كتاب Street Talk 2 - نظرة أقرب: الدرس 7

مراجعة

بطاقات الفلاش

الهجاء

اختبار قصير

ابدأ التعلم

(as|) snug as a bug in a rug [عبارة]

used to refer to something that is very soothing and comforting

Ex: The baby drifted off to sleep , swaddled in a soft blanket , looking as snug as a bug in a rug .

boo hoo [الاسم]

بو هوو

Ex: He lost his favorite toy and went, "Boo hoo, it's the end of the world!"

فقد لعبه المفضلة وقال: "بوو هوو, إنها نهاية العالم!"

bummer in the summer [عبارة]

something disappointing or unfortunate, often related to summer activities or plans

Ex: " I was looking forward to a relaxing vacation , but my flight got canceled — bummer in the summer ! "

by hook or by crook [عبارة]

by any means that is necessary

Ex: He was determined to make it to the top of the mountain by hook or by crook , no matter how difficult the climb .

to [be] cruising for a bruising [عبارة]

to knowingly do what can get one into trouble

Ex:

different strokes for different folks [جملة]

used to emphasize that people have different tastes, preferences, and needs, and that it is important to recognize and respect these differences

Ex: The human resources manager understood that her employees had varying needs and preferences , and created a flexible work environment to accommodate them - different strokes for different folks .

double trouble [اسم]

مشكلة مزدوجة

(as|) drunk as a (skunk|fiddler) [عبارة]

so intoxicated with alcohol that one starts behaving like a lunatic

Ex:

fair and square [عبارة]

done honestly, justly, or without disobeying any rules

Ex: I always play by the rules and compete fair and square .

fender-bender [اسم]

حادث بسيط

Ex: He was late to work because of a fender-bender on the way .

تأخر عن العمل بسبب حادث بسيط في الطريق.

fuddy-duddy [اسم]

محافظ

geez louise [الاسم]

يا إلهي

Ex: " She could n't believe it — geez louise , they were late again . "

لم تستطع تصديق ذلك—يا إلهي، كانوا متأخرين مرة أخرى.

to [go] with the flow [عبارة]

to accept things as they happen, without trying to control or resist them

Ex: I do n’t know what ’s going to happen , but I ’m just going to go with the flow .

holy moly [الاسم]

يا إلهي

Ex:

لقد قامت بخدعة سحرية مذهلة جعلتنا جميعًا نقول، 'يا إلهي!'

hot to trot [عبارة]

eager or ready for sexual activity

Ex: They joked that he was always hot to trot whenever he saw her .

hotshot [اسم]

خبير

humdrum [صفة]

رتيب

Ex:

كانت تتوق إلى استراحة من الروتين الممل وسعت إلى وجهة عطلة تعد بالإثارة والجدة.

hustle and bustle [عبارة]

a busy, noisy, and active environment or situation

Ex: The hustle and bustle of the holiday season makes the city feel alive with excitement .

you snooze, you lose [جملة]

used to emphasize the importance of staying cautious and alert, so as not to miss any opportunities

Ex: I always tell my students that you snooze, you lose, and that they should always be ready to take advantage of opportunities when they arise.

in a while, crocodile [عبارة]

used to respond to a farewell, typically in a fun or lighthearted way

Ex: You’re leaving already? In a while, crocodile, see you soon!

itsy-bitsy [صفة]

صغير جدًا

Ex: The itsy-bitsy book was perfect for her little hands .

كان الكتاب الصغير جدًا مثاليًا ليديها الصغيرتين.

jeepers creepers [الاسم]

يا إلهي

Ex: Jeepers creepers , that was an unexpected turn of events !

Jeepers creepers، كان ذلك منعطفًا غير متوقع للأحداث!

jet set [اسم]

الجت سيت

Ex: The jet set is known for frequenting high-end resorts and parties .

يشتهر الجت سيت بتكرار زيارتهم لمنتجعات وحفلات راقية.

Joe Schmoe [اسم]

الرجل العادي

Ex: Anyone could do that job , even Joe Schmoe off the street .

أي شخص يمكنه القيام بهذه الوظيفة، حتى الرجل العادي في الشارع.

local yokel [اسم]

ريفي

Ex: They thought I was just a local yokel , but I knew exactly what I was doing .

ظنوا أنني مجرد ريفي محلي، لكنني كنت أعرف بالضبط ما أفعله.

loose lips sink ships [جملة]

used to warn against the dangers of careless talk or gossip, particularly in situations where secrecy or confidentiality is important, as it can have serious consequences

Ex: She knew that loose lips sink ships , so she kept the details of her new project to herself until it was ready to be launched .

lovey-dovey [صفة]

عاطفي جدا

Ex: A lovey-dovey couple .

زوجان في حالة حب.

to [have] it made in the shade [عبارة]

to be in a very good position and be living a luxurious life

Ex: After winning the championship , the star athlete has it made in the shade with endorsement deals and media attention .

to [make] or [break] [عبارة]

to bring about either success or failure for someone or something

Ex: The presentation will make or break their chances of winning the contract .

hanky panky [اسم]

خداع

heebie-jeebies [اسم]

الرعب

hell's bells [اسم]

لعنة الله

Ex:

عندما رأيت الفاتورة، فكرت، 'يا للهول'، هذا مكلف.

helter-skelter [ظرف]

بشكل عشوائي

hocus-pocus [الاسم]

أبراكادابرا

Ex: Now, ladies and gentlemen, watch closely as I perform my greatest trick yet, hocus-pocus!

