51. “Mint”
When referring to anything of the finest caliber, the word “mint” may be used.
derived from “mint condition,” which describes a previously owned item that is still in immaculate condition; nevertheless, an item that is simply “mint” need not have been previously owned.
“Those are some mint sneakers!”
52. “Mortal”
The term “mortal,” which comes from the sociolect of Newcastle, became well-known throughout the nation in 2011 because to the reality TV program “Geordie Shore.”
A person who is gravely inebriated or drunkenly inebriated is called “mortal.”
“Scott, did you see him last night? He was only human.”
53. “Nick”
While “to nick” also refers to steal, “the Nick” might be a reference to a jail.
The phrase’s etymology is hotly contested online, but it’s generally accepted that the verb “to nick,” which means to steal, had an impact on the slang term for prison because going to jail is akin to being “taken” away.
Did you simply steal that?
Avoid being discovered or you’ll wind up in the Nick!
54. “On it like a car bonnet”
This slang phrase may be used by someone in control of the circumstance.
“Steve, how’s the report coming along?”
“Alan, don’t worry. I’ve got it under control like a car bonnet.”
55. “On the pull”
An individual who is “on the pull” has left the house, generally for a night out, with the goal of finding a sexual partner.
The word “pull” can also be a verb. When you “pull,” you kiss the person.
“You seem good. Do you intend to ride the pull?”
56. “Over-egg the pudding”
The expression “over-egging the pudding” refers to overdoing something to the point where the final result suffers.
The word “egg” really derives from the Anglo Saxon word “eggian,” which means to “excite,” despite the fact that it may sound like an analogy about the chemistry of baking or using too many eggs in a cake mix. The expression “egging someone on” to accomplish something still uses this in English.
In the metaphor of “over-egging the pudding,” the batter is over-excited or over-mixed excessively before baking, resulting in a thick or difficult cake.
“We understand that you have hurt yourself. Avoid overegging the pudding.”
57. “Pants”
garbage, trash, and rubbish.
“Those are pants,”
58. “Par“
A “par” is a breach of social and conventional decency, such as a rude remark.
You may use the word “par” as a verb, for example, “You just got parred.”
This colloquial expression could be a British shortening of the French phrase “faux pas,” which refers to a rude or humiliating comment made in a social setting.
Did you remember to wash this morning? I don’t intend to make fun of you.
59. “Pear-shaped”
One may use the phrase “gone pear-shaped” to indicate a scenario that has rapidly turned into an accident waiting to happen.
The expression was purportedly used in the Royal Air Force as an outdated slang term to denote unsuccessful operations and flights.
Well, things seem to have taken a bad turn.
60. “Pea-souper”
A “pea-souper” is a dense fog brought on by air pollution that frequently has a yellow or black tint.
The expression was originally used in 1200 to describe the dense, suffocating smogs that formed over London and were brought on by several individuals burning fossil fuels nearby. The color and density of the smogs were compared to pea soup.
“Be careful when you’re driving; the road conditions are poor.”
