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

Ex: The company 's CEO is regarded as a wise owl in the business world .

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

Ex: Night owls often enjoy the tranquility of the late hours , when they can work or read without interruptions .
mousey [adjective]

quiet and timid and ineffectual

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

Ex:

a type of wrench with a screw placed on its handle near the adjustable jaws

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

Ex: Working on the project with her friends was more fun than a barrel of monkeys , making the task enjoyable .

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

Ex: Stop monkeying around and focus on your homework .
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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pigheaded [adjective]

persisting to do things the way one sees fit and unwilling to change one's opinion, no matter how irrational it might seem

to eat a large amount of food, often messily

Ex: They pigged out at the buffet .

an indoor TV antenna; consists of two extendible rods that form a V

rat [noun]

a person considered treacherous, despicable, or contemptible

Ex: The team exposed the rat responsible for the sabotage .
to rat [verb]

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

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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

Ex: Many people feel trapped in the rat race of their jobs and long for more meaningful work .

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

Ex: The unusual financial transactions led the accountant to smell a rat and report potential fraud to the authorities .

extremely low in speed

Ex: The construction project is progressing slow as a snail due to various delays .

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

Ex: The suspect in the crime is as slippery as an eel , making it challenging for the detectives to gather enough evidence .
snake [noun]

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

Ex: He acted like my friend , but behind my back , he was a snake spreading rumors .

expressions used when when two dice are thrown and both come up showing one spot

sheepish [adjective]

showing a lack of confidence or courage in an awkward way

Ex: She felt sheepish during the interview , stumbling over her words and avoiding eye contact .

to seriously and honestly discuss a matter

Ex: Instead of beating around the bush , let 's talk turkey and address the challenges we are facing head-on .
turkey [noun]

a person who does something thoughtless or annoying

to violently or forcefully hit a person or thing many times

Ex: The security guard had to use force to subdue the unruly protester who was whaling on the building 's entrance .
wolf [noun]

a man who aggressively or persistently pursues sexual attention from women

Ex: She avoided the wolf at the party who made unwanted advances .

to eat something quickly and greedily, often without pausing

Ex: He wolfed down the pizza like he had n’t eaten all day .

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

Ex: The decision to renovate the old building seemed simple at first , but it quickly turned into a can of worms when structural issues and historical preservation concerns arose .
worm [noun]

a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect

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

Ex: The early bird catches the worm , which is why he always gets the best opportunities .