English 4 Flashcards
English 4 (478 cards)
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would you relax please ?
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Translated: would you relax please ?
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Please don’t be chipper in the fact of me being miserable
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in the face of
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it really makes me hate you
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Translated: it really makes me hate you
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chipper
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cheerful and lively.
“Eugene was feeling chipper”
5
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says you
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A declaration of denial. Deterring the accusations of others.
Bob: Hey Joe! You’re a fag!
Joe: “Says you”¨
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to brag
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say something in a boastful manner.
“he bragged that he was sure of victory”
synonyms: boast, crow, show off, swagger, swank, bluster, gloat, blow one’s own trumpet, sing one’s own praises, congratulate oneself, pat oneself on the back, preen oneself, give oneself airs; More
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boastful
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showing excessive pride and self-satisfaction in one’s achievements, possessions, or abilities.
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what’s up ? Uneventful
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Translated: what’s up ? Uneventful
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Shut your mouth about the sell, we dont wanna spook everybody
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frighten; unnerve.
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just here to gather information
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Translated: just here to gather information
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I know that you have a big mouth, i know you like to run it, can you just keep it shut for a few days ?Okay dont worry we will play nice
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Translated: I know that you have a big mouth, i know you like to run it, can you just keep it shut for a few days ?Okay dont worry we will play nice
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Mortgage is the bedrock on which this economy is built
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Translated: Mortgage is the bedrock on which this economy is built
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they are singing a different tune, aren’t they
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Translated: they are singing a different tune, aren’t they
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slow-witted
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slow in comprehension; unintelligent
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the simplest thing cannot be made clear to the most intelligent man if he is firmly persuaded that he knows already, without a shadow of doubt, what is laid before him.
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Translated: the simplest thing cannot be made clear to the most intelligent man if he is firmly persuaded that he knows already, without a shadow of doubt, what is laid before him.
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let’s get started with a walk around (the car )
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Translated: let’s get started with a walk around (the car )
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Dont fall asleep
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Translated: Dont fall asleep
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once-in-a-lifetime chance/once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
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Translated: once-in-a-lifetime chance/once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
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it became known that you can fuck a girl that has a boyfriend
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Translated: it became known that you can fuck a girl that has a boyfriend
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hit me up with some good questions
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Translated: hit me up with some good questions
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It’s not gay until balls are touching
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Translated: It’s not gay until balls are touching
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swift (adj)
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Quick to act or react: swift to take revenge/ Moving or capable of moving with great speed; fast.
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swiftly
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in a swift manner; “she moved swiftly”
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to soak in
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to spend time experiencing and enjoying the mood or feeling in a place
We soaked in the charming 17th century ambiance of the place.
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I like to soak in information
Translated: I like to soak in information
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to soak something up
Fig. to learn or absorb some information; to learn much information. I can't soak information up as fast as I used to be able to. The tourists will soak up anything you tell them.
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dissonance
lack of agreement or harmony between people or things.
"the party faithful might be willing to put up with such dissonance among their candidates"
synonyms: incongruity, disparity, discrepancy, disagreement, tension; More
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dissonance btw reality and virtuality
Translated: dissonance btw reality and virtuality
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to put a sock in it
stop talking.
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I am trying to see if this arrogant prick is smart enough to put a sock in it.
Translated: I am trying to see if this arrogant prick is smart enough to put a sock in it.
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Always be wiiling to try and see different things
Translated: Always be wiiling to try and see different things
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step outside of your comfort zone
Translated: step outside of your comfort zone
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neither here nor there
neither here nor there
not of any importance Whether we take the train or drive is neither here nor there as far as I'm concerned.
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temporary dip when changing your approach that might end up with success
Translated: temporary dip when changing your approach that might end up with success
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I need to get a taste of my own medecin
Translated: I need to get a taste of my own medecin
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who even is that !? C'est qui a fait ca
Translated: who even is that !? C'est qui a fait ca
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He'll walk up behind me shake my hand
Translated: He'll walk up behind me shake my hand
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excitedness
excitment
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We'll see how this comes across, we might edit it
Translated: We'll see how this comes across, we might edit it
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what's to eat after this ? - jeff in the night club
Translated: what's to eat after this ? - jeff in the night club
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so the start of the night…
Translated: so the start of the night…
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alcohol is going to exacerbate any pre-existing sort of like personality disorder that you might have
Translated: alcohol is going to exacerbate any pre-existing sort of like personality disorder that you might have
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she: enters the room with a bloody chainsaw
he: I like spanking just as much as the next guy, but this is where i draw the line
as much as anyone would:
I enjoy winning awards as much as the next guy, but other things are more important to me.
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on a side note
Parenthetically or incidentally; by the way; in addition to but less important than what was just being discussed. So we should have the report finished up by this afternoon. Oh, and on a side note, I managed to organize a meeting with the CEO tomorrow.
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that's an isolated example
Translated: that's an isolated example
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tourist cities
Translated: tourist cities
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What's That?
pardon me
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on board
1. supporting something While most of us might be OK about interracial dating, some people aren't on board with the notion.
2. working with someone It's a well-financed organization, and it has some well-known people on board.
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just walk the fuck out
depart or leave suddenly or angrily.
"he had walked out in a temper"
synonyms: leave suddenly, make a sudden departure, get up and go
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overly wordy, doesn't get to the pts
Translated: overly wordy, doesn't get to the pts
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it's so much divisive
tending to cause disagreement or hostility between people.
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Maybe the correct prescription for you would be to stop caring so much about what other people think
Translated: Maybe the correct prescription for you would be to stop caring so much about what other people think
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chat people up
Translated: chat people up
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iam gonna cut out drug, cut out sleep, cut out food.
Translated: iam gonna cut out drug, cut out sleep, cut out food.
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lockeroom talk
Translated: lockeroom talk
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dont be close minded
Translated: dont be close minded
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blindspot
a subject that you find very difficult to understand at all, sometimes because you are not willing to try:
I am pretty good at English, but I have a blind spot where spelling is concerned.
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You have to get away in a certain way of the polarizing thought process
Translated: You have to get away in a certain way of the polarizing thought process
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polarized thinking
black and white thinking
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only under one condition
Translated: only under one condition
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I feel really left out
Translated: I feel really left out
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yeah yeah he's got some pop in the left hand
il a en a dans son poing gauche --> Conor
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I popped him in the jaw.
to punch
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Conoe is working on other things besides that left hand so that they can be surprise element to it too
Translated: Conoe is working on other things besides that left hand so that they can be surprise element to it too
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sparring is intense
Translated: sparring is intense
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there is game plan behind -- conor
Translated: there is game plan behind -- conor
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whitout giving away too much
Translated: whitout giving away too much
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he's very cordial
Translated: he's very cordial
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you want to relax your mind a little bit
Translated: you want to relax your mind a little bit
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hey brother how can I reach out to you and do good
Translated: hey brother how can I reach out to you and do good
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I have been wronged
tort a été fait
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other-worldly
relating to an imaginary or spiritual world.
