Label

Definition: aslipofpaper,cloth,orothermaterial,marked, toindicateitsowner or manufacturer.

Example sentence: I put a label on my food container so my flatmates wouldnt eat it.

To buddy up with someone

Definition:tojoinwithanotherpersontoformapairthatwilldosomethingtogetherorsharesomething.

Example sentence: CarlandIbuddiedup to do the exercise.

To be new to the game

Definition: to beinvolvedin anactivityorsituationthat you have not experiencedbefore.

Example sentence:Ive just started teaching so Im new to the game.

A steep learning curve

Definition:something that is difficult (and takes much effort) to learn.Example sentence: Im learning a new language for the first time, so its a steep learning curve.

To get on with someone

Definition:tobefriendswithsomeone;tohaveagoodrelationshipwithsomeone.Example sentence:MyteacherandIgetonverywell.

To be brain dead

Definition: ifsomeoneisbraindead,theirmindisnotworkingeffectively,usuallybecausetheyareverytiredorverybored.

Example sentence:BythetimeIleaveclassImcompletelybraindead.

The outset.

Definition: throughout,fromtheverybeginning.

Example sentence:Ifeltfromtheoutsetthatthis classwould be amazing to teach.