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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: The truth of her feelings was plain as the nose on her face; her smile and sparkling eyes gave it away.
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flash in the pan

a sudden but brief success that is not sustained

Ex: She proved that her success was more than a flash in the pan.
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to go together

to be in a romantic relationship

Ex: Do you think they ’ll go together officially or just keep it casual ?
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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 movie's depiction of office politics hit the nail on the head from my own experience.
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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: She never believed in love at first sight until she met him and felt an instant connection.
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to [pop] the question

to propose someone to join one in marriage

Ex: It was a surprise when he popped the question.
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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: Are you serious, or are you pulling my leg?
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to [rob] the cradle

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

Ex: They said he was robbing the cradle, but they stayed together.
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to [tie] the knot

to become someone's husband or wife in marriage

Ex: It's their dream to tie the knot one day.
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to [get] hitched

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

Ex: They decided to get hitched before moving abroad.
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to [walk] arm in arm

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

Ex: The two best friends always walk arm in arm when they go shopping.
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man
man
[interjection]

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

Ex: Man, that concert was amazing!
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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: If you’ve got confidence, why not strut your stuff and own the moment?
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to turn on

to cause someone to feel sexual attraction or excitement

Ex: That outfit she wore last night?Totally turned 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: We ’re planning a trip to the Big Apple next summer to catch a Broadway show .
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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: It’s unfair to compare apples and oranges when evaluating their effectiveness in this situation.
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how do you like them apples

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

Ex: She thought I was joking, but I showed up with tickets to the concert.How do you like them apples?
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pea brain
pea brain
[noun]

someone that is very unintelligent or foolish

Ex: He keeps making the same mistake over and over — what a total pea brain!
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beet red
beet red
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She went beet red when she tripped and spilled her drink at the party .
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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: Retirement has been a bowl of cherries for my grandparentsthey travel all the time!
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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, hurry up!We’re going to be late!
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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 play had some great moments , but the ending was pure corn.
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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: Stop being such a cornball and say something real for once !
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fruit
fruit
[noun]

a homosexual man

Ex: The fruit danced at the party , twirling his scarf .
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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: The old leather jacket looked wrinkled as a prune, but it had character.
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pumpkin
pumpkin
[interjection]

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

Ex: She gave her pumpkin a kiss before leaving for work.
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sprout
sprout
[noun]

a short, young person, typically a child or teenager

Ex: Do n’t tease the sprout too much — he 's still learning !
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tomato
tomato
[noun]

an attractive woman, often focusing on her physical appeal

Ex: They were all impressed by her looks — she ’s a real tomato.
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