"music of an almost other-worldly beauty"
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breakfast, lunch and dinner
Translated: breakfast, lunch and dinner
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that may very well be true (that I slept with thousand of girls)
Translated: that may very well be true (that I slept with thousand of girls)
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that may very well be the case
Translated: that may very well be the case
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Comdey is a craft, a skill that you can learn
Translated: Comdey is a craft, a skill that you can learn
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it's 2017, gender roles are blurring, it's okay for a dude to wear a fucking dress and shit
Translated: it's 2017, gender roles are blurring, it's okay for a dude to wear a fucking dress and shit
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rugged
the appearance of a boy, usually in his teens, that includes a bit of scruff, buff and a lot of sexy. A rugged boy is the kind you would want to be alone in the wilderness with, for more than one reason.
Gosh, Victor sure is rugged.
Ya, I don't know anyone quite as sexy.
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scoial pressure situation
Translated: scoial pressure situation
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burning the boats/burning boats
to do something that makes it impossible for you to change your plans and go back to the situation you were in before She didn't want to burn her boats by asking for a divorce, so she suggested a trial separation instead. I'd already burned my bridges with my previous employer by publicly criticizing their products.
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tempo, pauses, --> be enthousiatic
Translated: tempo, pauses, --> be enthousiatic
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ruthless
having or showing no pity or compassion for others.
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women punish bad game ruthlessly
Translated: women punish bad game ruthlessly
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to come up
to move towards someone:
A young girl came up to me and asked for money.
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space out
Daydream about nothing in particular.
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thrill
a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure.
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to thrill
cause (someone) to have a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure.
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to be hard for somethin
to not have enough of something important or valuable:
If you're so hard up for friends, why don't you join a club?
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wishy-washy
feeble or insipid in quality or character.
"wishy-washy liberalism"
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it is a contributing factor TO the breakup that happend last year
contributing too
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but aside from all that
Translated: but aside from all that
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supercars do not do justice, it's an hypercar
Translated: supercars do not do justice, it's an hypercar
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haunted house
Translated: haunted house
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I hadn't spoken to my father in 25 years (he's dead)
Translated: I hadn't spoken to my father in 25 years (he's dead)
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A shell of its old self
Translated: A shell of its old self
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He was basically living in filth and squalor
Translated: He was basically living in filth and squalor
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squalor
the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect.
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squalor
"they lived in squalor and disease"
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the truth is somewhere between
Translated: the truth is somewhere between
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to space up something
space up the bookd
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without having core values, you're a mess and aimless
Translated: without having core values, you're a mess and aimless
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you're laying the bricks of your life
Translated: you're laying the bricks of your life
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see you next week, pretty uplifting videos
Translated: see you next week, pretty uplifting videos
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not that I know of
used when answering a question to mean that, judging from the information you have, the answer is no:
"Is she especially unhappy at school?" "Not that I know of."
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omg i am about to walk past kathy perry
passer à coter.
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there is a difference between being agressive and assertive
having or showing a confident and forceful personality.
"the job may call for assertive behaviour"
synonyms: confident, forceful, self-confident, positive, bold,
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sure is really beautiful out there today
Translated: sure is really beautiful out there today
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oh very convincing
Translated: oh very convincing
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to spout off
1. to brag or boast about someone or something. Stop spouting off about Tom. Nobody could be that good! Alice is spouting off about her new car.
2. to speak out publicly about someone or something; to reveal information publicly about someone or something. I wish you wouldn't spout off about my family affairs in public. There is no point in spouting off about this problem.
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i dont want to spout off about my grandpa science stuff
Translated: i dont want to spout off about my grandpa science stuff
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You gotta trust me morty -blurp-
Translated: You gotta trust me morty -blurp-
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It's not, I swear the god but I swear TO god mais quand tu prononce on fait comme THE
Translated: It's not, I swear the god but I swear TO god mais quand tu prononce on fait comme THE
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make or break adj
[of a task, job, career choice] to bring success to or improve, or ruin, someone. The army will either make or break him. It's a tough assignment, and it will either make or break her.
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Make or break time ! (when going for an interview)
Translated: Make or break time ! (when going for an interview)
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these Zigerions are always trying to scam me out of my secrets
Translated: these Zigerions are always trying to scam me out of my secrets
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I can't perfrom in front a crowd this tiny
Translated: I can't perfrom in front a crowd this tiny
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keep your eyes peeled/skinned
to watch carefully for someone or something:
Keep your eyes peeled for Polly and Maisie.
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Zigerions have been trying to outsmart me for years
Translated: Zigerions have been trying to outsmart me for years
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I am one step ahead of 'em
Translated: I am one step ahead of 'em
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these guy aren't good at much but are really good at making these chips
Translated: these guy aren't good at much but are really good at making these chips
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game day bucket go boom
A slogan used when someone does something that requires a crazy amount of skill.
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that is way you never getting home
Translated: that is way you never getting home
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to rope someone into something
to persuade a person or group to do something:
I was roped into playing softball last night.
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a diss
a shortened version of "disrespect"
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sorry, please proceed (in the sense of continue) with ..
Translated: sorry, please proceed (in the sense of continue) with ..
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to hang from
to be suspended from something. Colorful decorations hung from the branches of the tree. What is that hanging from the side of the building?
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your marriage is hanging by/from a thread
Translated: your marriage is hanging by/from a thread
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thread
long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibres used in sewing or weaving.
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thread
"he had a loose thread on his shirt"
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Jerry it's your house, whatever you say it is how it is
Translated: Jerry it's your house, whatever you say it is how it is
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I hate to break it to you
Translated: I hate to break it to you
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I hits hard then it slowly fades (as it is lust, not love)
Translated: I hits hard then it slowly fades (as it is lust, not love)
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that's such a poor use of my time. It's beneath me
Translated: that's such a poor use of my time. It's beneath me
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Do you still love me ? what kind of question is that ? Euh,, the yes or no king
Translated: Do you still love me ? what kind of question is that ? Euh,, the yes or no king
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tedious
too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.
"a tedious journey"
synonyms: boring, monotonous, dull, deadly dull, uninteresting
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Does this conversation seem tedious to me ? Sort of
Translated: Does this conversation seem tedious to me ? Sort of
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Your opinion means very little to me
Translated: Your opinion means very little to me
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It will be over very shortly
Translated: It will be over very shortly
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I really have outdone myself
to surpass one's own previous best performance.
