I need an example

[irmamar]

I need an example of a an idea which can be expressed in different ways depending on the situation, to show the change of a speaker's style. For instance, I have this one:

Formal language: to pass away.
Everyday language: to die.
Casual language: to bite the dust.

But I need another one and now I'm not able to think of a word or an idea (it doesn't need to be a verb) which I can express using these three different ways.

Thanks.

[JimC]

Formal language: to be in a difficult situation
Everyday language: to be stuck.
Casual language: to be between a rock and a hard place

[poli]

formal: we enjoyed ourselves tremendously
normal: we had great time together
informal: we had a blast

[ookami]

Formal language: Mr. Enrique
Everyday language: Enri
Casual language: Enrique

[Awaken]

Formal language: He is overweight.
Everyday language: He is pretty fat.
Casual language: "He is freaking huge!" or "He is a fatty."

Formal language: He is not accurate with a gun.
Everyday language: He is a terrible shot.
Casual language: He couldn't hit the broad side of barn.

[Perikles]

He is very much under the influence of alcohol
He is very drunk
He is p*ssed out of his skull

I am a colourful person
You are an eccentric
He is stark raving mad

His intellect leaves a lot to be desired
He is not very bright
He is as thick as two short planks

etc.

[María José]

Homosexual
Gay
Weird, queer, fag, faggot...

[irmamar]

Oh, thank you everybody with your examples, they are very useful.

María José, I didn't know that casual words for 'gay'. Thank you.

[chileno]

Originally Posted by irmamar

Oh, thank you everybody with your examples, they are very useful.

María José, I didn't know those casual words for 'gay'. Thank you.

[irmamar]

Thank you, Chileno.