“Be there or be square”. When my friend and I were planning a karaoke get-together, a British friend sent us this reply. I checked the meaning on the internet. It is an English idiom used to invite someone to an event and emphasize that they should definitely attend. I was thrilled. I think this is the fun part of learning English. There are still so many expressions out there that I don’t know. I also learned the meaning of “Don’t be a wet blanket.” In this situation, it means that you shouldn’t kill someone’s excitement by refusing to attend the party. Learning new idioms like this is what makes English fun. (111 words)

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