G(n) :(Am)<slang>abbrev for grand (=1000 dollars)
gab(n) :idle talk; cheat.
gift of gab(n) :(esp. used with have/with) the ability to speak well, and readily esp. to persuade people.
gab(v) :<derog>to talk aimlessly and very much; chatter.
gabby(adj) :talkative; loquacious.
gad about (v) :to move about or travel very often for fun or amusement.
gadabout(n) :a person who travels very often for enjoyment.
gadget(n) :a small useful and clever machine or device.
gadgetry(n) :<derog>the group of gadgets. _Get rid of all these gadgetry from my kitchen!
blow the gaff(v) :[ on] to reveal a secret about sb or sthg intentionally.
stand the gaff(v) :<slang>to endure or bear the difficulties, trouble, punishment, etc. well.
gaffer(n) :an elderly man in charge of a gang, factory, etc. boss; senile.
gag(n) :<slang>a joke or mocking story.
gag(v) :to make the sound and acts of vomiting but without really vomiting; to retch.
gaga(adj) :<derog>1-having a weak memory esp. from old age. 2-[about/over]having a strong but temporary or short lasting feeling of love; infatuated (with); sweet (on). 3-silly or stupid.
gal(n) :<rarely used> girl.
gall(n) :rudeness; boldness; impudence; effrontery; nerve.
play to the gallery(v) :to do sthg to try to win approval or the praise of the coward persons by appealing to the taste of them.
at a gallop(adj) :in a hurry.
gallows bird(n) :a person who deserves to be hanged as a punishment.
game(n) :1-any continuing activity, vacation, or any other thing. _He's been in the sporting game for 12 years. 2-a trick or secret plan.
have the game in one's hands(v) :to be certainly sure to win or be able to have control over the game.
give the game away(v) :to make known a secret plan, trick, etc.
on the game(adj) :(Br)<slang>earning money by prostitution.
play the game(v) :to behave according to the rules, customs or propriety; to be honest in one's work.
game(adj) :1-willing and/or ready (for). _Are you all game for going to the movies? 2-(esp. of a leg)damaged; injured; painful; lame; crippled.
gammon(n) :(Am)meaningless and foolish talk; nonsense; humbug.
gammon(v) :(Am)to talk foolishly and meaninglessly.
run the whole gamut of (sthg)(v) :to experience all of (sthg).
gander(n) :<slang>[ at] an act of looking; a look. _(esp. in the phrase take a gander at) _Why don’t you take a gander at this report?
gang(n) :a group of people gathered together for special reasons, esp. of friends.
gang-bang(n) :<slang>an affair of which several men have sex with the same woman, esp. without her allowance; violation.
gang-bang(v) :<slang>(of several men)to violate or rape a woman.
gang up(v) :[on/against]to act together as a gang. _Why do you always gang up on me?
garbage(n) :useless and irrelevant data in a computer memory.
garden(n) :(Am)<slang>the hair that grows on one’s pubic area; pubic hair.
lead sb up the garden path(v) :to deceive or mislead sb.
gas(n) :1-(Br)<derog>unimportant, empty, idle or boastful talk. 2-a person who talks too much but idly. 3-(Am)sthg jocular, funny and enjoyable.
gas(v) :to talk too much and idly and sometimes boastfully.
gasbag(n) :a person who gasses; wind-bag.
gasping(adj) :(Br)extremely thirsty.
give/get the gate(v) :<slang>to dismiss/be dismissed, reject/be rejected, send away/be sent away.
between you (and) me and the gatepost(adj) :too secret; in exact confidence.
gay(adj,n) :homosexual.
gear(n) :<modern>clothes._Where is my party gear?
gear sb up(v) :(usu. passive)to put oneself into a state of great anxious and excited hope for an activity.
Gee!(interj) :an expression of surprise.
gee sb/sthg up(v) :(Br)to encourage sb into an activity that needs much effort.
gen(n) :[on]the exact, true and complete information. _How can I get a gen on that building's design.
gen sb up(v) :[on/about](Br)to (make sb) learn all the facts.
genned-up(adj) :[on/about]having much knowledge about; well-informed.
gender(n) :sex; the one of the sexes that is male, female or neuter.
one's good/evil genius :1-an imaginary spirit or angel which brings good/bad luck to sb. 2-a person who has a great influence upon sb for sb’s favor/infavor.
gent(n) :(Br)<humor>gentleman.
gents(n) :(Br)a public lavatory or toilet for men.
get(v) :1-to accept or understand. _I told you to get out of here right now, did you get it!. 2-(used with have/has) to be forced or obliged to do sthg. _Mr. Brubaker, I’m afraid, you’ve got to look for a new job if you couldn’t hand in the report by Monday. 3-[for]to take revenge on sb by giving harm. 4-to catch, attack or arrest sb. 5-<slang>to hit or beat. _The stone got me right in the eye! 6-<slang>to annoy; to make angry. _His pride in his talk really gets me. 7-(no passive)to confuse; puzzle; baffle. 8-[out] (used imperatively)go away; leave at once. 9-to start. _Mom, shall we get eating the cake?
