Street Talk 1 - A Closer Look: Lesson 2

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Street Talk 1
bananas [adjective]

experiencing an state of extreme anger, excitement, or craziness

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

Ex: The lead singer is the most famous member of the band , but the drummer is the second banana .

the leading or most influential person in a group or enterprise

Ex: She became the top banana of the project team after successfully leading the presentation .

to have no information regarding a particular subject

Ex: She does n't know beans about gardening , so she 's taking a gardening class to learn .
cabbage [noun]

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

Ex: She kept her cabbage in a safe place to avoid spending it impulsively .

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

Ex: The MMA fighter underwent surgery to correct his cauliflower ear deformity .

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

Ex: Even though the situation was chaotic , she remained cool as a cucumber , calmly directing everyone and finding a solution .

a person who displays quirky and unconventional behavior in a delightful manner

Ex: He dresses in the wildest outfits definitely a fruitcake at heart .

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

Ex: If she does n't get the promotion , it 's important not to exhibit sour grapes and continue to work hard .
lemon [noun]

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

Ex: After several repairs , they concluded the refrigerator was a lemon and decided to return it .
lettuce [noun]

informal slang for money

Ex: They saved up a lot of lettuce to buy their dream house .

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

Ex: They ’ve been inseparable since childhood , like peas in a pod .
peach [noun]

a person or thing that stands out for its exceptional qualities

Ex: His performance was a peach , showcasing remarkable talent and dedication .
peachy [adjective]

exceptionally good or pleasing

Ex: The weather was absolutely peachy for their picnic in the park .
pickle [noun]

a challenging or troublesome predicament

Ex: After missing the last train , they were in a pickle about how to get home .

someone who sits around and watches TV a lot

Ex: If he starts going for regular walks , he can avoid becoming a couch potato .

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

Ex: When the team realized the magnitude of the project 's challenges , it became a hot potato , with everyone trying to shift responsibility to someone else .

a person or thing of small importance

Ex: His criticism of my outfit is small potatoes compared to the bigger challenges I 'm dealing with .