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. Shut up! You really have a big mouth.
   Meaningtalk too much

2. It's OK. Don't get so bent.
   Meaningangry

3. He just bought a new beemer to drive to work in.
   MeaningB.M.W. car

4. I listened to the joke twice, but I still don't get it.
   Meaningunderstand

5. I need more time to cram for the test.
   Meaningstudy hard

6. I am really a goof at times.
   Meaningfool

7. He got shot in the gut.
   Meaningstomach.

8. I haven't seen a flick in a long time.
   Meaningmovie

9. I think that he is a nut.
   Meaningcrazy person

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

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