Idioms have always been fascinating—not only because they carry meaning and color, but also because they reveal the mindset of the people who use them. Some idioms are inherited from generations long gone, but others are born in our time. Many of them may sound strange at first, and some may not even last—but they are a part of how we speak today. Perhaps, you want to know where these expressions come from, how they are used, and what they quietly tell us about the culture that produced them. So let us go through fifteen idioms that are quite new, and still widely used. You may hear them in casual speech, on social media, or in comment threads. Some will make you smile. Others may sound odd. But all of them say something real.
Ate / Left No Crumbs
This idiom is often used when someone did extremely well—whether in a performance, a creative output, or even in how they presented themselves. It is common in TikTok and pop culture spaces, and it comes from communities that use expressive, exaggerated praise. "She ate" means she gave it her all, and "left no crumbs" means there was nothing lacking. Everything was excellent.
Example: Her performance was flawless. She ate and left no crumbs.
Rizz
This is short for "charisma," and it usually describes someone who has romantic or social charm. If someone is confident, witty, or effortlessly attractive, people might say he has rizz.
Example: He hardly tries, but he really has rizz.
The Ick
Sometimes, something small turns your admiration into discomfort. That is what people now call "the ick." It does not always make sense. It might be the way someone walks, talks, or laughs—and suddenly, you feel put off.
Example: He spoke with his mouth full, and I got the ick.
Let Him Cook
To "let him cook" means to let someone continue what they are doing without interrupting, even if it seems unusual. It is a way of saying, "Wait, he might actually be right." The phrase became popular in online communities.
Example: His plan sounded strange at first, but I said nothing. Let him cook.
Delulu
A lighthearted way of calling yourself delusional. Often used when someone has wishful thoughts, especially in love. It does not always mean you actually believe what you say—it can just be playful.
Example: I saw him glance at me once. I know, I am delulu.
No Cap
This one means "I am serious" or "I am not lying." It came from African American English and is now used casually by many young people online and in person.
Example: That was the best movie I have seen all year, no cap.
For the Plot
When someone does something just because it makes life more interesting—or makes for a better story later—they may say they did it "for the plot."
Example: I joined a last-minute trip with strangers, just for the plot.
Aura Points
This is a made-up way of saying someone gained or lost social charm. It is often said as a joke. If someone does something cool, they gain aura points. If they embarrass themselves, they lose some.
Example: He held the door for everyone—he just earned some aura points.
Beige Flag
Some people are not alarming or impressive—but they have odd traits. Not red flags. Not green ones either. Just... beige. The term is used mostly when dating, to describe something strange but harmless.
Example: She hums while counting money. Total beige flag.
Situationship
This is not quite a relationship and not quite just friendship. It refers to that unclear space where two people spend time together, talk like partners, but have not defined anything.
Example: We talk every night, but we are not together. It is a situationship.
Cozzie Livs
A shortened and playful way of saying "cost of living." It makes the topic sound lighter, though the reality is serious. This slang is used mostly in the UK.
Example: I am skipping coffee runs this week. Cozzie livs is tough.
Coffee Badging
This refers to the act of briefly going to the office—usually just to be seen—and then returning home to work. It is a habit that arose in flexible work cultures.
Example: I went in, said hi, grabbed coffee, and left. Just coffee badging.
Main Character Energy
This describes someone who carries themselves as if they are the star of their own story. It can be inspiring or amusing. It is often used positively—to affirm confidence or presence.
Example: She walked in like she knew who she was. Main character energy.
Touch Grass
A funny way of telling someone to disconnect from the internet or online drama. It means: step outside, breathe, come back to reality.
Example: After arguing in the comments all day, I had to go touch grass.
Chef’s Kiss
This comes from the gesture of a chef kissing their fingers to show that a dish is perfect. Now we use it to say that something was beautifully done—not just food.
Example: The ending of that book? Chef’s kiss.
Language does not only record history. It also tells you what a group values, what it laughs about, and what it pays attention to. These idioms may feel silly at first glance, but they are windows. If we know how to look through them, we might understand this generation a little better.
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