Street Talk 1 - Lesson 9

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Street Talk 1
to dump [verb]

to get rid of waste material, particularly in an unorganized manner

Ex: The authorities installed surveillance cameras to catch those who dump garbage along the roadside .

to be deceived or tricked by someone or something

Ex: Despite warnings from friends , he fell for the persuasive tactics of the dishonest salesperson .

used to express anger and the fact that someone does not care about someone or something

Ex: When he proposed a complicated solution to a simple problem , his colleagues told him to " forget that noise " and find a simpler approach .

having finished one's supply of something very recently

Ex: I was planning to watch a movie tonight , but it seems we 're fresh out of popcorn .

to be entertained, delighted, or excited by someone or something

Ex: During the company 's team-building retreat , employees got a kick out of the trust falls and other team-building exercises .
to get [verb]

to understand something by hearing it

Ex: It was a noisy environment , and I could n't get most of the conversation .

to put a sudden stop to something one was doing for some time

Ex: I 've been dieting for months , but now I need to give it a rest and enjoy some indulgent meals .
nuts [adjective]

behaving in a crazy or irrational manner

Ex: That guy shouting on the bus sounded totally nuts .

various small things that have no importance or value

Ex: After moving , they had a box of odds and ends that did n't fit into any category .

used of a person whose mind is busy with the thought of a particular person or thing and cannot think of anyone or anything else

Ex: Whenever he starts a new hobby , he gets a one-track mind and immerses himself completely in it .

to figure out why things are the way they are and be able to identify the reason

Ex: When it comes to improving customer satisfaction , it 's essential to put your finger on the specific aspects that need attention .
rag [noun]

a newspaper of low quality

stuff [noun]

personal belongings or possessions

Ex: He carried his stuff in a big backpack .

to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant

Ex: After a long day at work , she decided to take a bubble bath to get her mind off the stress and unwind .
totally [adverb]

in a complete and absolute way

Ex: The city was totally different from what I remembered .
uh-oh [interjection]

used to express mild concern, surprise, or anticipation of a problem or mishap

Ex: Uh-oh , we need to fix this typo before we submit the report .
bum [noun]

someone who is feeling disappointed, down, or depressed, often due to a situation not going as expected

Ex: After the breakup , he turned into such a bum .

to empty something, such as a stock, merchandise, or money

Ex: She cleaned out her savings to pay for the vacation .

to become aware of something, often used when someone is slow to understand a situation or misses obvious signs

Ex: You need to get a clue and stop ignoring the hints .
honker [noun]

a large nose, often used humorously or in a teasing manner

Ex: That 's a pretty big honker you 've got there !

used to comment on someone's unexpected or unkempt arrival, typically when they appear disheveled, tired, or out of place

Ex: Look what the cat dragged in !
lookit [interjection]

used to draw attention to something or someone, often in a surprised, impressed, or excited tone

Ex:
to rag [verb]

to tease, mock, or harass someone, usually in a lighthearted or persistent manner

Ex: The older kids love to rag the younger ones during recess .

to eat a large quantity of food quickly and greedily, often with little regard for manners or the amount consumed

Ex: Stop stuffing your face and save some for the rest of us !
heavens to besty [interjection]

used to express surprise, astonishment, or sometimes dismay, often in a humorous or old-fashioned

Ex:
yes siree, Bob [interjection]

used to affirm or agree with something, often with added emphasis

Ex:
dick [noun]

an obnoxious, rude, or inconsiderate person

Ex: He 's always acting like a dick whenever he does n't get his way .

to stop working properly, malfunction, or break down. Often used to describe a machine or system that has failed

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by George [interjection]

used to express surprise, emphasis, or sometimes excitement

Ex: By George , I 've finally figured it out !

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 .

used to emphasize the state of insignificance, emptiness, or dissatisfaction

Ex: They promised a bonus , but we got jack shit instead .

a term used to refer to an average or ordinary person, often in a dismissive or humorous way

Ex: I ca n’t believe Joe Schmoe was able to solve that problem , it ’s usually such a challenge .

someone who is very prompt, reliable, and available when needed, especially in a situation requiring immediate action

Ex: The plumber was Johnny on the spot when we called him about the leaky faucet .
no way, Jose [interjection]

used to indicate that something is absolutely not going to happen or is completely unacceptable, often in a playful or exaggerated manner

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Don Juan [noun]

a man who is charming, attractive, and often romantically involved with many women

Ex: Every time he enters a room , he acts like the Don Juan of the group .
geez louise [interjection]

used to convey surprise, frustration, or disbelief, often in a mild or humorous way

Ex:
for Pete's sake [interjection]

used to express frustration, annoyance, or emphasis. It's often used when someone is irritated or trying to convey impatience about something

Ex:

used to express surprise, frustration, or disbelief

Ex: For the love of peace , can we finally agree on something ?