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Street Talk 3 - A Closer Look: Lesson 12

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repeatedly and frequently

Ex: The song played again and again on the radio , becoming annoyingly familiar .
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boo-boo
[noun]

a small wound or bruise, often used when talking to children

Ex: Dad , I got a boo-boo on my knee when I tripped on the sidewalk .
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bye-bye
[noun]

a farewell remark

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with faces or bodies touching or very close, especially while dancing

Ex: The old couple danced cheek-to-cheek, lost in the moment .
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choo-choo
[noun]

a child's word for locomotive

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door-to-door
[Adjective]

(of e.g. journeys or deliveries) direct from point of origin to point of destination

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(of a person) to look extremely happy and satisfied

Ex: The children couldn't hide their excitement on Christmas morning, as they smiled from ear to ear while opening their gifts.
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frou-frou
[Adjective]

overly elaborate or decorative, often in fashion or décor

Ex: I prefer simple styles , but my sister is all about frou-frou fashion .
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gaga
[Adjective]

extremely enthusiastic or obsessed, often romantically

Ex: She went gaga over the designer shoes and bought three pairs.
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goochie-goo
[interjection]

baby talk used to make a baby laugh or react playfully

Ex: He tickled the baby, saying Goochie-goo!
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ha ha
[interjection]

used to represent laughter or amusement in a casual or sarcastic manner

Ex: "Ha ha, nice try," she said sarcastically after his failed attempt.
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to walk while holding hands, often as a sign of affection or unity

Ex: walked hand-in-hand without saying a word .
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(of two things) to be closely connected to one another, particularly in a way that one of them causes the occurrence of another

Ex: In a successful educational system , student engagement and effective go hand in hand.
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hand-to-hand
[Adjective]

direct and very close

Ex: The video game has a strong focus on hand-to-hand combat mechanics .
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head-to-head
[Adjective]

involving direct confrontation between two sides

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heart-to-heart
[Adjective]

describing a conversation or discussion that is honest, open, and sincere, typically between close friends or family members

Ex: His heart-to-heart talk with his parents really helped him understand their concerns.
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hip hip hooray
[interjection]

used to express joy, celebration, or congratulations

Ex: Hip hip hooray !
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lulu
[noun]

a very attractive or seductive looking woman

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muumuu
[noun]

a loose, flowing dress, usually worn in warm climates

Ex: That muumuu looks so comfortable , perfect for a hot day .
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a first aid procedure where a person breathes air into another’s mouth to revive them

Ex: The CPR instructor demonstrated mouth-to-mouth resuscitation .
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naughty naughty
[interjection]

used to reprimand children in a playful or mild way

Ex: The toddler giggled when his mom said , naughty naughty , and tickled him .
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used when two or more participants in a race or competition are very close and have an equal chance of winning

Ex: The chess match reached a point where both players neck and neck, and it could have gone either way .
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no-no
[noun]

***a thing that is not possible or acceptable

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on and on
[phrase]

*** continually; at tedious length

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one by one
[Adverb]

in succession

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to urinate, often used in a way that is informal

Ex: The parent gently reminded the toddler to pee-pee before their afternoon nap.
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pom-pom
[noun]

a fluffy, decorative ball of material, typically waved by cheerleaders during performances

Ex: Her costume included a short skirt , knee-high socks , and a pair of bright red pom-poms.
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(said in a playful or childlike manner) to defecate

Ex: "You can’t go play until you’ve poo-pooed and washed your hands," the mother reminded him.
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used to indicate that nothing has changed and things remain the same

Ex: "How’s life?"
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so-so
[Adjective]

being average or mediocre, neither impressive nor disappointing

Ex: The phone’s battery life was so-so, lasting just a few hours.
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such-and-such
[Adjective]

used to refer to something unspecified, unknown, or not needing to be named explicitly

Ex: I ca n’t remember the exact date , but it was around such-and-such a time .
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ta-ta
[interjection]

a casual way to say goodbye

Ex: As the train pulled away, he blew a kiss and said, "Ta-ta!"
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to urinate, often used when speaking to or around children to make the topic sound less serious or more playful

Ex: The babysitter asked the child if she go tee-tee before their car ride .
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tom-tom
[noun]

any of various drums with small heads

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tum-tum
[noun]

a babyish or affectionate way to say stomach

Ex: " I ’m hungry , my tum-tum is growling , " the toddler whined .
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two-by-two
[Adverb]

with one person next to another

Ex: The children sat two-by-two on the bus .
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side by side
[Adjective]

describing two or more things that are positioned next to each other

Ex: Their desks were placed side by side to encourage teamwork .
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yum
[interjection]

used to express pleasure or satisfaction related to taste, often in response to something delicious or appetizing

Ex: Yum, I love the combination of flavors in this salad .
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face-to-face
[phrase]

within each other's presence

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