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كتاب Street Talk 1 - الدرس 10

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an arm and (a) leg
[عبارة]

a large sum of money

Ex: The wedding ceremony at the exclusive venue was lovely, but it came with a price tag of an arm and leg.
dive
[اسم]

a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall

نادي ليلي رخيص, قاعة رقص سيئة السمعة

نادي ليلي رخيص, قاعة رقص سيئة السمعة

fat chance
[اسم]

used to say that one doubts that something can ever happen or be true

لا فرصة, لا تحلم بذلك

لا فرصة, لا تحلم بذلك

Ex: Fat chance he 'll admit he was wrong ; he 's too stubborn .**فرصة ضئيلة** بأن يعترف بأنه كان مخطئًا؛ إنه عنيد جدًا.
blimp
[اسم]

a person who is significantly overweight, often used in a humorous or exaggerated manner

سمين, ممتلئ الجسم

سمين, ممتلئ الجسم

Ex: She said she would need to exercise more to avoid putting on more weight and becoming a blimp.قالت إنها ستحتاج إلى ممارسة المزيد من التمارين لتجنب زيادة الوزن وأن تصبح **منطادًا**.
come off it
[الاسم]

used to tell someone that they should stop saying or doing a particular thing

توقف عن ذلك, اسكت

توقف عن ذلك, اسكت

Ex: He told us he could make us millionaires overnight ; we had to tell him to come off it .أخبرنا أنه يمكنه أن يجعلنا مليونيرات بين عشية وضحاها؛ كان علينا أن نقول له **توقف عن ذلك**.
fries
[اسم]

thin slices of potato that have been cooked in hot oil until they are crispy and golden brown

بطاطس مقلية, فرايز

بطاطس مقلية, فرايز

Ex: They shared a large portion of fries at the table .شاركوا جزءًا كبيرًا من **البطاطس المقلية** على الطاولة.

to quickly make a meal for oneself, often due to a time constraint

Ex: I'm too tired to cook tonight; let's just grab a bite from the nearby takeout place.
to have a cow
[عبارة]

to be really stressed, angry, or upset about something that has happened or is going to happen

Ex: I can already imagine Dad having a cow when he sees the dent on his car.

to have a strong interest or attraction toward a particular person or thing

Ex: He’s into sports, especially basketball, and watches every game.
john
[اسم]

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

مرحاض, حمام

مرحاض, حمام

to lose it
[عبارة]

to become overwhelmed by strong emotions

Ex: After holding it together for so long, he lost it and let all his frustration out.

to finish eating something completely, often quickly or with enthusiasm

أنهى, التهم

أنهى, التهم

Ex: She polished off the last of the cookies , leaving none for anyone else .لقد **أنهت** آخر قطع البسكويت، ولم تترك شيئًا لأي شخص آخر.

in an instant and with no delay

Ex: They agreed to the terms of the contract off the bat.
ritzy
[صفة]

luxurious and stylish, often associated with wealth or a high social status

فاخر, أنيق

فاخر, أنيق

Ex: He always sought out ritzy places to dine , favoring exclusivity over simplicity .كان دائمًا يبحث عن أماكن **فاخرة** لتناول العشاء، مفضلاً الخصوصية على البساطة.

to behave in a crazy and uncontrollable manner

Ex: The professor's unconventional teaching methods and nonsensical lectures make me think he has a screw missing.
slop
[اسم]

unappetizing and poorly prepared food, often in a liquid or semi-liquid form

الهريسة, الطعام الرديء

الهريسة, الطعام الرديء

to stink
[فعل]

to be morally wrong or unpleasant

ينتن, رائحته كريهة

ينتن, رائحته كريهة

Ex: The teacher 's favoritism towards certain students really made the fairness of the grading system stink.تحيز المعلم تجاه بعض الطلاب جعل إنصاف نظام التقييم **كريهاً** حقاً.

to suddenly stop moving or doing something due to being extremely surprised, frightened, or impressed

Ex: The unexpected sight of a bear on the hiking trail made the hikers stop in their tracks and slowly back away.
to tip off
[فعل]

to discreetly share important information or advice with someone to help them take action or avoid a problem

