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Street Talk 1 - A Closer Look: Lesson 2

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Street Talk 1
bananas
bananas
[Adjective]

experiencing an state of extreme anger, excitement, or craziness

Ex: You're driving me bananas with all those questions.
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second banana

an individual who is not as important or influential as someone else in an organization

Ex: The CEO is the face of the company , but the COO is the second banana who makes sure the company runs smoothly .
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top banana

the leading or most influential person in a group or enterprise

Ex: After winning the championship , he was hailed as the top banana of the sports league .
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to {not} [know] beans about {sth}

to have no information regarding a particular subject

Ex: They hired a consultant because nobody on the team knew beans about marketing.
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cabbage
cabbage
[noun]

an informal slang for cash or money, often used in casual conversation

Ex: They celebrated their success by counting the cabbage they had earned from the project .
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to [dangle] a carrot in front of {sb}

to make someone excited about doing something by promising them a reward

Ex: The parent dangled a carrot in front of the child by promising them a trip to the zoo if they could behave themselves in the grocery store.
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cauliflower ear

a deformity of the outer ear caused by repeated trauma, particularly common in contact sports like wrestling and boxing

Ex: Young athletes are educated about the risks of cauliflower ear in contact sports .
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(as|) cool as a cucumber

used to describe someone who is not worried at all in challenging or stressful situations

Ex: I expected him to be nervous, but he was cool as a cucumber.
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fruitcake
fruitcake
[noun]

an eccentric, crazy, or mentally unstable person

Ex: She embraces being a fruitcake, unafraid to stand out and be herself .
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to [hear] {sth} (through|on) the grapevine

to hear something that was passed from one person to another, like a rumor or gossip

Ex: I didn't announce the engagement, but everyone heard it through the grapevine.
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sour grapes

a negative attitude or reaction toward something that one desires but cannot have or achieve, often by minimizing its importance or worth

Ex: His comments about the winner were nothing but sour grapes.
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lemon
lemon
[noun]

a flawed or defective item, especially referring to an unsatisfactory automobile

Ex: Their new washing machine was a lemon, constantly breaking down and requiring repairs .
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lettuce
lettuce
[noun]

informal slang for money

Ex: She decided to invest her lettuce in the stock market .
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like (two|) peas in a pod

used to refer to two or more people or things that are very similar or closely related

Ex: The two new colleagues are like two peas in a pod, always working well together.
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peach
peach
[noun]

a person or thing that stands out for its exceptional qualities

Ex: The vacation spot turned out to be a peach, providing an unforgettable experience with its stunning views and amenities .
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peachy
peachy
[Adjective]

exceptionally good or pleasing

Ex: They had a peachy time on their vacation , exploring new places and relaxing .
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pickle
pickle
[noun]

a challenging or troublesome predicament

Ex: The team 's late arrival put them in a pickle for the start of the game .
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couch potato

someone who sits around and watches TV a lot

Ex: After dinner , Dad becomes a couch potato in front of the TV .
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hot potato

a difficult or controversial issue or topic that is uncomfortable or risky to handle

Ex: The employee 's misconduct allegation turned into a hot potato for the HR department , requiring careful handling to avoid legal repercussions .
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to small potatoes

a person or thing of small importance

Ex: In the world of international finance, a million dollars can sometimes be considered small potatoes.
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