Scotland stays in United Kingdom Voters decided that the 5.3million Scottish population will remain part of the U.K. Roughly 55% of the people voting rejected the independence vote, with 45% wanting to exit the U.K. Scotland makes up less than 10% of the U.K.'s population. Other regions in Europe such as Spain's Basque regions and Italy's Lombardy may see similar calls for a referendum.

didn't show up

Arianna: What happened to Penelope? Wasn't she supposed to meet us here at the university festival?

Riley: Yes, I called her and invited her, but she didn't show up. She should have called us to canel.

Explanation: The phrase "show up" or "didn't show up" is a common way of saying that someone is supposed to come to a meeting place or event.

bounceback

Nurse: I just saw Mr. Yamada in the emergency room again. Wasn't he already released?

Doctor: Yes, he's a bounceback from yesterday. His genitourinary pain suddenly got worse and he came back to the ER.

Explanation: The term "bounceback" refers to a patient who has been treated, released, and then has come back to the hospital just a few days later with a complication. Bouncebacks are common among patients with mental health and addiction issues, as well as genitourinary tract infections. 

Golden parachute

Dear Melanie:

As you know, our company is being sold to Landnet Corporation, and they want to put a new manager in charge. But they are prepared to offer you a huge bonus if you leave quickly. I think you should accept their golden parachute package.

Explanation: The phrase "golden parachute" means that a company is giving a very generous retirement offer to a manager if they leave the company quickly. This happens often when one company is taken over by another company.