“PS” is short for the Latin phrase “postscriptum,” which simply means “after writing.” It’s a quick note you add at the end of a message to include an extra thought you forgot to mention earlier. In real life, you’ll see “PS” at the end of emails, letters, WhatsApp messages, Instagram captions, or even tweets when…
LMR stands for “Like My Recent.” It’s a quick way people ask others to like their newest post on Instagram, TikTok, or any other social media feed. When someone drops “LMR” in a group chat or on their story, they’re saying, “Hey, I just posted—please tap the heart.” You’ll see it in captions like “LMR…
The smiley face emoji 😊 on Snapchat means you and the other person are best friends—you send each other the most snaps out of everyone on both of your friends lists. In everyday life, you’ll see this emoji pop up next to someone’s name when you’ve been snapping each other non-stop for a few days….
Swipe Up is a quick finger gesture you make on a phone or tablet screen: you place your finger on the bottom of the display and slide it upward. On most apps and websites, this motion scrolls the page or opens a new screen, link, or story. In everyday life, people Swipe Up on Instagram…
Flow State is that moment when you’re so focused on a task that everything else fades away. Time feels like it speeds up or slows down, your mind is fully locked in, and the work almost seems to do itself. People talk about getting into Flow State when they’re writing code, painting, playing sports, or…
“Eat Zucchini” is a playful, informal phrase people use to mean “do something healthy or good for yourself, even if it’s not exciting.” It nudges you to choose the simple, wholesome option over the flashy one. In everyday talk, someone might say, “Skip the chips and eat zucchini,” when they want you to pick the…
“Fell down hard” is casual slang that means someone failed, got rejected, or suffered a big setback—often in a dramatic or embarrassing way. People drop it in everyday chat when a friend flunks an exam, a team loses badly, or a stock crashes. You’ll hear, “He thought he’d ace the interview, but he really fell…
A three point shot is a basketball shot taken from behind the three-point line. When the ball goes in, the team earns three points instead of the usual two. In real life, people say things like, “Curry just hit another three point shot!” or “We need a three point shot to tie the game.” Fans,…
A 3 point shot is a basketball shot made from beyond the three-point arc, a curved line on the court. If the ball goes through the hoop from behind this line, the team gets three points instead of the usual two. In real life, players, coaches, and fans all talk about the 3 point shot…
A “three-point shot” is a basketball shot made from beyond the three-point line, a special arc on the court. When the ball goes in, the team gets three points instead of the usual two. In everyday talk, fans and players simply say “he hit a three” or “she drained a three-pointer.” You’ll hear it during…