what are you getting at? :what are you trying to say?; what do you mean?; what are you implying? _Hey, guy, what are you getting at by telling me you saw my sister yesterday night?
get about/around(v) :to travel around.
get at sb/sthg(v) :1-(used passively)to influence dishonestly or unjustly by bribe; bribe. _The judge has been got at. 2-(used in progressive forms)to say unpleasant things to sb esp. continually; to criticize badly. _Please mummy, would you stop getting at me?, I'll do my homework after watching that film.
get along/away/on with you! :(used imperatively and as an answer to sb)Go away ,I don't believe you! _Lend me some money, John. -I’m sorry, I’m broke nowadays. -Get away (with you)! _Didn’t you get your wage yesterday?
get back(v) :to talk or write to a person at a later time in order to tell one's decision or to give any information.
get back at sb, also get one's own back on sb(v) :to take revenge on sb; to punish or give harm to sb in return for his/her harm.
get by(v) :1-to pass without any notice. _I really got angry, when you saw and got by me in front of the theater. 2-to survive; to live on.
get sb down(v) :to make sb feel sad, mournful or ill, etc.
get sthg in(v) :(Br)to order or pay for (drinks of all persons that he/she is together with) in a pub or inn.
get it(v) :1-to receive a punishment; to be scolded or reprimanded severely. 2-<slang>to be killed. _He got it because of informing the robbery to the police.
get off(v) :to utter or tell a joke, etc.
tell sb where they (can) get off/where to get off(v) :(Br) to tell sb not to behave rudely.
get off on sthg(v) :<slang>to be very enjoyed, or excited by sthg; to like sthg.
get off with sb(v) :to have a sexual relationship with sb.
Get on with it!(v) :Hurry up!.
get over sb(v) :1-to be understood; to get across. 2-to forget.
I can't/couldn't get over :I am/was very surprised at.
get to(v) :to make up a strong feeling of sadness, joy or melancholy. _These old photos really get to me!
get it/sthg together(v) :to organize or arrange sthg; to align sthg.
get oneself together(v) :to control oneself or one's feelings ,behaviors, etc.
get told off(v) :to be reprimanded, rebuked or scolded ,etc.
get there(v) :to finish sthg successfully; to succeed; to accomplish.
get up to sthg(v) :(no passive) to deal with or manage to do sthg bad or secret. _Do you notice the silence in the classroom? Look, what the children are getting up to.
get me/you/him/her, etc.(v) :(used imperatively)(used to express disfavor or disapproval) to have a look at or listen to me/you/etc.
get you!(interj) :(used as a scornful reply to sb that tries to show off or appears to be more important or impressive) _Where were you yesterday night? -Yesterday night, huh, I was out with Jennie, she called and invited me to a dinner at her house. -Get you!
You get :There is/are. _In summer, you get people having liquor and dance all the nights at that bar.
get the ax(v) :to be dismissed from a job, etc.
get more than one's bargains for(v) :to be very surprised at the results of.
get the boot/sack(v) :to be dismissed.
get the bounce(v) :to be dismissed (from a job, etc.)
get down to business(v) :to begin to work seriously.
get no change out of sb(v) :to get no help, advantage or information from sb.
get sthg off one's chest(v) :to say sthg that causes anxiety.
get a girl into trouble(v) :to make a girl pregnant.
get the green light(v) :to be allowed or permitted to start or continue doing a project, plan or any activity.
get into a groove(v) :to be set in one's own lifestyles.
get in on the ground floor(v) :to join any activity, company, organization, etc. at the very beginning.
get in one's hair(v) :to make sb angry; to annoy; to pester.
get the hang of sthg(v) :1-to see how sthg such as a machine works or is operated. 2-to understand the meaning or importance of sthg.
get/be with it(v) :to become aware of all the affairs, esp. what is popular and unpopular.
get/have the jump on(v) :to get/have an advantage over.
get/have a line on sthg(v) :to get/have any information about sthg.
get a look-in(v) :(in sports, etc.) to gain a chance of winning, etc.
get the low-down on (sthg/sb)(v) :to obtain or get the true facts that are not known by the people.
get/have one's number(v) :to discover or know one's real character.
get the on-over(v) :to have a quick inspection or examination over.
get/have/give the shivers(v) :to be/cause to be frightened or scary.
get under one's skin(v) :<fig>to make sb angry; to irritate; to annoy.
get a smack in the eye(v) :to experience an unpleasant affair; to be greatly disappointed.
get/be (all) steamed up(v) :to become excited.
