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Street Talk 1 - A Closer Look 2: Lesson 8

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Street Talk 1
wise owl
[noun]

someone who possesses great wisdom and good judgment, often referred to old people

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night owl
[noun]

a person who has a tendency to sleep very late at night

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used to refer to someone or something that is extremely quiet and does not make much noise

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describing a situation, activity, or experience that is extremely enjoyable, entertaining, or amusing

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to display complete surprise or disbelief

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to engage in playful, often mischievous, or silly behavior without a clear purpose

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pigs can fly
[sentence]

used to express one's disbelief about something happening or being true

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in a pig's eye
[interjection]

used to show that one does not believe or accept something that was said or suggested

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to eat an excessive amount of food

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pigs can fly
[sentence]

used to express one's disbelief about something happening or being true

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to rat
[Verb]

to inform on someone or betray them, often by disclosing their wrongdoing to authorities

Ex: The informant 's decision rat led to a major crackdown on the illegal operation .
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rat race
[noun]

a draining and stressful lifestyle that consists of constantly competing with others for success, wealth, power, etc. and so leaving no room for rest and pleasure

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to begin to feel that there might be something wrong or dishonest about a situation

Ex: The unexpected turn of events in the negotiations made the experienced smell a rat, prompting a reassessment of the situation .
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so intoxicated with alcohol that one starts behaving like a lunatic

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extremely low in speed

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said to mean that what a person is searching for is right where they are, but they have failed to notice it

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used to refer to a deceitful and untrustworthy person who cannot be easily caught or exposed

Ex: With her quick wit and resourcefulness , she 'll become slippery as a snake in negotiations , securing the best deals for her company .
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snake
[noun]

a dishonest person with the tendency to deceive people for personal gain

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sheepish
[Adjective]

showing a lack of confidence or courage in an awkward way

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to seriously and honestly discuss a matter

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an extremely enjoyable or thrilling time

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to violently or forcefully hit a person or thing many times

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to eat something quickly and greedily, often without pausing

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can of worms
[phrase]

something that when someone tries to deal with it causes many problems

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

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to make someone reveal information by questioning them repeatedly or cleverly

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