Street Talk 1 - A Closer Look: Lesson 8

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

having a fidgety feeling caused by nervousness

to become extremely excited or enthusiastic about something

to become extremely angry to the extent that one displays wild and uncontrollable behavior

an unconventional or unique behavior that is often considered crazy, risky, or confusing

used to refer to someone who is unable to see well

extremely active, busy, and hardworking

an energetic and eager individual who is willing to work hard

something one is extremely obsessed with and keeps talking about

extremely busy with work, activities, etc.

to refrain from interfering in someone else's private affairs

an anonymous or unidentified source of information

a young female adult

used to imply that people with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate with each other

someone who has a tendency to get up early every morning

to have a very little desire to eat

used to refer to something that does not deserve one's attention due to not being important or interesting enough

to intentionally and rudely display an offensive hand gesture, involving raising the middle finger while extending the others downward, as a sign of strong disapproval, annoyance, or disrespect toward someone

used to imply that the person who starts their day or task early will have an advantage over those who start later or procrastinate

one dollar

to encourage someone when they are sad or discouraged

used to refer to something that is very soothing and comforting

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

to find a solution to a problem

a story that seems impossible, particularly one that is used as an excuse

to directly and bravely deal with a difficulty or danger

someone whose behavior is marked by foolishness or ignorance

to be really excited or nervous about what is going to happen

one of several difficulties happening after one another that finally makes it intolerable for someone to continue something

to take a short and light nap, typically lasting only a few minutes

a person who imitates the actions, clothes, ideas, etc. of someone else

used to imply that while excessive curiosity can have negative consequences, the pursuit of knowledge or exploration can also be rewarding and fulfilling despite the risks

to rain really hard

to look very disorganized and untidy

said to someone who is annoyingly quiet when they are expected to speak

to not to do something one planned because they feel scared or hesitant

a person who is weak and lacks courage

to be cautious and not assume that something will succeed or happen as planned, as there is always a possibility of unforeseen obstacles or problems

used to refer to someone who tends to achieve things in a clever way, particularly by deceiving other people

difficulty in speaking, particularly due to one's throat being dry

to really annoy or frustrate someone

to be specially careful, gentle, or considerate when dealing with someone or something

used to indicate a state of great happiness, bliss, or contentment

someone who drives aggressively or selfishly, often taking up more space on the road than necessary

to waste one's time and energy for something that has no chance of achieving success or yeilds no profit

(of information) from an accurate or valid source

used to describe someone who is extremely confused and excited

a young individual with little or no experience

to suddenly become silent or refuse to talk, often because of nervousness, fear, or a desire to keep information secret

said when one is surprised, shocked, or amazed

used to describe a prolonged or indefinite period of time, often implying that something will continue for a very long duration

showing signs of wear and tear from excessive use, particularly with pages that have bent or folded corners

completely worn out, typically from intense physical or mental effort

(in business, politics, etc.) a situation in which the competition is so fierce that everyone is willing to do whatever it takes to be successful, even if it means harming others

used to say that one's feet are in pain

to behave in a pretentious way to prove one is rich or fashionable

used to refer to someone who is extremely ill or unwell

a person who holds the highest rank in a particular group or organization

someone or something that has never succeeded or is very unlikely to succeed in the future

someone or something that lacks enough defense or protection and is easy to be targeted

used to describe someone who is totally bald

someone who is keenly aware or observant

to easily be able to remember things and rarely forget them

a thing that is of no value or use because it is excessively expensive to keep it in a good condition

suggestive of dishonesty or something dubious

to look at someone in a way that shows one is very passionate about them

an issue or subject that is not in any way connected to what one was talking about

(of a woman) sexually appealing

one's arrogant and pretentious behavior that is meant to prove one's superiority over others

used to describe an individual who behaves in a very kind and gentle way

soon or in a quick manner

to make a problem appear more serious or dangerous than it actually is

a mechanic or someone who works on cars

to do something that makes a person appear foolish in front of others