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When is the next time you will see something like? Enjoy it, soak it in man, it's pretty neat
Translated: When is the next time you will see something like? Enjoy it, soak it in man, it's pretty neat
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A real man stands by his woman
Translated: A real man stands by his woman
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to take the high road
to choose the most noble, ethical, or diplomatic course or method, especially after or in the face of negativity or ill treatment. Strive to always take the high road when dealing with others, even if they've treated you unfairly in the past. Life has a habit of rewarding those who learn to turn the other cheek.
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Haste makes waste.
You do not save any time by working too fast; hurrying will cause you to make mistakes, and you will have to take extra time to do the job over again. Fred: Hurry up and get my car fixed. Alan: Don't rush me. Haste makes waste.
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I would do anything for him… within reason
Translated: I would do anything for him… within reason
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are there any circumstances under which
Translated: are there any circumstances under which
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You don't know dick
You don't know anything.
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Like you would even know dick about this
Translated: Like you would even know dick about this
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you need to learn to channel your bad impulses into something constructive
Translated: you need to learn to channel your bad impulses into something constructive
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on a near daily basis
Translated: on a near daily basis
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take a look, take a listen (faaaaart)
Translated: take a look, take a listen (faaaaart)
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called it
knew it/told you
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now iam hooked
addicted.
"a girl who got hooked on cocaine"
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that joke got old pretty quick
Translated: that joke got old pretty quick
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go fetch
"Go fetch!" you might shout after your dog while throwing a stick into the yard.
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there is like an improvisional tone to it.. Weird
Translated: there is like an improvisional tone to it.. Weird
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I know how to handle business
Translated: I know how to handle business
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she's realizing she does'nt have it as good
Translated: she's realizing she does'nt have it as good
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you've insulted me a lot but that takes the cake
Translated: you've insulted me a lot but that takes the cake
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not on my watch !
That will not happen while I am in charge or on the lookout. Calhoun: "Sheriff, those bandits could come back to town any day now. We're all terrified that they're going to rob us again!" Sheriff: "Not on my watch, Calhoun. I'll have those bandits locked up for life if they ever show their faces around here again!"
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pedal to the metal
When the accelerator is pushed so far it cant move any more- in some cars it hits a metal bar, or the end of the footwell (which is hopefully made of metal).
Hence the term pedal to the metal. Obviously if you have the accelerator all the way fowards youre gonna be gathering speed...or going fairly fast.
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to put the pedal to the metal
Translated: to put the pedal to the metal
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we're gonna be spending some time apart
Translated: we're gonna be spending some time apart
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those young guys have the talent and instinct, it's not for me to tell any fo the young guys what to do or how to do it, just let em off
Translated: those young guys have the talent and instinct, it's not for me to tell any fo the young guys what to do or how to do it, just let em off
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you backed the right horse on this one by choosing me
Translated: you backed the right horse on this one by choosing me
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to read something into something
Fig. to attach or attribute a new or different meaning to something; to presume inferences as one reads something. This statement means exactly what it says. Don't try to read anything else into it. Am I reading too much into your comments?
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i just like the fact that you shoot straight
Also, shoot square. Deal fairly and honestly, as in You can't trust most car salesmen, but Jim always shoots straight, or We always shoot square with our customers. These colloquial terms use straight and square in the sense of "straightforward and honest," and shoot in the sense of "deal with."
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impotent
Incapable of sexual intercourse because of an inability to achieve or sustain an erection.
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How could I not see this coming ?
Translated: How could I not see this coming ?
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at stake
In jeopardy of being won or lost, or in the process of being determined as a positive or negative outcome. My presentation needs to go perfectly—the big promotion is at stake. Our dream house is at stake here, so we need write the best possible offer.
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to burn someone at the stake
1. Lit. to set fire to a person tied to a post (as a form of execution). They used to burn witches at the stake.
2. Fig. to chastise or denounce someone severely or excessively. Stop yelling. I made a simple mistake, and you're burning me at the stake for it. Sally only spilled her milk. There is no need to shout. Don't burn her at the stake for it.
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this is definitly going to your head
prendre le melon
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i thought that 911 would have disrupted businness because of people fearing terrisme but its seems that is okay
Translated: i thought that 911 would have disrupted businness because of people fearing terrisme but its seems that is okay
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let's not debase ourselves with word games
Translated: let's not debase ourselves with word games
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to debase
1. to reduce in quality or value.
2. to lower in rank or dignity.
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"Suit yourself"
means, basically, "ok, do whatever you want; I'm done arguing".
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Quit while you're ahead
Translated: Quit while you're ahead
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You're really playing with fire when you brust in here like that man (entrering in my room)
Translated: You're really playing with fire when you brust in here like that man (entrering in my room)
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I got it ! Noted ! Good night
Translated: I got it ! Noted ! Good night
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jeez you're easy to impress
Translated: jeez you're easy to impress
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I am obviously being set up
under un piège/qn se fou de moi et m'utilise
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ohh boy this place is way off the grid
not connected to the basic services, especially electricity.
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you really have it all together
t'as tout compris
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you're as dumb as i am smart
Translated: you're as dumb as i am smart
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rain pattering
make a repeated light tapping sound.
"a flurry of rain pattered against the window"
synonyms: pitter-patter, tap, drum, clatter, beat, pound, rattle, throb, pulsate, rat-a-tat, go pit-a-pat, pit-a-pat, clack, click-clack, thrum; More
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you can not be in denial about that
Translated: you can not be in denial about that
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beak (prononcé bik)
the hard, pointed part of a bird's mouth:
Birds use their beaks to pick up food.
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You droned on for 20min
Translated: You droned on for 20min
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omg you are bumming me out
make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed.
"I was assigned the day shift, which bummed me out"
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I am starting to come down (after having taken drugs)
Translated: I am starting to come down (after having taken drugs)
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to peg someone
to gossip about someone. Kim is always pegging Jill. What’s her problem?
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my head is pounding real hard
Translated: my head is pounding real hard
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today is no different
Translated: today is no different
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the pros results are now in the books
Translated: the pros results are now in the books
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He's the first man in motion after the first transition (triathlon)
Translated: He's the first man in motion after the first transition (triathlon)
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publicity stunt
Publicity stunts are generally regarded as planned events made to gain exposure and get public’s attention. Today’s media publicity stunts are most often made by big companies, movie stars, and for launching new product(s). Publicity stunts can be either professionally arranged by public relations personnel, or set up by amateurs. They can also make or break someone’s career/product/cause, all depending on the way they are promoted and the type of publicity stunt. Based on the examples in recent news I will explain why entertainment/media organizations use publicity stunts and what factors cause them to succeed or fail.
