Street Talk 2 - A Closer Look: Lesson 6

to keep changing one’s attitude toward someone or something

to arrive unexpectedly or suddenly, often without prior notice

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

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

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

to reveal a person's identity or intentions

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

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

to fail to control one's anger

to slowly disappear or become less noticeable

to kill someone with a gun or other weapons

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

to make known an unpleasant truth about something

to inform the authorities about something secret or the breach of legalities, particularly because one is morally obliged to do so

to become extremely angry and lose control

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

something that is easy to do or accomplish

to keep talking with a person about no particular subject

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

tremendously excited about something

to be in a constant state of bad luck, negativity, or a depressed mood

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

to have some understanding or knowledge of something

confused and unable to think clearly

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

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

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

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

in a state where one is experiencing outmost joy and happiness

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

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

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

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

used to emphasize the intensity or speed of something

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

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

used to express disbelief in something happening

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

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

to make promises that are impossible to be fulfilled or be kept

to be smart or experienced enough to find one's way out of a problematic situation

to rain really hard

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

a time of financial difficulty or a period of challenge

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

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

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

to eat a large amount of food, often with enthusiasm

used to refer to someone with fat or large thighs

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

feeling unwell or slightly ill

to release gas from one's bowels through one's anus

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

to become aware of a piece of information that has been long kept a secret

to do something, particularly something others do not expect, in order to make them feel less confident or important

to become out of breath, usually from physical exertion

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

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