Lesson 1 · Street Talk 1 Vocabulary List

to relax and take a break especially when feeling stressed or upset

"Let's chill out this weekend."

"After finishing all of their exams the students decided to chill out by watching movies and eating pizza together."

to be unable to remember something clearly

"I drew a blank."

"Despite hours of searching through old files, the detective continued to draw a blank."

an awkward or nerdy person focused on studies at the expense of social grace

"He acted like a dweeb."

"The shy student, often labeled a dweeb, surprised everyone with his brilliant presentation."

to become extremely upset, agitated, or overwhelmed by fear, anxiety, or excitement

"Do not freak out about the exam."

"The little boy started to freak out when he saw a large spider crawling on his arm."

irritated or enraged to the point of frustration

"He got bent out of shape."

"She became quite bent out of shape when her flight was unexpectedly canceled."

to escape punishment for one's wrong actions

"He got away with it."

"The thief tried to get away with the stolen goods but was caught by security."

used to express astonishment, disbelief, or incredulity in response to something surprising or extraordinary

"Get out of here! Stop lying."

"Get out of here! Stop lying because I know the truth already."

to no longer bother someone and leave them alone

"Get out of my face!"

"After the argument, he finally told his persistent neighbor to get out of his face."

used to show one's disbelief or disagreement about what someone has just said

"Give me a break!"

"You expect me to believe that story? Give me a break, that's ridiculous!"

to feel intense feelings of sexual attraction for someone

"She has the hots."

"Everyone in the office could tell he had the hots for the new intern."

(of a person) living a life free of stress and tension

"She is laid-back."

"The laid back manager never stressed about deadlines and trusted his employees to get their work done on time."

lacking awareness or understanding due to being uninformed

"He was out of it."

"When they discussed the latest technology, she felt completely out of it because she hadn't read the article."

to cause someone to become extremely angry or upset without intending to

"His tone rubs me."

"His condescending attitude tended to rub many people the wrong way, even if he didn't mean to."

someone who is considered the teacher's favorite student and therefore has advantage over others in the classroom

"She is teacher's pet."

"The other students resented him, believing he was the teacher's pet due to his constant volunteering."

used as a greeting or conversation starter in casual settings

"What's up? You look happy!"

"Hey, what's up? It's great to see you after such a long time since we last met."

to make a mess of or ruin something, often through reckless actions or poor decision-making

"You blow it."

"He managed to blow his entire chance at a promotion with one careless remark."

to be unable to remember something clearly

"I draw a blank."

"Despite studying all night, I still draw a blank when asked about the complex historical dates."

to cause worry or annoyance for someone

"This will eat you."

"The constant worry about the upcoming exam began to eat away at his peace of mind."

an examination or assessment administered at the end of an academic term or course

"The final is hard."

"Students expressed concern about the difficulty of the comprehensive final exam that covered the entire semester's material."

to say, especially used when one is orally narrating something

"He will go."

"The narrator will go on to explain the intricate details of the ancient ritual."

used to provide an example

"He is like a brother."

"Many animals, like lions and tigers, are powerful predators in their natural habitats."

to endure, resist, or survive adverse conditions or challenges

"We stand firm."

"Despite facing immense pressure, the small business managed to stand against economic downturns."

a person's facial appearance, often used to refer to or identify an individual

"I know his face."

"The witness could only describe the suspect's face, but not identify him definitively."