Lesson 2 · Street Talk 3 Vocabulary List

really easy to understand or notice

"It is plain as day."

"The answer was as plain as the nose on your face, but nobody in the room could see it."

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

"You hit the nail."

"When he described the core issue, he truly hit the nail on the head."

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

"It was love at first sight."

"When I saw her across the crowded room it was truly love at first sight for me."

to propose someone to join one in marriage

"He finally popped the question."

"He planned a romantic dinner by the lake to pop the question and ask her to marry him."

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

"I was just pulling your leg."

"Don't worry, I'm only pulling your leg — I didn't really eat all the cookies."

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

"He robbed the cradle last year."

"Many people criticized the famous actor because they believed he was robbing the cradle when he started dating a woman thirty years younger."

to become someone's husband or wife in marriage

"They tied the knot in June."

"After dating for nearly a decade, the couple finally decided to tie the knot in a beautiful ceremony by the lake."

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

"They got hitched last summer."

"After dating for five years, my sister and her boyfriend finally got hitched in a beautiful ceremony."

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

"They walked arm in arm."

"The elderly couple walked arm in arm through the park enjoying the beautiful autumn afternoon together."

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

"Strut your stuff on stage."

"The model walked down the runway to strut her stuff in front of the famous fashion designers."

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

"Do not compare apples and oranges."

"Comparing her poetry to his novels is like comparing apples and oranges because they are completely different art forms."

used to express surprise, defiance, or triumph after an unexpected event or outcome

"They gave him extra work with no extra pay — how do you like them apples!"

"The budget was cut by half just days before the launch — how do you like them apples, she said with a sigh."

someone that is very unintelligent or foolish

"That pea brain forgot again."

"The pea brain could not understand the simple instructions and assembled the furniture incorrectly."

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

"His face turned beet red."

"His face turned beet red with embarrassment when he realized he had forgotten his lines on stage."

a situation that is pleasant, easy, or enjoyable. Often used in the negative to indicate that life is not always simple or trouble-free

"Life is a bowl of cherries."

"Life is not always a bowl of cherries because everyone faces difficulties and challenges from time to time."

used to show frustration, annoyance, or emphasis

"For corn's sake, please be quiet now!"

"For corn's sake, please be quiet now! I am trying to listen to the teacher."

a person who is excessively sentimental, clichéd, or cheesy, often in a way that is considered outdated or awkward

"He loves cornball jokes."

"The cornball jokes from the dad made his teenage daughter cringe with embarrassment."

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

"Grandma is wrinkled as a prune."

"My grandmother hands are as wrinkled as a prune after ninety years of hard work and washing dishes."

a sudden but brief success that is not sustained

"He was a flash in the pan."

"The young singer was just a flash in the pan because nobody remembers her songs from last year."

to be in a romantic relationship

"They go together."

"After months of dating, it became clear that they truly go together, sharing a deep and compatible connection."

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

"Man, that is really cool."

"Man, that is really cool. I wish I had one of those for myself."

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

"He struts his stuff."

"He couldn't help but strut his stuff down the runway, showcasing his confidence and stylish attire."

to cause someone to feel sexual attraction or excitement

"The music did not turn on me."

"The provocative advertisement was designed to turn on the target demographic with its suggestive imagery."

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

"I love the Big Apple."

"Many aspiring artists and entrepreneurs are drawn to the Big Apple for its vibrant cultural scene."

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

"That movie has too much corn."

"His overly sentimental speech was filled with corn, making it difficult to take his sincerity seriously."

a homosexual man

"He is a fruit."

"The character was a flamboyant fruit who charmed everyone he met with his wit."

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

"Pumpkin, you are so sweet."

"Pumpkin, you are so sweet and kind. I am very lucky to have you in my life."

a short, young person, typically a child or teenager

"She is a little sprout."

"The young sprout, barely taller than the table, eagerly reached for the cookie."

an attractive woman, often focusing on her physical appeal

"She is a tomato."

"The actress was considered a real tomato, captivating audiences with her stunning looks."