fast approaching (expression)
- coming quickly

Example: The big exam is fast approaching and I haven't started studying yet!

Christmas theme movies (expression)
- movies about Christmas

Example: My family and I like to rent Christmas theme movies during the holiday season.

tight (adj.)
- well put together; well assembled; working well together

Example: I had a tight group of friends in high school, but now we don't keep in touch very often.

a day in the life (expression)
- a typical day; a normal day

Example: I wonder what a day in the life of a dog is like. It must be a little boring.

security guard (n.)
- someone whose job is to enforce security; a guard for a building

Example: We tried to break into the building, but the security guard caught us!

Ice Cube (pron.)
- a famous rapper and actor in America

Example: I used to go to Ice Cube's concerts, but now I just see his movies.

smooth (adj.)
- relaxed and cool

Example: I tried to act smooth when I saw her at the party, but instead I spilled my drink all over myself.

soft spoken (adj.)
- not loud; relaxed when speaking

Example: I would like to be more soft spoken, but when I get mad I start to yell.

take your mind off (expression)
- forget about; stop thinking about

Example: I want you to take your mind off work and relax this weekend.