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Street Talk 2
to [break] the ice

to make two or more strangers get comfortable with each other and engage in a conversation

Ex: He told a lighthearted joke to break the ice at the beginning of the meeting. 
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cold fish
cold fish
[noun]

someone who does not express emotions and is considered unfriendly

Ex: Everyone thought he was a cold fish, but he was just shy. 
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crazed
crazed
[Adjective]

driven insane

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to [cut] to the chase

to get straight to the point or the most important part of a matter without wasting time on irrelevant details or preamble

Ex: Instead of dwelling on irrelevant details, let's cut to the chase and discuss the main issues. 
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dirt
dirt
[noun]

gossip that can harm a person's reputation, especially about their private life

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to [get] down to brass tacks

to begin talking about basic or important facts of a situation

Ex: The situation was so serious that after a few polite exchanges they quickly got down to brass tacks. 
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to [go] easy on {sb}

to treat a person in a more gentle and caring way and be less harsh or strict with them

Ex: Go easy on him; he's still learning the job. 
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to [hate] {one's} guts

to hate someone to an extreme degree

Ex: She hates his guts after everything he did to her. 
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hunk
hunk
[noun]

a strong and muscular man who is sexually attractive

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jock
jock
[noun]

a person trained to compete in sports

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knockout
knockout
[noun]

a person or an object that is considered extremely attractive or impressive

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to land
to land
[Verb]

to succeed in something, such as getting a job, achieving something, etc.

Ex: After months of preparation and interviews, she finally landed the position as the lead software developer. 
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off-the-wall
off-the-wall
[Adjective]

conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

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picnic
picnic
[noun]

any undertaking that is easy to do

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to pull it together

to regain composure, control emotions, or focus, especially in a stressful or emotional situation

Ex: She took a deep breath to pull it together before going on stage. 
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to put down

to lessen the value or esteem of something or someone, often through spoken words or criticism

Ex: The parenting workshop emphasized building confidence in children rather than putting them down. 
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to size up

to examine someone or something in order to form a judgment

Ex: When buying a used car, it's wise to size up its condition and history before making a purchase. 
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stacked
stacked
[Adjective]

(of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves

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stick of furniture

a single piece of furniture, often used to emphasize an individual item rather than a set

Ex: The old chair was the only stick of furniture left in the empty house. 
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take it from me
take it from me
[sentence]

used to advise someone to trust one's judgment or experience concerning a particular matter

Ex: Take it from me, learning to code is not as difficult as it seems. With dedication and practice, anyone can master it. 
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that will not quit

used to describe something impressive, intense, or persistent, often referring to physical traits, energy, or quality

Ex: She’s got a smile that won’t quit, lighting up every room she enters. 
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the lights are on, but nobody is (at|) home

used to refer to someone who is not paying attention or is not intelligent enough

Ex: I explained it three times, but the lights are on and nobody is home. 
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trip
trip
[noun]

an exciting or mind-expanding experience

Ex: Visiting the mountains was a real trip for her senses. 
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to turn out

to develop in a particular way, especially with regard to the final outcome of a situation or process

Ex: She was anxious about how her new business would turn out in the long run. 
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