Meaning in conversation: One who boasts or brags but is socially targeted and ‘taken down’ because of their boastfulness. The phrase alludes to the fact that only the tall poppies are eaten, so those that ‘grow’ too much for their own good are ‘eaten’ by society.

Example:“God, he just won’t shut up about his degrees, his money, or that new sports car. That tall poppy needs to be taken down a peg or two.”

Meaning in conversation: To have sex with

Example:“He and I rooted last night, and now he wants to marry me.”

Meaning in conversation: A person who meddles in business or gossip that doesn’t concern them (A ‘nosey’ person)

Example:“What business is it to him what I do on my lunch break? What a sticky beak!”

Meaning in conversation: ‘A person who meddles in business or gossip that doesn’t concern them’

Example:“Can you believe she just asked me what the doctor said at my annual check-up? God, she’s such a nosey parker!”