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Slang of the Day

yakuza

Meaning:
a Japanese criminal organisation, or a member of such an organisation

For example:
Many members of the yakuza have amazing tattoos that cover nearly every part of their body.

Everyone knew Hideki was a yakuza because the tip of his left little finger had been cut off.

Saying of the Day

He who pays the piper calls the tune

Possible interpretation:
The person who pays a musician can decide what music he wants to hear. And the person who pays for any service has the right to say exactly what he wants.

Note: piper (noun) = a person who plays the pipe (a musical instrument) | tune (noun) = a melody; a piece of music

Phrasal Verb of the Day

let off (1)

Meaning:
to give someone little or no punishment for doing something wrong

For example:

let off I was pulled over for speeding, but luckily I was let off with a warning.

let sb off The corrupt politician expected to be let off lightly for taking a bribe, so he was very shocked when the judge sent him to jail.

Idiom of the Day

recharge your batteries

Meaning:
You recharge your batteries if you do something to regain your energy after a period of hard work.

For example:

Vicky was really tired after organizing last month's seminar, so she's gone to one of those spa-resorts for a few days to recharge her batteries.

What do you do when you need to recharge your batteries?

Origin: Metaphorical, and related to the fact that batteries used to power devices like mobile phones can be recharged when necessary.

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