orang ramai. Tanpa kerjasama dan komitmen orang ramai tentulah sukar untuk kita membenteras masalah jenayah. Mereka harus melaporkan kepada pihak kami jika berlaku sesuatu kejadian jenayah dan mereka juga tidak harus melindungi seseorang penjenayah. Berilah kerjasama, penghormatan, dan kepercayaan sepenuhnya kepada pihak polis demi keselamatan dan keamanan negara.

Pemberita        :Saya juga berharap penjelasan tuan akan menjadi renungan kepada masyarakat kita. Terima kasih sekali lagi saya ucapkan atas kesudian tuan.

Pegawai Polis  : Sama-sama.

Living In Nature

Flowers,

Blooming Beutifully in morning,

Brighten the view in evening,

Slowly closing at night.

Never fed up looking at them,

In everyone’s favorite colors.

Trees,

One of our nature shelters,

Standing up still in morning

Evening till night,

Staying brave

In rain, storm, drought,

Fill our lives with hopes.

Grass,

Stretching down to earth,

Never flow up away,

Through wind, tornado and waves,

Green the view through days.

O Nature,

Without you, never we will free.

Without you, never we will see.

Without you, never we will be here.

O Creator,

Thank you for the flowers,

Thank you for the trees,

Thank you for the grass,

Thank you for the nature,

Thank you for the shelter you give in.

I made it myself…. What do you think? Comment Please……

Conversation about Friendship

Theme: People
Topic: Friendship

B         : Hey, I just find out that Aliya’s best friend, Ika passed away last week.

D         : I am very sorry for her. She almost fainted when she heard the terrible news. Ika was her best friend since kindergarten.

A         : She will be so lonely. Ika was her only friends. She very quite in class.

C         : Friends are the most important part of your life. Treasure the tears, treasure the laughter, but most importantly, treasure the memories.

B         : Without friends, you will felt so lonely. No laughter to share. No tear to share. I don’t think I will able to survive without all of you.

A         : Talking about friends, have you ever thought of why man needs friends?
B         : Hmm, yes! But, It is hard to believe that a man is telling the truth when you know that you would lie if you were in his place. That’s why man hard to have a friend.

C         : I think I have heard that.

B         : Oh, it’s from Henry Louis Mencken.

D         : I'm wondering if a man is isolated from others, how is he going to live?
A         : No man can live by himself. He'll be very lonely because nobody talks to            him. Perhaps he will become mad someday.
D         : Yes! How pitiful!
C         : We all need friends for companionship and for meaningful relationship.

            Your friend gets you through the hard times, the sad times and the confused times. If you turn and walk away, your friend follows.

A         : If you lose your way, your friend guides you and cheers you on. Your friend holds your  hand and tells you that everything is going to be okay. And if you find such a friend, you feel happy and complete because you need not worry.

B         : I wish I have a friend like that.

D         : Hey!
C         : So, what are the qualities that a good friend should have?
A         : For me, trustworthiness is the most important! A good friend will stick by me through thick and thin, willing to listen to my problems and give me effective advice. After all, true friendship is based on trust, honesty and sincere generosity of our hearts.

D         : Yes, I agree! And I need a good friend will never hide the truth from me.
C         : Yes, a good friend will never tell lies!

B         : For me, love. A friend is a person who knows what you are saying, even if you're not talking.

D         : That’s one. I really agree.

A         : Hey, let’s go and meet Aliya. She must be really lonely now.

