Informal Language Phrases

noun a hurried or hasty pace

verb to move quickly or hastily

• The hiker had to hotfoot it back to camp before the storm hit.
• We better hotfoot it if we want to catch the train on time.
• Let's hotfoot it to the party before all the food is gone.
• She hotfooted her way through the crowded market to find the best deals.

noun a curse or swear word used to insult or offend someone

verb to use foul language or insults towards someone in a heated manner

• The customer was so upset that he decided to curse someone out over the phone.
• I can't believe she cursed someone out in the middle of the restaurant!
• He was so angry that he just straight up cursed someone out.
• Sometimes it's better to walk away than to curse someone out in a fit of anger.