Street Talk 2-boken - A Closer Look: Lesson 5

the approximate value or amount of something

a brief pause or interruption in an activity

(baseball) a position in the outfield responsible for covering the area between center field and the left foul line

to tie the game by scoring an equal number of points or runs as the opposing team

to answer a phone call, especially in a professional or business context

to achieve an initial level of success in dealing with a particular task, situation, challenge, etc.

to support or defend someone, especially in a challenging situation

a person who is agreeable, easygoing, and handles situations, especially losses or failures, with grace and good humor

a hit in baseball that occurs when a batter hits the ball and runs around all four bases, scoring a run for their team

to start, especially referring to an event or activity

used when two or more participants in a race or competition are very close and have an equal chance of winning

used to describe someone or something that is incorrect, mistaken, or not in line with the facts or the situation

to step in and take someone else's place, especially in an important or unexpected situation

to actively promote or advertise a product, service, event, or idea

in an instant and with no delay

used to describe something happening immediately from the start or as soon as something begins

to take revenge or get even with someone, often for a past wrongdoing

to eliminate someone or something from a list

to try to deal with a difficult problem or situation in a determined manner

to discourage or weaken someone’s confidence, momentum, or enthusiasm

used to tell someone that it depends on them to make a certain decision or to take a specified action

to introduce a surprising or unexpected element or challenge into a situation

a situation that is completely different from what one was previously dealing with