Collection Of Idioms

A Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In The Bush:  Having something that is certain is much better than taking a risk for more, because chances are you might lose everything. A Blessing In Disguise:  Something good that isn't recognized at first. A Chip On Your Shoulder:  Being upset for something that happened in the past. A Dime A Dozen:  Anything that is common and easy to get. A Doubting Thomas:  A skeptic who needs physical or personal evidence in order to believe something. A Drop in the Bucket:  A very small part of something big or whole. A Fool And His Money Are Easily Parted:  It's easy for a foolish person to lose his/her money. A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand:  Everyone involved must unify and function together or it will not work out. A Leopard Can't Change His Spots:  You cannot change who you are. A Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned:  By not spending money, you are saving money (little by little). A Picture Paints a Thousand Words:  A visual presentation is far more descriptive than words. A Piece of Cake:  A task that can be accomplished very easily. A Slap on the Wrist:  A very mild punishment. A Taste Of Your Own Medicine:  When you are mistreated the same way you mistreat others. A Toss-Up:  A result that is still unclear and can go either way. Actions Speak Louder Than Words:  It's better to actually do something than just talk about it. Add Fuel To The Fire:  Whenever something is done to make a bad situation even worse than it is. Against The Clock:  Rushed and short on time. All Bark And No Bite:  When someone is threatening and/or aggressive but not willing to engage in a fight. All Greek to me:  Meaningless and incomprehensible like someone who cannot read, speak, or understand any of the Greek language would be. All In The Same Boat:  When everyone is facing the same challenges. An Arm And A Leg:  Very expensive. A large amount of money. An Axe To Grind:  To have a dispute with someone. Apple of My Eye:  Someone who is cherished above all others. As High As A Kite:  Anything that is high up in the sky. At The Drop Of A Hat:  Willing to do something immediately. B Back Seat Driver:  People who criticize from the sidelines, much like someone giving unwanted advice from the back seat of a vehicle to the driver. Back To Square One:  Having to start all over again. Back To The Drawing Board:  When an attempt fails and it's time to start all over. Baker's Dozen:  Thirteen. Barking Up The Wrong Tree:  A mistake made in something you are trying to achieve. Beat A Dead Horse:  To force an issue that has already ended. Beating Around The Bush:  Avoiding the main topic. Not speaking directly about the issue. Bend Over Backwards:  Do whatever it takes to help. Willing to do anything. Between A Rock And A Hard Place:  Stuck between two very bad options. Bite Off More Than You Can Chew:  To take on a task that is way to big. Bite Your Tongue:  To avoid talking. Blood Is Thicker Than Water:  The family bond is closer than anything else. Blue Moon:  A rare event or occurance. Break A Leg:  A superstitious way to say 'good luck' without saying 'good luck', but rather the opposite. Buy A Lemon:  To purchase a vehicle that constantly gives problems or stops running after you drive it away. C Can't Cut The Mustard :  Someone who isn't adequate enough to compete or participate. Cast Iron Stomach:  Someone who has no problems, complications or ill effects with eating anything or drinking anything. Charley Horse:  Stiffness in the leg / A leg cramp. Chew someone out:  Verbally scold someone. Chip on his Shoulder:  Angry today about something that occured in the past. Chow Down:  To eat. Close but no Cigar:  To be very near and almost accomplish a goal, but fall short. Cock and Bull Story:  An unbelievable tale. Come Hell Or High Water:  Any difficult situation or obstacle. Crack Someone Up:  To make someone laugh. Cross Your Fingers:  To hope that something happens the way you want it to. Cry Over Spilt Milk:  When you complain about a loss from the past. Cry Wolf:  Intentionally raise a false alarm. Cup Of Joe:  A cup of coffee. Curiosity Killed The Cat:  Being Inquisitive can lead you into a dangerous situation. Cut to the Chase:  Leave out all the unnecessary details and just get to the point. D Dark Horse:  One who was previously unknown and is now prominent. Dead Ringer:  100% identical. A duplicate. Devil's Advocate:  Someone who takes a position for the sake of argument without believing in that particular side of the arguement. It can also mean one who presents a counter argument for a position they do believe in, to another debater. Dog Days of Summer:  The hottest days of the summer season. Don't count your chickens before they hatch:  Don't rely on it until your sure of it. Don't Look A Gift Horse In The Mouth:  When someone gives you a gift, don't be ungrateful. Don't Put All Your Eggs In One Basket:  Do not put all your resources in one possibility. Doozy:  Something outstanding. Down To The Wire:  Something that ends at the last minute or last few seconds. Drastic Times Call For Drastic Measures:  When you are extremely desperate you need to take extremely desperate actions. Drink like a fish:  To drink very heavily. Drive someone up the wall:  To irritate and/or annoy very much. Dropping Like Flies:  A large number of people either falling ill or dying. Dry Run:  Rehearsal. E Eighty Six:  A certain item is no longer available. Or this idiom can also mean, to throw away. Elvis has left the building:  The show has come to an end. It's all over. Ethnic Cleansing:  Killing of a certain ethnic or religious group on a massive scale. Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining:  Be optomistic, even difficult times will lead to better days. Everything But The Kitchen Sink:  Almost everything and anything has been included. Excuse my French:  Please forgive me for cussing. Cock and Bull Story:  An unbelievable tale. Cock and Bull Story:  An unbelievable tale. F Feeding Frenzy:  An aggressive attack on someone by a group. Field Day:  An enjoyable day or circumstance. Finding Your Feet:  To become more comfortable in whatever you are doing. Finger lickin' good:  A very tasty food or meal. Fixed In Your Ways:  Not willing or wanting to change from your normal way of doing something. Flash In The Pan:  Something that shows potential or looks promising in the beginning but fails to deliver anything in the end. Flea Market:  A swap meet. A place where people gather to buy and sell inexpensive goods. Flesh and Blood:  This idiom can mean living material of which people are made of, or it can refer to someone's family. Flip The Bird:  To raise your middle finger at someone. Foam at the Mouth:  To be enraged and show it. Fools' Gold:  Iron pyrites, a worthless rock that resembles real gold. French Kiss:  An open mouth kiss where tongues touch. From Rags To Riches:  To go from being very poor to being very wealthy. Fuddy-duddy:  An old-fashioned and foolish type of person. Full Monty:  This idiom can mean either, "the whole thing" or "completely nude". Funny Farm:  A mental institutional facility. G Get Down to Brass Tacks:  To become serious about something. Get Over It:  To move beyond something that is bothering you. Get Up On The Wrong Side Of The Bed:  Someone who is having a horrible day. Get Your Walking Papers:  Get fired from a job. Give Him The Slip:  To get away from. To escape. Go Down Like A Lead Balloon:  To be received badly by an audience. Go For Broke:  To gamble everything you have. Go Out On A Limb:  Put yourself in a tough position in order to support someone/something. Go The Extra Mile:  Going above and beyond whatever is required for the task at hand. Good Samaritan:  Someone who helps others when they are in need, with no discussion for compensation, and no thought of a reward. Graveyard Shift:  Working hours from about 12:00 am to 8:00 am. The time of the day when most other people are sleeping. Great Minds Think Alike:  Intelligent people think like each other. Green Room:  The waiting room, especially for those who are about to go on a tv or radio show. Gut Feeling:  A personal intuition you get, especially when feel something may not be right. H Haste Makes Waste:  Quickly doing things results in a poor ending. Hat Trick:  When one player scores three goals in the same hockey game. This idiom can also mean three scores in any other sport, such as 3 homeruns, 3 touchdowns, 3 soccer goals, etc. Have an Axe to Grind:  To have a dispute with someone. He Lost His Head:  Angry and overcome by emotions. Head Over Heels:  Very excited and/or joyful, especially when in love. Hell in a Handbasket:  Deteriorating and headed for complete disaster. High Five:  Slapping palms above each others heads as celebration gesture. High on the Hog:  Living in Luxury. Hit The Books:  To study, especially for a test or exam. Hit The Hay:  Go to bed or go to sleep. Hit The Nail on the Head:  Do something exactly right or say something exactly right. Hit The Sack:  Go to bed or go to sleep. Hocus Pocus:  In general, a term used in magic or trickery. Hold Your Horses:  Be patient. I Icing On The Cake:  When you already have it good and get something on top of what you already have. Idle Hands Are The Devil's Tools:  You are more likely to get in trouble if you have nothing to do. If It's Not One Thing, It's Another:  When one thing goes wrong, then another, and another... In Like Flynn:  To be easily successful, especially when sexual or romantic. In The Bag:  To have something secured. In The Buff:  Nude. In The Heat Of The Moment:  Overwhelmed by what is happening in the moment. In Your Face:  An aggressive and bold confrontation. It Takes Two To Tango:  A two person conflict where both people are at fault. It's A Small World:  You frequently see the same people in different places. Its Anyone's Call:  A competition where the outcome is difficult to judge or predict. Ivy League:  Since 1954 the Ivy League has been the following universities: Columbia, Brown, Cornell, Dartmouth, Yale, Pennsylvania, Princeton, and Harvard. J Jaywalk:  Crossing the street (from the middle) without using the crosswalk. Joshing Me:  Tricking me. K Keep An Eye On Him:  You should carefully watch him. Keep body and soul together:  To earn a sufficient amount of money in order to keep yourself alive . Keep your chin up:  To remain joyful in a tough situation. Kick The Bucket:  Die. Kitty-corner:  Diagonally across. Sometimes called Catty-Corner as well. Knee Jerk Reaction:  A quick and automatic response. Knock On Wood:  Knuckle tapping on wood in order to avoid some bad luck. Know the Ropes:  To understand the details. L Last but not least:  An introduction phrase to let the audience know that the last person mentioned is no less important than those introduced before him/her. Lend Me Your Ear:  To politely ask for someone's full attention. Let Bygones Be Bygones:  To forget about a disagreement or arguement. Let Sleeping Dogs Lie:  To avoid restarting a conflict. Let The Cat Out Of The Bag:  To share a secret that wasn't suppose to be shared. Level playing field:  A fair competition where no side has an advantage. Like a chicken with its head cut off:  To act in a frenzied manner. liquor someone up:  To get someone drunk. Long in the Tooth:  Old people (or horses). Loose Cannon:  Someone who is unpredictable and can cause damage if not kept in check. M Make No Bones About:  To state a fact so there are no doubts or objections. Method