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Street Talk 1 Buch - Lektion 10

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a large sum of money

Ex: The wedding ceremony at the exclusive venue was lovely , but it came with a price tag an arm and leg.
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dive
[Nomen]

a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall

billiger Nachtclub, zweifelhafter Tanzsaal

billiger Nachtclub, zweifelhafter Tanzsaal

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fat chance
[Nomen]

used to say that one doubts that something can ever happen or be true

keine Chance, vergiss es

keine Chance, vergiss es

Ex: Fat chance he 'll admit he was wrong ; he 's too stubborn .**Keine Chance**, dass er zugibt, dass er falsch lag; er ist zu stur.
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blimp
[Nomen]

a person who is significantly overweight, often used in a humorous or exaggerated manner

Dicker, Fettsack

Dicker, Fettsack

Ex: She said she would need to exercise more to avoid putting on more weight and becoming a blimp.Sie sagte, sie müsse mehr trainieren, um zu vermeiden, mehr Gewicht zuzunehmen und ein **Luftschiff** zu werden.
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come off it
[Interjektion]

used to tell someone that they should stop saying or doing a particular thing

Hör auf, Ach komm

Hör auf, Ach komm

Ex: He told us he could make us millionaires overnight ; we had to tell him to come off it .Er sagte uns, er könne uns über Nacht zu Millionären machen; wir mussten ihm sagen, er solle **aufhören damit**.
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fries
[Nomen]

thin slices of potato that have been cooked in hot oil until they are crispy and golden brown

Pommes frites, Fritten

Pommes frites, Fritten

Ex: They shared a large portion of fries at the table .Sie teilten eine große Portion **Pommes** am Tisch.
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to quickly make a meal for oneself, often due to a time constraint

Ex: I'm too tired to cook tonight; let's just grab a bite from the nearby takeout place.
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to be really stressed, angry, or upset about something that has happened or is going to happen

Ex: I can already imagine having a cow when he sees the dent on his car .
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to have a strong interest or attraction toward a particular person or thing

Ex: He’s into sports, especially basketball, and watches every game.
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john
[Nomen]

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

Toilette, WC

Toilette, WC

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to lose it
[Phrase]

to become overwhelmed by strong emotions

Ex: After holding it together for so long , lost it and let all his frustration out .
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to finish eating something completely, often quickly or with enthusiasm

aufessen, verschlingen

aufessen, verschlingen

Ex: She polished off the last of the cookies , leaving none for anyone else .Sie hat die letzten Kekse **aufgegessen** und keine für andere übrig gelassen.
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in an instant and with no delay

Ex: They agreed to the terms of the off the bat.
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ritzy
[Adjektiv]

luxurious and stylish, often associated with wealth or a high social status

chic, luxuriös

chic, luxuriös

Ex: He always sought out ritzy places to dine , favoring exclusivity over simplicity .Er suchte immer **vornehme** Orte zum Abendessen, bevorzugte Exklusivität gegenüber Einfachheit.
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to behave in a crazy and uncontrollable manner

Ex: The professor's unconventional teaching methods and nonsensical lectures make me think he has a screw missing.
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slop
[Nomen]

unappetizing and poorly prepared food, often in a liquid or semi-liquid form

Fraß, Matsche

Fraß, Matsche

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to stink
[Verb]

to be morally wrong or unpleasant

stinken, übel riechen

stinken, übel riechen

Ex: The teacher 's favoritism towards certain students really made the fairness of the grading system stink.Die Bevorzugung bestimmter Schüler durch den Lehrer ließ die Fairness des Bewertungssystems wirklich **stinken**.
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to suddenly stop moving or doing something due to being extremely surprised, frightened, or impressed

