Street Talk 2 - Lesson 3

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Street Talk 2

used to describe something or someone disappearing completely, often unexpectedly or without a trace, as if vanishing from existence

Ex: She has n’t responded to any of my messages it 's like she ’s disappeared off the face of the earth .
to break [verb]

to tell someone some important news, often bad news

Ex: He will need to break the news to his team that the project is delayed .

to examine something to confirm its quality and accuracy

Ex: The doctor checked up on the patient after the surgery .

to finally reveal or admit the truth about something

Ex: Realizing the importance of honesty , she came clean to her partner about her past and shared her complete history .

to regain consciousness or awaken after being unconscious or asleep

Ex: The patient was under anesthesia during the surgery and took some time to come to afterwards .

extremely unwell or tired

Ex: Andy had a fever and a bad case of the flu , and he spent the entire weekend feeling like death warmed over , unable to get out of bed .

a situation in which one gets affected by two unpleasant or unfortunate events that happen at once

Ex: She experienced a double whammy of losing her job and getting into a car accident .

to continue for an extended or tedious period, often with no clear resolution or conclusion

Ex: As the negotiations continued to drag on , it became evident that reaching a compromise would be challenging .
fling [noun]

a brief, casual, or uncommitted romantic or sexual relationship, often without long-term intentions or emotional attachment

Ex: She had a fling in her early twenties , but it did n’t lead to anything serious .

to emotionally heal and move on from a romantic relationship that has ended

Ex: He 's been trying to get over her and start a new chapter in his life .
(hello|hi) there [interjection]

used to greet someone or to capture their attention in a friendly manner

Ex: Hi there , nice weather we 're having , is n't it ?

to become someone's husband or wife during a special ceremony

Ex: After dating for several years , Sarah and John finally decided to get hitched in a beautiful beach .

at the peak or maximum level of performance, engagement, or energy

Ex: The building project is in full swing , and the construction workers are making great progress .

to cause a woman to become pregnant

Ex: The doctor confirmed that she was knocked up and that she was due to give birth in six months .

to bring a positive change to someone's mood or emotional state

Ex: Taking a long walk on the beach and feeling the gentle breeze on his face lifted his spirits and brought a sense of peace .

to prevent the occurrence or continuation of an activity

Ex: The team will discuss the possibility of pulling the plug on the outdated software during their next meeting .
soap [noun]

a type of television drama that focuses on the lives, relationships, and struggles of its characters, often with ongoing storylines

Ex: He ’s been acting in the soap for years .

to visit or make a brief stay at a place or with someone

Ex: Feel free to stop by my office if you have any questions .

to try to be calm and relaxed and possibly rest

Ex: She always takes it easy when she 's feeling stressed .

something that is finally dealt with and does not bother one anymore

Ex: After a thorough medical examination , the doctor 's reassurance that everything was fine was a significant load off his mind .
ticker [noun]

the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body

involving risk and uncertainty

Ex: The negotiations with the rival company were touch and go , with both sides hesitant to compromise .

a person who is strong, resilient, and determined, often in the face of challenging circumstances

Ex:
upshot [noun]

the final outcome of a series of actions, events, or discussions

Ex: The upshot of their discussion was that they decided to delay the launch .
yoo-hoo [interjection]

used to gain someone's attention, especially when they are at a distance or not paying attention

Ex: