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Street Talk 3 - Lesson 2

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Street Talk 3
(as|) plain as the nose on  {one's} face

really easy to understand or notice

Ex: It was plain as the nose on his face that he was lying; his body language and inconsistent story gave it away. 
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flash in the pan

a sudden but brief success that is not sustained

Ex: Many people thought the singer was just a flash in the pan. 
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to go together

to be in a romantic relationship

Ex: I didn’t know Jake and Lisa go together now! 
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to [hit] the nail on the head

to say or do the exact right thing in a particular situation

Ex: The coach analyzed my form and said I was holding the racket too tight - he really hit the nail on the head with that observation. 
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love at first sight

an immediate and intense romantic attraction that one feels upon seeing someone for the first time

Ex: A third of dog owners have experienced love at first sight when setting eyes on their dog. 
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to [pop] the question

to propose someone to join one in marriage

Ex: He finally popped the question after five years. 
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to [pull] {one's} leg

to joke with someone in a friendly manner by trying to make them believe something that is not true

Ex: Relax, I was only pulling your leg. 
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to [rob] the cradle

to get married with or date someone who is much younger than one

Ex: People say he's robbing the cradle. 
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to [tie] the knot

to become someone's husband or wife in marriage

Ex: They decided to tie the knot after years of dating. 
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to [get] hitched

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

Ex: They got hitched last summer. 
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to [walk] arm in arm

to walk closely with one's arm linked through another's

Ex: They walked arm in arm through the park, looking like an old couple. 
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man
man
[interjection]

used to express surprise, excitement, disappointment, or other strong emotions

Ex: Man, I’ve never seen a storm this bad before! 
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to [strut] {one's} stuff

to walk or move confidently in a way that deliberately attracts attention, often to show off one’s physical appearance, style, or attractiveness

Ex: She strutted her stuff on the beach, turning heads wherever she went. 
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to turn on

to cause someone to feel sexual attraction or excitement

Ex: Her confidence really turns him on. 
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Big Apple
Big Apple
[noun]

a nickname for the city of New York, often used to refer to its cultural, economic, and social prominence

Ex: I’ve always wanted to visit the Big Apple and see all the landmarks. 
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to [compare] apples and oranges

to attempt to compare two things that are very different and therefore cannot be meaningfully evaluated against each other

Ex: You can’t just compare apples and oranges when deciding which car to buy—they serve different needs. 
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how do you like them apples

used to express surprise, defiance, or triumph after an unexpected event or outcome

Ex: I just aced the test without studying—how do you like them apples? 
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pea brain
pea brain
[noun]

someone that is very unintelligent or foolish

Ex: He tried to fix the computer with a hammer—what a pea brain! 
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beet red
beet red
[Adjective]

extremely red in the face, usually due to embarrassment, anger, or exertion

Ex: He turned beet red when the teacher caught him daydreaming in class. 
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a bowl of cherries

a situation that is pleasant, easy, or enjoyable. Often used in the negative to indicate that life is not always simple or trouble-free

Ex: She always acts like life is a bowl of cherries, but we all have struggles. 
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for corn's sake
for corn's sake
[interjection]

used to show frustration, annoyance, or emphasis

Ex: For corn’s sake, can you stop making so much noise? 
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corn
corn
[noun]

exaggerated sentimentality or overly dramatic behavior, often in entertainment or speech, that comes across as clichéd or insincere

Ex: The movie was full of corn, with its predictable plot and cheesy dialogue. 
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cornball
cornball
[noun]

a person who is excessively sentimental, clichéd, or cheesy, often in a way that is considered outdated or awkward

Ex: He’s such a cornball, always telling those old-fashioned jokes at the party. 
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fruit
fruit
[noun]

a homosexual man

Ex: That fruit waved from across the street and laughed. 
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wrinkled as a prune

used to describe someone or something that is very wrinkled, typically due to old age or long exposure to the sun

Ex: She looked wrinkled as a prune after spending years in the sun without sunscreen. 
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pumpkin
pumpkin
[interjection]

used to affectionately refer to a loved one, such as a partner, child, or close friend

Ex: Good morning, pumpkin! How did you sleep? 
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sprout
sprout
[noun]

a short, young person, typically a child or teenager

Ex: Look at that little sprout running around the playground! 
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tomato
tomato
[noun]

an attractive woman, often focusing on her physical appeal

Ex: That girl is such a tomato—everyone’s admiring her. 
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