Staples Center - the large stadium in downtown Los Angeles for basketball games, events, and concerts

I just bought tickets to see the next Lakers' game at the Staples Center.

to warn - to caution; to tell someone in advance about problem

I warned Tom that getting a pet would be a lot of work.

ride - to be in a moving car or vehicle, usually with someone else driving

I was happy that Mary agreed to give me a ride to the airport.

to rear-end - to crash into the back of a car

The man rear-ended my car while talking on his cell phone.

SUV - stands for "Sports Utility Vehicle"; a large type of car that is good for rough driving, such as driving in the mountains or on bad roads

Diane is excited about driving her new SUV to the mountains to go camping this weekend.

take it easy - calm down or relax

Take it easy! I know dinner was expensive, but I will pay for it all.

to have (everything) under control - to be well-prepared

Don't worry about the party, Jake is good at planning events. I'm sure he has everything under control.

speeding - driving too fast; driving at a speed that is over the legal speed limit

I got into a bad accident because I was speeding in a neighborhood with children playing in the street.

You're the one who... - you are responsible, this is your fault or your decision; an expression that places blame

Don't blame me for the fire! You're the one who was playing with matches.

in one piece - safe or not damaged

I fell on the stairs, but luckily, I'm still in one piece!

U-turn - to turn your car around and go in the other direction

There was a "No U-Turn" sign at the stoplight, so I had to wait until the next street to turn around.

lanes - lines on the road to show cars where they should drive

Three of the four freeway lanes were closed because of the car accident.

one-way street - a street where cars can only go in one direction

It would be a very dangerous mistake to go the wrong way on a one-way street.

to take 10 years off one's life - to scare someone very badly, to frighten someone very much

When Ana jumped out from behind the tree, I was so scared. It took ten years off my life!

wuss - someone who is weak or gets scared easily

Pete called me a wuss when I screamed during the scary movie.

to buckle up - to fasten your seatbelt; to put on your seatbelt in a car

Always remember to buckle up when you're in the car.

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