Vocabulary - PMP Book - 7.

Question 1

It is an expression that precedes the first suggestion related to a plan.

Answer 1

For a start.

Question 2

Other phrases that you can use instead of “For a start”.

Answer 2

For starters or To begin with.

Question 3

Translate using “For a start”.

Ambos queremos comprar uma casa nova, mas, para começar, precisamos ver se temos dinheiro suficiente.

Answer 3

We both want to buy a new house, but for a start, we need to see if we have enough money.

Question 4

Translate using “For starters” and “Work out”.

Vou considerar sua proposta de casamento, mas para começar, precisamos resolver alguns de nossos problemas.

Answer 4

I’ll consider you marriage proposal, but for the starters, we need to work out some of our problems.

Question 5

Translate using “To begin with”.

Vamos conversar sobre nossos planos para a nova casa. Para começar, precisamos decidir exatamente o que queremos.

Answer 5

Let’s talk about our plans for the new house. To begin with, we need to decide exactly what we want.

Question 6

How can I say “além de…”.

Answer 6

Besides.

Question 7

Introduces a second, third or further point in a negative or defensive argument.

Answer 7

Besides.

Question 8

Translate using “Besides”.

Tinha muita gente lá, todo mundo sem máscara. Além disso, não temos vacina.

Answer 8

There were a lot of people there, everyone without a mask. In addition, we do not have a vaccine.

Question 9

How can I say “Como se isso nao bastasse…”?

Answer 9

As if weren’t enough.

Question 10

Translate using “As if weren’t enough”.

Foi um encontro terrível, ele chegou atrasado, foi rude com meus pais. E como se isso não bastasse, ele ficou de mau humor a noite toda.

Answer 10

It was a terrible date, he arrived late, he was rude to my parents. And as if that weren’t enough, he was in bad mood the whole evening.

Question 11

Translate using “As if weren’t enough”.

Eu estava cansada, meus pais não estavam lá e, como se isso não bastasse, eu não tinha dinheiro.

Answer 11

I was tired, my parents weren’t there, and as if that weren’t enough, I didn’t have money.

Question 12

How can I say “Pelo menos”?

Answer 12

At least.

Question 13

Indicates a minimum possible amount.

Answer 13

At least.

Question 14

Introduces a reason or justification of what was just said.

Answer 14

After all.

Question 15

Translate using “After all”.

Não espere que ele se comporte como um adulto. Afinal, ele tem apenas dez anos.

Answer 15

Don’t expect him to behave like an adult. After all, he’s only ten years old.

Question 16

Translate using “After all”.

Não fiz o meu melhor no trabalho hoje, mas afinal, estava doente.

Answer 16

I didn’t do my best at work today, but after all, I was sick.

Question 17

How can I say “Chorar no ombro de alguem/Lamentar”?

Answer 17

Cry on someone’s shoulder.

Question 18

Means to tell someone that you need sympathy and support.

Answer 18

Cry on someone’s shoulder.

Question 19

Translate using “Cry on someone’s shoulder”.

Acabei de ser demitido do meu emprego. Você vai me deixar chorar em seu ombro esta noite?

Answer 19

I just got fired from my job. Will you let me cry on your shoulder tonight?

Question 20

Translate using “Cry on someone’s shoulder”.

Eu não sei o que aconteceu no meu trabalho cara, eu realmente preciso chorar no seu ombro.

Answer 20

I don’t know what happened at my job man, I really need to cry on your shoulder.

Question 21

Indicates that the truth is very different from what was just said.

Answer 21

Just the opposite.

Question 22

Means to want to hurt or make trouble for someone.

Answer 22

Out to get.

Magoar / Criar problemas.

Question 23

Translate using “Out to get”.

O presidente do clube recusou-se a ouvir qualquer uma de nossas sugestões. Acho que ele realmente quer nos ferrar.

Answer 23

The president of the club refused to listen to any of our suggestions. I think he’s really out to get us.

Question 24

Translate using “out to get”.

Meu chefe realmente quer criar problemas. Ele não me ajuda mais.

Answer 24

My boss really is out to get me. He doesn’t help me anymore.

Question 25

Means to constantly criticize someone.

Answer 25

On someone's case.

Question 26

How can I say "Pegar no pé de alguem / encher o saco de alguem"?

Answer 26

On someone's case.

Question 27

# Translate using "on someone's case". Meu pai sempre fica bravo por causa do meu cabelo comprido. Ele realmente quer que eu corte.

Answer 27

My dad always on my case about my long hair. He really wants me to cut it.

Question 28

# Translate using "on someone's case". Minha namorada está no meu pé agora por causa do meu carro novo.

Answer 28

My girlfriend is on my case now because my new car.

Question 29

Means to build up anger and frustration over a problem and then show that anger toward a person unrelated to the problem.

Answer 29

Take it all out on.

Question 30

# Translate using "take it all out on". Eu sei que você está desapontado por não ter tirado notas melhores na escola, mas não desconte em mim.

Answer 30

I know you are disappointed that you didn't get better grades at school, but don't take it out on me.

Question 31

# Translate using "take it all out on". Olha, se você tem problemas no trabalho, não desconte em mim, por favor.

Answer 31

Look, if you have problems at work, don't take it out on me, please.

Question 32

This expression is used to solve some problem, to do exercise and also used to be satisfactory.

Answer 32

Work out.

Question 33

# Translate using "work out". Não vamos nos casar até que possamos resolver nossos problemas.

Answer 33

We are not going to get married until we can work out our problems.

Question 34

# Translate using "work out". Nosso relacionamento não está funcionando. É melhor não nos vermos mais.

Answer 34

Our relationship ins't working out. It's better that we not see each other anymore.

Question 35

Means to not know what is happening or what others are thinking.

Answer 35

Not have a clue.

Question 36

How can I say "Nao ter ideia"?

Answer 36

Not have a clue.

Question 37

# Translate using "Not have a clue". Estou aqui estudando, mas para ser honesto com você, não tenho a menor ideia do que estamos vendo.

Answer 37

I'm here studying, but to be honest with you, I don't have a clue what we are seeing.

Question 38

Synonym of not have a clue.

Answer 38

Have no idea.

Question 39

Means to not do anything to help or contribute.

Answer 39

Not lift a finger.

Question 40

# Translate using "not lift a finger". Ela é tão mimada. Ela não levanta um dedo para nos ajudar.

Answer 40

She is so spoiled. She doesn't lift a finger to help us.

Question 41

Means to eat too much.

Answer 41

Pig out.

Question 42

# Translate using "Pig out". Eu realmente devorei aquele bolo. Estava tão delicioso.

Answer 42

I really pig out on that cake. It was so delicious.

Question 43

Means to no longer tolerate something.

Answer 43

Sick and tired.

Question 44

# Translate using "sick and tired". Ele esteve aqui enchendo a panca todo o fim de semana. Estou farto e cansado do comportamento dele.

Answer 44

He's been here pigging out all weekend. I'm sick and tired of his behavior.

Question 45

Means to appear or happen with no warning.

Answer 45

Out of the blue.

Question 46

# Translate using "out of the blue". Estou dirigindo na estrada quando, do nada, recebo uma ligação de Orlando.

Answer 46

I'm driving on the road when out of the blue I get a call from Orlando.