They come on time, and everything runs really smoothly.
We were just crawling along for two hours! So I was late for my meeting.
There are new bars and restaurants springing up in the area. It’s really livened up.
Pick that up! Do you want to get a fine?
Most of the buildings in the area are condemned, and there are plans to redevelop it
The atmosphere is awful! I sometimes feel like I’m choking!
The crime rate's quite high, so I worry about being attacked if I'm out after dark.
She’s always got to have the last word in fashion - the latest shoes, watch, smartphone ...You name it.
smog and fumes
muggings and shootings
conspicuous consumption
buzz
dropping litter
slum
traffic
network of buses and trams