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Street Talk 1 Buch - Lektion 7

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a person who is always nervous or stressed and is therefore unable to have a calm and organized life

Nervenbündel, psychisches Wrack

Nervenbündel, psychisches Wrack

Ex: She 's been so overwhelmed with work and family issues that she feels like a basket case.
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to belch
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to expel gas audibly from the stomach through the mouth

rülpsen, aufstoßen

rülpsen, aufstoßen

Ex: Excuse me , I need belch; the carbonated drink caused some gas .
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to put in an extreme or great amount of effort to do something

Ex: She bent over backwards to help him.
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to closely examine to see if someone is suitable or something is true

überprüfen, nachprüfen

überprüfen, nachprüfen

Ex: The team check out the equipment to ensure it 's in working order .
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to make someone extremely angry

Ex: Her sibling's habit of playing loud music late at night was driving her up the wall and affecting her sleep.
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to visit a place or someone without a prior arrangement, often casually and briefly

vorbeischauen, hineinschauen

vorbeischauen, hineinschauen

Ex: The neighbors drop in for a chat and share news about the neighborhood .
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to eat so much of food available in someone's house so that there is little or none left

Ex: When my nephews visit, they eat like there's no tomorrow, and within a few days, they've eaten us out of house and home.
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to experience a mental breakdown

zusammenbrechen, zerbrechen

zusammenbrechen, zerbrechen

Ex: The news of the accident caused her fall apart, as she struggled to come to terms with the reality of the situation .
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freeloader
[Nomen]

a person who habitually takes advantage of others' generosity without offering anything in return

Schmarotzer, Parasite

Schmarotzer, Parasite

Ex: Despite contributing nothing to the household expenses , he always managed to be the first in line for dinner , earning himself the title of the freeloader.
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to offer help to someone with a task or problem

Ex: She gave her brother a hand with his school project.
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to handle
[Verb]

to manage or address a person, situation, or issue in a particular manner

behandeln, managen

behandeln, managen

Ex: handled the delicate situation with tact , avoiding further conflict .
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to leave a location, usually to embark on a journey or trip

Ex: With a sense of anticipation , they fueled up the RV and prepared hit the road for their summer vacation .
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to forcefully make someone leave a place or residence

rausschmeißen, hinauswerfen

rausschmeißen, hinauswerfen

Ex: The homeowner had kicked the tenant out before the eviction notice was served.
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to be specially careful, gentle, or considerate when dealing with someone or something

Ex: In negotiations , it 's crucial handle the sensitive topic with kid gloves to maintain a positive atmosphere .
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to make a minimal effort to do something, particularly in order to help someone

Ex: You didn't even raise a finger to help her.
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to be in a very good position and be living a luxurious life

Ex: With the successful launch of the product, the company now has it made in the shade, dominating the market.
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to put up
[Verb]

to provide housing or accommodation for someone

unterbringen, unterstützen

unterbringen, unterstützen

Ex: Can put up our relatives when they come to stay next week ?
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to place something where it should be after using it

verstauen, aufbewahren

verstauen, aufbewahren

Ex: put away the groceries as soon as she got home .
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to stay in bed and sleep for a longer period than one typically would, especially in the morning

ausschlafen, länger schlafen

ausschlafen, länger schlafen

Ex: He prefers to sleep in on his days off and recharge for the week ahead.
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to leave a surface and begin flying

starten

starten

Ex: As the helicopter prepared take off, the rotor blades began to spin .
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tube
[Nomen]

electronic device consisting of a system of electrodes arranged in an evacuated glass or metal envelope

Röhre, Elektronenröhre

Röhre, Elektronenröhre

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to get ready for sleep

sich zur Ruhe begeben, ins Bett gehen

sich zur Ruhe begeben, ins Bett gehen

Ex: The family turned in after a long day of activities.
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white lie
[Nomen]

a small lie that does not cause any harm, especially told to avoid making someone upset

Notlüge, schöne Lüge

Notlüge, schöne Lüge

Ex: She told her grandmother white lie, pretending to enjoy the handmade sweater she received as a gift .
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used to express one's complete agreement with someone's statement

Ex: "I can't believe it's already December."
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a person who eats constantly, seemingly without ever getting full, or someone with an insatiable appetite

bodenloses Fass, unersättlicher Esser

bodenloses Fass, unersättlicher Esser

Ex: I ’m not bottomless pit, I just enjoy food when it ’s good .
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hey
[Interjektion]

used to say hi

Hej,  wie geht's?

Hej, wie geht's?

Ex: Hey, welcome to the party !
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to search through the refrigerator, usually late at night or when hungry, often eating snacks or leftovers impulsively

Ex: Did you raid the fridge again ?
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to remain awake very late into the night, often until early morning, usually due to work, entertainment, or insomnia

Ex: Why do stay up all hours of the night when you have work early ?
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to physically hit someone in the eye, causing visible bruising

Ex: He wore sunglasses to hide the black eye his brother had given him during their scuffle.
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blue blazes
[Interjektion]

used to express surprise, annoyance, or intensity

Blaues Blitzen! Ich habe das nicht kommen sehen., Blaues Teufelszeug! Das habe ich nicht erwartet.

Blaues Blitzen! Ich habe das nicht kommen sehen., Blaues Teufelszeug! Das habe ich nicht erwartet.

Ex: Why in blue blazes did you touch my stuff ?
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beet red
[Adjektiv]

extremely red in the face, usually due to embarrassment, anger, or exertion

knallrot, purpurrot

knallrot, purpurrot

Ex: She went beet red when she tripped and spilled her drink at the party.
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red cent
[Nomen]

something of no value or significance, often used to express disdain or disregard

ein roter Heller, kein roter Pfennig

ein roter Heller, kein roter Pfennig

Ex: His loyalty was n’t worth red cent when he betrayed us .
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used to refer to someone who looks unnaturally pale, often as a result of fear or illness

Ex: When the doctor told him the news, he turned white as a ghost.
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white-knuckle
[Adjektiv]

used to describe something intense, thrilling, or nerve-wracking, often causing fear or excitement

nervenaufreibend, adrenalintreibend

nervenaufreibend, adrenalintreibend

Ex: The stock market crash turned into a white-knuckle experience for investors.
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to observe someone’s emotions, such as fear or determination, especially when their expression is extreme or evident in their eyes

Ex: When the CEO entered the room, you could see the whites of everyone’s eyes as they braced for bad news.
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