الآن، سيداتي وسادتي، شاهدوا عن كثب بينما أقوم بأعظم خدعة حتى الآن، hocus-pocus !

hodgepodge [اسم]

خليط غير متجانس

hoity-toity [صفة]

متكلف

okey-dokey [الاسم]

حسنًا

Ex:

أوكي-دوكي، ردد الأطفال مجتمعين ردًا على تعليمات معلمهم.

mean and lean [عبارة]

(of a person) tough, efficient, and in peak physical or functional condition

Ex: The startup cut unnecessary expenses , keeping their business mean and lean .

mumbo jumbo [اسم]

هراء

Ex: The self-help book promised profound insights , but it was filled with pseudoscientific mumbo jumbo instead .

وعد كتاب المساعدة الذاتية برؤى عميقة، لكنه كان مليئًا بدلاً من ذلك بالهراء العلمي الزائف.

namby-pamby [صفة]

ضعيف الإرادة

the nitty-gritty [عبارة]

the most important aspects or principles of something such as an experience or idea

Ex: I love brainstorming ideas , but we need to delve into the nitty-gritty and figure out the practical implementation .

nitwit [اسم]

أحمق

Ex: The nitwit spent an hour looking for his glasses — while they were on his head .

no muss, no fuss [جملة]

said to mean that something can be easily done or achieved

Ex:

no pain, no gain [عبارة]

used for saying that without working hard and experiencing difficulties, one cannot achieve anything

Ex:

no way, Jose [الاسم]

مستحيل، خوسيه

Ex:

تسللوا إلى الحفلة الموسيقية—مستحيل، خوسيه.

out and about [ظرف]

في الخارج ونشط

Ex: They enjoy being out and about , meeting friends and trying new restaurants .

يستمتعون بأن يكونوا خارج المنزل ونشطين، ومقابلة الأصدقاء وتجربة مطاعم جديدة.

palsy-walsy [صفة]

ودود بشكل مفرط

Ex: She always acts so palsy-walsy , like she ’s your best friend , even though you barely know her .

إنها تتصرف دائمًا بشكل ودود بشكل مفرط، كما لو كانت أفضل صديقة لك، على الرغم من أنك بالكاد تعرفها.

party-hearty [صفة]

مُحِبٌّ للحفلات

Ex: She ’s always the life of the party , totally party-hearty and ready to dance all night .

إنها دائمًا روح الحفلة, متحمسة تمامًا ومستعدة للرقص طوال الليل.

payday [اسم]

يوم الدفع

plain Jane [عبارة]

a woman who is perceived as ordinary or unremarkable in appearance or style

pooper scooper [اسم]

مجرفة البراز

Ex: Do n’t forget the pooper scooper when you take the dog for a walk .

لا تنسَ أداة جمع الفضلات عندما تأخذ الكلب في نزهة.

roly-poly [صفة]

مكتنز

say it, do not spray it [جملة]

used to tell someone to not spit when they are talking

Ex:

[scarf] and [barf] [عبارة]

the action of eating something rapidly or in large quantities, leading to feeling so full or sick that vomiting occurs afterward

Ex: I ate that burger too quickly and completely scarfed and barfed.

see you later, alligator [جملة]

used to informally say goodbye, often in a playful or lighthearted manner

to [shop] until {sb} [drop] [عبارة]

to shop for an extended period of time, often to the point of exhaustion

Ex: We spent the entire weekend at the mall , shopping until we dropped !

silly Billy [اسم]

بيلي السخيف

Ex: Oh , you forgot your keys again , silly Billy !

أوه، لقد نسيت مفاتيحك مرة أخرى، بيلي السخيف!

super duper [صفة]

رائع جدا

Ex: That concert was super duper fun !

كان ذلك الحفل سوبر دوبير ممتعًا!

tee-hee [الاسم]

هي-هي

Ex: Tee-hee! I totally pranked you!

تي-هي! لقد خدعتك تمامًا!

up your nose with a rubber hose [عبارة]

used to playfully or mockingly dismiss someone, often as a lighthearted insult or comeback

Ex: You think you're so smart? Well, up your nose with a rubber hose!

wear and tear [عبارة]

the gradual damage or deterioration that occurs to an object or property as a result of normal use or aging

Ex: The wear and tear of machinery and fixed capital in general must be replaced in money .

wham-bam, thank you ma'am [جملة]

used to describe a quick, casual sexual encounter, where there is little to no emotional involvement, often followed by a swift departure or goodbye

Ex:

what is the plan, Sam? [جملة]

used to ask someone for their intended course of action or next steps, often in a casual or lighthearted manner

Ex: Alright, we've got the supplies. What's the plan, Sam?

to [wheel] and [deal] [عبارة]

to use various dishonest or complicated methods in order to gain things, particularly in politics or business

Ex:

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