Ex: The unexpected sight of a bear on the hiking trail made the stop in their tracks and slowly back away .
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to discreetly share important information or advice with someone to help them take action or avoid a problem

diskret informieren, einen Tipp geben

diskret informieren, einen Tipp geben

Ex: The spy needed to tip off headquarters about the enemy 's plans .Der Spion musste das Hauptquartier über die Pläne des Feindes **informieren**.
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to drink a beverage after a meal to help swallow and digest the food

hinunterspülen, mit einem Getränk hinunterspülen

hinunterspülen, mit einem Getränk hinunterspülen

Ex: We always wash our meals down with a refreshing beverage at this restaurant.Wir **spülen** unsere Mahlzeiten in diesem Restaurant immer mit einem erfrischenden Getränk herunter.
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joint
[Nomen]

a casual and informal place, often a restaurant or eatery, where people can gather for simple and hearty food

ein Lokal, eine Kneipe

ein Lokal, eine Kneipe

Ex: Let 's meet at the Mexican joint for some tacos and nachos .Treffen wir uns im mexikanischen **Laden** für Tacos und Nachos.
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to eat, often in a hearty or enthusiastic manner

mit Begeisterung essen, futtern

mit Begeisterung essen, futtern

Ex: We gathered around the table to chow down on Thanksgiving dinner .Wir versammelten uns um den Tisch, um das Thanksgiving-Essen **herunterzuschlingen**.
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to hold
[Verb]

to request the omission or exclusion of an ingredient or item from a dish

weglassen, entfernen

weglassen, entfernen

Ex: I 'll have a pizza , but hold the mushrooms .Ich nehme eine Pizza, aber **halte** die Pilze.
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a human being or creature that possesses life and consciousness

lebende Seele, Lebewesen

lebende Seele, Lebewesen

Ex: Not a living soul noticed the subtle change in the atmosphere .Keine **lebende Seele** bemerkte die subtile Veränderung in der Atmosphäre.
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poker
[Nomen]

a person who is overweight or fat

Dicker, Person mit Übergewicht

Dicker, Person mit Übergewicht

Ex: Do n't let those comments about being a poker get to you .Lass dich nicht von diesen Kommentaren darüber, ein **Dicker** zu sein, runterziehen.
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sneaking
[Adjektiv]

used to describe something done in a secretive or furtive manner, typically to avoid detection or to hide intentions

heimlich, hinterhältig

heimlich, hinterhältig

Ex: I don't have any sneaking doubts about this decision.Ich habe keine **heimlichen** Zweifel an dieser Entscheidung.
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to enter or begin involvement in a particular place, situation, or context, often implying the start of an experience or journey

Ex: Have you set foot in this industry yet?
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to deliberately fail to give a proper tip or to withhold payment for services rendered by a waiter, usually implying an act of poor or unfair behavior

Ex: I never stiff waiters, as I believe in rewarding good service.
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used to describe something or someone that is extremely rare, unique, or extraordinary, often with a positive connotation

Ex: Not every job opportunity one in a million, so do n't miss this one .
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give me five
[Interjektion]

used to ask for a high five, a gesture where two people slap the palms of their hands together as a form of celebration, greeting, or acknowledgment

Gib mir fünf!, High five!

Gib mir fünf!, High five!

Ex: Give me five ?**Gib mir fünf** ? Du hast diese Präsentation super gemeistert!
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in a state where one is experiencing outmost joy and happiness

Ex: Surrounded by loved ones and basking in the warm glow of birthday wishes , she in seventh heaven, overwhelmed with happiness and gratitude .
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nine to five
[Phrase]

a typical full-time job that operates during standard business hours, typically from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday

Ex: I'm tired of the nine-to-five grind.
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to hang ten
[Phrase]

to surf toward the front of the surfboard so that the toes of both feet are hanging over the edge of the board

Ex: The surfer performed a hang ten before dropping into the wave .
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to get rid of, discard, or eliminate something, often used in reference to canceling, rejecting, or killing

eliminieren, absetzen

eliminieren, absetzen

Ex: After the fight, he was eighty-sixed from the group for good.Nach dem Kampf wurde er für immer aus der Gruppe **eighty-sixed**.
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a standard full-sized piano

Flügel, Standardklavier

Flügel, Standardklavier

Ex: I 've always dreamed of owning a grand eighty-eight in my living room .Ich habe immer davon geträumt, einen **Achtundachtzig** in meinem Wohnzimmer zu besitzen.
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used to emphasize that something has been repeated many times, often in frustration or to convey exasperation

Ex: If I have told you once, I have told you a thousand times make sure the door is locked before you leave!
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