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to earn enough money to be able to pay for the necessities of life

Ex: Sarah is out therebringing home the bacon by excelling in her career .
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make strong or stronger

verstärken, stärken

verstärken, stärken

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beef
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informal terms for objecting

Beschwerde, Protest

Beschwerde, Protest

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beefy
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with a strong body and well-built muscles

muskulös, kräftig

muskulös, kräftig

Ex: Despite his advanced age , Jack 's beefy physique made him a formidable opponent on the football field .Trotz seines fortgeschrittenen Alters machte Jacks **muskulöser Körperbau** ihn zu einem beeindruckenden Gegner auf dem Fußballfeld.
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to put pressure on someone to do something, particularly in order to get money from them

Ex: The alumni association of my old university puts the bite on me once or twice a year looking for a donation.
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to angrily reply or react to someone

Ex: The customer service representative, overwhelmed with complaints, inadvertently snapped the customer's head off, leading to a formal apology.
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to not say something, against one's wish, in order to avoid causing an argument or upsetting someone

Ex: He has become adept at biting his lips in stressful situations to maintain a professional demeanor.
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to start to deal with an inevitable challenge or difficulty

Ex: He bite the bullet and admit his mistake , even though it was embarrassing .
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to die or no longer exist

Ex: The ambitious business venture bit the dust due to a lack of funding and support .
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a thing or person that one believes to be extremely good, useful, interesting etc.

Ex: The enthusiastic reviews about the new restaurant made her curious to try it, as everyone claimed it was the greatest thing since sliced bread in the culinary world.
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bread
[Nomen]

an informal slang for money, often used in casual conversation

Kohle, Knete

Kohle, Knete

Ex: The freelance work brought in some extra bread, helping with unexpected expenses .Die freiberufliche Arbeit brachte etwas zusätzliches **Kohle** ein, was bei unerwarteten Ausgaben half.
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to be expecting a child

Ex: Last year , had a bun in the oven and gave birth to a beautiful baby girl .
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buns
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the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

Pobacken, Hintern

Pobacken, Hintern

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cakewalk
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an easy accomplishment

Kinderspiel, ein leichtes Unterfangen

Kinderspiel, ein leichtes Unterfangen

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big cheese
[Nomen]

someone of great importance or influence

großes Tier, wichtige Person

großes Tier, wichtige Person

Ex: The professor is a big cheese in the academic world , known for her groundbreaking research and expertise in the field .Der Professor ist eine **wichtige Persönlichkeit** in der akademischen Welt, bekannt für seine bahnbrechende Forschung und Expertise auf dem Gebiet.
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cheesecake
[Nomen]

a photograph of an attractive woman in minimal attire

Foto einer attraktiven Frau in knapper Kleidung, Aufnahme einer Schönheit in freizügiger Kleidung

Foto einer attraktiven Frau in knapper Kleidung, Aufnahme einer Schönheit in freizügiger Kleidung

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cheesy
[Adjektiv]

having very low quality

von geringer Qualität, kitschig

von geringer Qualität, kitschig

Ex: The cheesy plastic toy broke easily after just a few uses.Das **billige** Plastikspielzeug brach nach nur wenigen Benutzungen leicht.
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to emit wind from one's anus

Ex: Even though it 's a natural bodily function , people often feel embarrassed when they cut the cheese in public .
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to strongly criticize someone in an angry manner

ausschimpfen, zurechtweisen

ausschimpfen, zurechtweisen

Ex: The manager chewed out the staff for not maintaining cleanliness .Der Manager hat das Personal **ausgeschimpft**, weil es die Sauberkeit nicht aufrechterhalten hat.
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to enjoy a friendly talk with a person for a long period of time

Ex: At family gatherings , we often sit around the table chew the fat over dinner , discussing various topics .
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clam
[Nomen]

a piece of paper money worth one dollar

ein Ein-Dollar-Schein, ein Dollar

ein Ein-Dollar-Schein, ein Dollar

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to suddenly become silent or refuse to talk, often because of nervousness, fear, or a desire to keep information secret

verstummen, plötzlich schweigen

verstummen, plötzlich schweigen

Ex: As soon as the topic of her recent project came up , Emily clam up and did n't want to reveal any details .Sobald das Thema ihres kürzlichen Projekts zur Sprache kam, **schloss sich Emily wie eine Muschel** und wollte keine Details preisgeben.
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(of a person) very pleased or satisfied

Ex: Surrounded by loved ones on her birthday , she happy as a clam at hot water .
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to recognize the reality of a situation, no matter how unpleasant it may be

Ex: I tried to warn him that his business model was outdated , but he refused wake up and smell the coffee until it was too late .
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to prepare food quickly, often in an informal or creative manner

schnell zubereiten, ein Essen improvisieren

schnell zubereiten, ein Essen improvisieren

Ex: She cooked up a hearty soup to warm up on a chilly evening .Sie **kochte** eine herzhafte Suppe, um sich an einem kühlen Abend aufzuwärmen.
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to be doing very well or functioning effectively

Ex: Emily's new book is getting a lot of attention - she's receiving great reviews and making strong sales.
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to catch someone in the act of doing something wrong or inappropriate

Ex: She caught her little brother with his hand in the cookie jar, breaking their mom's rule about snacks before dinner.
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a person who is clever and has a strong personality

