Il libro Street Talk 1 - Lezione 4

having little or no financial resources

one dollar

to persistently annoy someone, often by making repeated requests or demands

used for saying that someone strongly refuses to participate in or be associated with something, often due to strong dislike, embarrassment, or a sense of moral objection

money, cash, or financial resources

to compel or force someone or something to come along against their will

to an extreme or intense degree

to become drunk just to forget something upsetting or disturbing

to reluctantly pay a significant amount of money

used to express surprise, mild shock, or amazement without swearing

to be entertained, delighted, or excited by someone or something

to start or begin something, often with a sense of urgency or purpose

to perfectly match someone's interests or needs

used to express surprise, amazement, or disbelief

a place, such as a bar, club, or restaurant

to observe someone or something with particular attention or interest

used to show that one agrees with someone's suggestion or statement

the act of cheating or exploiting someone, often by overcharging or providing subpar goods or services

to have a great deal of money

to shop for a very long time until one becomes tired

too fancy or costly for someone

to severely criticize or condemn someone or something

to look at items displayed in store windows without intending to make a purchase; to browse visually

a close friend or companion, often used in an informal or affectionate way

to get to or reach a particular place

an event, situation, or experience that is wildly entertaining

to rely on someone else's resources, typically money or support, without offering anything in return; to live at someone else's expense

a person who earns money to support their family, typically the main or sole provider of income

to be extremely cold, typically due to harsh or freezing weather

used to telll someone to stop doing something, especially when trying to avoid trouble or when someone is caught in an act

to work at full capacity, handling multiple tasks or responsibilities at once, or performing at one's best in a busy or demanding situation

use to state that someone is in serious trouble or their situation is hopeless, often implying that they are caught or defeated beyond redemption

used to ask about the current situation, activity, or what's happening. It can be a more casual or playful way of checking in

in a very comfortable, expensive, and luxurious way

to accept failure or defeat, often used when someone experiences a setback or is humiliated

to be consumed by guilt, regret, or remorse over something that happened in the past

to start eating a meal

used to suggest altering, modifying, or handling a situation in a way that avoids the exact or proper solution, often by being dishonest or making something up

to tamper with or alter something in a way that is imprecise or unreliable

to sell very quickly and in large amounts

used to describe something or someone that is weak, floppy, or lacking in strength, energy, or firmness

to experiment, play, or tinker with something in an aimless or casual way, often in a creative or exploratory manner. It can refer to playing an instrument, brainstorming ideas, or casually working on a task without a clear direction

a foolish, silly, or absentminded person

(of a person) crazy, irrational, or behaving in an extremely foolish or eccentric way

a person who dampens excitement, enthusiasm, or fun

used to affectionately refer to a loved one, such as a romantic partner, child, or close friend

used to describe someone that is extremely kind, charming, or pleasant in manner