Don't get into a state! :Don't get excited!.
get into a stew (about sthg)(v) :to become or nervous or excited.
get wise to(v) :to be informed or aware.
get sb/sthg wrong(v) :(used in negative phrases and immediately) to misunderstand sb or sthg. _Don’t get me wrong but…
getaway(n) :an escape; flee. _He made a quick getaway as soon as the gang came into the street.
gettogether(n) :an informal meeting, gathering or a party.
get-up(n) :1-style of esp. unusual dress; outfit. 2-style or arrangement of a book, etc.
get-up-and-go(n) :<apprec>an active state of mind that has a great desire to get things done; drive; motivation.
ghastly(adv) :very bad; terrible.
give up the ghost(v) :1-to die; pass away; kick the bucket. 2-to give up making any effort to do sthg. _After I lost all the money I’ve saved, I gave up the ghost about my holiday plans.
not have the ghost of a chance(v) :not to have any chance at all.
G.I.(n) :Government Issue. (=includes equipment, clothes etc. of military personnel)
G.I:(adj) :1-having the quality or characteristic of the U.S. armed forces. “I want a G.I haircut”, said the officer. 2-very strict in enforcing and obeying the military regulations and customs. _The newly appointed major is boringly G.I., have you met him?
giddy(adj) :playful; not serious; frivolous.
gift(n) :(Br)sthg that is easy to do or to obtain. _At $3,this is really a gift.
gift of gab(n) :(esp. used with have/with) the ability to speak well, and readily esp. to persuade people.
gig(n) :a performance esp. of music. _There will be held a gig in the Grand Hall on Saturday night.
giggle(n) :a trick played for amusement; prank. _How could you make such a bad trick on your sister?-Sorry, I thought it would be only a giggle.
gild the lily(v) :to spoil the beauty of sthg or sb that is already attractive with the unnecessary embellishment, or elegance.
gills(n) :the soft meat around a person's chin or under his/her jaws.
green about/around the gills(adj) :(of a person's appearance)1-ill; unhealthy. 2-afraid; nervous.
take the gilt off the gingerbread(v) :(Br)to take away the most impressive or attractive part of sthg.
gimmick(n) :<derog>a trick ,catchword, object, etc. that is used for publicity purposes to attract people's attention so as to make them buy the stated good. _It’s an old gimmick to give sthg inferior as a promotional gift with a good, product.
gin rummy, gin(n) :(Am)a kind of card game; a form of rummy.
ginger(n) :lively state; high spirits; pep.
gippy tummy(n) :(Br)a condition of bowels that needs to be emptied too often caused by eating foreign food and makes one has severe stomach pains.
gird up one's loins(v) :to prepare for an activity.
girl(n) :1-a lovely girlfriend ;darling; sweetheart. 2-a woman.
(the) old girl(n) :(used to address) sb’s wife or mother.
girly, also girlie (magazine)(n) :(of magazines or photos)(a magazine)having young women with bare bodies in a way that sexually attracts people.
GIVE(v)
Phrasal Verbs
give over(v) :(Br)(used imperatively)to stop (doing sthg)._Bill, why don’t you give over bitching! ,I've had bellyful of your complaints.
give up on sb(v) :(no passive) to have no more expectation for sb.
Idioms
give sb the boot/ax/sack/bounce(v) :to dismiss sb from a job, etc.
give sb a break(v) :to give sb a chance to make a new start. _I'll give you a break for the sake of our children, I hope you quit drinking too much liquor.
give sb the creeps(v) :to cause sb to have the feeling as if sthg is crawling or creeping over one's skin esp. caused by fear.
I/you/he,. etc. don't/couldn't give a damn/hoot/etc. :I/you, etc. don't mind or care at all.
give sb a fit(v) :to do sthg that is too much shocking or surprising for a person.
give sb the green light(v) :to give sb the go-ahead or permission to do sthg.
not give/care a hang(v) :not to care at all. _I don't give a hang about whom she's together with; we're divorced.
give sb a line(v) :to give information to sb about sthg.
give sb a look-in(v) :(in sports, etc.)to give sb an advantage to win.
give sb the low-down (on sthg/to sb)(v) :to make sb informed about the secret truth about sthg.
give sb what for/a piece of one's mind(v) :to punish or reprimand sb.
give sthg a miss(v) :to pass unnoticed or omit sthg.
give sb/sthg an on-over(v) :to have a rapid examination about sthg or sb.
give sb the shivers(v) :to cause sb to be frightened. _He gave me the shivers when he entered my bedroom silently in the midnight.
give it to sb (straight)(v) :(used esp. in threats)to give punishment to sb; scold ; reprimand; admonish; rebuke; berate.
don’t give me that (rubbish/nonsense)! (interj) :(used a an expression of annoyance)I don’t believe that!; Don’t tell this to me!; I can’t tolerate what you’ve said! _Jack, I’m leaving home. -Hey, don’t give me that!,
What gives! :What's up?; What's happening?; What's going on?
giveaway(n) :1-sthg given for free or at a very low price. _At 2.50 it's really a give-away. 2-an unintentional revealing of a secret; exposure. 3-a radio or TV program that gives away prizes to the audiences by means of contests.