Ex: She's not just book smart, but also street smart.
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said after an unfortunate event to mean one must accept the situation as it is

Ex: Sometimes, plans don't go as expected, and all you can say is, "That's how the cookie crumbles."
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to empty what is in one's stomach through one's mouth

Ex: Sarah could n't handle the extreme motion of the roller coaster and ended tossing her cookies all over the ground .
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a person who is strong, resilient, and determined, often in the face of challenging circumstances

ein zäher Bissen, eine starke und entschlossene Person

ein zäher Bissen, eine starke und entschlossene Person

Ex: He went through rigorous training and never gave up.Er durchlief ein rigoroses Training und gab nie auf. Er ist ein **harter Brocken** auf dem Basketballplatz.
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crackers
[Adjektiv]

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

verrückt, spinnerhaft

verrückt, spinnerhaft

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dough
[Nomen]

an informal slang for cash or money

Kohle, Knete

Kohle, Knete

Ex: They were excited about the big paycheck , knowing it would add a good amount of dough to their savings .Sie freuten sich über den großen Gehaltsscheck, in dem Wissen, dass er eine gute Menge **Kohle** zu ihren Ersparnissen hinzufügen würde.
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to take back something one has said previously

Ex: You doubted I could lose 20 pounds - I think it's time for you to eat your words!
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an individual who is very famous or influential

großes Tier, einflussreiche Persönlichkeit

großes Tier, einflussreiche Persönlichkeit

Ex: The renowned scientist , Dr. Rebecca Thompson , is considered the big enchilada in the field of quantum physics .Der renommierte Wissenschaftler, Dr. Rebecca Thompson, gilt als **die große Nummer** auf dem Gebiet der Quantenphysik. Ihre bahnbrechende Forschung hat die wissenschaftliche Gemeinschaft revolutioniert.
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***the whole situation; everything

Ex: The team has a good chance in the playoffs and may the whole enchilada this year .
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an extremely small amount of money

ein Appel und ein Ei, Peanuts

ein Appel und ein Ei, Peanuts

Ex: The company's CEO earned millions while the workers received only chicken feed in comparison.Der CEO des Unternehmens verdiente Millionen, während die Arbeiter im Vergleich nur **Peanuts** erhielten.
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to eat more food than one's body needs or can handle

Ex: Despite being on a diet, John couldn't resist the temptation and gave in, feeding his face with a big slice of chocolate cake.
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***to give someone so much help or information that that person does not need to try himself or herself

vorkauen, mit dem Löffel füttern

vorkauen, mit dem Löffel füttern

Ex: Certain students enjoy finding out things for themselves; others prefer being spoon-fed.Einige Studenten genießen es, Dinge selbst herauszufinden; andere bevorzugen es, **gefüttert zu werden**.
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an issue or subject that is not in any way connected to what one was talking about

Ex: Raising a teenager a different kettle of fish from raising a young child .
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fishy
[Adjektiv]

suggestive of dishonesty or something dubious

fischig, verdächtig

fischig, verdächtig

Ex: She sensed a fishy motive behind his sudden kindness .Sie spürte ein **fischiges** Motiv hinter seiner plötzlichen Freundlichkeit.
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(of a person) crazy or exhibiting odd behavior

Ex: My aunt always wears mismatched clothes and speaks to her plants.
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gravy
[Nomen]

a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)

Glücksfall, Goldgrube

Glücksfall, Goldgrube

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a situation in which making a lot of money becomes possible with minimal time or effort

Glückszug, Goldgrube

Glückszug, Goldgrube

Ex: She thought that being an influencer was a gravy train, but soon realized that building a following requires hard work and dedication .Sie dachte, dass es ein **einfaches Geld** sei, ein Influencer zu sein, aber sie erkannte bald, dass der Aufbau einer Anhängerschaft harte Arbeit und Hingabe erfordert.
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ham
[Nomen]

an actor with an exaggerated theatrical style

Schauspieler mit übertriebener theatralischer Art, Theaterdonner

Schauspieler mit übertriebener theatralischer Art, Theaterdonner

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to ham it up
[Phrase]

exaggerate one's acting

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to sell very quickly and in large amounts

Ex: The fresh batch of pastries went like hot cakes this morning.
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to meet expectations or perform satisfactorily in a given task or situation

Ex: To be successful in this role, you need to cut the mustard and meet our high standards.
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noodle
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informal terms for a human head

Birne, Rübe

Birne, Rübe

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used to refer to a punch that is hit in a person's mouth

Knöchel-Sandwich, Faustschlag ins Gesicht

Knöchel-Sandwich, Faustschlag ins Gesicht

Ex: When the heckler continued to disrupt the comedian's act, the performer quipped that he might receive a knuckle sandwich if he didn't quiet down.Als der Störer die Vorstellung des Komikers weiterhin unterbrach, scherzte der Darsteller, dass er vielleicht ein **Knöchel-Sandwich** bekommen könnte, wenn er nicht ruhig wäre.
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in a stew
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in a very troubled or nervous state

Ex: The company's operations are currently coming apart at the seams due to a lack of resources.
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cause to appear more pleasant or appealing

versüßen, beschönigen

versüßen, beschönigen

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a wealthy older man who gives a young person expensive gifts in return for friendship or intimacy

Zuckerpapa, sugar daddy

Zuckerpapa, sugar daddy

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