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Street Talk 2 - Lesson 6

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Street Talk 2
to [batten] down the hatches

to get ready for trouble, difficulty, or danger

Ex: The company battened down the hatches before the recession hit. 
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to [burn] {sth} to a (crisp|cinder)

to cause significant damage or destruction to something by subjecting it to intense heat or fire

Ex: The sun was scorching hot, and it burned the grass to a crisp. 
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to call for

to suggest something as fitting or essential in a given situation

Ex: The successful negotiation calls for a round of applause for the entire team. 
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doozie
doozie
[noun]

something that is remarkable, extreme, or difficult, often in a surprising way

Ex: That thunderstorm last night was a real doozie! 
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hard pack
hard pack
[noun]

snow that has become compacted and firm, typically due to repeated freezing and thawing or heavy traffic

Ex: The skiers had to adjust their technique to handle the hard pack snow on the slopes. 
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heat wave
heat wave
[noun]

a period of hot weather, usually hotter and longer than before

Ex: The city issued a warning for a heat wave, advising residents to stay indoors and stay hydrated. 
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to kick up

(of wind or storms) to intensify or increase in strength

Ex: The wind is starting to kick up, so we should head inside. 
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mercury
mercury
[noun]

the level of mercury in a thermometer used to indicate temperature

Ex: The mercury showed 37 degrees Celsius. 
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to move in

to approach or advance someone or something from different directions, often with a threat or intention to take action

Ex: Tomorrow, the special forces will move in on the extremist group to neutralize the threat. 
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nasty
nasty
[Adjective]

extremely unpleasant or disagreeable

Ex: The nasty smell coming from the garbage bin made it difficult to stand nearby. 
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on tap
on tap
[Adjective]

available for immediate use

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on the flip side

used to introduce a contrasting aspect of a situation

Ex: On the flip side, while the job offers a higher salary, it also requires a longer commute. 
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powder
powder
[noun]

light, dry, and fluffy snow, often ideal for skiing or snowboarding

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to rain buckets

rain heavily

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scorcher
scorcher
[noun]

an extremely hot day

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to [soak] up the rays

to enjoy the sun, typically by lying or sitting outside, to absorb its warmth or light

Ex: After the long winter, she couldn’t wait to soak up the rays on the beach. 
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trough
trough
[noun]

(geology) a long, narrow depression or hollow, often occurring naturally, such as in the landscape or ocean floor

Ex: The river carved a deep trough through the canyon over millions of years, creating stunning natural landscapes. 
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twister
twister
[noun]

a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground

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