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Street Talk 1 - Lesson 3

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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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big time
[noun]

the highest and most successful level in a profession, particularly in entertainment field

Ex: Winning the talent competition was his ticket to the big time, opening doors to major industry opportunities .
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bomb
[noun]

an absolute failure

Ex: Their plan to surprise their friend was a bomb, as she already knew about it .
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used for saying that it is completely unlikely that something ever happens

Ex: The likelihood of her adopting a cat, despite being allergic to them, is as remote as a cold day in hell.
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to put trust in something or someone

Ex: We can count on the public transportation system to be punctual and efficient .
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to die
[Verb]

to suddenly malfunction or stop operating

Ex: The car was running smoothly until the engine suddenly died in the middle of the highway .
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field day
[noun]

an occasion marked by extraordinary enjoyment and triumph

Ex: He had a field day at the flea market , finding rare treasures and great deals .
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flake
[noun]

a person who behaves in an eccentric or unpredictable manner

Ex: Despite being a flake, she brings a lot of fun and spontaneity to the group .
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to engage in social activities or interactions

Ex: They love to get around and meet new people at social events .
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guy
[noun]

a person, typically a male

Ex: She met a nice guy at the coffee shop and they talked for hours .
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to hand
[Verb]

to physically take an object and give it to someone

Ex: He handed the keys to his car to the valet before entering the hotel .
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the final and decisive event or action that pushes someone beyond their tolerance or patience, leading to a significant reaction or decision

Ex: The long hours and excessive workload had been taking a toll on her , and when she was passed over for a promotion , it the final straw that prompted her to quit her job .
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to tell lies in an obvious way

Ex: Don't trust him; he can lie like a rug without flinching, making it difficult to discern fact from fiction in his stories.
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to become suddenly very angry, often to the point of shouting or behaving in an aggressive manner

Ex: I blew my cool when I saw the mess they made in the kitchen .
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noise
[noun]

confusion or lack of clarity caused by irrelevant information or trivial remarks

Ex: Amidst all the noise in the debate , her insightful comments stood out .
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to pan
[Verb]

to give a strong, negative review or opinion about something

Ex: The book was panned by literary experts for its lack of originality and predictable plot .
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to pull
[Verb]

to successfully execute a plan or scheme, especially when it involves cunning or manipulation

Ex: The hacker pulled a sophisticated phishing attack , gaining access to sensitive accounts .
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to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

Ex: Teachers put up with the complexities of virtual classrooms to ensure students ' education .
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to angrily warn or threaten someone so that they will not make the same mistake

Ex: Displeased with the team's performance, the manager read the riot act to them about meeting project deadlines.
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to meet someone by chance and unexpectedly

Ex: It 's always a surprise to run into familiar faces when traveling to new places .
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smash hit
[noun]

an exceptionally successful and popular work, particularly in entertainment, that achieves widespread acclaim and significant sales

Ex: The TV show 's finale was a smash hit, drawing millions of viewers .
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to leave in a sudden manner

Ex: He took off without saying goodbye to anyone .
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you said it
[Adverb]

said to express agreement with someone's suggestion

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to stop at nothing to obtain or do something

Ex: She’d give her eyetooth to get that promotion at work.
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to physically hit someone in the eye, causing visible bruising

Ex: He wore sunglasses to hide the black eye his brother had given him during their scuffle.
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in a pig's eye
[interjection]

used to show that one does not believe or accept something that was said or suggested

Ex: The politician made grandiose promises , but in a pig 's eye , they 'll be able to deliver on all of them .
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used to refer to the act of recovering from a setback, such as illness, financial trouble, or a difficult situation, and returning to a stable or successful state

Ex: Losing his job was tough, but he’s working hard to get back on his feet.
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to engage in secretive or underhanded cooperation, often in politics or business

Ex: Critics accused the two political parties playing footsie instead of genuinely opposing each other .
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to act in a cautious, hesitant, or overly careful manner, often to avoid making a decision or offending someone

Ex: The pussyfoots around tough conversations instead of addressing problems directly .
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to act in a cautious, hesitant, or overly careful way, often to avoid commitment, confrontation, or making a firm decision

Ex: The committee has been pussyfooting on the policy change for months .
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gut feeling
[phrase]

a belief that is strong, yet without any explainable reason

Ex: The investor made a gut decision to invest in the start-up, even though it was a risky venture.
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to expel the contents of one's stomach, often in a forceful or uncontrolled manner

Ex: The motion sickness made him throw his guts out on the boat ride.
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to have an inflated sense of one's own importance or abilities; to be arrogant or overly self-confident

Ex: I think he’s starting to get a big head with all the attention he’s been receiving lately.
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at hand
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used to refer to something important or urgent, indicating that it requires immediate attention or consideration

Ex: The at hand can not be ignored ; it ’s the right moment to act .
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head trip
[noun]

a mental state or experience where someone is absorbed in unrealistic, delusional, or self-centered thoughts, often disconnected from reality or driven by an inflated sense of self-importance

Ex: His head trip started to alienate him from his friends , who did n’t share his exaggerated sense of self .
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used to refer to a state in which one is really in love with someone

Ex: When Rachel saw Ethan walk into the room, her heart skipped a beat, and she felt herself falling head over heels for him.
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heel
[noun]

a command given to a dog to walk closely and attentively next to its owner or handler, typically at their side, without pulling ahead or lagging behind

Ex: She praised her dog when it heeled perfectly during their walk in the park.
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heel
[noun]

someone who is morally reprehensible

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to walk too closely behind someone, often so close that it feels as though one is almost stepping on their heels, creating an uncomfortable or intrusive proximity

Ex: He walking on her heels, making her feel crowded and rushed .
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fat lip
[noun]

a swollen lip from getting punched in the mouth

Ex: The boxer had to take a break after getting a fat lip from a strong jab .
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to criticize or speak unfavorably about someone or something, often in an unfair or unkind way.

Ex: It is crucial that individuals not badmouth their colleagues without valid reasons .
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used when two or more participants in a race or competition are very close and have an equal chance of winning

Ex: The chess match reached a point where both players neck and neck, and it could have gone either way .
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redneck
[noun]

a poor White person in the southern United States

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to squeeze something, typically a wet cloth or clothing, to remove excess liquid

Ex: They had to wring out their clothes after getting caught in the rain .
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on edge
[phrase]

used to refer to a state in which someone is extremely nervous and unable to relax

Ex: We will on edge until we hear back from the potential employer .
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nosedive
[noun]

an unexpected and rapid decline, particularly in terms of value and price

Ex: The team’s performance took a nosedive after their star player got injured.
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a state of great annoynce or anger

Ex: When the boss ignored Tom's suggestions and gave credit to someone else, his nose was out of joint, and he felt undervalued and disrespected.
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to be completely under someone's control or influence

Ex: It was obvious that he had eating out of the palm of his hand with his flattery .
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saying what is in one's mind in a very forceful yet honest manner

Ex: The friend gave her straight from the shoulder advice, pointing out the potential consequences of her actions without judgment or malice.
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to thumb
[Verb]

to get a free ride from passing vehicles by signaling with one's thumb

Ex: She had never thumbed a ride before , but she was desperate to get to the job interview on time .
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to make a person be constantly worried about or ready for any possible danger or threat

Ex: The fast-paced nature of the stock market keeps traders on their toes, monitoring changes in real-time.
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