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Street Talk 1 - Lesson 10

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Street Talk 1
an arm and (a|) leg

a large sum of money

Ex: That new laptop costs an arm and a leg. 
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dive
dive
[noun]

a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall

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fat chance

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

Ex: Fat chance he'll apologize after acting like that. 
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blimp
blimp
[noun]

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

Ex: After eating too much, he joked that he was becoming a blimp. 
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come off it
come off it
[interjection]

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

Ex: Come off it, you know that is not true. 
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fries
fries
[noun]

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

Ex: She ordered a burger with a side of fries. 
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to [grab] a bite (to eat|)

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

Ex: Nothing's better than grabbing a bite to eat with friends. 
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to [have] a cow

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

Ex: Don't have a cow just because the meeting was moved to tomorrow. 
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to [be] into {sb/sth}

to have a strong interest or attraction toward a particular person or thing

Ex: He's been into video games since he was a kid and still spends most of his free time playing them. 
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john
john
[noun]

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

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to [lose] it
to lose it
[phrase]

to become overwhelmed by strong emotions

Ex: She tried to stay calm, but when she heard the news, she lost it and started sobbing. 
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to polish off

to finish eating something completely, often quickly or with enthusiasm

Ex: After the party, he polished off the leftover cake in one sitting. 
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(right|) off the bat

in an instant and with no delay

Ex: Right off the bat, he told us what the problem was. 
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ritzy
ritzy
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The ritzy resort offered exclusive amenities, including a private beach, spa services, and gourmet dining. 
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to [have] a screw (loose|missing)

to behave in a crazy and uncontrollable manner

Ex: He must have a screw loose if he thinks driving that fast is funny. 
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slop
slop
[noun]

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

Ex: The inmates complained about the slop served for lunch. 
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to stink
to stink
[Verb]

to be morally wrong or unpleasant

Ex: The corruption scandal surrounding the politician really made the whole government stink. 
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to [stop] (dead|right|) in {one's} tracks

to suddenly stop moving or doing something due to being extremely surprised, frightened, or impressed

Ex: The stunning performance by the magician stopped the audience dead in their tracks. 
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to tip off

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

Ex: He decided to tip the police off about the illegal activity. 
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to wash down

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

Ex: As a palate cleanser, it's common to wash down sushi with a sip of ginger tea. 
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joint
joint
[noun]

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

Ex: We decided to grab a quick bite at the burger joint on the corner. 
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to chow down

to eat, often in a hearty or enthusiastic manner

Ex: After the hike, we couldn't wait to chow down on some pizza. 
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to hold
to hold
[Verb]

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

Ex: I'd like a burger, but hold the onions. 
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living soul

a human being or creature that possesses life and consciousness

Ex: He was the last living soul to leave the building. 
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poker
poker
[noun]

a person who is overweight or fat

Ex: He felt self-conscious being called a poker at the party. 
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sneaking
sneaking
[Adjective]

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

Ex: I had a sneaking suspicion that he was hiding something from me. 
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to [set] foot in

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

Ex: She has never set foot in this job before, but she's eager to learn. 
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to [stiff] a waiter

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

Ex: Don't stiff a waiter just because the service was slow; it's not their fault. 
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one in a million

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

Ex: She's one in a million for her generosity and kindness. 
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give me five
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! We did it! 
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in seventh heaven

in a state where one is experiencing outmost joy and happiness

Ex: She was in seventh heaven when she found out she had passed the exam. 
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nine to five
nine to five
[phrase]

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

Ex: After years of freelancing, she decided to go back to a nine to five. 
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to [hang] ten
to hang ten
[phrase]

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

Ex: He was able to hang ten on the biggest wave of the day. 
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to eighty-six

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

Ex: The restaurant decided to eighty-six the special for tonight. 
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eighty-eight

a standard full-sized piano

Ex: She spent years learning to play the eighty-eight and mastered many classical pieces. 
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if I have told you once, I have told you a thousand times

used to emphasize that something has been repeated many times, often in frustration or to convey exasperation

Ex: If I have told you once, I have told you a thousand times – stop leaving your shoes all over the house! 
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