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Street Talk 1 Buch - Lektion 8

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booze
[Nomen]

an alcoholic beverage, especially the type containing high amounts of alcohol

Alkohol, Schnaps

Alkohol, Schnaps

Ex: The store specialized in imported and craft booze, catering to enthusiasts and collectors .Das Geschäft war auf importierte und handwerkliche **Alkoholika** spezialisiert und richtete sich an Enthusiasten und Sammler.
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to notify one's employer or supervisor that one is unwell and unable to work on a specific day

Ex: called in sick last Monday because of a stomach virus .
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to can
[Verb]

terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

entlassen, kündigen

entlassen, kündigen

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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 make an effort to demonstrate a better behavior and treat others better

Ex: She clean up her act immediately if she wants to keep this high-paying job .
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to down
[Verb]

to drink completely, often in one go

hinunterstürzen, in einem Zug trinken

hinunterstürzen, in einem Zug trinken

Ex: She downed the last of her coffee before heading out the door .Sie **trank** den Rest ihres Kaffees, bevor sie zur Tür hinausging.
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to suddenly become angry

Ex: I have a feeling she fly off the handle when she finds out about the mistake .
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to get
[Verb]

to be irritating or annoying for someone

nerven, ärgern

nerven, ärgern

Ex: What really gets me is the slow response from customer support .Was mich wirklich **nervt**, ist die langsame Antwort vom Kundenservice.
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used to tell someone that one completely understands or agrees with what they are saying

Ex: I hear ya, finding quality time can be challenging in our busy lives.
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to successfully reach or attend a place or event

es schaffen, erscheinen

es schaffen, erscheinen

Ex: He barely made it on time for the train .Er hat es gerade noch **geschafft**, rechtzeitig zum Zug zu kommen.
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to speak loudly or complain, often in a bold or confrontational manner

frech reden, laut beschweren

frech reden, laut beschweren

Ex: She often mouths off when she disagrees with a decision .Sie **plappert oft drauflos**, wenn sie mit einer Entscheidung nicht einverstanden ist.
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a state of low priority where something is set aside to be dealt with later

zurückgestellt, Niedrige Priorität

zurückgestellt, Niedrige Priorität

Ex: The idea was on the back burner for now , but I ’ll revisit it later .Die Idee war vorerst auf dem **Herd hinten**, aber ich werde sie später wieder aufgreifen.
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ripped
[Adjektiv]

heavily affected or exited by a chemical substance, especially alcohol

breit, betrunken

breit, betrunken

Ex: At the party, he became increasingly ripped as he indulged in the drinks being passed around.Auf der Party wurde er immer **betrunkener**, während er sich an den herumgereichten Getränken erfreute.
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to ruin a situation through mistakes or poor judgment

vermasseln, versauen

vermasseln, versauen

Ex: The politician tried not to screw his speech up by rehearsing multiple times.Der Politiker versuchte, seine Rede nicht zu **vermasseln**, indem er sie mehrmals probte.
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someone who is not in any way affected by chemical substances or alcoholic drinks

stocknüchtern, völlig nüchtern

stocknüchtern, völlig nüchtern

Ex: He 's committed to his sobriety , and he 's been stone sober for several years .Er ist seiner Nüchternheit verpflichtet und seit mehreren Jahren **stone sober**.
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having the requisite qualities for

Ex: The workers get rid of those whose work is not up to the mark.
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what's up
[Interjektion]

used as a greeting or conversation starter in casual settings

Was geht?, Wie läuft's?

Was geht?, Wie läuft's?

Ex: What's up, everyone?**Was geht**, alle? Wie geht's euch heute?
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wimp
[Nomen]

a person who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy

Feigling, Weichling

Feigling, Weichling

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to vomit forcefully or expel the contents of one's stomach, often in a graphic or intense manner

Ex: I felt so nauseous after that terrible meal, I almost barfed up my guts.
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used to tell someone to stop annoying one with their action or behavior

Ex: Cut it out, we 're in a library , and you 're being too loud .
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goings on
[Nomen]

the activities, events, or situations that are currently happening

Vorkommnisse, Aktivitäten

Vorkommnisse, Aktivitäten

Ex: We do n’t know much about the goings on in the neighborhood , but it ’s been quiet lately .Wir wissen nicht viel über die **Vorgänge** in der Nachbarschaft, aber es war in letzter Zeit ruhig.
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to possess knowledge or understanding of something; to have an idea or information about a situation or topic

Ex: had a clue that something was wrong when she started acting differently .
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low-down
[Nomen]

slang terms for inside information

Insiderinformation, vertrauliche Information

Insiderinformation, vertrauliche Information

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to anger or frustrate someone by one's actions or behaviors

ärgern, verärgern

ärgern, verärgern

Ex: The delayed flight and lack of information from the airline ticked them off.Der verspätete Flug und der Mangel an Informationen der Fluggesellschaft hat sie **geärgert**.
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zoned
[Adjektiv]

(of a person) dazed, absent-minded, or senseless, often due to exhaustion, distraction, or emotional shock

weggetreten, in den Wolken

weggetreten, in den Wolken

Ex: He had been working non-stop and was totally zoned when I asked him about it.Er hatte ununterbrochen gearbeitet und war total **weggetreten**, als ich ihn danach fragte.
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used to informally say goodbye, often in a playful or lighthearted manner

