Street Talk 1 - Lesson 1

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Street Talk 1
to blow [verb]

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

Ex: The executive 's inappropriate comments during the meeting threatened to blow the company 's reputation .

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

Ex: Sometimes , a hot bath is the best way to chill out .

to be unable to remember something clearly

Ex: I tried to remember his name , but I just drew a blank .
dweeb [noun]

a person, often a student, who is socially awkward, overly studious, or lacks common social skills, and is often ridiculed for these traits

Ex: The movie featured the typical dweeb who could n’t fit in with the popular crowd .
to eat [verb]

to cause worry or annoyance for someone

Ex: What 's eating you today ?
final [noun]

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

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

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irritated or enraged to the point of frustration

Ex: The customer became bent out of shape over a minor pricing discrepancy , demanding to speak to the manager and causing a scene .
get out of here [interjection]

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

Ex: Get out of here , you 're telling me you met the Queen of England ?

to no longer bother someone and leave them alone

Ex: During the argument , Emily felt overwhelmed and asked her friend to get out of her face until they both had a chance to cool off .

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

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to go [verb]

to say, especially used when one is orally narrating something

Ex: When questioned about the incident , he just goes , " It 's a long story . "
laid-back [adjective]

(of a person) living a life free of stress and tension

Ex: The beach town had a laid-back vibe , perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life .
like [preposition]

used to provide an example

Ex: He likes fruits like apples , oranges , and bananas .
out of it [adjective]

lacking awareness or understanding due to being uninformed

Ex: He seemed out of it when the teacher asked about the homework assignment he had n't read .

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

Ex: The ongoing complaints are rubbing everyone the wrong way .

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

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to stand [verb]

to endure, resist, or survive adverse conditions or challenges

Ex: The well-built car was able to stand the rigorous crash test .
face [noun]

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

Ex: He did n't recognize any faces in the crowded room .
what's up [interjection]

used as a greeting or conversation starter in casual settings

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