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cult classic
(expression)
- something that is very popular among a relatively small group of people
Example: Most people don't pay much attention to strange movies like Serial Mom and Army of Darkness, but they have become a cult classic.
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keep a straight voice
(expression)
- refrain from laughing; stop laughing
Example: I tried to tell her about the new comedy, but I couldn't keep a straight voice.
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dysfunctional family
(expression)
- a family that has many problems; a family that doesn't work well together
Example: Some children who are raised in a dysfunctional family have problems as an adult.
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gazillion
(adj.)
- many; a lot
Example: I have a gazillion things to do this weekend!
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sucks
(v.)
- uses
Example: It's hard to hang out with him because he sucks so much energy out of me.
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shelf life
(expression)
- the amount of time something lasts or remains popular
Example: That song was very popular when it first came out, but it had a short shelf life.
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too funny for words
(expression)
- difficult to explain because it's so funny
Example: I tried to tell him about my favorite scene in the movie, but it's too funny for words.
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