How Well Do You Remember the Lingo of the 1950s?

The world has changed a lot since the 1950s, and the language that's used by youngsters and old-timers alike is no exception. Think you know what it means to 'get circled' or to have a 'classy chassis?' Take this quiz and find out!
 
crazy retro housewife
 
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Hint
"Well, ain't that a bite!"
That's a beautiful car
Check out that good-looking lady!
That's a bad person.
That's too bad.
retro roller skates and records
 
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"Let's go play some back seat bingo."
Let's throw rocks through car windows.
Let's drive around town and flirt with any women we see.
Let's have a couple of drinks in the car.
Let's go and kiss in the car.
1950s couple looking worried
 
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"They just got circled."
They kissed for the first time.
They just got audited.
They just got married.
They just got attacked.
1950s housewife with Chihuahua
 
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"She's got a classy chassis."
She's got a great dress on.
She's got a great laugh.
She's got a great butt.
She's got a great body.
vintage gas station
 
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"Cut the gas!"
Time's up!
Stop fighting!
Be quiet!
Stop the car!
vintage 1950s antiques
 
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"It was a total fake out."
It was an awesome time.
It was a lame party.
It was a lie.
It was a bad date.
angry 1950s editor
 
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"He's a total fream."
He's a delinquent.
He's a genius.
He's a dreamboat.
He's an outcast.
retro 1950s diner
 
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"Give me a bell."
Give me a kiss.
Give me a moment.
Call me on the phone.
Give me a lottery ticket.
1950s drive-in movie
 
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"I've got gringles."
I've got hives.
I've got hiccups.
I've got acne.
I'm worried.
retro 1950s kitchen
 
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"Watch out for the heat."
Watch out for cars.
Check out that beautiful woman!
Watch out for the police.
Watch out for that bully.
overwhelmed 1950s female office worker
 
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happy 1950s couple
 
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1950s young lady with cat
 
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