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give it up for myself
je m'applaudi
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to give it up for someone
to applaud someone
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to unfold
If a situation or story unfolds, it develops or becomes clear to other people:
Like a lot of people, I've watched the events of the last few days unfold on TV.
As the plot unfolds, you gradually realize that all your initial assumptions were wrong.
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fallout
the adverse results of a situation or action.
"he's prepared to take calculated risks regardless of political fallout"
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Get on it
To get on it is defined as to begin working on something or to take responsibility for working on something.
An example of get on it is when your boss gives you a project and you start working on it right away.
Read more at http://www.yourdictionary.com/get-on-it#ieiUJ2CWGTpEudCJ.99
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in person or on the phone ?
Translated: in person or on the phone ?
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The terrorists threatened the hostages with killing their families.
Translated: The terrorists threatened the hostages with killing their families.
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to threaten someone with someone or something
to warn someone that there will be punishment in the form of someone or something if conditions are not met. No, no! Your Uncle Herman is not coming here! Please don't threaten me with Uncle Herman! Are you threatening me with bodily harm?
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to treat to
treat someone to something
to provide and pay for something for someone as a gift or as entertainment. I will be delighted to treat you to dinner. After the play, they treated themselves to pie and coffee.
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So I'm treating the family to a vacation
Translated: So I'm treating the family to a vacation
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take the high road
To choose the most noble, ethical, or diplomatic course or method, especially after or in the face of negativity or ill treatment. Strive to always take the high road when dealing with others, even if they've treated you unfairly in the past. Life has a habit of rewarding those who learn to turn the other cheek.
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alien parasite
pronounce : parésyte
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to embed
to fix something firmly into a substance
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these telepathic little bastards they embed themselves in memories and then mutliply to take over planets
Translated: these telepathic little bastards they embed themselves in memories and then mutliply to take over planets
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high road
a morally superior approach towards something.
"the company took the high road, announcing it would extend the benefits to all its workers"
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foam fists
Translated: foam fists
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after due consideration
What is meant by the term "after due consideration" It simply means the other party had already thought about and deliberate on the matter in response to your application or request.
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A shoulder for you to cry on
Translated: A shoulder for you to cry on
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deceiver
someone who leads you to believe something that is not true
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you guys hold tight
wait, keep yo azz right daar imma rite be back.
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One at the time
Une personne à la fois
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you appear to be deing
Translated: you appear to be deing
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I can't afford my pride wrapped up in your shame
Translated: I can't afford my pride wrapped up in your shame
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stay put
not to move; to stay where one is. We've decided to stay put and not to move to Florida. If the children just stay put, their parents will come for them soon.
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busting one's balls
"balls" is refering to someone's ego
so busting someone's balls would be making them insecure in some way
busting one's balls could be messing with them, annoying them, teasing them, embarrasing them, etc.
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hold on to something
tiens toi a qch
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much obliged
expressions used when one wants to indicate that one is very grateful for something
Much obliged for your assistance.
Thank you very much indeed, Doctor, I am extremely obliged to you.
We are obliged to you for dinner.
Obliged
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heads-up
noun
1.
an advance warning of something.
"the heads-up came just in time to stop the tanks from launching the final assault"
adjective
adjective: heads-up
1.
showing alertness or perceptiveness.
"they played a very heads-up game"
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to sell someone or something short
to underestimate someone or something; to fail to see the good qualities of someone or something. This is a very good restaurant. Don't sell it short. When you say that John isn't interested in music, you're selling him short. Did you know he plays the violin quite well?
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you really know how to sport that blue collar
wear or display (a distinctive item).
"he was sporting a huge handlebar moustache"
synonyms: wear, display, exhibit, have on show, show off, flourish, parade, flaunt
"he sported a gardenia in his buttonhole"
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it's gonna break my hear wide open
Translated: it's gonna break my hear wide open
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to rat on sb/sth
to not be loyal to someone, especially by giving away secret information about them, or to fail to do something that you said you would do:
He ratted on us.
They ratted on the deal.
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buzzkill
a person or thing that has a depressing or dispiriting effect.
"if you think bad weather at the zoo sounds like a buzzkill, you're right"
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this guys is trying to get out of giving away his penis
Translated: this guys is trying to get out of giving away his penis
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i was wondering how it got made
Translated: i was wondering how it got made
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Had to dislike.. can't take shots at my boy rice
Translated: Had to dislike.. can't take shots at my boy rice
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thank you for the input
A corporate phrase that could either mean "thanks for your input", or, more cheerfully, "fuck you!"
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I got maced man
(trademark) a liquid that temporarily disables a person; prepared as an aerosol and sprayed in the face, it irritates the eyes and causes dizziness and immobilization
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if that does go to show
go to show (or prove)
phrase of go
1.
(of an occurrence) serve as evidence or proof of something.
"the whole mess goes to show that faith in the chairman is no substitute for studying the balance sheet"
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it was a hit and run
car in charlottesville
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to look down on someone
contemn (formal) to treat or regard with contempt; scorn. despise. .
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it's hard to put words behind
Translated: it's hard to put words behind
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no ass but she's very good looking, that makes up for it
Translated: no ass but she's very good looking, that makes up for it
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food dilemma
Translated: food dilemma
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who are you to wait for anyone
Translated: who are you to wait for anyone
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to beat off
to masturbate
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secretive
(of a person or an organization) inclined to conceal feelings and intentions or not to disclose information.
"she was very secretive about her past"
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on to the next stop
Translated: on to the next stop
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you surround yourself with good people
Translated: you surround yourself with good people
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to get down to the bottom of this
Translated: to get down to the bottom of this
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to second guess
Translated: to second guess
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to paint me as the devil
Translated: to paint me as the devil
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to do right by anyone
Translated: to do right by anyone
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the only thing a want to say furthermore to the point
Translated: the only thing a want to say furthermore to the point
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I leave that up to him
je lui laisse faire le travail
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let me give a little bit of rundown
A point-by-point summary.
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you even stayed in the rain
Translated: you even stayed in the rain
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Anthony Joshua loses temper
Translated: Anthony Joshua loses temper
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in retaliation for what you did
en représailles de, par représailles pour
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once it for all
Translated: once it for all
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to take someone back
Translated: to take someone back
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i assured you this match would not go the distance
Translated: i assured you this match would not go the distance
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let alone
encore, he was incpable of leading a basketball team, let alone a country
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I dont what's gonna happen to me, I'll make it up as I go
Translated: I dont what's gonna happen to me, I'll make it up as I go
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Grandpa rick bailed on us, he bailed on everyone
Translated: Grandpa rick bailed on us, he bailed on everyone
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window shoping
the activity of looking at goods displayed in shop windows, especially without intending to buy anything.
