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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 manager 's failure to communicate crucial information to the team had the potential to blow the entire project .
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to relax and take a break especially when feeling stressed or upset

Ex: The therapist suggested a few techniques to help chill out your mind .
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to be unable to remember something clearly

Ex: When the teacher asked me to explain the concept , drew a blank and could n't find the right words .
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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: She embraced her identity as a dweeb, proudly showing off her collection of rare comic books .
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to eat
[Verb]

to cause worry or annoyance for someone

Ex: She knew work stress was eating him and that he needed to relax .
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final
[noun]

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

Ex: The final will be proctored in the gymnasium.
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to become extremely upset, agitated, or overwhelmed by fear, anxiety, or excitement

Ex: I freaked out when I realized I had forgotten about the important meeting.
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irritated or enraged to the point of frustration

Ex: When the plans for the outing changed slightly, he got bent out of shape and refused to participate, sulking for the rest of the day.
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to escape punishment for one's wrong actions

Ex: He tried to cheat on the test , but he did n’t get away with it because the teacher caught him .
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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 ?
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to no longer bother someone and leave them alone

Ex: Feeling crowded at the party , Alex decided to find a quieter space and politely told the enthusiastic group get out of his face for a moment of solitude .
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give me a break
[sentence]

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

Ex: You're complaining about the weather again?
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to go
[Verb]

to say, especially used when one is orally narrating something

Ex: Curious about the peculiar noise , I asked , and he went, ' It 's just the old plumbing . '
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to feel intense feelings of sexual attraction for someone

Ex: I think got the hots for him after their first date .
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laid-back
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His laid-back personality makes him great at diffusing tense situations with a relaxed attitude .
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like
[preposition]

used to provide an example

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

lacking awareness or understanding due to being uninformed

Ex: Having skipped the training session , Mark was out of it when using the new software .
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to cause someone to become extremely angry or upset without intending to

Ex: The persistent negativity will rubbing them the wrong way throughout the project .
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someone who is considered the teacher's favorite student and therefore has advantage over others in the classroom

Ex: Being the teacher’s pet didn’t make her popular with her classmates.
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to stand
[Verb]

to endure, resist, or survive adverse conditions or challenges

Ex: The old oak tree stood the winds of many storms .
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face
[noun]

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

Ex: The charity event brought together many well-known faces from the community .
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what's up
[interjection]

used as a greeting or conversation starter in casual settings

Ex: What's up, everyone?
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