glacious (adj) :(of a person or weather)excessively cold.
give sb the glad eye(v) :(Br)<slang>to look sb in a way, as one invites sb in a sexual way.
glad hand(n) :(Br) <rarely used>a warm greeting to sb given for intentional purpose of gaining one's favor or approval.
glad rags(n) :(Br)a person's best clothes.
glasshouse(n) :(Br)<slang>mlitary prison.
glitch(n) :(Am)1-in insignificant flaw or malfunction in operation of a machine. 2-a false electronic signal resulted from the abrupt and high increase in the electrical power of the source.
globetrotter(n) :a person who often travels.
glorify(adj) :[with]to make sthg seem more beautiful, important than it really is.
glorious(adj) :full of fun; verry enjoyable.
go to glory(v) :to die; pass away; kick the bucket; peg out.
blow/send sb to glory(v) :to kill or murder sb violently.
glory be!(interj) :(an expression of surprise, or annoyance)
glory hole(n) :(Br)<rarely used>a room, drawer or any container in which the useless and unwanted things are thrown away; garbage basket.
glossy magazine-(Br), glossy, slick-(Am) (n) :a magazine with good quality papers with a shiny and smooth surface ,having color pictures of fashionable clothes.
take off the gloves to sb, handle sb without gloves(v) :to argue or compete with sb seriously and without forgiveness.
glued to(adj) :near to; closed to; directed to.
G-man(n) :an officer of the FBI(=Federal Bureau of Investigation.)
the gnomes of Zurich(n) :the particular powerful bankers esp. the ones in Swiss and that have the power to control the money supplies to foreign governments.
go(v) :1-(precedes a verb in -ing form)to do the stated unpleasant and also unwanted action. _It's between you and me, don't go selling it to mom. 2-to be prepared for being taken outside. _I want a quick hamburger to go. 3-to be greatly interested in or fond of. _He really go esp. for blondes.
go in/out for(v) :to have an interest or liking in; to engage in.
go it(v) :to act more lively, vigorously. _All the guys and girls were going it at the new year’s party.
go off(v) :1-to happen; occur; transpire. 2-(Br) to lose ability, skill, quality, interest, attention, or approval, etc.
go off with sb/sthg(v) :to take and lead away without any permission.
go on(v) :1-to talk continually and meaninglessly for a long time; chatter; rant. 2-to make an advance; develop.
go and(v) :(used for expressing surprise)to do the stated action. _He has gone and bought a new car.
Go on (with you)! :(Br)(used to express disbelief)Go away!; I don't believe in you!
go/be going on with(v) :(Br)to use for the present time. _Here is $100 to be going on with me, let's go and spend it in a night club.
go out with sb(v) :to flirt with sb regularly. _He's going out with that girl for three months, that's the longest one he had ever.
go over(v) :to arouse interest or admiration; make an impression. _I bet this performance will really go over.
go with sb(v) :to date with sb seriously and in the hope of marriage.
Idioms
go it alone(v) :to do sthg alone without any help, or support from anybody.
go at it bald-headed(v) :to attack or handle sthg carelessly.
go to bat for(v) :to behave in the habit of making peace between two friends; to intercede for.
go round the bend(v) :to become wildly crazy, mad, enraged, etc.
go (sb) one better(v) :to do one's better; excel; outdo; surpass.
go for broke(v) :to be flat broke; to lose all one's money; to go bankrupt.
go/sell like hot cakes(v) :to be sold in a short time and in great numbers.
go to the dogs(v) :to go worse; to near the end; to be likely to ruin; deteriorate.
go Dutch (with sb)(v) :to share expenses by paying one's own as on a date. _Let's go eat some food, but we'll go Dutch this time, I don't have much money.
Go and fly a kite!(v) :Go away!; Stop bothering me!.
go to glory(v) :to pass away; die; peg out.
go off half-cocked/at half cock(v) :to act or talk thoughtlessly or hastily.
let things go hang(v) :not to have any interest in things; not to be occupied with the happenings or affairs.
go hog wild(v) :to do or act wildly, without restraint or self-control.
go whole hog(v) :to do sthg without self-control or restraint.
Go and jump in the lake!(v) :(used often imperatively)Go away!; Buzz off!.
go out on a limb(v) :to put oneself in a self-defensive position ; not to get any help from others.
go through the motions(v) :to do sthg (that is expected to be done) in an unwilling or reluctant way.<--.
go phut(v) :(of machines, etc.)to break down; collapse.
go (all) to pieces(v) :to use up all the energy; exhaust; to be weary.
go places(v) :to have continual success.
go to the wrong shop(v) :to ask to wrong person or place for help or information., etc.
go steady(v) :to go out regularly or steadily with sb of the opposite sex but not as engaged or married.
go straight(v) :to begin to live an honest and just life esp. after a corrupt one.
go on the streets(v) :to make one's living by prostitution.