"window shopping is the favourite pastime of all New Yorkers"
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execution is lit (cloth9
Translated: execution is lit (cloth9
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at the crack of dawn
C2 very early in the morning, especially at the time when the sun first appears:
We'll have to leave at the crack of dawn.
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beyond my abilities
Translated: beyond my abilities
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lets keep on going
Translated: lets keep on going
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to level with someone
Fig. to be straightforward with someone about something; to be sincere or truthful about someone or something. The police encouraged the criminal to level with them about the crime. Level with me, and tell me what you thought of my cake.
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quick sidebar bro
A public request for a private conversation or meeting usually employed when in the company of others. The announcement of "sidebar" is intended to prevent others from interrupting the conversation. Comes from the O.J. trial.
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Danielle is an incoming pornstar
Translated: Danielle is an incoming pornstar
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off the bat, her voice is horrible
Translated: off the bat, her voice is horrible
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let's start with/by
Translated: let's start with/by
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it just goes to show you
That incident or story has an important moral or message. Tom: The tax people finally caught up with Henry. Sally: See! It just goes to show. Angry at the young grocery clerk, Sally muttered, "Young people. They expect too much. It just goes to show you how society has broken down."
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you never gonna know who you gonna bump into
Translated: you never gonna know who you gonna bump into
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take the hook
It's the fact of getting to like someone. If you like someone, and that person doesn't even know you exists, the moment in which that person starts to like you because you had flirted with him/her, is the moment when he/she takes the hook.
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I only make money moves
Translated: I only make money moves
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you dont have to kick me while iam down morty
Translated: you dont have to kick me while iam down morty
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that got personal very fast
Translated: that got personal very fast
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that's a situation that I encounter quite a lot
Translated: that's a situation that I encounter quite a lot
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if you will = if you want but more politely
said when politely asking someone to do or consider something.
"imagine, if you will, a typical silversmith's shop"
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it's the most beautiful interior i have sat in for a while
Translated: it's the most beautiful interior i have sat in for a while
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an end in itself
a goal that is pursued in its own right to the exclusion of others.
"competition is not an end in itself"
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shots fired
(Interjection) - A reply given directly after a person gives a witty remark or serious burn.
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nada
nothing (informal)
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occult
The occult (from the Latin word occultus "clandestine, hidden, secret") is "knowledge of the hidden".[1] In common English usage, occult refers to "knowledge of the paranormal", as opposed to "knowledge of the measurable",[2] usually referred to as science. The term is sometimes taken to mean knowledge that "is meant only for certain people" or that "must be kept hidden", but for most practicing occultists it is simply the study of a deeper spiritual reality that extends beyond pure reason and the physical sciences.[3] The terms esoteric and arcane can also be used to describe the occult,[4][5] in addition to their meanings unrelated to the supernatural.
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partisan
a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person.
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bring out the trash, unload the dishwasher
Translated: bring out the trash, unload the dishwasher
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PDA = public display of affection
Couples operate in public areas, and they display affection such as holding hands, kissing etc. They do this to rub it in single people's faces that they don't have a boyfriend/girlfriend.
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im sweating my balls off here
Translated: im sweating my balls off here
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very much so
oui, tres probablement
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look out for someone to take care of someone and make sure that they are treated well
I’m the oldest, and I always look out for my younger sisters.
to look out for someone
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every now and again (or now and then)
from time to time; occasionally.
"I used to see him every now and then"
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stilted
of a manner of talking or writing) stiff and self-conscious or unnatural.
"we made stilted conversation"
synonyms: strained, forced, contrived, constrained, laboured, laborious, stiff, self-conscious, awkward, unnatural, wooden, unrelaxed; More
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to fall short
to lack something; to lack enough of something, such as money, time, etc. We fell short of money at the end of the month. Tom fell short of cash and had to borrow from me.
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to sprinkle
NORTH AMERICAN
rain very lightly.
"it began to sprinkle"
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in the wraps or under wraps
Fig. concealed; suppressed. (*Typically: be ~; have ~; hold ~; keep ~.) We kept the candidate's conviction under wraps until after the election. The plan we had under wraps had to be scrapped anyway.
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The preseident Trump has been implacably hostile to the nuclear deal.
Translated: The preseident Trump has been implacably hostile to the nuclear deal.
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to slash
informal to very much reduce something, such as money or jobs:
Prices have been slashed by 50 percent!
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I want comsumer consumption to go up but for that to happen…
Translated: I want comsumer consumption to go up but for that to happen…
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to mumble
to speak quietly and in a way that is not clear so that the words are difficult to understand:
She mumbled something about being too busy.
[ + speech ] "I'm sorry," he mumbled.
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It sounds oversimplified
Translated: It sounds oversimplified
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to stop short of doing something
1. to decide not to do something I stopped short of telling him what I really felt about him.
2. to almost do something, or partly do something without completing it The punishments are quite severe but they stop short of losing your job.
Usage notes: sometimes used in the forms stop well short of or stop just short of: The government is stopping just short of threatening to go to war.
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deadlock
a situation, typically one involving opposing parties, in which no progress can be made.
"an attempt to break the deadlock"
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in that
for the reason that.
"I was fortunate in that I had friends"
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to disparage
regard or represent as being of little worth.
"he never missed an opportunity to disparage his competitors"
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to upend
to push or move something so that the part that usually touches the ground is not touching the ground any more:
She upended the chessboard halfway through the game because she was losing.
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to boast
to have or own something to be proud of:
Ireland boasts beautiful beaches, great restaurants, and friendly locals.
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from down to dusk
during the period of the day when there is light; from the rising of the sun to the setting of the sun. I have to work from dawn to dusk on the farm. The factory runs from dawn to dusk to produce hats and gloves.
See also: dawn
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unwelcome moniker
nickname. With a moniker like that, you must get in a lot of fights.
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disparity btw the rich and the poor had widened
Translated: disparity btw the rich and the poor had widened
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to raze
completely destroy (a building, town, or other settlement).
"villages were razed to the ground"
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electrical grid
Translated: electrical grid
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scope of the damage was unknown
Translated: scope of the damage was unknown
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flooding
a situation in which an area is covered with water, especially from rain:
Some roads have been closed because of flooding.
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cumbersome
awkward because of being large, heavy, or not effective:
cumbersome equipment
cumbersome bureaucracy
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the first major step toward recovery
Translated: the first major step toward recovery
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to reel
If you reel, or your mind or brain reels, you feel very confused or shocked and unable to act:
We were reeling (in amazement/shock/delight, etc.) from/with the news that we had won all that money.
