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Street Talk 3 - A Closer Look: Lesson 14

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Street Talk 3
to blow away

to kill someone with a gun or other weapons

Ex: The security camera footage captured the chilling moment when the victim was blown away. 
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to carjack

to forcibly steal a vehicle from its driver, often involving threats or violence

Ex: In a daring act of crime, the thieves attempted to carjack a luxury sedan at gunpoint in broad daylight. 
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false [move]

a reckless action that may result in serious consequences or failure

Ex: One false move could ruin the entire negotiation. 
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to freeze
to freeze
[Verb]

to suddenly stop moving or become immobilized due to fear, shock, or surprise

Ex: As the bear emerged from the woods, Sarah froze, unable to move or scream. 
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to hand over

to transfer the possession or control of someone or something to another person or entity

Ex: The CEO was forced to hand over his position due to the scandal. 
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to [hit] the dirt

to suddenly fall on the ground, often as a way of avoiding danger

Ex: Suddenly another soldier hits the dirt beside me. 
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to hold up

to rob a bank, shop, or similar place using a firearm, usually with a threat of violence

Ex: The criminals decided to hold up the convenience store, demanding cash from the terrified clerk. 
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hold-up
hold-up
[noun]

a delay or obstruction that prevents progress or causes a situation to be temporarily halted

Ex: There was a hold-up on the highway due to a multi-car accident, causing traffic to back up for miles. 
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to [blow] {one's} head off

to shoot someone in the head

Ex: "Stay back, or I’ll blow your head off!" the robber shouted. 
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[let] {sb} have it

to violently criticize or punish a person over what they did or said

Ex: Upset with the repeated mistakes, the manager finally let the employee have it during the performance review. 
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to shut up

to stop talking and be quiet

Ex: As soon as the movie started, the audience gradually shut up. 
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stay down
stay down
[sentence]

a command to remain low, often used in dangerous situations like robberies or police operations

Ex: "Stay down!" the officer shouted as bullets flew past. 
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stick-up
stick-up
[noun]

a robbery, typically involving a threat or use of force

Ex: The convenience store was hit by a stick-up last night. 
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to waste
to waste
[Verb]

to eliminate or kill someone

Ex: The gang decided to waste the informant who was cooperating with the police. 
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