be going strong(v) :to be going on (any activity) lively, energetically and vigorously.
go wrong(v) :(of machines, etc.)to fail to operate; break down.
how goes it? :How do you do?; Hello; How are the things?
go(n) :1-energy; vigor; spirit.(esp. in the phrase full of go = (to be) filled with enthusiasm or energy.) 2-attempt or try (to do sthg).(esp. in the phrase make a go of.) 3-one's turn in a game, etc. _It's your go, come on!.
all the go(adj) :wonderful; fashionable; very popular. (Syn :all the fashion/rage)
go-go dancer(n) :a person who performs an erotic dance in a night club, etc.
it's all go :(Br)It's very occupied.
make a go of(v) :to do sthg (esp. a duty, job, etc.) successfully. _He is a hard-working student, and he really makes a go of it!
no go(adj) :impossible; hopeless. _The launch was no go until everything was checked out thoroughly.
on the go(adj) :muchly occupied with one’s work; very busy.
go-by(n) :the act of going near or passing without any greeting or notice. (esp. in the phrase give sb/get the go-by) _Were you too busy to greet me at the station? This is the thousandth time you gave me the go-by anywhere you’ve seen.
goer(n) :(Br)1-a person or object that moves or does works rapidly. 2-a person who is always ready for esp. sexual relations.
go-getter(n) :a person who is very determined and courageous to get what he/she wants ;an enterprising person.
going(n) :a difficult, troublesome, impeding or preventing condition or situation. _It was really hard going during the way to Birmingham. /_The math test was really heavy going.
have a lot/plenty/nothing going for one(v) :to have many/no advantages or good qualities. _That film has really a lot going for it, it’s very exciting and adventurous.
going(adj) :existing; ever; in presence; prevailing. _That's the most unbelievable excuse going!
going-over, goings-over(n) :a complete examination or overhaul. _My car needs an abrupt going-over.
goings-on(n) :all kinds of unpleasant or undesirable activities. _Stop that goings-on all around my garden!.
gone(adj) :1-ill because of drugs, alcohol, etc. 2-having been pregnant for the particular, and stated period of time. _She’s five months gone.
be gone on(v) :to be sweet on (sb); to be in love with (sb).
far gone(adj) :1-(of things)muchly used and needing repair. 2-(of a person)unconscious or out of one’s senses, esp. because one is drunk or mad. 3-(of a person)about to die.
gone to kingdom come(adj) :dead.
goner(n) :a hopeless person who will soon be dead.
goalie(n) :infml for goalkeeper.
goat(n) :1-<derog>or<humor> a man who's very active in sexual relationships. 2-a person who takes the responsibility , blame or punishment for others; scapegoat.
act/play the (giddy) goat(v) :(usu. in negative statements, and imperatively; and esp. after stop) to act pretentiously in a foolish or stupid way. _Don’t act the giddy goat, just give me the answer I want!; Hey, stop playing the goat, man.
get sb's goat(v) :to make sb very angry, irritated or annoyed.
gob(n) :<slang>1-(Br)<derog>mouth. _Shut your gob, you silly kid.! 2-a sailor in the US Navy. 3-[ of] a large amount or quantity of (sthg wet and sticky). _a gob of spit.
gobs (of)(n) :lots (of)._Where did you find that gobs of money.
gobbet(n) :a piece of food.
gobble(v) :[up]to eat food quickly and easily.
gobbledy(e)gook(n) :a speech or passage that is very complicated, wordy and difficult to understand esp. sthg meaningless, or official/technical knowledge.
God(n)
God (almighty)!, Good God!, Oh my God(interj) :expressions of surprise, fear, shock, panic, etc.
God (alone)/Heaven/Lord/Christ/Hell knows!(interj) :Nobody knows!; It's impossible to know or say.
by God!(interj) :(an expression of surprise, excitement, disbelief, bother, annoyance, etc.) (also by Christ!<impol>; by George!/heaven!/thunder!<rarely used>)
(God) bless your/his soul/heart!(interj) :(used to express gladness, gratefulness, etc.) _God bless your heart, that’s really a wonderful gift for me. (also (God) bless you/him/her, etc.; also (God) bless his (little) cotton socks)
(God) bless me/my soul!(interj) :(used to express surprise)
(God) bless you!(interj) :1-(a customary saying to sb who has sneezed) 2-(used to express gratefulness, kind feelings, etc. )
God/Heaven forbid!(interj) : (usu. used as a reply to a statement) May it never happen!
a little tin God(n) :sb who considers himself to be more important than he really is.
for God’s/heaven’s/goodness’/Christ’s sake!(interj) :(used esp. in questions)an expression of surprise or annoyance, esp. in an impatient way. _Where were you up to that time, for God’s sake? /_Stop that noise, for goodness’ sake!
honest to God/goodness!(interj, adv) :frankly; truthfully. _Sir, it was me who cheated at the exam, honest to God!