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the mainland
the main part of a country or continent, not including the islands around it:
They recently bulit a bridge between the mainland and the closest island.
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to impoverish
make (a person or area) poor.
"the wars had impoverished him"
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right/left hand side
Translated: right/left hand side
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in tandem
alongside each other.
"a tight fiscal policy working in tandem with a tight foreign exchange policy"
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go figure
va savoir pk
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this is going to be a long haul
a quantity of something that has been stolen or is possessed illegally.
"they escaped with a haul of antiques"
synonyms: booty, loot, plunder; More
2.
a distance to be covered in a journey.
"the thirty-mile haul to Boston"
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cleared out of debris
Translated: cleared out of debris
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the plan is to receive much-needed generators
Translated: the plan is to receive much-needed generators
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The company has the same DNA than before
Translated: The company has the same DNA than before
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to fan out
to spread out over a wide area. The searchers fanned out, looking for the child lost in the woods. Let's fan out and search a wider area.
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it's expensive to set up a business in New york
Translated: it's expensive to set up a business in New york
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gargatuan
enormous.
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to mire
cause to become stuck in mud.
"sometimes a heavy truck gets mired down"
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in the grand/great scheme of things
if you say that in the grand scheme of things something is not important, you mean that it is not important when compared to much more serious things In the grand scheme of things, whether another actress has her navel pierced is not really that significant.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
The agency's primary purpose is to coordinate the response to a disaster that has occurred in the United States and that overwhelms the resources of local and state authorities. The governor of the state in which the disaster occurs must declare a state of emergency and formally request from the president that FEMA and the federal government respond to the disaster.
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to exacerbate
make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.
"the exorbitant cost of land in urban areas only exacerbated the problem"
synonyms: aggravate, make worse, worsen, inflame, compound; More
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brain drain
the emigration of highly trained or qualified people from a particular country.
"a leading British team of chemists has joined the brain drain to the United States"
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a shelter
a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger.
"huts like this are used as a shelter during the winter"
2.
a shielded or safe condition; protection.
"he hung back in the shelter of a rock"
synonyms: protection, shield, cover, a roof, screen, shade; More
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to shelter
protect or shield from something harmful, especially bad weather.
"the hut sheltered him from the cold wind"
synonyms: protect, keep safe, shield, cover,
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to go up precipitously
very steeply.
"off the coast, the depth of the sea floor drops precipitously"
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stunned by disaster, waiting for aid
Translated: stunned by disaster, waiting for aid
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quake
an earthquake.
"a big quake east of the Rocky Mountains"
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Unaccustomed to quakes
Translated: Unaccustomed to quakes
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adobe
a mixture of earth and straw made into bricks and dried in the sun, used to build houses in some parts of the world:
an adobe house
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be in for a surprise
To be guaranteed to receive or experience an unexpected outcome, especially a negative one. If you think being a parent is easy, then you're in for a surprise!
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that does it for us guys
c'est fini pour ce qui nous concerne
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you got me mixtup with someone else
Translated: you got me mixtup with someone else
343
No wonder you're crazy
Translated: No wonder you're crazy
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Imagine dealing with this guy on a ongoing basis, nah man he is unbearable
Translated: Imagine dealing with this guy on a ongoing basis, nah man he is unbearable
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bidder
a person or organization making a formal offer for something, especially at an auction.
"she was the highest bidder for this rare portrait"
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forefront
the leading or most important position or place.
"the issue has moved to the forefront of the political agenda"
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to wreak havoc
to cause a lot of trouble or damage Storms wreaked havoc on both coasts of the United States.
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influx
an arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things.
"a massive influx of tourists"
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lesson learnt are incorporated into the text
Translated: lesson learnt are incorporated into the text
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outzize(ajd)
exceptionally large."an outsize bed"
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to ramp up something
large increase in activity or in the level of something:
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much closer link to real-time valuation
Translated: much closer link to real-time valuation
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illustration are interspersed throughout the book
scatter among or between other things; place here and there.
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to scatter
to (cause to) move far apart in different directions:
The protesters scattered at the sound of gunshots.
The soldiers came in and scattered the crowd.
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the greater/biffer fool theory
The greater fool theory is the theory that states it is possible to make money by buying securities, whether overvalued or not, and later selling them at a profit because there will always be someone (a bigger or greater fool) who is willing to pay the higher price.
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to debunk
expose the falseness or hollowness of (an idea or belief).
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full-fledged
having attained complete status
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underpinning
1) a solid foundation laid below ground level to support or strengthen a building.
2.
a set of ideas, motives, or devices which justify or form the basis for something.
"the theoretical underpinning for free-market economics"
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to underpin
to give support, strength, or a basic structure to something:
He presented data to underpin his argument.
Gradually the laws that underpinned (= formed part of the basic structure of) apartheid were abolished.
When restoring the building, the first priority was to underpin the exterior walls by adding wooden supports along the foundations.
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divestment
Divestment, also known as divestiture, is the opposite of an investment, and it is the process of selling an asset for either financial, social or political goals. Assets that can be divested include a subsidiary, business department, real estate, equipment and other property.
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wafer
a thin piece of something.
"wafers of smoked salmon"
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uncharted
means 'not yet mapped or surveyed'
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to unwind
undo or be undone after winding or being wound.
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wholesome
conducive to or suggestive of good health and physical well-being.
"the food is plentiful and very wholesome"
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it totally slipped my mind
If something slips your mind, you forget it:
I'm sorry I forgot your birthday - it just slipped my mind.
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if you must know
used when one is answering a question that one does not want to answer because the information is personal, embarrassing, etc. "Why did you leave that job?" "If you must know, I was fired."
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can't argue with that
Translated: can't argue with that
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I may have fucked up here
Translated: I may have fucked up here
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to follow suit
to follow in the same pattern; to follow someone else's example. (From card games.) Mary went to work for a bank, and Jane followed suit. Now they are both head cashiers. The Smiths went out to dinner, but the Browns didn't follow suit. They stayed home.
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to float someone's boat
(idiomatic) To interest or appeal to someone; to make someone happy.
I invited Lily to join us, but horror films don't float her boat.
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I turn myself into a pickle
Translated: I turn myself into a pickle
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to spill over
(of a bad situation or strong emotion) reach a point at which it can no longer be controlled or contained.
