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Il libro Street Talk 2 - Lezione 9

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to mint
[Verbo]

to make a lot of money, often quickly or easily

fare soldi a palate, guadagnare facilmente

fare soldi a palate, guadagnare facilmente

Ex: He ’s minting cash ever since he landed the big contract .
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Miss Thang
[sostantivo]

a woman who is seen as confident, sassy, or self-assured, often with a sense of superiority

Signora Sballo, Dama Sicura

Signora Sballo, Dama Sicura

Ex: He kept calling Miss Thang, and she loved the attention .
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peace up
[interiezione]

used to signal peace, typically by making a peace sign or offering a gesture of goodwill

Pace,  tutti!

Pace, tutti!

Ex: Thanks for everythingpeace up !
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played
[aggettivo]

dull or lacking excitement

noioso, scialbo

noioso, scialbo

Ex: That concert was played—no energy at all!
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to pump up
[Verbo]

to increase or enhance something

aumentare, potenziare

aumentare, potenziare

Ex: After a survey indicated low employee morale, the management aimed to pump the office perks up.
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to sport
[Verbo]

to proudly wear or show off something, like clothing or accessories

sfoggiare, portare con orgoglio

sfoggiare, portare con orgoglio

Ex: During the parade , sported colorful costumes and accessories .
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hip-hop
[sostantivo]

popular music featuring rap that is set to electronic music, first developed among black and Hispanic communities in the US

musica hip hop

musica hip hop

Ex: hip-hop songs feature complex wordplay and clever rhymes .
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homes
[sostantivo]

a close friend or buddy, often used as a casual greeting

amico, fratello

amico, fratello

Ex: Chill outhomes, we got this under control .
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used to ask someone how they are doing or how their life is going, often with a sense of curiosity

Ex: Yo, how are you living?
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to jack
[Verbo]

to steal or rob, especially in a forceful or sudden manner

svuotare, rubare

svuotare, rubare

Ex: They 've jacking bikes all over the neighborhood .
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to talk excessively or engage in pointless conversation

parlare a vanvera, chiacchierare senza freni

parlare a vanvera, chiacchierare senza freni

Ex: Instead of jaw jacking, let’s focus on finishing the project.
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to have a very luxurious and comfortable lifestyle

vivere ampiamente

vivere ampiamente

Ex: With his successful career, he's been living large, driving luxury cars and vacationing in exotic destinations.
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to give one's best effort in work or activities, followed by taking time to rest

Ex: Completing her daily tasks allows her to max and relax in the evening, enjoying her favorite hobbies and downtime.
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to speak nonsense or to talk in a boastful, exaggerated, or untrue manner

Ex: She talks outside her neck when she ’s trying to impress people .
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tapped out
[aggettivo]

out of money or resources

senza soldi, a corto di risorse

senza soldi, a corto di risorse

Ex: I hate tapped out, but sometimes that ’s just the way it is after a big purchase .
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to bench
[Verbo]

to remove someone from participation, often as a form of punishment or reprimand

mettere in panchina, escludere

mettere in panchina, escludere

Ex: He benched for breaking the company ’s policy on social media .
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to free oneself from a place that one is being held against their will, such as a prison

scoppiare

scoppiare

Ex: The infamous criminal plotted for years break out.
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to dance, particularly in a nice way

Ex: In the park, a group of young people gathered to bust a move, showcasing their urban dance talents to passersby.
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to clock
[Verbo]

to measure or record the speed of something

misurare, registrare

misurare, registrare

Ex: Yesterday , the clocked a record speed on the downhill track .
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to fold
[Verbo]

to give up one's hand and forfeit any further involvement in the current hand, usually in response to another player's bet or raise, or when a player recognizes that their hand is unlikely to win

piegare, abbandonare

piegare, abbandonare

Ex: The seasoned player could sense weakness in his opponent 's demeanor and used a well-timed bluff to force him fold.
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frosted
[aggettivo]

(of a person) emotionless, cold, or detached, often indicating a lack of warmth or expression

gelido, freddo

gelido, freddo

Ex: Despite the good news , frosted response made it clear he was n't interested .
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to slap one's palm against the palm of another person as a way of greeting or congratulating them

dare un po di pelle

dare un po di pelle

Ex: In the world of sports, players often give each other some skin to boost morale and teamwork.
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(of a person) to be physically or mentally ready to get something done

essere pronti ad andare

essere pronti ad andare

Ex: We have all the tools and supplies we need , so 're good to go.
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cold
[aggettivo]

lacking in sexual passion or responsiveness

freddo, gelido

freddo, gelido

Ex: He felt distanced by her cold attitude , unaware of her past experiences .
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to crest
[Verbo]

to smile broadly or to show a wide, beaming expression

sorridere ampiamente, sorridere a bocca aperta

sorridere ampiamente, sorridere a bocca aperta

Ex: She is cresting with pride after a job well done .
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dead presidents
[sostantivo]

paper money, particularly bills that feature images of deceased U.S. presidents

soldi, banconote

soldi, banconote

Ex: The bank was full dead presidents today after the big deposit .
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to dis
[Verbo]

to show disrespect or contempt towards someone, often by insulting or belittling them

disprezzare, offendere

disprezzare, offendere

Ex: Why would dis someone who ’s been nothing but nice to you ?
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to fall in
[Verbo]

to join a group or organization

unirsi, iscriversi

unirsi, iscriversi

Ex: The club had an open invitation for anyone interested fall in and participate in their upcoming events .
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