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 executive 's inappropriate comments during the meeting threatened to blow the company 's reputation .
big time [noun]

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

Ex: His dream was to make it to the big time in Hollywood , and with his latest film , he finally did .
bomb [noun]

an absolute failure

Ex: The new product launch was a bomb , with hardly any customers showing interest .

used for saying that it is completely unlikely that something ever happens

Ex: Getting him to apologize is about as probable as a cold day in hell ; he rarely admits fault .

to put trust in something or someone

Ex: Employees count on the stability of their jobs to meet their financial needs .
to die [verb]

to suddenly malfunction or stop operating

Ex: His flashlight died in the dark woods .

an occasion marked by extraordinary enjoyment and triumph

Ex: With everything going her way , she was having a field day in her new job .
flake [noun]

a person who behaves in an eccentric or unpredictable manner

Ex: He 's a bit of a flake , never sticking to plans and often changing his mind at the last minute .

to engage in social activities or interactions

Ex: The retirees in the community center enjoy getting around , participating in dances , game nights , and group outings .
guy [noun]

a person, typically a male

Ex: The guy next to me in the plane was a great conversationalist .
to hand [verb]

to physically take an object and give it to someone

Ex: She reached out to hand me the book she had finished reading .

the final and decisive event or action that pushes someone beyond their tolerance or patience, leading to a significant reaction or decision

Ex: The team had been performing poorly , and the coach 's public criticism of the star player was the final straw that caused him to request a trade .

to tell lies in an obvious way

Ex: She lied like a rug during the job interview , embellishing her qualifications and experience to secure the position .

to become suddenly very angry, often to the point of shouting or behaving in an aggressive manner

Ex: I lost my cool yesterday when my computer crashed .
noise [noun]

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

Ex: His speech was full of noise , with few clear points being made .
to pan [verb]

to give a strong, negative review or opinion about something

Ex: The product review in the magazine panned the latest gadget , highlighting its numerous technical flaws .
to pull [verb]

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

Ex: The spy skillfully pulled a switcheroo , swapping the classified documents with convincing replicas .

to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

Ex: Friends put up with each other 's quirks and differences to maintain strong relationships .

to meet someone by chance and unexpectedly

Ex: She often runs into her neighbors while walking her dog in the park .

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

Ex: The new play is a smash hit , with tickets selling out within hours .

to leave in a sudden manner

Ex: The superhero had to take off in a hurry to respond to the distress call .
you said it [adverb]

said to express agreement with someone's suggestion

to physically hit someone in the eye, causing visible bruising

Ex: The boxer took a hard punch that gave him a black eye in the first round .
in a pig's eye [interjection]

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

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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

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to engage in secretive or underhanded cooperation, often in politics or business

Ex: They denied playing footsie with the competition , but the leaked emails suggested otherwise .

to act in a cautious, hesitant, or overly careful manner, often to avoid making a decision or offending someone

Ex: They have been pussyfooting around making a final decision for weeks now .

to act in a cautious, hesitant, or overly careful way, often to avoid commitment, confrontation, or making a firm decision

Ex: They ca n’t keep pussyfooting forever eventually , they ’ll have to take a stand .

a belief that is strong, yet without any explainable reason

Ex: The detective had a gut feeling that the suspect was guilty , even though there was no concrete evidence

to expel the contents of one's stomach, often in a forceful or uncontrolled manner

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to have an inflated sense of one's own importance or abilities; to be arrogant or overly self-confident

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at hand [phrase]

used to refer to something important or urgent, indicating that it requires immediate attention or consideration

Ex: The matter at hand is urgent ; we need a decision now .

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: The celebrity 's head trip was evident when he refused to listen to anyone else 's ideas .

used to refer to a state in which one is really in love with someone

Ex: Megan found herself head over heels with David , enchanted by his intelligence , charm , and caring nature .
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

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heel [noun]

someone who is morally reprehensible

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

a swollen lip from getting punched in the mouth

Ex: He tried to hide the fat lip he got during the game , but it was hard to miss .

to criticize or speak unfavorably about someone or something, often in an unfair or unkind way.

Ex: The politician will likely badmouth opponents during the upcoming election .

used when two or more participants in a race or competition are very close and have an equal chance of winning

Ex: The companies are neck and neck in market share , each striving to gain an edge .
redneck [noun]

a poor White person in the southern United States

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

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on edge [phrase]

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

Ex: He will be on edge until he receives the test results .
nosedive [noun]

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

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saying what is in one's mind in a very forceful yet honest manner

Ex: The therapist encouraged her patient to be straight from the shoulder with her family , expressing her feelings openly and honestly .
to thumb [verb]

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

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