in God’s/heaven’s/Christ’s/hell’s name :(used in questions, suggestions, requests, etc. as an expression of surprise or annoyance) _Hey, What, in heaven’s name, was that, huh, is a show off wit your new car?
think (that) one is God’s gift to sthg(v) :to consider oneself to be the best and most qualified person in a particular job, profession, etc. _She thinks she’s God’s gift to copywriting.
gods(n) :the high seats at the back of a theater, etc.
godsend(n) :a fortunate and unexpected chance or a lucky action or event.
bid/wish sb godspeed (v) :to wish a pleasurable time, good luck, etc. to sb who has been leaving for a trip, journey, etc.
goggle-box(n) :television.
goggle-eyed(adj) :having largely opened eyes as if one is very surprised.
gold brick(n) :1-anything worthless, but regarded as valuable. 2-<milt.slang>sb who tries to avoid or evade from work, responsibility, etc.; a shirker.
gold digger(n) :<slang><derog>a woman who tries to attract or marry a rich and wealthy men for their money.
be like gold dust(v) :to be found very rarely and is so valuable.
goldmine(n) :a successful activity, esp. a business dealing that makes great money.
golly(interj) :<rarely used>(used to express surprise)
goo(n) :1-<derog>words which express unnaturally emotional feelings; sentimentalism. 2-(Am)<slang>an act of licking sb’s boots; flattery.
in one's own good time(adj) :when the time is suitable for one.
good-looker(n) :a woman who has peculiarly or unusually good-looking appearance.
goods(n) :(Br)a likable thing or person.
goody(n) :(pl.)sthg that is very pleasant and esp. luscious and nice to eat.
goody goody(interj) :(used esp. by children)(an expression of happiness, delight, etc.
good and(adv) :thoroughly; completely. _He was good and hungry.
good-time girl(n) :a girl who likes fun and enjoyment very much.
good'un(n) :a ridiculous or funny lie or story.
gooey(adj) :over-sentimental; over-sweet.
goof(n) :1-(Am)a foolish mistake; blunder.2-a stupid person; fool.
goof(v) :(Am)to make a stupid mistake; blunder.
goof off/around(v) :(Am) to be idle; not to work; to waste time.
goof up(v) :to do sthg badly; botch.
goofy(adj) :silly or stupid.
goon(n) :1-a stupid person; fool. 2-(Am)a criminal who is paid to frighten or attack people.
goose(n) :a silly or stupid person. _He doesn’t appear to be, but he’s really such a goose!
cook one's goose(v) :to spoil one's chances; not to be able to use one's opportunities.
gooseberry(n) :(Br)the unwanted third person in the company of two lovers, esp. when they want to stay alone.
play gooseberry(v) :(Br)to be the third person who stays with two lovers when they wish to be alone.
gorgeous(adj) :wonderful; fine; good; beautiful. _I saw a girl, a new-comer at the class today, she was really gorgeous.
gorgon(n) :an ugly and bad-tempered woman whose appearance gives fear to people.
gormless(adj) :(Br)having lack in understanding; stupid.
gory(adj) :full of violence; bloody.
gosh(interj) :an exclamation of surprise.
gospel,gospel truth(n) :sthg which is thoroughly true. _What the witness alleged was the real gospel truth.
governor(n) :1-boss; chief. 2-father.
up for grabs(adj) :(of a job, etc.)open or available to any successful employee; obtainable by anybody _After this year's %20 resignation rate, 20 jobs are up for grabs. /_ One million dollars, is up for grabs for that lottery.
grad(n) :infml for graduate.
make the grade(v) :to do successfully what is wanted to; to reach a goal.
breathe/puff/wheeze like a grampus(v) :to breathe heavily and noisily.
gran(n) :infml for grandmother.
grand(adj) :wonderful; enjoyable; pleasant.
grand(n) :<slang>money amount equals to one thousand dollars.
grandad, granddad(n) :infml for grandfather.
grandma(n) :infml for grandmother.
grandpa(n) :infml for grandfather.
grandstand(v) :to behave in a showy and too flamboyant way.
granny, grannie(n) :grandmother.
granny(adj) :1-used by old people. _He's taken to the granny house after his only son died in an accident. 2-of an old style. _granny shoes.
grapevine(n) :a secret or informal way of spreading news from person to person; rumor.
grass(n) :<slang>1-marijuana. 2-(Am) the hair that grows on one’s pubic area; pubic hair. 3-informer.
