Street Talk 3 - Lesson 2

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Street Talk 3

really easy to understand or notice

Ex: The evidence against the suspect was plain as the nose on her face ; the DNA match and eyewitness testimony left no doubt .

a sudden but brief success that is not sustained

Ex: His debut novel was a flash in the pan praised briefly , then forgotten .

to be in a romantic relationship

Ex: People always thought we went together , but we were just friends .

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

Ex: In her speech , the politician hit the nail on the head about the real issues affecting voters .

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

Ex: Their eyes met across the crowded room , and it was love at first sight .

to propose someone to join one in marriage

Ex: James nervously popped the question to his girlfriend during a romantic dinner .

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

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

Ex: John caused quite a scandal when he married a woman half his age. People said he had robbed the cradle.

to become someone's husband or wife in marriage

Ex: She ’s excited to finally tie the knot with her long-time partner .

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

Ex: After dating for several years , Sarah and John finally decided to get hitched in a beautiful beach .

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

Ex: She walked arm in arm with her father down the aisle .
man [interjection]

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

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

Ex: By this time tomorrow , she 'll be strutting her stuff on the fashion runway .

to cause someone to feel sexual attraction or excitement

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

Ex: After living in a small town , adjusting to life in the Big Apple was a huge change .

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

Ex: I tried to compare apples and oranges , but it was clear they were n’t comparable .

someone that is very unintelligent or foolish

Ex: She called him a pea brain after he completely ignored the instructions .
beet red [adjective]

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

Ex: I could see him getting beet red as his frustration grew .

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: His carefree attitude makes everything seem like a bowl of cherries .
corn [noun]

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

Ex: I ca n’t watch that show it ’s just too much corn for me .
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 !
fruit [noun]

a homosexual person, often with negative connotations.

Ex: He overheard someone referring to him as a " fruit , " but he chose to ignore it and walk away .

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

Ex: The elderly man ’s skin was wrinkled as a prune , reflecting his many years of life .
pumpkin [interjection]

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

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sprout [noun]

a short, young person, typically a child or teenager

Ex: That sprout over there just got his first bike !
tomato [noun]

an attractive woman, often focusing on her physical appeal

Ex: She ’s definitely the tomato of the group .