"years of frustration spilled over into violence"
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they killed it for me the vibe is gone, i am out
Translated: they killed it for me the vibe is gone, i am out
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Estimating future cash flows then becomes entangles with analyst predictions about when the econmy will turn and how the upturn will be
Translated: Estimating future cash flows then becomes entangles with analyst predictions about when the econmy will turn and how the upturn will be
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the same caveat applies, in lesser degree, to underutilized assets
Translated: the same caveat applies, in lesser degree, to underutilized assets
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We need to understand the underpinnings of the model
fondations
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Proponent of DCF valuation would counter that this is small consolation if the entire sector is overpriced by…
Translated: Proponent of DCF valuation would counter that this is small consolation if the entire sector is overpriced by…
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On that same note
Translated: On that same note
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the be-all and end-all
the most important part of something or the reason for something
He acts as if making money is the be-all and end-all of human existence.
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keep in mind you can't always rely on price-to-earnings ratios as the be-all-end-all yardstick in determining whether a company's stock is expensive
Translated: keep in mind you can't always rely on price-to-earnings ratios as the be-all-end-all yardstick in determining whether a company's stock is expensive
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In addition to helping you to
Translated: In addition to helping you to
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uptime
time during which a machine, especially a computer, is in operation.
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at stake
at risk.
"people's lives could be at stake"
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right on the money
informal exact or correct:
Her prediction was right on the money.
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off the hook
informal
no longer in difficulty or trouble.
"I lied to get him off the hook"
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to refute
prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.
"these claims have not been convincingly refuted"
synonyms: disprove, prove wrong/false, show/prove to be wrong/false, rebut, confute, give the lie to, demolish, explode, debunk, drive a coach and horses through, discredit, invalidate; More
prove that (someone) is wrong.
"his voice challenging his audience to rise and refute him"
deny or contradict (a statement or accusation).
"a spokesman totally refuted the allegation of bias"
synonyms: deny, reject, repudiate, rebut, declare to be untrue;
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I can tell you want me to refute that, but truth is you are right on the money
Translated: I can tell you want me to refute that, but truth is you are right on the money
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take/have a leak
informal
urinate.
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you're free to do as you please
Translated: you're free to do as you please
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there is a time in every man's life
Translated: there is a time in every man's life
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These/those are the plural forms of this/that, and behave in the same way. As a determiner this is used to identify a specific person or thing close at hand or being experienced. As a determiner that refers to the more distant of two things near to the speaker, or to a specific thing previously mentioned.
For example, in context of the sentence:
Sonny has many qualities worth recognizing, and the purpose of this letter is to point out two of [these/those] qualities.
these would be best.
Translated: These/those are the plural forms of this/that, and behave in the same way. As a determiner this is used to identify a specific person or thing close at hand or being experienced. As a determiner that refers to the more distant of two things near to the speaker, or to a specific thing previously mentioned.
For example, in context of the sentence:
Sonny has many qualities worth recognizing, and the purpose of this letter is to point out two of [these/those] qualities.
these would be best.
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coming right up
used by someone (such as a waiter) to say that something will be served or delivered very quickly "I'd like a turkey sandwich and a glass of lemonade, please." " Coming right up!"
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It's just pretty tragic how we've been treated among the whole thing
Translated: It's just pretty tragic how we've been treated among the whole thing
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you're no threat to me or anyone
Translated: you're no threat to me or anyone
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it's one time thought that every one has
Translated: it's one time thought that every one has
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to wear off
lose effectiveness or intensity.
"the effects of the drug were wearing off"
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you seem like a guy who had it all together
Translated: you seem like a guy who had it all together
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get a load of this
informal
used to draw attention to someone or something.
"get a load of that blonde girl!"/to get a good look at someone or something. Wow! Get a load of that car! Get a load of Mary!
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that's rich
Just so wrong, that it's funny.
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I am with max on this one, I prefer to be on the other side of the bar (hence drinking alcool)
Translated: I am with max on this one, I prefer to be on the other side of the bar (hence drinking alcool)
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day by day, week by week, month by month, we are getting there
Translated: day by day, week by week, month by month, we are getting there
402
kind of
presque/quasiment/en quelque sorte
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bored out of (one's) mind
Extremely bored to the point of distraction, frustration, or irritation. I was bored out of my mind listening to that lecture this afternoon.
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to put out
7. To inconvenience someone: Did our early arrival put you out? I hope you didn't put yourself out to get us those tickets.
8. To make someone unhappy through inconsiderate behavior: That comment about my mother really put me out.
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to put up with
tolerate; endure.
"I'm too tired to put up with any nonsense"
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thanks putting up with that nonsense once again
Translated: thanks putting up with that nonsense once again
407
imma take you guys down to the studio
Translated: imma take you guys down to the studio
408
I have always dreamed about it, I can't even fathom it now that I have it
understand (a difficult problem or an enigmatic person) after much thought.
"the locals could not fathom out the reason behind his new-found prosperity"
synonyms: understand, comprehend,
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You're sympatizing with me
Translated: You're sympatizing with me
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tax are gonna be cut way down
Translated: tax are gonna be cut way down
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broad
covering a large number and wide scope of subjects.
"the company has a broad range of experience"
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we need a vacation
Translated: we need a vacation
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complete hocum/hokum
informal
nonsense.
"they dismissed such corporate homilies as boardroom hokum"
trite, sentimental, or unrealistic situations and dialogue in a film or other work.
"classic B-movie hokum"
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okay guys, how would you like to move forward then ?
Translated: okay guys, how would you like to move forward then ?
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a proponent
a person who advocates a theory, proposal, or course of action.
"a strong proponent of the free market and liberal trade policies"
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to eschew
deliberately avoid using; abstain from.
"he appealed to the crowd to eschew violence"
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to have a word
speak briefly to someone.
"I'll just have a word with him"
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my eyes are still adjusting
Translated: my eyes are still adjusting
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a shock to the/someone's system
something that has a sudden and usually unpleasant effect on someone The cold weather was a shock to my system after being in the tropics. For freshmen, college life can be a real shock to the system.
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I am not displeased
Translated: I am not displeased
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something is off
Something unusual, not quite right. He was acting a bit unlike himself.
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if the basic message hasn't changed, what has ?
Translated: if the basic message hasn't changed, what has ?
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bewildering
confusing or perplexing.
"there is a bewildering array of holidays to choose from"
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wealth of
a plentiful supply of a particular desirable thing.
"the tables and maps contain a wealth of information"/// Fig. a large amount of something. There's a wealth of information on parrots at the library. The junkyard had a wealth of used car parts.
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tedious
too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.
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Important to have a book that set the record straight
Translated: Important to have a book that set the record straight
427
We have become accustomed to accepting
Translated: We have become accustomed to accepting
428
new medical adavances ranging from organ transplants and laser surgery arteries…
allant*
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The same period has been equally rapid.
Translated: The same period has been equally rapid.
