Street Talk 3 - Lesson 1

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Street Talk 3

to suddenly start sweating

Ex: Waiting for the delayed train on the crowded platform , passengers started to break out in a sweat .

to produce correct musical sounds by one's voive voice

Ex: Unfortunately , I ca n't carry a tune to save my life .

a chance or opportunity given to a person equally as others

Ex: She felt that she did n't get a fair shake in the previous job interview .

to suddenly and violently express one's anger

Ex: He went off the deep end after his favorite team lost the championship .

to convince someone to do something they do not want to do

Ex:
that does it [interjection]

used to say that a specific action or event has pushed a situation to a point where it is no longer bearable or has become extremely serious

Ex: Tom had been trying to fix his computer all day , and when it crashed for the fourth time , he threw his hands up in the air and exclaimed , " That does it !

experiencing many difficulties or challenges

Ex: She freely admits she has ` been through the wringer ' in her personal life .

to stop behaving foolishly or recklessly and gain full control of one's emotions and thoughts

Ex: Once the panic of failing her exam subsides , Jenny will get a grip on herself and make a plan to study harder for the retake .

to work with other people toward a common goal

Ex: In tough times , it 's crucial for families to pull together and support one another .
that tears it [sentence]

used to indicate that something is the final frustration before a breaking point

Ex: I ’ve had enough of your excuses that tears it !

to skip or intentionally miss a class, typically without an acceptable excuse

Ex: He got caught cutting class and had to face the consequences .
gag me [interjection]

used to indicate extreme disgust, anger, or disapproval toward something unpleasant or morally offensive

Ex: That movie was so cheesy , gag me !

to excessively flatter or be overly submissive to someone, usually in an attempt to gain favor or advantages

Ex: