a nod is as good as a wink
The hint, suggestion etc. can be understood without further explanation.
Small talk & greetings · Chào hỏi 541
Hellos, goodbyes, thanks, and the phrases that open doors.
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a sorrow shared is a sorrow halved
Grief can be alleviated by discussing it with someone.
a trouble shared is a trouble halved
Talking about one's difficulties can alleviate one's worry and stress.
all publicity is good publicity
Synonym of any press is good press.
all serene
All is well; a cry of acquiescence or approval.
answer back
To reply impertinently to (someone); to talk back.
any press is good press
Being mentioned in the media, even in the context of a scandal or controversy, is beneficial to the subject because it brings publicity.
ask back
To invite an interviewee to a further interview.
ass call
An unintentional telephone call made from a cell phone in a back pant pocket due to body movement or sitting down.
attitude reflects leadership
Lower subordinates in an organization practice the behavior that is tolerated and encouraged by their superiors.
bail up
To apply a bail to (a cow); to trap or corner.
barbecue stopper
A topic of conversation which is controversial and of contemporary significance. Hence, a social gaffe.
bell up
To make a phone call.
belt up
To fasten one's seat belt.
big spoon
The person whose front is touching the other person's back when spooning.
big things come in small packages
Things should not be underestimated because of their small size.
bit bashing
Any programming technique manipulating bits (binary digits). instead of whole words.
biết thì thưa thốt, không biết thì dựa cột mà nghe
if you know about something, do talk about it, if you don't, lean back on a pillar and listen
bleep out
to censor inappropriate spoken words by obscuring them with the sound of a bleep
booty call
A telephone call made to request a sexual encounter.
break the ice
To do or say something that relieves initial awkwardness and gets a conversation or event started.
bring out
To elicit, evoke, or emphasize (a particular quality).
bum note
A note that is played incorrectly.
bump one's gums
To chatter or blather.
butt call
An unintentional telephone call made from a cell phone in a back pant pocket due to body movement or sitting down.
call back
Alternative form of callback.
call down
To lower (a price, value) by official proclamation.
call forth
To summon, to call to speak.
call in
To communicate with a base etc, by telephone.
call round
To pay a short visit.
chat away
To keep talking in a friendly and informal way to each other.
chat shit
To talk nonsense or to lie.
cheek by jowl
Side by side.
cheers, big ears
Synonym of cheers (“thank you; or a drinking toast”).
chick boy
A womanizer.
chill out
To relax or take time out; to calm down; reduce or go easy on something.
chim sợ cành cong
Close to the English saying: “once bitten, twice shy.”.
chime up
To speak suddenly; to make an unexpected contribution to a conversation.
chin music
Idle talk; chatter.
chop it up
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see chop up.
chín người, mười ý
The more people you include, the more opinions and debates you will have.
chậm mà chắc
Close to the English saying: “Slowly but surely.”.
circle back
Discuss later.
circle up
Synonym of touch base.
clack box
A person's tongue or mouth.
clam up
To become silent; to stop talking.
clap back
To make a witty or sarcastic retort.
clap on
To temporarily add something to an existing part, especially to add an additional sail to take advantage of a fair wind.
clap together
To slap something together; to create or make (something) hastily and haphazardly.
clock it
A congratulation of success.
common sewer
A communal session of drinking alcohol.
cool off
To decrease in temperature, activity, or temper.
cool out
To become cool; to chill.
crack off
To shoot a gun.
cutie patootie
An adorable and attractive person.
deaf aid
A presenter's earpiece through which they receive instructions from the studio.
dial in
To configure or set up (particularly a complex machine with many configuration options [especially knobs and dials).
dial into
Alternative form of dial in to.
dial it in
To set up in a perfect or complete way.
dial up
To telephone, to call on the telephone.