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Street Talk 3 - Lesson 15

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in broad daylight

at a time when everyone can witness something

Ex: The thief stole her bag in broad daylight. 
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to cuff
to cuff
[Verb]

to restrain someone by securing their wrists together, often using a device, commonly done by law enforcement during an arrest or to maintain control

Ex: The police officer decided to cuff the suspect to ensure safety during the arrest. 
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driving under the influence

the act of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the extent that it impairs the person's ability to drive safely

Ex: He was caught driving under the influence after a police officer noticed he was swerving on the road. 
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freeze
freeze
[interjection]

used as a command to halt or stop someone or something immediately

Ex: Freeze!  Put your hands up and don't move! 
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frisk
frisk
[noun]

the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs

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to [hit] the dirt

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

Ex: When the shots rang out, everyone hit the dirt. 
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on your knees
on your knees
[sentence]

a command to force someone to kneel, usually in a police, military, or criminal context

Ex: "On your knees!  Hands behind your head!"  the officer ordered. 
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stick 'em up
stick 'em up
[sentence]

a command to raise one's hands, typically during a robbery or police situation

Ex: "Stick 'em up!"  the outlaw growled, pointing his gun. 
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shut up
shut up
[interjection]

used as a forceful command telling someone to stop talking or be quiet

Ex: Shut up already – nobody wants to hear your excuses. 
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suspect
suspect
[noun]

a person or thing that is thought to be the cause of something, particularly something bad

Ex: The mechanics identified the old battery as the suspect in the car's recent performance issues. 
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to cover
to cover
[Verb]

to direct a firearm toward a target, typically a person

Ex: The police officers covered the suspect with their firearms as they approached cautiously. 
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