Street Talk 1 - Lesson 7

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Street Talk 1

a person who is always nervous or stressed and is therefore unable to have a calm and organized life

Ex: She 's been so overwhelmed with work and family issues that she feels like a complete basket case .
to belch [verb]

to expel gas audibly from the stomach through the mouth

Ex: She felt relieved after belching , easing the discomfort in her stomach .

to put in an extreme or great amount of effort to do something

Ex: I 've been bending over backward trying to help you , and this is all the thanks I get !

to closely examine to see if someone is suitable or something is true

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to make someone extremely angry

Ex: The never-ending construction noise outside her apartment was driving her up the wall and interfering with her work .

to visit a place or someone without a prior arrangement, often casually and briefly

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to eat so much of food available in someone's house so that there is little or none left

Ex: During the holiday season , my extended family visits , and with their appetites , they eat us out of house and home , leaving the pantry empty .

to experience a mental breakdown

Ex: When faced with the unexpected challenges , the team seemed to fall apart , losing confidence and cohesion .

a person who habitually takes advantage of others' generosity without offering anything in return

Ex: I thought he was a friend , but he turned out to be nothing more than a freeloader , always looking for a handout .

to manage or address a person, situation, or issue in a particular manner

Ex: How do you handle stress at work ?

to leave a location, usually to embark on a journey or trip

Ex: As the sun rose , the group of friends gathered their backpacks and decided to hit the road for a day of exploration .

to forcefully make someone leave a place or residence

Ex: The police officers kicked out the trespassers from the abandoned building .

to make a minimal effort to do something, particularly in order to help someone

Ex: I have so many chores to do , and my sister wo n't lift a finger to help me .

to be in a very good position and be living a luxurious life

Ex: With the successful launch of the product , the company now has it made in the shade , dominating the market .

to provide housing or accommodation for someone

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to place something where it should be after using it

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to stay in bed and sleep for a longer period than one typically would, especially in the morning

Ex: They planned to sleep in during the holiday to recover from the long trip .

to leave a surface and begin flying

Ex: Birds effortlessly take off into the sky with a flap of their wings .
tube [noun]

electronic device consisting of a system of electrodes arranged in an evacuated glass or metal envelope

to get ready for sleep

Ex: After finishing the movie , he turned in for the night .

a small lie that does not cause any harm, especially told to avoid making someone upset

Ex: The host thanked their guests for the delicious meal , even though it was a white lie as the food was undercooked .

used to express one's complete agreement with someone's statement

Ex: You can say that again cause I feel like I 'm melting .

a person who eats constantly, seemingly without ever getting full, or someone with an insatiable appetite

Ex: If you invite him to dinner , he ’ll probably end up being a bottomless pit by the end of the night .
hey [interjection]

used to say hi

Ex: Hey , it 's great to see you again !

to search through the refrigerator, usually late at night or when hungry, often eating snacks or leftovers impulsively

Ex: We ’ll probably raid the fridge after the party .

to remain awake very late into the night, often until early morning, usually due to work, entertainment, or insomnia

Ex: I stayed up all hours of the night studying for the exam .

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 .
blue blazes [interjection]

used to express surprise, annoyance, or intensity

Ex: What in the blue blazes is going on here ?
beet red [adjective]

extremely red in the face, usually due to embarrassment, anger, or exertion

Ex: I could see him getting beet red as his frustration grew .
red cent [noun]

something of no value or significance, often used to express disdain or disregard

Ex: The so-called exclusive deal turned out to be worth a red cent .

used to refer to someone who looks unnaturally pale, often as a result of fear or illness

Ex: Since the bad news , she has been walking around looking white as a sheet .
white-knuckle [adjective]

used to describe something intense, thrilling, or nerve-wracking, often causing fear or excitement

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to observe someone’s emotions, such as fear or determination, especially when their expression is extreme or evident in their eyes

Ex: As the horror movie reached its climax , I glanced at her and saw the whites of her eyes in terror .