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Street Talk 1
broke
broke
[Adjective]

having little or no financial resources

Ex: We're broke this month because of the rent.
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buck
buck
[noun]

one dollar

Ex: He bet his friend a buck that his favorite team would win the game .
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to bug
to bug
[Verb]

to persistently annoy someone, often by making repeated requests or demands

Ex: Ignoring a person's desire for solitude and continuing to talk may bug them.
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to {not} be (caught|seen) dead

used for saying that someone strongly refuses to participate in or be associated with something, often due to strong dislike, embarrassment, or a sense of moral objection

Ex: They wouldn't be caught dead supporting that decision.
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dough
dough
[noun]

money, cash, or financial resources

Ex: They were excited about the big paycheck , knowing it would add a good amount of dough to their savings .
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to drag
to drag
[Verb]

to compel or force someone or something to come along against their will

Ex: The fearless explorer had to drag his weary companions up the steep mountain slope to reach the summit .
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drop-dead
drop-dead
[Adverb]

to an extreme or intense degree

Ex: They were drop-dead tired after hiking up the mountain all day .
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to [drown] {one's} sorrows

to become drunk just to forget something upsetting or disturbing

Ex: Drowning your sorrows may provide temporary relief, but it won't solve the underlying issues causing the pain.
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to fork out

to reluctantly pay a significant amount of money

Ex: The unexpected medical bills forced him to fork out a large portion of his savings .
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gee
gee
[interjection]

used to express surprise, mild shock, or amazement without swearing

Ex: Gee, that's a nice gift.
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to [get] a kick out of {sth}

to be entertained, delighted, or excited by someone or something

Ex: Whenever they watch old family videos, the whole family gets a kick out of seeing their younger selves and reliving the memories.
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to [get] {sth} going

to start or begin something, often with a sense of urgency or purpose

Ex: Let's get this project going by dividing up the tasks.
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to [have] {one's} name (written|) on it

to perfectly match someone's interests or needs

Ex: When the promotion became available, everyone in the office knew it had John's name written all over it due to his consistent hard work and leadership skills.
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holy cow
holy cow
[interjection]

used to express surprise, amazement, or disbelief

Ex: Holy cow , I can not believe he remembered my birthday .
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joint
joint
[noun]

a place, such as a bar, club, or restaurant

Ex: Let 's meet at the Mexican joint for some tacos and nachos .
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to [get] a load of {sb/sth}

to observe someone or something with particular attention or interest

Ex: Get a load of him juggling three flaming torches, it's incredible!
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now you are talking

used to show that one agrees with someone's suggestion or statement

Ex: A quiet beach, good food, and no meetings?Now you are talking.
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rip-off
rip-off
[noun]

the act of cheating or exploiting someone, often by overcharging or providing subpar goods or services

Ex: The mechanic 's outrageous bill for simple repairs felt like a rip-off.
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to [be] rolling in (it|money)

to have a great deal of money

Ex: With those luxury trips every month, you would think they were rolling in it.
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to [shop] (till|until) {sb} [drop]

to shop to the point of exhaustion or until one collapses

Ex: She loves to shop until she drops, especially during big sales events.
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rich for {one's} blood

too fancy or costly for someone

Ex: We liked the apartment, but the rent was rich for our blood.
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to trash
to trash
[Verb]

to severely criticize or condemn someone or something

Ex: The coach trashed the team ’s performance after their disappointing loss .
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to window-shop

to look at items displayed in store windows without intending to make a purchase; to browse visually

Ex: Window-shopping can be a fun way to get inspiration for your next shopping spree.
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brother
brother
[noun]

a close friend or companion, often used in an informal or affectionate way

Ex: You got this , brother! I believe in you .
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to hit
to hit
[Verb]

to get to or reach a particular place

Ex: I 'm leaving early to hit the airport before the crowds .
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scream
scream
[noun]

an event, situation, or experience that is wildly entertaining

Ex: The night at the carnival was a scream for everyone involved .
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to sponge off

to rely on someone else's resources, typically money or support, without offering anything in return; to live at someone else's expense

