taboo

Meaning: A social or cultural rule that makes something unacceptable or not allowed.

Examples:

1. Talking about money is considered taboo in some cultures.
2. In some countries, eating certain foods is a taboo.

off the top of my head

Meaning: Without thinking much or doing research; from memory.

Examples:

1. Off the top of my head, I can think of three good restaurants nearby.
2. He listed a few ideas off the top of his head.

extremely offended

Meaning: Feeling very upset, hurt, or insulted by something.

Examples:

1. She was extremely offended by his rude comment.
2. Some people get extremely offended if you interrupt them.

superstitious

Meaning: Believing in ideas or practices based on fear of the unknown or magic, not science.

Examples:

1. She’s superstitious and avoids walking under ladders.
2. Many superstitious people believe breaking a mirror brings bad luck.

diverse country

Meaning: A country with many different kinds of people, cultures, or backgrounds.

Examples:

1. Canada is a diverse country with people from all over the world.
2. India is known as a diverse country with many languages and traditions.

all over

Meaning: In many places; everywhere.

Examples:

1. His music is popular all over the world.
2. We searched all over for the missing keys.

melting pot

Meaning: A place where many different cultures or ideas mix together.

Examples:

1. New York City is a melting pot of cultures.
2. Our school is a melting pot of students from different backgrounds.

came to my mind

Meaning: Something I thought of or remembered.

Examples:

1. The first thing that came to my mind was my family.
2. A funny story came to my mind while we were talking.

funny enough

Meaning: Surprisingly or interestingly.

Examples:

1. Funny enough, we met again in another country.
2. Funny enough, I already knew the answer before the test started.

considered rude

Meaning: Seen as impolite or bad manners.

Examples:

1. It is considered rude to interrupt someone while they are speaking.
2. In some countries, it’s considered rude to refuse food offered by a host.

customary

Meaning: Usual or traditional in a particular society.

Examples:

1. It’s customary to shake hands when meeting someone for the first time.
2. In Japan, it is customary to remove your shoes before entering a house.

for some reason

Meaning: Used when the reason is unknown or unclear.

Examples:

1. For some reason, the computer won’t start.
2. She’s been avoiding me for some reason.