(as) green as grass(adj) :young and inexperienced (esp. in business)
put/turn send sb out to grass/pasture(v) : (usu. passive)<humor>to cause sb to quit working, esp. because of very old age.
grass (on) sb(v) :(Br)to tell sb's secrets to another person; betray; inform the police about sb’s crime.
grasshopper(n) :<milt.slang>a light aircraft used for observation, reconnaissance, etc.
have one foot in the grave(v) :to be likely or about to die.
dig one’s own grave(v) :to put oneself into a troublesome and unpleasant situation.
sb/a ghost has just walked over my/your/his, etc. grave(v) : (used when a person suddenly feels himself uneasy and trembles, esp. because of sthg unknown)
gravel(v) :to make angry; annoy; irritate.
gravy(n) :(Am)<slang>sthg favorable, or advantageous and that’s gained easily.
in the gravy(adj) :<slang>very rich, esp. because of easily gained money.
gravy train(n) :a job, work, position, or condition from which a person gains money or any objectives by working little or no time.
gray-(Am)/grey-(Br) matter(n) :the power of mind; brain power; intelligence; brains. _She's very beautiful but is short on gray matter.
grease sb's palm(v) :to give money to sb in order for sthg to be done; bribe sb.
grease monkey(n) :a person whose profession is about automobiles or airplanes; mechanic.
greased lightning(n) :sthg that is very fast.
greasy(adj) :unpleasantly smooth in speech; having insincere kindness; unctuous.
greasy spoon(n) :<slang>a cheap and usu. dirty restaurant in which fried food is served.
great(adj) :1-(used to emphasize an adjective which comes after, and that expresses surprise, disappointment, contempt, complain, etc.) _I don't want to see your great beautiful face. 2-wonderful; very good; splendid.
great at(adj) :talented at; skillful or capable of.
great on(adj) :well-informed on; acquainted with.
go great guns(v) :to progress with great effort, speed and success.
no great shakes(adj) :unable; not talented.
greedy-guts(n) :(Br)(used esp. by children) a person who has a strong desire to eat too much; glutton.
be all Greek to sb(v) :(esp. of a speech or passage)to be too diffcult to understand.
green(adj) :1-young and inexperienced so, can be easily fooled or deceived. 2-excessively jealous.
(as) green as grass(adj) :young and inexperienced (esp. in business)
be not as green as one is cabbage-looking(v) :<humor>not to be as silly, inexperienced as he/she appears to be.
give sb/get the green light(v) :to give/get a permission to proceed with a project, assignment or any activity.
greenback(n) :(Am)<rarely used><slang>an American dollar bill.
greenfingers(n) :ability or skill in gardening.
greenhorn(n) :1-young and inexperienced person; freshman; novice. 2-a person who is easy to fool or deceive. 3-(Am)a person who has just come and settled (into a country, etc.); immigrant.
gremlin(n) :an imaginary thing that is believed to give harm to electrical or mechanical equipment, machinery, etc.
good grief!(interj) :(an expression of surprise or disbelief) _Good grief!, do you believe every word Tom says? _Hell no!
grill(v) :(of the police)to question or inquire severely and forcefully; interrogate.
grim(adj) :bad; awful; unpleasant.
(hold on) like grim death(v,adv) :(to continue to go ahead) firmly and with great courage in spite of difficulties.
grin and bear it(v) :to suffer agony, grief, disappointment ,etc. without any complaint.
grind(n) :1-a person who studies or works hard and with much effort. 2-a long, dull and tiring work.
grind(v) :to study or work hard.
come/get to grips with(v) :to be in a struggle or fight.
take a grip on oneself(v) :to pull oneself together; to avoid one's idleness.
gripe(v) :[at/about]to complain continually; grumble. 2-to make angry; irritate; annoy.
gripe(n) :a complaint.
the gripes(n) :severe pains in one's stomach or intestines.
one's nose to the grindstone :in a state of tough, tiring and unpleasant work. _I've got to keep my nose to the grindstone to be able to pay my debts.
grit(n) :courage, toughness and determination needed to face a difficulty. _It takes a lot of grit to forget a grief.
grizzle(v) :(Br)<derog>1-(esp. of children) to cry noisily and worriedly for a long time. 2-to complain esp. about one’s own sorrows, troubles, etc. too much and in a self-pitying way.
grog(n) :(AustrE) alcoholic beverage.
groggy(adj) :1-weak so as not to walk steadily esp. because of tiredness or illness. 2-slightly drunk or under the effect of drugs.
get into/be stuck in a groove(v) :to be set in one's own ways ,principles of life, etc.
in a groove(adv) :(esp. after be or get) enjoying oneself freely.
groovy(adj) :<slang>1-very fine, or wonderful, fashionably modern, etc. _a groovy record. /_After I got 10 days leave, now I feel groovy!
grope(v) :<slang>to feel with the hands over a woman’s body in order to get sexual pleasure.
gross(adj) :(Am)extremely unpleasant; annoying; disgusting; causing dislike.
grotty(adj) :(Br)unpleasant; awfully bad.
grouch(n) :1-a rude and angry complaint. 2-a person who complains continually.
grouch(v) :to complain; gripe; grumble.
a happy hunting ground(n) :1-sthg, esp. an activity at which one is very successful. 2-a place where one finds whatever he wants.
sb’s stamping/stomping ground(n) :1-a way of behavior, life style, etc. 2-a place where sb frequently goes for pleasure or amusement. _They wanted to break away from their usual stamping ground, , actually they’d become very stale and irritable.
