Street Talk 2 - A Closer Look: Lesson 6

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Street Talk 2
blowhard [noun]

a person who talks too much, often bragging loudly about themselves or their opinions

Ex: She avoids working with blowhards because they waste time talking instead of acting .

to change one's opinions about something often and quickly, sometimes being enthusiastic and other times indifferent or negative

Ex: The manager blew hot and cold during the meeting , first praising the idea then criticizing it .

to arrive unexpectedly or suddenly, often without prior notice

Ex: The guests blew in right after dinner , catching everyone off guard .

to get rid of one's strong feelings, particularly by talking in an angry way

Ex: She jogs after work to let off steam.

to become really annoyance to the point where one might do something stupid to get rid he anger or frustration

Ex: That music makes you want to blow your brains out .

to become suddenly very angry, often to the point of shouting or behaving in an aggressive manner

Ex: I lost my cool yesterday when my computer crashed .

to deeply astonish or amaze someone, often by presenting them with something unexpected or extraordinary

Ex: The complexity of the scientific discoveries in the documentary truly blew my mind and made me appreciate the wonders of the universe .

to praise one's own abilities or accomplishments, often in an exaggerated way

Ex: It 's important to acknowledge your accomplishments , but there 's a fine line between confidence and constantly blowing your own horn .

to slowly disappear or become less noticeable

Ex: Negative reviews of the movie started to blow over as positive word-of-mouth spread .

to kill someone with a gun or other weapons

Ex: The detective arrived too late , finding the victim brutally blown away by the assailant .
to blow [verb]

to make a mess of or ruin something, often through reckless actions or poor decision-making

Ex: The executive 's inappropriate comments during the meeting threatened to blow the company 's reputation .

to make known an unpleasant truth about something

Ex: The leaked documents took the lid off the company 's unethical practices , damaging its reputation and prompting regulatory scrutiny .

to become extremely angry and lose control

Ex: The customer blew up about the poor service .

(of two or more people) to get into a serious verbal argument or begin attacking each other physically because of a prior disagreement

Ex: The disagreement between the two political leaders came to blows as they physically confronted each other during a televised debate .
breeze [noun]

something that is easy to do or accomplish

Ex: The task was a breeze for him , as he had done it many times before .

to keep talking with a person about no particular subject

Ex: We 've been shooting the breeze for well over an hour now .

used to imply that even in difficult or negative situations, there is often something positive or hopeful to be found

Ex: Although my flight was delayed , every cloud has a silver lining - I was able to catch up on some work while waiting at the airport .

tremendously excited about something

Ex: He could n't stop smiling after his surprise birthday party ; he was on cloud nine the entire evening .

used to emphasize a question or statement, showing surprise or confusion

Ex: How on earth did you manage to do that ?

to have some understanding or knowledge of something

Ex: I do n’t have the foggiest idea how to fix this computer .
in a fog [phrase]

confused and unable to think clearly

Ex: The sudden news left her in a fog of disbelief and confusion .
good heavens [interjection]

used to express surprise, shock, or astonishment, often in response to something unexpected or difficult to believe

Ex: Good heavens !
heavenly [adjective]

used to describe something that is extremely delightful, blissful, or perfect, often invoking a sense of pure enjoyment or pleasure

Ex: The chocolate cake was so heavenly , it felt like a slice of paradise .
heavens [interjection]

used to express surprise, disbelief, or astonishment, often in a dramatic or emphatic way

Ex:
heavens to besty [interjection]

used to express surprise, astonishment, or sometimes dismay, often in a humorous or old-fashioned

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in a state where one is experiencing outmost joy and happiness

Ex: As the newlyweds danced their first dance , they were in seventh heaven , lost in each other 's arms , and filled with the bliss of love .

to try extremely hard and do everything that one is capable of in order to succeed in something

Ex: He had been moving heaven and earth for six weeks in order to prevent the film being made ; and he had failed .
as hell [adverb]

used to emphasize the degree or extent of something, often in a hyperbolic or exaggerated manner

Ex: This weather is as hell hot today , I can barely stand it .

no matter how many obstacles one might face or how hard achieving something gets

Ex: He confirmed that , come hell or high water , he will make his first trip to Scotland in November .
go to hell [interjection]

used to express anger, frustration, or strong disapproval, often as an insult or to tell someone to leave in a harsh manner

Ex: She was so mad , she told him to just go to hell and leave her alone .
like hell [phrase]

used to emphasize the intensity or speed of something

Ex: She fought like hell to defend her position during the argument .

to experience something that is extremely painful or difficult, particularly for a long time

Ex: The athlete trained rigorously for the competition , going through hell to achieve peak performance .
what the hell [interjection]

used to express surprise, confusion, disbelief, or frustration, often in response to something unexpected or difficult to understand

Ex: I ca n’t believe you did that , what the hell ?

used to express disbelief in something happening

Ex: She promised to give up her favorite dessert , but that will happen when hell freezes over .
to moon [verb]

to expose one's buttocks, typically as a prank or for humorous effect

Ex: They mooned the camera when they thought no one was watching .

used for saying that something can only happen on very rare occasions

Ex: Once in a blue moon , he cooks a gourmet meal to impress his friends .

to ruin what someone has planned or not allow them enjoy something

Ex: Emily 's enthusiasm for the school play was infectious until her friend began to rain on her parade by saying the lead role was too demanding for her .
a rainy day [phrase]

a time of financial difficulty or a period of challenge

Ex: Having savings for a rainy day can provide peace of mind when facing job loss or other financial setbacks .

refusal or cancellation of an invitation, offer, or plan with intention of accepting it or doing it at another time instead

Ex: Can we do a rain check on our coffee date ?

used to suggest that when something bad happens, other bad things often happen in quick succession or in large numbers, making the situation seem even worse

Ex: Susan was having a terrible day - she overslept, burned her breakfast, and got a speeding ticket on the way to work. "Great," she muttered, "When it rains, it pours!"
snow job [noun]

an attempt to persuade someone to do or believe something using deception or flattery

Ex: The contractor did a snow job , using complex terminology to obscure the actual costs of the construction project .

the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation

to eat a large amount of food, often with enthusiasm

Ex: We hit the buffet and ate up a storm until we could barely move .
to storm [verb]

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

to achieve sudden and overwhelming success, popularity, or control

Ex: The team took the tournament by storm , winning every match .

used to refer to someone with fat or large thighs

Ex: Look at little baby 's adorable thunder thighs !

a person who is only a friend during good times and is not supportive or reliable during difficult or challenging times

Ex: Lisa claimed to be my friend, but she disappeared when I needed her the most. She turned out to be a fair-weather friend.

feeling unwell or slightly ill

Ex: She stayed home from work because she was feeling under the weather .

the renewal of one's energy or endurance that allows one to continue or start over a physical exertion

Ex: During the marathon , she hit a wall at the 20-mile mark but soon caught her second wind and finished strong .

to make a lot of fuss or unnecessary noise about something trivial or insignificant

Ex: Why are you making wind over such a minor mistake ?

a fast-paced, short, and often hectic journey or series of events, typically involving multiple stops or activities in a short time

Ex: His whirlwind tour of the company ’s branches left him exhausted but impressed .