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Street Talk 1
to blow
to blow
[Verb]

to make a mess of or ruin something, often through reckless actions or poor decision-making

Ex: In a moment of frustration, Sarah's impulsive outburst threatened to blow her chances of securing the important business deal. 
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to chill out

to relax and take a break especially when feeling stressed or upset

Ex: The beach is my favorite spot to chill out and unwind. 
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to [draw] a blank

to be unable to remember something clearly

Ex: I knew her name yesterday, but now I'm drawing a blank. 
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dweeb
dweeb
[noun]

an awkward or nerdy person focused on studies at the expense of social grace

Ex: The high-school dweeb spent prom night coding instead of dancing. 
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to eat
to eat
[Verb]

to cause worry or annoyance for someone

Ex: Waiting for news of the surgery is eating me with anxiety. 
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final
final
[noun]

an examination or assessment administered at the end of an academic term or course

Ex: The final was challenging, but I felt prepared after studying all semester. 
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to freak out

to become extremely upset, agitated, or overwhelmed by fear, anxiety, or excitement

Ex: She freaked out when she saw the spider crawling on the wall. 
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bent out of shape

irritated or enraged to the point of frustration

Ex: Don't get bent out of shape just because I asked a question. 
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to get away with

to escape punishment for one's wrong actions

Ex: Some white-collar criminals try to get away with embezzling money from their companies. 
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get out of here
get out of here
[interjection]

used to express astonishment, disbelief, or incredulity in response to something surprising or extraordinary

Ex: You're saying you won the lottery? Get out of here! 
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to get out of {one's} face

to no longer bother someone and leave them alone

Ex: Irritated by constant questioning, Sarah finally snapped and told her colleague to get out of her face. 
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give me a break
give me a break
[sentence]

used to show one's disbelief or disagreement about what someone has just said

Ex: Give me a break, you expect me to believe that excuse? 
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to go
to go
[Verb]

to say, especially used when one is orally narrating something

Ex: I inquired about his plans, and he goes, "I'm thinking of taking a road trip." 
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to [have|get] the hots for {sb}

to feel intense feelings of sexual attraction for someone

Ex: He's had the hots for her for years. 
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laid-back
laid-back
[Adjective]

(of a person) calm and not easily stressed or bothered

Ex: He's so laid-back that even the tightest deadlines don't seem to rattle him. 
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like
like
[preposition]

used to provide an example

Ex: She studies subjects like math, science, and history. 
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out of it
out of it
[Adjective]

lacking awareness or understanding due to being uninformed

Ex: After missing the meeting, John was completely out of it and had no idea about the new project. 
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to [rub] {sb} the wrong way

to cause someone to become extremely angry or upset without intending to

Ex: I don't know why, but his tone always rubs me the wrong way. 
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teacher's pet

someone who is considered the teacher's favorite student and therefore has advantage over others in the classroom

Ex: Everyone thought she was the teacher's pet because she always got extra help. 
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to stand
to stand
[Verb]

to endure, resist, or survive adverse conditions or challenges

Ex: The sturdy bridge was able to stand the force of the storm. 
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face
face
[noun]

a person's facial appearance, often used to refer to or identify an individual

Ex: She was a familiar face at the local coffee shop. 
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what's up
what's up
[interjection]

used as a greeting or conversation starter in casual settings

Ex: Hey, what's up? Haven't seen you in a while! 
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