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beaver
[Nomen]

the inner part of a woman's body that connects the outside to the uterus. It's where sexual activity can happen and where a baby passes through during birth

Muschi, Fotze

Muschi, Fotze

Ex: She rolled her eyes when he referred to her body using the word "beaver. "Sie rollte mit den Augen, als er sich auf ihren Körper bezog und das Wort **"Biber"** verwendete.
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bird legs
[Nomen]

someone with very thin or scrawny legs

Vogelbeine, dünne Beine

Vogelbeine, dünne Beine

Ex: They joked about his bird legs , but he just laughed it off .Sie machten Witze über seine **Vogelbeine**, aber er lachte nur und steckte es weg.
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catcall
[Nomen]

a sexually suggestive or insulting whistle, shout, or comment directed at someone in public

Ex: The police were called after the catcalls escalated into something more threatening .
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bother persistently with trivial complaints

mit trivialen Beschwerden ständig belästigen, mit belanglosen Klagen ständig nerven

mit trivialen Beschwerden ständig belästigen, mit belanglosen Klagen ständig nerven

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

Ex: I can already imagine having a cow when he sees the dent on his car .
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used to respond to a farewell, typically in a fun or lighthearted way

Ex: I’ll be off now.
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lucky dog
[Nomen]

a person who is very fortunate or has experienced good luck in a particular situation

Glückshund, Glückspilz

Glückshund, Glückspilz

Ex: "I just met my favorite celebrity!"« Ich habe gerade meinen Lieblingsstar getroffen! » « Du bist ein **Glückspilz** ! »
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sly dog
[Nomen]

a person who is cunning, clever, and often deceitful in a way that helps them achieve their goals

schlauer Fuchs, Schlingel

schlauer Fuchs, Schlingel

Ex: You sly dog, you knew exactly how to win her over , did n't you ?**Schlauer Fuchs**, du wusstest genau, wie du sie um den Finger wickeln kannst, oder?
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old goat
[Nomen]

an older man who is seen as being lecherous or overly interested in women, often in a way that is considered inappropriate or embarrassing for his age

alter Bock, alter Wüstling

alter Bock, alter Wüstling

Ex: Do n’t be such an old goat, you should act your age !Sei nicht so ein **alter Bock**, du solltest dich deinem Alter entsprechend verhalten!
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goose egg
[Nomen]

a score that is equivalent to zero in a match or game

Null, Gänseei

Null, Gänseei

Ex: He attempted to win the raffle , but he ended up with a goose egg— no prizes at all .Er versuchte, die Verlosung zu gewinnen, aber er endete mit einem **Gänseei**—keine Preise.
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goose
[Nomen]

a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

Dummkopf, Idiot

Dummkopf, Idiot

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a person who is foolish, stubborn, or behaving in a ridiculous or irritating manner

Eselkopf, Dummkopf

Eselkopf, Dummkopf

Ex: The guy was such a horse's ass, he didn't even notice everyone was laughing at him.Der Typ war so ein **Arschloch**, dass er nicht mal gemerkt hat, dass alle über ihn gelacht haben.
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a formal suit or tuxedo, typically worn for events such as weddings or fancy parties

Affenanzug, Frack

Affenanzug, Frack

Ex: The groom insisted on wearing a monkey suit for the wedding , despite the casual setting .Der Bräutigam bestand darauf, einen **Affenanzug** für die Hochzeit zu tragen, trotz der lockeren Atmosphäre.
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pigeon
[Nomen]

a person who is easily deceived, tricked, or swindled, often used in reference to someone who falls for scams or dishonest schemes

Taube, Gimpel

Taube, Gimpel

Ex: The con artist was clever , but the guy he targeted was a total pigeon.Der Betrüger war clever, aber der Typ, den er ins Visier nahm, war ein totaler **Täubchen**.
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treat or classify according to a mental stereotype

etikettieren, klassifizieren

etikettieren, klassifizieren

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a person sent into a group as a spy to report on its activities

Spitzel, Informant

Spitzel, Informant

Ex: The journalist relied on a "stool pigeon" to expose the corrupt practices of the politician .Der Journalist verließ sich auf einen **Spitzel**, um die korrupten Praktiken des Politikers aufzudecken.
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rat
[Nomen]

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

Ratte, Abschaum

Ratte, Abschaum

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squirrelly
[Adjektiv]

used to describe someone or something that is untrustworthy, erratic, or difficult to predict. It can also imply a sense of nervousness or instability in behavior

unzuverlässig, unstet

unzuverlässig, unstet

Ex: I don’t know if I should believe him; he’s been acting squirrelly lately.Ich weiß nicht, ob ich ihm glauben soll; er hat sich in letzter Zeit **unberechenbar** verhalten.
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cold turkey
[Phrase]

in a manner that is sudden, unexpected, and not gradual

Ex: They gave up sugary cold turkey, opting for healthier alternatives instead .
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whale
[Nomen]

a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

Riese, Gigant

Riese, Gigant

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to make someone reveal information by questioning them repeatedly or cleverly

Ex: The lawyer attempted to worm information out of the witness, hoping to uncover a crucial detail for the case.
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