Mansplaining and other In-Expressions
Here are some more commonly heard expressions that Chat GPT came up with. See the previous post on in-expressions. Click on words in red - some have listening practice.
11. Mansplaining - a man explaining something to someone, typically a woman, in a condescending or patronising manner.
e.g. She found it frustrating when her male colleague kept mansplaining basic concepts to her.
e.g. Mansplaining can undermine professional confidence in meetings.
12. Doomscrolling - the act of spending an excessive amount of time reading negative news online.
e.g. He stayed up until 2 a.m. doomscrolling through updates on the crisis.
e.g. Doomscrolling can exacerbate anxiety and stress.
13. Clout Chasing - seeking attention or fame by associating with popular trends or people.
e.g. Critics accused the influencer of clout chasing by aligning with the latest viral cause.
e.g. Clout chasing can lead to shallow interactions and short-lived fame.
14. Shadow Banning - the practice of blocking or partially blocking a user or their content from an online community without their knowledge.
e.g. The creator believed she was shadow banned after her posts stopped appearing on followers' feeds.
e.g. Shadow banning raises questions about transparency in social media policies.
15. Snowflake - a derogatory term for someone perceived as overly sensitive or fragile, often used in political or cultural contexts.
e.g. He called the critics ‘snowflakes’ for being offended by his remarks.
e.g.The term ‘snowflake’ has been overused to dismiss legitimate concerns.
16. Flex - to show off or boast, often related to material possessions or achievements.
e.g. His new car was definitely a flex on social media.
e.g. She wasn’t trying to flex; she was genuinely proud of her work.
17. Bread Crumbing - sending intermittent signals of interest to keep someone’s attention without committing.
e.g. He felt frustrated by her bread crumbing; she’d text occasionally but never made plans.
e.g. Bread crumbing leaves people feeling uncertain and strung along.
18. Main Character Energy - acting with confidence and prioritising oneself as if one is the protagonist of a story.
e.g. Her bold outfit and carefree attitude gave her main character energy.
e.g. This year, he promised to embrace main character energy and pursue his dreams.
19. Soft Launch - a subtle way to reveal a relationship or new project, without making an official announcement.
e.g. She posted a photo of their hands as a soft launch of their relationship.
e.g. The company did a soft launch of their app before the official rollout.
20. Adulting - the practice of behaving in a way characteristic of a responsible adult, particularly in mundane tasks.
e.g. I spent the weekend adulting by doing laundry, grocery shopping, and paying bills.
e.g. Sometimes, adulting feels more exhausting than it should be.
11. Reach Out - to contact someone or extend help.
e.g. If you need support, don’t hesitate to reach out to me.
e.g. The organisation reached out to local volunteers for assistance.
12. Move On - to leave a situation or emotion behind and proceed forward.
e.g. After the breakup, she decided it was time to move on.
e.g. The team moved on quickly after the project was cancelled.
13. Pitch In - to contribute or help out with a task.
e.g. Everyone needs to pitch in if we’re going to finish this on time."
e.g.He pitched in with the cleanup after the party."
14. Check In - to confirm or report one's status or to ensure someone is okay.
e.g. I’ll check in with you later to see how the project is going.
e.g. He checked in on his friend after hearing about the accident.
15. Blow Up - to suddenly become popular or to lose one's temper.
e.g. The video blew up overnight and gained a million views.
e.g. He blew up when he found out about the mistake.
16. Kick Off - to start or begin something, often energetically.
e.g. The event will kick off at 6 p.m. with a performance.
e.g. They kicked off the meeting with an icebreaker game.
17. Turn Down - to reject or refuse an offer.
e.g. I had to turn down the job offer due to the long commute.
e.g. She turned down the invitation because she was busy.
18. Cut Back - to reduce or decrease in quantity or frequency.
e.g. The company is cutting back on expenses this quarter.
e.g. He’s trying to cut back on sugar for his health.
19. Gear Up - to prepare or get ready for something.
e.g. The team is gearing up for the championship game.
e.g. They’re gearing up for the product launch next month.
20. Take Off - to suddenly become successful or popular, or to leave quickly.
e.g. The new app took off as soon as it hit the market.
e.g. He took off the moment he heard the news.
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