Street Talk 2 - Lesson 1

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Street Talk 2
beat it [sentence]

used to tell someone to leave immediately

Ex: There 's nothing for you to see here ; just beat it and let us work .

to intentionally ignore doing something promised or planned

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buff [noun]

someone who is deeply interested in and well-informed about a particular topic

Ex: The museum was packed with aviation buffs eager to see the new exhibit .

used to say goodbye to a person when one expects to see them again

Ex: I have a meeting to attend , but I 'll catch you later for coffee .

to not to do something one planned because they feel scared or hesitant

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to engage in a conversation or discussion between two or more people

Ex: The film dialogues with themes of identity and belonging .

to succeed in achieving the required result or solving the encountered problem

Ex: The new software update has done the trick and fixed the issue with the app .
to flip [verb]

to suddenly become very surprised or excited about something

Ex: The students flipped with joy when the teacher announced a surprise field trip .
geeky [adjective]

relating to strong enthusiasm for technical, academic, or fantasy-related subjects, often in a way others find socially awkward

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faced [adjective]

extremely intoxicated, usually from alcohol or drugs

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to follow the current plans, expectations, or rules, often indicating a need to adjust, cooperate, or keep up to date with others or the existing situation

Ex: The company 's outdated policies were holding back progress ; it was time for them to get with the program and update their approach .
getup [noun]

a set of clothing (with accessories)

to look at someone in a way that shows romantic or sexual interest by making flirtatious eye contact

Ex: Do n't pretend you did n't give him the glad eye when he walked in !

to prevent someone from achieving success by destroying their plans

Ex: Mary 's constant tardiness and poor work ethic cooked her goose , and she was eventually fired from her job .
to hang [verb]

to relax or spend time with others casually

Ex: " We do n’t have plans , we ’re just hanging . "

to tell someone to wait or pause what they are doing momentarily

Ex: Hold on !
mad [adjective]

very fond of someone or something

Ex: She 's completely mad about him , and it shows in everything she does .
no biggie [interjection]

used to say that something is not important or is not a problem

Ex: No biggie if you ca n't make it tonight , we 'll hang out later .
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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to let a person waiting by a road or street to get inside one's vehicle and give them a ride

Ex: I do n't usually pick up hitchhikers , but it was pouring rain .
chick [noun]

a young woman

Ex: The film features a strong and independent chick who takes on the world .
plastered [adjective]

heavily drunk, often to the point of being visibly clumsy and lacking control

Ex: The pictures from last night show just how plastered they were at the club .

(of drinks, particularly alcoholic beverages) with ice cubes in the glass

Ex: He usually prefers his scotch neat , but today he 's in the mood for it on the rocks .
to spot [verb]

to notice or see someone or something that is hard to do so

Ex: Can you spot the hidden details in the intricate painting ?

to remain in a place longer than originally intended, often with the expectation of waiting for something to happen or for someone to arrive

Ex: If you stick around after the meeting , I ’d like to discuss the project further .
straight up [adjective]

(of an alcoholic drink) stirred or shaken with ice, but served without it

teed off [adjective]

feeling angry or annoyed, often as a result of a specific incident

Ex: She got teed off after waiting an hour for her order .
that tears it [sentence]

used to indicate that something is the final frustration before a breaking point

Ex: I ’ve had enough of your excuses that tears it !

to empty what is in one's stomach through one's mouth

Ex: After eating some expired seafood , Mark felt extremely nauseous and eventually had to rush to the bathroom to toss his cookies .
yikes [interjection]

used to express shock, alarm, or apprehension about a situation

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