frowned upon

Meaning: Considered disapproved of or looked down on by others.

Examples:

1. Cheating is frowned upon in our school.
2. Wearing casual clothes to a formal meeting is often frowned upon.

as a matter of fact

Meaning: Used to emphasize that something is true; actually.

Examples:

1. As a matter of fact, I’ve already finished the project.
2. He looks young, but as a matter of fact, he is over 40.

back in the day

Meaning: A phrase used to talk about a time in the past, often with nostalgia.

Examples:

1. Back in the day, we didn’t have smartphones.
2. My grandparents say things were cheaper back in the day.

in trouble

Meaning: In a situation where you may be punished or face negative consequences.

Examples:

1. He got in trouble for breaking the window.
2. Students will be in trouble if they cheat on the exam.

negative connotation

Meaning: An implied meaning that is unfavorable or bad.

Examples:

1. The word “cheap” has a negative connotation, even if it means inexpensive.
2. Some slang terms carry a negative connotation in certain cultures.

cover up

Meaning: To hide something from view or keep it secret.

Examples:

1. She wore a jacket to cover up her tattoos.
2. They tried to cover up the mistake in the report.

more accepting of

Meaning: More willing to allow or approve of something.

Examples:

1. People are becoming more accepting of different cultures.
2. Schools are now more accepting of casual dress codes.

become more acceptable

Meaning: To change so that something is now considered okay by society.

Examples:

1. Remote work has become more acceptable since the pandemic.
2. Wearing sneakers to work has become more acceptable in recent years.