Interesting Things for ESL Students
American Slang - Randomly Chosen Slang is informal, often entertaining, language
By Charles I. Kelly & Lawrence E. Kelly

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1. That is really a cheesy looking outfit.
   Meaningcheap

2. He is too flaky to do the work.
   Meaningunreliable

3. Don't be such a wussy all the time. Say what you are thinking.
   Meaningweak person

4. Let's crack open a bottle for his birthday.
   Meaningopen

5. My grandmother gave me an earful about the neighborhood.
   Meaninga lot of gossip

6. Hey, don't repo my car. I will pay next week.
   Meaningrepossess

7. I'm going to blow out of here now.
   Meaningleave

8. Don't get so steamed up over the issue.
   Meaningangry

9. If you are not hungry, you won't get ahead in the business.
   Meaningeager to make money

10. I had a buzz on after the third martini.
    Meaningwas slightly intoxicated

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