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Street Talk 1 - Lesson 6

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Street Talk 1
blast
blast
[noun]

an event or experience that is highly enjoyable or exciting

Ex: We had a blast at the concert last night. 
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comfy
comfy
[Adjective]

providing physical ease and relaxation

Ex: She curled up in a comfy chair with a good book. 
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to [be] cut out for {sth}

to have all the necessary qualities that makes one suitable for a particular job, role, etc.

Ex: From a young age, it was clear that she was cut out for a career in music, as her talent and passion were evident. 
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to flip
to flip
[Verb]

to react strongly and lose control emotionally

Ex: When she heard the unexpected news, she completely flipped. 
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to get down

to fully relax and enjoy oneself, often with a sense of carefree and unrestrained enjoyment

Ex: The crowd at the concert really knew how to get down and dance the night away. 
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to get into

to become involved in or associated with a particular situation, activity, or group

Ex: She got into the school choir and started practicing with the group. 
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to get
to get
[Verb]

to succeed in capturing someone, especially to punish or hurt them

Ex: In the scuffle, the security guards managed to get the intruder by the arm and escorted him out. 
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to [go] to hell in (a|) (handbasket|handbag)

to rapidly and irreversibly deteriorate or decline in a manner that is likely to result in a bad outcome or failure

Ex: After the new manager arrived, the whole department went to hell in a handbasket. 
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to hit
to hit
[Verb]

to get to or reach a particular place

Ex: Keep walking straight, and you'll hit the main street. 
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hot
hot
[Adjective]

sexually attractive or desirable

Ex: She found herself drawn to him because she thought he was hot. 
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in the raw
in the raw
[phrase]

used to refer to someone who is not covered with any clothing

Ex: He ran out of the bathroom in the raw when he heard the fire alarm. 
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no pain, no gain

used for saying that without working hard and experiencing difficulties, one cannot achieve anything

Ex: She pushed through the tough workout, reminding herself, "no pain, no gain." 
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reeking
reeking
[Adjective]

emitting an extremely strong and unpleasant odor

Ex: The reeking garbage bin was a serious issue in the otherwise clean kitchen. 
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so help me (God|)

used to emphasize one's seriousness, determination, or truthfulness

Ex: I promise to finish this project on time, so help me God. 
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to strip down

get undressed

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to [sweat] like a (pig|horse)

to be very hot and sweat a lot

Ex: After running for an hour, I was sweating like a pig. 
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when hell freezes over

used to express disbelief in something happening

Ex: He'll admit he was wrong when hell freezes over. 
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wow
wow
[interjection]

used to express a strong feeling of surprise, wonder, admiration, or amazement

Ex: I can't believe you finished the race so quickly, wow! 
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wuss
wuss
[noun]

a person regarded as weak, timid, or lacking courage, especially seen as unmanly

Ex: He won't ride the rollercoaster – what a wuss. 
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thanks
thanks
[interjection]

a short way to say thank you

Ex: Thanks for the help! 
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buff
buff
[Adjective]

(of a person) physically attractive with large muscles

Ex: He worked out regularly at the gym, resulting in a buff physique with well-defined muscles. 
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get off it
get off it
[interjection]

used to tell someone to stop saying something that is considered nonsense or to stop exaggerating

Ex: "You think you can run faster than me? Get off it!" 
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kick
kick
[noun]

a strong feeling of enjoyment, excitement, or thrill derived from an activity or experience

Ex: She gets a real kick out of hiking in the mountains. 
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killer
killer
[Adjective]

used to describe something impressive or highly enjoyable

Ex: That concert last night was killer! 
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potbelly
potbelly
[noun]

a large, rounded stomach

Ex: His potbelly was noticeable even under his loose shirt. 
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lardo
lardo
[noun]

a person who is overweight or has a large body, often used in a derogatory manner

Ex: Stop calling me a lardo; I’ve been working on my fitness! 
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potbelly
potbelly
[noun]

a large, rounded stomach

Ex: His potbelly was noticeable even under his loose shirt. 
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raring to go
raring to go
[phrase]

eager, excited, or full of energy, especially in anticipation of doing something

Ex: She’s raring to go on the new project and can’t wait to get started. 
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revved
revved
[Adjective]

used to describe someone who is ready and excited, often in relation to being enthusiastic or prepared for action

Ex: He was all revved up for the race, determined to win. 
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what is with you?
what is with you?
[interjection]

used to express confusion or frustration about someone's behavior or actions

Ex: What is with you today? You've been acting so distant. 
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wiped-out
wiped-out
[Adjective]

extremely tired or exhausted, often from physical activity or stress

Ex: After running that marathon, I was completely wiped out. 
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beit
beit
[noun]

a swallow or gulp of an alcoholic beverage, typically used in some dialects or informal speech

Ex: He took a quick beit of whiskey to calm his nerves. 
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to boot
to boot
[Verb]

to eject or force someone or something to leave, often from a place or system, such as a computer or vehicle

Ex: They had to boot him out of the party when he started causing trouble. 
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to [give] {sb} the boot

to dismiss or fire someone, or to force someone to leave or depart from a place or situation

Ex: If she continues showing up late to work, they'll give her the boot. 
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to [bet] {one's} boots

to wager something with high confidence that something will happen or that something is true

Ex: I bet my boots that she’ll win the competition. She’s unbeatable. 
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to [lay] a glove on {sb/sth}

to physically hit someone, particularly while wearing boxing gloves

Ex: In the intense boxing match, the champion couldn't lay a glove on his skilled opponent, who dodged every punch. 
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to [hold|hang] on to {one's} [hat]

to prepare oneself for an event or situation that is expected to be exciting, intense, or unpredictable

Ex: The weather forecast is predicting a storm, so you better hold onto your hat if you're going outside. 
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heel
heel
[noun]

a contemptible person, often someone who behaves in a dishonest, mean-spirited, or self-serving manner

Ex: He’s such a heel for abandoning his friends when they needed him the most. 
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