إبلاغ سرًا, نقل معلومات سرية

إبلاغ سرًا, نقل معلومات سرية

Ex: The spy needed to tip off headquarters about the enemy 's plans .احتاج الجاسوس إلى **إبلاغ** المقر بالخطط العدو.
to wash down
[فعل]

to drink a beverage after a meal to help swallow and digest the food

يشرب بعد الأكل, يساعد على البلع والهضم

يشرب بعد الأكل, يساعد على البلع والهضم

Ex: We always wash our meals down with a refreshing beverage at this restaurant.نحن دائما **نشطف** وجباتنا بمشروب منعش في هذا المطعم.
joint
[اسم]

a place, such as a bar, club, or restaurant

مَحَلّ, مَطْعَم

مَحَلّ, مَطْعَم

Ex: Let 's meet at the Mexican joint for some tacos and nachos .لنتقابل في **المكان** المكسيكي لنتناول بعض التاكو والناتشوز.
to chow down
[فعل]

to eat, often in a hearty or enthusiastic manner

أكل بحماس, التهام

أكل بحماس, التهام

Ex: We gathered around the table to chow down on Thanksgiving dinner .اجتمعنا حول الطاولة **لنلتهم** عشاء عيد الشكر.
to hold
[فعل]

to request the omission or exclusion of an ingredient or item from a dish

أزل, استثني

أزل, استثني

Ex: I 'll have a pizza , but hold the mushrooms .سآخذ بيتزا، لكن **احتفظ** بالفطر.
living soul
[اسم]

a human being or creature that possesses life and consciousness

روح حية, كائن حي

روح حية, كائن حي

Ex: Not a living soul noticed the subtle change in the atmosphere .لم يلاحظ أي **روح حية** التغيير الدقيق في الجو.
poker
[اسم]

a person who is overweight or fat

سمين, شخص يعاني من زيادة الوزن

سمين, شخص يعاني من زيادة الوزن

Ex: Do n't let those comments about being a poker get to you .لا تدع تلك التعليقات عن كونك **سمينًا** تؤثر عليك.
sneaking
[صفة]

used to describe something done in a secretive or furtive manner, typically to avoid detection or to hide intentions

خفي, ماكر

خفي, ماكر

Ex: I don't have any sneaking doubts about this decision.ليس لدي أي شكوك **خلسة** حول هذا القرار.
to set foot in
[عبارة]

to enter or begin involvement in a particular place, situation, or context, often implying the start of an experience or journey

Ex: Have you set foot in this industry yet?
to stiff a waiter
[عبارة]

to deliberately fail to give a proper tip or to withhold payment for services rendered by a waiter, usually implying an act of poor or unfair behavior

Ex: I never stiff waiters, as I believe in rewarding good service.
one in a million
[عبارة]

used to describe something or someone that is extremely rare, unique, or extraordinary, often with a positive connotation

Ex: Not every job opportunity is one in a million, so don't miss this one.
give me five
[الاسم]

used to ask for a high five, a gesture where two people slap the palms of their hands together as a form of celebration, greeting, or acknowledgment

هاي فايف!, أعطني خمسة!

هاي فايف!, أعطني خمسة!

Ex: Give me five ? You nailed that presentation !**هاي فايف** ؟ لقد قمت بعمل رائع في ذلك العرض!
in seventh heaven
[عبارة]

in a state where one is experiencing outmost joy and happiness

Ex: Surrounded by loved ones and basking in the warm glow of birthday wishes, she felt in seventh heaven, overwhelmed with happiness and gratitude.
nine to five
[عبارة]

a typical full-time job that operates during standard business hours, typically from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday

Ex: I'm tired of the nine-to-five grind.
to hang ten
[عبارة]

to surf toward the front of the surfboard so that the toes of both feet are hanging over the edge of the board

Ex: The surfer performed a perfect hang ten before dropping into the wave.

to get rid of, discard, or eliminate something, often used in reference to canceling, rejecting, or killing

تخلص من, ألغى

تخلص من, ألغى

Ex: After the fight, he was eighty-sixed from the group for good.بعد المشاجرة، تم **eighty-sixed** من المجموعة إلى الأبد.
eighty-eight
[اسم]

a standard full-sized piano

بيانو كبير, بيانو قياسي

بيانو كبير, بيانو قياسي

Ex: I 've always dreamed of owning a grand eighty-eight in my living room .لطالما حلمت بامتلاك **ثمانية وثمانين** في غرفة معيشتي.

used to emphasize that something has been repeated many times, often in frustration or to convey exasperation

Ex: If I have told you once, I have told you a thousand times make sure the door is locked before you leave!
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