F2F Class Notes 26th September (Eddie)

the butt of jokes = a person who is the target of jokes or ridicule from others

E.g.
For a very long time, Tom was the butt of jokes in his office, due to his lack of social skills.

to root for the underdog = to support a competitor which has a seemingly small chance of success.

E.g.
Everybody likes a winner, so not many people root for the underdog.

compilation n = a collection of similar items 

E.g.
His latest album was really just a compilation of his old greatest hits. 

to catch a break = to get an opportunity, to get lucky

E.g.
Harvey Pekar worked hard all his life but never caught a break.

creative outlet n = a way to spend one’s creative energy

tongue-in-cheek = jokingly, not in a serious way

E.g.
His tongue-in-cheek comments were amusing for a while, but later started becoming annoying.

collector’s item = something which is of interest to collectors, something rare and valuable

American Splendor (Paul Giamatti)