ground(v) :(Am)to avoid (esp. a child to go out as punishment)
groupie(n) :a young girl who accompanies to the pop singers in order to have sex with them.
grouse(n) :complaint; grumble.
grouse(v) :to complain; grumble; gripe; grouch.
grow on trees(v) :(Br)(used in negatives)to be very easy to gain. _Money doesn't grow on trees you know, John. You have to learn to live on your expense.
grown-up(n) :adult. (used esp. by or to children) _Jennie, just go out and play with your friends, the grown-ups have some talk to do.
grub(n) :1-food. 2-an untidy or sloppy person.
grub’s up! :the meal is fixed and ready to be served.
grubby(adj) :dirty.
grubstake(n) :(Am)money or supplies provided for any business enterprise in return for a share of the profits.
grumpy(adj) :bad-tempered and ready to complain.
a Mrs. Grundy(n) :<derog>a person who is strictly a defender of customary morals and disapproves of people who behaves improperly with regard to such morals (e.g. sexual manners)
guarantee(n) :sthg that appears to be likely to happen.
guarantee(v) :to promise.
guesstimate(n) :an incorrect judgment or estimate; a guess.
Be my guest! :(used to encourage sb to do or take sthg)Please behave freely; I don't mind whatever you do. _May I take your car, dad. Be my guest!, but be careful.
it's anybody's guess :(of an event, result, etc. ) nobody knows for sure about it; it’s uncertain. _Whom the woman was murdered by is anybody’s guess at the moment.
guff(n) :nonsense; sthg meaningless.
gullet(n) :<fig>the throat. _Your nasty remarks always sticks in my throat, yesterday, I was really humiliated at the party.
gum sthg up(v) :to avoid working regularly.
up a gum tree(adj) :(Br)in a difficult situation that is full of trouble and has no escape.
gumboil(n) :a swelling on the gum that aches severely esp. near a decayed tooth; abscess.
gumshoe(n) :(Am)<slang> a detective.
gumption(n) :common sense; initiative and the ability to act accordingly; courageously, etc. _It really took a lot of gumption to accomplish that duty.
gun(v) :<slang>to kill sb.
gun sb down(v) :to kill or shoot (a person or animal) with a gun esp. without any mercy.
gun for sb(v) :(Br)to look for reasons to attack or harm sb.
be going great guns(v) :to be advancing successfully .
blow great guns(v) :<slang>(of wind)to blow severely and violently.
give it/her the gun(v) :<slang>to speed up a car when driving.
jump the gun(v) :to act very early or earlier than others. _We all decided to yell “Gee” at her, but Mary jumped the gun.
spike sb’s guns(v) :to spoil sb’s plans, intentions, etc.
stick to one's guns/colors(v) :to keep or provide one's position against an attack or harmful fight; to refuse to change one’s mind, opinions, etc.
big gun(n) :an important and influential person; big wheel.
gung-ho(adj) :very keen, lively and enthusiastic. _The children were all gung ho about the picnic.
gunge-(Br)/gunk-(Am)(n) :a very nasty, unpleasant, dirty and sticky substance.
guru(n) :a respectable person ;apple of one's eye. _Richard is the teacher's guru on all matters related to the students.
gush(n) :a show of extreme admiration and sometimes insincere eagerness.
gush(v) :to be too much emotional in speech.
gushing, gushy(adj) :expressing too much admiration in a foolish or insincere way.
gut(adj) :coming from one's natural feelings apart from thought.
bust a gut(v) :<slang>(usu. followed by the -to infinitive)to make great effort to do sthg
gut reaction(n) :a natural, instinctive reaction.
guts(n) :1-bowels or intestines. 2-courage, bravery and determination.
hate sb’s guts(v) :to hate sb excessively.
sweat/work/slog one’s guts out(v) :to work or study very hard.
will have sb’s guts for garters(v) :<humor>(used esp. in threats) to punish sb severely.
gutless(adj) :fearful; lack of courage.
gutsy(adj) :<apprec>courageous; fearless or determined.
take a child out of the gutter(v) :to remove a child from poor and bad conditions as from ghettos.
guttersnipe(n) :a poor and neglected child who spends most of his/her time in the streets, wearing torn-out and dirty clothes.
guy(n) :a man or fellow.
guy(v) :to mock ; to laugh at; tease; make fun of.
gym(n) :1-abbrev. for gymnasium(=a hall full of sports equipment.) 2-physical education ._a gym teacher.
gyp(v) :<slang>to deceive or cheat sb.
give sb gyp(v) :<slang>to cause sb to have severe pain, suffering or punishment. _The teacher will give the gyp, if we get late t
his time. /_My knee has awfully been given gyp all the morning.
gyro(n) :abbrev. of gyroscope(=a wheel used for keeping ships and aircraft even or steady and that used as a child's toy.)
