Street Talk 1 - Lesson 10

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Street Talk 1

a large sum of money

Ex: The luxury car he bought cost him an arm and a leg , but he considered it a status symbol .
dive [noun]

a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall

used to say that one doubts that something can ever happen or be true

Ex: Fat chance you 'll win the lottery , but it 's fun to dream .
blimp [noun]

a person who is significantly overweight, often used in a humorous or exaggerated manner

Ex: He felt like a blimp after a week of eating fast food .
come off it [interjection]

used to tell someone that they should stop saying or doing a particular thing

Ex: Come off it , you ca n't expect us to believe that you caught a fish the size of a car .
fries [noun]

thin slices of potato that have been cooked in hot oil until they are crispy and golden brown

Ex: He dipped his fries in ketchup .

to quickly make a meal for oneself, often due to a time constraint

Ex: Let 's grab a bite to eat before the movie ; we do n't have much time .

to be really stressed, angry, or upset about something that has happened or is going to happen

Ex: When I told him I lost his wallet , he had a cow and yelled at me for hours .
john [noun]

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

to become overwhelmed by strong emotions

Ex: Seeing the surprise gift , she could n't help but lose it and burst into tears of joy .

to finish eating something completely, often quickly or with enthusiasm

Ex: They polished off the entire tray of nachos while watching the game .

in an instant and with no delay

Ex: The team scored a goal off the bat , surprising their opponents .
ritzy [adjective]

luxurious and stylish, often associated with wealth or a high social status

Ex: The ritzy event venue , complete with crystal chandeliers and marble floors , was the perfect setting for the upscale celebration .
slop [noun]

unappetizing and poorly prepared food, often in a liquid or semi-liquid form

Ex: Everyone joked about the terrible slop in the mess hall .
to stink [verb]

to be morally wrong or unpleasant

Ex: The way they treated their customers was absolutely appalling ; it really made their reputation stink .

to discreetly share important information or advice with someone to help them take action or avoid a problem

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to drink a beverage after a meal to help swallow and digest the food

Ex: It 's essential to wash down the rich chocolate cake with a cup of coffee .
joint [noun]

a place, such as a bar, club, or restaurant

Ex: There 's a new sushi joint in town , and I heard the rolls are fantastic .

to eat, often in a hearty or enthusiastic manner

Ex: Let 's chow down on these burgers before they get cold .
to hold [verb]

to request the omission or exclusion of an ingredient or item from a dish

Ex: I 'd like the salad , but hold the dressing .

a human being or creature that possesses life and consciousness

Ex: The old man was the only living soul who remembered the legend .
poker [noun]

a person who is overweight or fat

Ex: I do n't appreciate being called a poker for just enjoying life .
sneaking [adjective]

used to describe something done in a secretive or furtive manner, typically to avoid detection or to hide intentions

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to enter or begin involvement in a particular place, situation, or context, often implying the start of an experience or journey

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to deliberately fail to give a proper tip or to withhold payment for services rendered by a waiter, usually implying an act of poor or unfair behavior

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used to describe something or someone that is extremely rare, unique, or extraordinary, often with a positive connotation

Ex: You 'll find someone who 's one in a million , but it might take time .
give me five [interjection]

used to ask for a high five, a gesture where two people slap the palms of their hands together as a form of celebration, greeting, or acknowledgment

Ex: Give me five ?

in a state where one is experiencing outmost joy and happiness

Ex: As the newlyweds danced their first dance , they were in seventh heaven , lost in each other 's arms , and filled with the bliss of love .

a typical full-time job that operates during standard business hours, typically from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday

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to surf toward the front of the surfboard so that the toes of both feet are hanging over the edge of the board

Ex: They were all trying to hang ten , but only a few managed to do it successfully .

to get rid of, discard, or eliminate something, often used in reference to canceling, rejecting, or killing

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a standard full-sized piano

Ex: He tuned the eighty-eight before the recital , ensuring every key was perfect .