To My Madness:  Strange or crazy actions that appear meaningless but in the end are done for a good reason. Mumbo Jumbo:  Nonsense or meaningless speech. Mum's the word:  To keep quiet. To say nothing. N Nest Egg:  Savings set aside for future use. Never Bite The Hand That Feeds You:  Don't hurt anyone that helps you. New kid on the block:  Someone new to the group or area. New York Minute:  A minute that seems to go by quickly, especially in a fast paced environment. No Dice:  To not agree. To not accept a proposition. No Room to Swing a Cat:  An unsually small or confined space. Not Playing With a Full Deck:  Someone who lacks intelligence. O Off On The Wrong Foot:  Getting a bad start on a relationship or task. Off The Hook:  No longer have to deal with a tough situation. Off the Record:  Something said in confidence that the one speaking doesn't want attributed to him/her. On Pins And Needles:  Anxious or nervous, especially in anticipation of something. On The Fence:  Undecided. On The Same Page:  When multiple people all agree on the same thing. Out Of The Blue:  Something that suddenly and unexpectedly occurs. Out On A Limb:  When someone puts themself in a risky situation. Out On The Town:  To enjoy yourself by going out. Over My Dead Body:  When you absolutely will not allow something to happen. Over the Top:  Very excessive. P Pass The Buck:  Avoid responsibility by giving it to someone else. Pedal to the metal:  To go full speed, especially while driving a vehicle. Peeping Tom:  Someone who observes people in the nude or sexually active people, mainly for his own gratification. Pick up your ears:  To listen very carefully. Pig In A Poke:  A deal that is made without first examining it. Pig Out :  To eat alot and eat it quickly. Pipe Down:  To shut-up or be quiet. Practice Makes Perfect:  By constantly practicing, you will become better. Pull the plug:  To stop something. To bring something to an end. Pulling Your Leg:  Tricking someone as a joke. Put a sock in it:  To tell noisy person or a group to be quiet. Q Queer the pitch:  Destroy or ruin a plan. R Raincheck:  An offer or deal that is declined right now but willing to accept later. Raining Cats and Dogs:  A very loud and noisy rain storm. Ring Fencing:  Seperated usual judgement to guarantee protection, especially project funds. Rise and Shine:  Time to get out of bed and get ready for work/school. Rome Was Not Built In One Day:  If you want something to be completely properly, then its going to take time. Rule Of Thumb:  A rough estimate. Run out of steam:  To be completely out of energy. S Saved By The Bell:  Saved at the last possible moment. Scapegoat:  Someone else who takes the blame. Scot-free:  To escape and not have to pay. Sick As A Dog:  To be very sick (with the flu or a cold). Sitting Shotgun:  Riding in the front passenger seat of a car. Sixth Sense:  A paranormal sense that allows you to communicate with the dead. Skid Row:  The rundown area of a city where the homeless and drug users live. Smell A Rat:  To detect somone in the group is betraying the others. Smell Something Fishy:  Detecting that something isn't right and there might be a reason for it. Son of a Gun:  A scamp. Southpaw:  Someone who is left-handed. Spitting Image:  The exact likeness or kind. Start From Scratch:  To do it all over again from the beginning. T The Ball Is In Your Court:  It is your decision this time. The Best Of Both Worlds:  There are two choices and you have them both. The Bigger They Are The Harder They Fall:  While the bigger and stronger opponent might be alot more difficult to beat, when you do they suffer a much bigger loss. The Last Straw:  When one small burden after another creates an unbearable situation, the last straw is the last small burden that one can take. The Whole Nine Yards:  Everything. All of it. Third times a charm:  After no success the first two times, the third try is a lucky one. Tie the knot:  To get married. Til the cows come home:  A long time. To Make A Long Story Short:  Something someone would say during a long and boring story in order to keep his/her audience from losing attention. Usually the story isn't shortened. To Steal Someone's Thunder:  To take the credit for something someone else did. Tongue And Cheek:  humor, not to be taken serious. Turn A Blind Eye:  Refuse to acknowledge something you know is real or legit. Twenty three skidoo:  To be turned away. U Under the weather:  Feeling ill or sick. Up a blind alley:  Going down a course of action that leads to a bad outcome. Use Your Loaf:  Use your head. Think smart. V Van Gogh's ear for music:  Tone deaf. Variety Is The Spice Of Life:  The more experiences you try the more exciting life can be. W Wag the Dog:  A diversion away from something of greater importance. Water Under The Bridge:  Anything from the past that isn't significant or important anymore. Wear Your Heart On Your Sleeve:  To openly and freely express your emotions. When It Rains, It Pours:  Since it rarely rains, when it does it will be a huge storm. When Pigs Fly :  Something that will never ever happen. Wild and Woolly:  Uncultured and without laws. Wine and Dine:  When somebody is treated to an expensive meal. Without A Doubt:  For certain. X X marks the spot:  A phrase that is said when someone finds something he/she has been looking for. Y You Are What You Eat:  In order to stay healthy you must eat healthy foods. You Can't Judge A Book By Its Cover:  Decisions shouldn't be made primarily on appearance. You Can't Take it With You:  Enjoy what you have and not what you don't have, since when you die you cannot take things (such as money) with you. Your Guess Is As Good As Mine:  I have no idea. Z Zero Tolerance:  No crime or law breaking big or small will be overlooked.