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Readers who may have read an earlier edition of this book in college or business scholl will find the new edition rewarding reading
Translated: Readers who may have read an earlier edition of this book in college or business scholl will find the new edition rewarding reading
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to take a long, hard look at
To examine very closely and thoroughly. After the data breach, the company is going to have to take a long hard look at their security measures. If you think that kind of behavior is OK, you need to take a long hard look at your ethics.
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to blindfold
deprive (someone) of sight by tying a blindfold round their head.
"he was blindfolded and trussed up in a cupboard"
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dart
fleche qui tu jettes sur une cible. C'est le jeu hyper connu
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vaunted
praised often in a way that is considered to be more than acceptable or reasonable:
His (much) vaunted new plan has been shown to have serious weaknesses.
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I conclude that reports of the deaht of the efficient market hypthesis are vastly exaggerated. I will, however, review the evidence on a number of techniques of stock selection that are believed to tilt the odds of success in favor of the indidvidual investor
to tilt=to (cause to) move into a sloping position:
He tilted his chair backwards and put his feet up on his desk.
Anna looked up at him with her head tilted to one side.
The front seats of the car tilt.
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I can't believe I made it onto this flight Last Minute …
Translated: I can't believe I made it onto this flight Last Minute …
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on a day-to-day basis
Translated: on a day-to-day basis
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redeable investment guide
Translated: redeable investment guide
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he's particulartly helpful in making …
Translated: he's particulartly helpful in making …
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I am indebted to
Translated: I am indebted to
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she continues to be able to find errors that have eluded me and a variety of proofreaders
escape from or avoid (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skilful or cunning way.
"he tried to elude the security men by sneaking through a back door"
synonyms: evade, avoid,
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scarcely ever
Nearly never; very infrequently; only on a few or rare occasions. We used to go visit Grandma and Grandpa every year when I was a kid, but nowadays, I scarcely ever see them. I scarcely ever get the chance to go out to the movies alone since having kids.
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(one) can scarcely believe (one's) eyes
One is unable to believe or accept what is happening right in front of one. She could scarcely believe her eyes when all of her extended relatives surprised her by coming to our wedding. This place is so dirty, I can scarcely believe my eyes!
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mammoth
huge.
"a mammoth corporation"
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to tank
fail completely, especially at great financial cost.
"the previous movie had tanked at the box office"
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they overloaded their portfolios with overpriced tech stocks.
Translated: they overloaded their portfolios with overpriced tech stocks.
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epithet
an adjective or phrase expressing a quality or attribute regarded as characteristic of the person or thing mentioned.
"old men are often unfairly awarded the epithet ‘dirty’"
synonyms: sobriquet, nickname,
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to hurl
to throw something with a lot of force, usually in an angry or violent way:
In a fit of temper he hurled the book across the room.
Youths hurled stones at the soldiers.
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soothsayer
a person supposed to be able to foresee the future.
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Taken to its logical extreme, it means…
Translated: Taken to its logical extreme, it means…
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You couldn't tell a bull from a bear.
Translated: You couldn't tell a bull from a bear.
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Market professionals arm themselves against the academic onslaught
a very powerful attack:
It is unlikely that his forces could withstand an enemy onslaught for very long.
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to parry
ward off (a weapon or attack) with a countermove.--> "he parried the blow by holding his sword vertically"
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to obfucaste
make obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
"the spelling changes will deform some familiar words and obfuscate their etymological origins"
synonyms: obscure, confuse, make obscure/unclear, blur,
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to trample on or over something or someone
show no consideration for,
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Still, …
Cela dit
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stakes(ce qui est en jeu) are tenure for the academics
being the legal owner of land, a job, or an official public position, or the period of time during which you own it:
During his tenure as dean, he had a real influence on the students.
the right to remain permanently in a job:
She is one of the few people in the English Department who has tenure.
professors (= those likely to get tenure) who don't publish enough work may not be offered tenure.
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to me the intention are made quite clear
Translated: to me the intention are made quite clear
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this video is banter (the video about max saying that he purposely crash into the ferraris)
the playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks.
"there was much good-natured banter"
synonyms: repartee, raillery, ripostes
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to strip out
(transitive) to remove the working parts of (a machine)/to remove (a chemical or component) from a mixture
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to strip sth out
to ignore particular numbers or facts in a situation in order to understand what is really important:
After stripping out property sales, the firm's operating profits rose ten percent.
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to edge up
- push one's way into (a space)
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to back up
Fig. to give additional support or evidence about something. (To support or strengthen the facts.) My story of the crime will back your story up. That backs up my story, all right.
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back up and back off
Back up' or 'back off' would be fine.
Either might be heard.
'Back up' literally means "start moving backward ('up' here means 'backward') away from the direction of the gun.
'Back off' literally means "back away (off) from the location of the gun".
You can see they are pretty much the same thing. The problem is, we use 'up' and 'off' in ways that are not typical. They are just idiomatic ways of telling a person to move away from _________. :)
You might also hear someone say (this is somewhat slang and very idiomatic), "Man, you better back up off me! Get out of my face!!!!"
Here you see up, off AND out all used to tell the person to move away from his face. :)
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Feels about right
Translated: Feels about right
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In this scenario, the instability of prices has entered into your purchasing habits
Translated: In this scenario, the instability of prices has entered into your purchasing habits
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fiery
having a passionate and quick-tempered nature.
"a fiery, imaginative Aries"
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just my two cents on…
An inconsequential opinion or comment given to another person on a particular topic. Not because it was warranted, but because the giver felt compelled to say it, regardless of its relevance.
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economy gripped by volatile prices
Translated: economy gripped by volatile prices
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to grip
The baby gripped my finger with her tiny hand.
Old tyres won't grip (= stay on the surface of the road) in the rain very well.
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freshman
a student in the first year of high school, college, or university:
He's a freshman at Harvard.
Greg and Jody met in their freshman year at college and married soon after they graduated.
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subversive
Qui est de nature à troubler ou à renverser l'ordre social ou politique : Propager des théories subversives.
Qui soutient des idées menaçant l'ordre social : C'est un esprit subversif.
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The goal is to help my students understand and even appreciate the perspectives of those with whom they vehemently disagree.
Translated: The goal is to help my students understand and even appreciate the perspectives of those with whom they vehemently disagree.
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The lesson is one we could all benefit from.
Translated: The lesson is one we could all benefit from.
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to wrestle with someone (no just to wrestle--> to wrestle is for the sport)
Together, the students and I wrestle with each author’s ideas.
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in earnest
to a greater extent or more intensely than before.
"work began again in earnest"
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earnest
serious and determined, especially too serious and unable to find your own actions funny:
He was a very earnest young man.
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in deadly earnest
completely serious:
These fanatics are in deadly earnest when they say they want to destroy all forms of government.
