Street Talk 1 - A Closer Look: Lesson 6

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Street Talk 1
to belt [verb]

to strike forcefully or swiftly with something like a belt or a similar object

Ex: With a swift motion , he belted the opponent in the boxing ring , knocking him to the canvas .

in a way that unfairly takes advantage of a person's weaknesses

Ex: His sarcastic comment about her appearance was a below the belt remark that crossed the line .

to feel upset, irritated, or unhappy

Ex: I could tell my boss was in a bad mood after the meeting .

(of a computer or electronic device) to start and load the operating system into memory for use

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to sell or distribute illicit products, such as drugs, alcohol, or counterfeit goods

Ex: She bootlegged recordings of the concert online .
blue-collar [adjective]

relating to jobs or workers who engage in manual labor or skilled trades

Ex: Jobs in plumbing , carpentry , and welding are considered blue-collar occupations .

extremely furious or upset

Ex: Yesterday , he got hot under the collar when he found out that his work had been criticized in front of his colleagues .

without any preparations or prior plans

Ex: Mr Baker was speaking off the cuff when he made those suggestions .
hats off [interjection]

said to someone to show praise or respect for what they have done

Ex: Hats off to Susan for doing such a great job .

to avoid sharing a secret with others

Ex: The inventor shared a groundbreaking idea with a colleague , trusting them to keep it under their hat until the patent process was complete .
old hat [phrase]

used to describe something that has been used many times or has existed for an extended period of time and is no longer new

Ex: For the fashion-forward , last year 's trends are already old hat ; they 're always looking for the latest styles .

to have different roles, positions, or jobs at the same time

Ex: The entrepreneur wears several different hats in the early stages of their business , including product development , marketing , and fundraising .

to have a hard time staying calm due to being extremely nervous or excited about something

Ex: She had ants in her pants while waiting for the exam results , unable to sit still .

to cause a person to become greatly interested in one, particularly in the first encounter

Ex: Despite his nervousness, John used his sense of humor to charm the pants off his date, leaving her with a lasting impression.

in a way that solely relies on one's intuition or personal judgment rather than the necessary knowledge, tools, etc.

Ex: The entrepreneur had no formal business training but built a successful company by the seat of her pants , learning as she went along .

to take legal action against someone and demand so much money and damages from them that it leaves them with nothing

Ex: They are currently in the process of suing the pants off their former employer for wrongful termination .

to be the one who makes important decisions and is in complete control and of a relationship or family

Ex: He may come across as tough , but everyone knows that in their friendship , it 's Jane who wears the pants and calls the shots .

everything a person has to offer for helping someone, even things that they need for themselves

Ex: He 's the type of friend who would give you the shirt off his back if you asked for it .

used for telling a person to be more patient or to think before reacting angrily

Ex: Tomorrow , remember to keep your pants on when dealing with difficult customers .

to lose a big sum of money, often due to a risky bet or investment

Ex: The gambler was taking high risks and eventually lost his shirt , leaving him in financial ruin .

someone who considers themselves more important than others and often behaves in a very formal and old-fashioned way

Ex: She dismissed the stuffed shirts in the office , preferring a more relaxed and collaborative work environment .

used to suggest that if something accurately describes or applies to a person, they should accept it as true

Ex: Well , if the boot fits , I ca n't argue with that .

a person who tries hard to let others know that they always do the right thing and behave well

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to tell a person to stop making noise or stop talking, especially if they are being loud or annoying

Ex: I wish someone would tell him to put a sock in it .