10 ways to say what you really mean!

We all have our personal lists - of the zaniest/quirkiest/
funniest/ craziest/smartest ... We devote this page to them.

This week, Nadine Zinia Dessais a Senior 2 pupil at St Mary's Catholic High School, Dubai, lists ...

Sup?: Nowadays "what's up?" seems much too long so we make do with ‘Sup?'

Are you serious?: Sounds like you are enquiring after someone's health, doesn't it? All it means is, "Do you mean what you are saying?"

Whatever: The modern way to end a conversation. Basically it's a way of revealing your frustration with someone/something.

In your dreams: This expression is not to be taken literally. It simply means it's impossible.

Happy realisation: When the other person understands a particular thing after a long explanation, it's a ‘happy realisation'.

You're kiddin' me: How can you kid someone? I mean can you kid someone? All it means is, "Are you joking?"

What the heck?: Another cool way to show frustration.
Let's hang out: Don't be alarmed. It does not mean you have to start pegging laundry on the clothesline. It's just an invitation to be with friends.

Just chill: Don't start walking towards the refrigerator. What these words urge you to do is stay cool, have fun and don't take it to heart.

Dubai rocks: Is the Richter scale to be consulted? No, it just means Dubai is really a great place to live in or visit.