Street Talk 2 - Lesson 2

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Street Talk 2

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

Ex: In a new workplace , team-building activities are often used to break the ice among colleagues .

someone who does not express emotions and is considered unfriendly

Ex: John is a nice guy , but he comes across as a bit of a cold fish .

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

Ex: We do n't have all day ; let 's cut to the chase and figure out a solution to the problem .
dirt [noun]

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

to begin talking about basic or important facts of a situation

Ex: I 'm tired of all the hypotheticals and want to get down to brass tacks .

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

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hunk [noun]

a strong and muscular man who is sexually attractive

jock [noun]

a person trained to compete in sports

knockout [noun]

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

to land [verb]

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

Ex: After completing her degree , he was determined to land a job in his chosen field .
off-the-wall [adjective]

conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

picnic [noun]

any undertaking that is easy to do

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

Ex: The coach told the team to pull it together after their rough start .

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

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to examine someone or something in order to form a judgment

Ex: In a job interview , employers often size up candidates based on their qualifications and presentation .
stacked [adjective]

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

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

Ex: Each stick of furniture in the room was carefully chosen for its antique style .

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

Ex: Take it from me , traveling to new places opens your mind and broadens your perspective .

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

Ex: He walked in with confidence that wo n’t quit , ready to take on the challenge .
trip [noun]

an exciting or mind-expanding experience

Ex: Reading the surreal novel was a trip for the imagination .

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

Ex: They were worried about how their son would turn out after the move to a new city .