Ex: He sponged off his roommate for months , not paying rent or buying groceries .
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breadwinner

a person who earns money to support their family, typically the main or sole provider of income

Ex: She felt proud to be the breadwinner, ensuring her family ’s financial security .
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to [freeze] {one's} buns off

to be extremely cold, typically due to harsh or freezing weather

Ex: If we don’t leave soon, we’ll freeze our buns off waiting for the bus.
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cheese it
cheese it
[interjection]

used to telll someone to stop doing something, especially when trying to avoid trouble or when someone is caught in an act

Ex: When the teacher entered the room , someone shouted "Cheese it ! " and the class went silent .
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to [cook] on all four burners

to work at full capacity, handling multiple tasks or responsibilities at once, or performing at one's best in a busy or demanding situation

Ex: At work, she’s cooking on all four burnershandling customer service, managing the team, and running the reports.
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{one's} goose [is] cooked

use to state that someone is in serious trouble or their situation is hopeless, often implying that they are caught or defeated beyond redemption

Ex: After the mishap, his goose was cooked.
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what is cooking?

used to ask about the current situation, activity, or what's happening. It can be a more casual or playful way of checking in

Ex: I just got to work.What's cooking around here today?
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high (on|off) the hog

in a very comfortable, expensive, and luxurious way

Ex: We cannot live high on the hog forever; we need to start saving.
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to eat it
to eat it
[phrase]

to accept failure or defeat, often used when someone experiences a setback or is humiliated

Ex: The company had to eat it when their project failed miserably .
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to eat up
to eat up
[Verb]

to be consumed by guilt, regret, or remorse over something that happened in the past

Ex: The mistake she made last year still eats her up every time she looks at the situation.
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to [put] the (old|) feedbag on

to start eating a meal

Ex: We arrived at the restaurant hungry and ready to put the feedbag on, ordering a variety of dishes to satisfy our appetites.
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fudge it
fudge it
[interjection]

used to suggest altering, modifying, or handling a situation in a way that avoids the exact or proper solution, often by being dishonest or making something up

Ex: Fudge it , I ’m going to take a break ; this project is driving me crazy !
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to fudge around

to tamper with or alter something in a way that is imprecise or unreliable

Ex: Do n’t fudge around with the recipe too much , or it might not turn out right .
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to [sell|go] like hot cakes

to sell very quickly and in large amounts

Ex: The fresh batch of pastries went like hot cakes this morning.
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(as|) limp as a noodle

used to describe something or someone that is weak, floppy, or lacking in strength, energy, or firmness

Ex: He tried to get up, but his legs felt limp as a noodle from the exhaustion.
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to noodle around

to experiment, play, or tinker with something in an aimless or casual way, often in a creative or exploratory manner. It can refer to playing an instrument, brainstorming ideas, or casually working on a task without a clear direction

Ex: We did n’t have a set plan , so we just noodled around with some ideas for the project .
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noodlehead

a foolish, silly, or absentminded person

Ex: Only a noodlehead would try to fix a leaky pipe without turning off the water first .
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off {one's} noodle

(of a person) crazy, irrational, or behaving in an extremely foolish or eccentric way

Ex: After pulling three all-nighters in a row, I felt completely off my noodle.
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wet noodle

a person who dampens excitement, enthusiasm, or fun

Ex: Everyone was thrilled about the surprise , except for Jake , who , as usual , acted like a wet noodle.
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sweetie pie

used to affectionately refer to a loved one, such as a romantic partner, child, or close friend

Ex: Come here , sweetie pie, and give me a hug !
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(as|) sweet as sugar

used to describe someone that is extremely kind, charming, or pleasant in manner

Ex: Their little daughter is sweet as sugar, always offering hugs and smiles to everyone.
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