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Street Talk 1 Buch - Lektion 9

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to unexpectedly expose or confront someone in an embarrassing situation

Ex: He was caught with his pants down when he accidentally sent a personal text to the entire office.
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to arrest or see someone the moment they are doing something that is illegal or dishonest

Ex: The police caught the burglar red-handed as he was attempting to pick the lock of the house.
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to dump
[Verb]

to get rid of waste material, particularly in an unorganized manner

entsorgen, abladen

entsorgen, abladen

Ex: They dumped the leftover food into the compost bin .Sie **warfen** die übrig gebliebenen Speisen in den Kompostbehälter.
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to be deceived or tricked by someone or something

auf etwas hereinfallen, sich täuschen lassen

auf etwas hereinfallen, sich täuschen lassen

Ex: In the world of online dating , it 's essential to be cautious and not easily fall for someone 's charming online persona .In der Welt des Online-Datings ist es wichtig, vorsichtig zu sein und nicht leicht auf den charmanten Online-Auftritt eines anderen **hereinzufallen**.
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used to express anger and the fact that someone does not care about someone or something

Ex: Hearing his proposal to invest all their savings in a risky business venture, she immediately said, "Forget that noise; we need a safer plan."
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having finished one's supply of something very recently

Ex: I was hoping to get a copy of the latest bestseller, but the library is fresh out of stock.
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to be entertained, delighted, or excited by someone or something

Ex: Whenever they watch old family videos, the whole family gets a kick out of seeing their younger selves and reliving the memories.
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to get
[Verb]

to understand something by hearing it

verstehen, begreifen

verstehen, begreifen

Ex: Sorry , I did n't quite get your last name ; could you tell me again ?Entschuldigung, ich habe Ihren Nachnamen nicht ganz **verstanden**; könnten Sie ihn noch einmal sagen?
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to put a sudden stop to something one was doing for some time

Ex: He 's been trying to fix that old car for weeks ; it might be time give it a rest and call a mechanic .
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used when someone is about to undergo a medical operation

Ex: The patient consented to be put under the knife to remove the tumor.
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nuts
[Adjektiv]

behaving in a crazy or irrational manner

verrückt, wahnsinnig

verrückt, wahnsinnig

Ex: People thought he was nuts for living alone in the woods .Die Leute dachten, er wäre **verrückt**, weil er allein im Wald lebte.
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various small things that have no importance or value

Ex: She likes to odds and ends from her travels as souvenirs .
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used of a person whose mind is busy with the thought of a particular person or thing and cannot think of anyone or anything else

eingleisiger Verstand, Fixierung

eingleisiger Verstand, Fixierung

Ex: She 's so infatuated with her new romantic interest that she has a one-track mind and ca n't seem to think about anything else .Sie ist so vernarrt in ihr neues romantisches Interesse, dass sie **ein eingeschränktes Denken** hat und scheinbar an nichts anderes denken kann.
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to purchase something

kaufen, einkaufen

kaufen, einkaufen

Ex: He picked a new jacket up during the clearance sale.Er hat während des Ausverkaufs eine neue Jacke **gekauft**.
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to figure out why things are the way they are and be able to identify the reason

Ex: After hours of searching for the missing document, she finally put her finger on it hidden under a stack of papers.
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rag
[Nomen]

a newspaper of low quality

Schundblatt, Revolverblatt

Schundblatt, Revolverblatt

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stuff
[Nomen]

informal terms for personal possessions

Sachen, Kram

Sachen, Kram

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to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant

Ex: Find a hobby.
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totally
[Adverb]

in a complete and absolute way

völlig

völlig

Ex: The project was totally funded by the government .Das Projekt wurde **vollständig** von der Regierung finanziert.
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uh-oh
[Interjektion]

used to express mild concern, surprise, or anticipation of a problem or mishap

oh-oh, ups

oh-oh, ups

Ex: Uh-oh, we need to fix this typo before we submit the report .**Huch**, wir müssen diesen Tippfehler beheben, bevor wir den Bericht einreichen.
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bum
[Nomen]

someone who is feeling disappointed, down, or depressed, often due to a situation not going as expected

Versager, niedergeschlagen

Versager, niedergeschlagen

Ex: Do n't be such a bum; things will get better .Sei nicht so ein **Niedergeschlagener**; die Dinge werden besser.
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to empty something, such as a stock, merchandise, or money

ausräumen, leeren

ausräumen, leeren

Ex: They cleaned out the bar by the end of the night .Sie haben die Bar bis zum Ende der Nacht **geleert**.
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to become aware of something, often used when someone is slow to understand a situation or misses obvious signs

Ex: It took him a while get a clue that he was being pranked .
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honker
[Nomen]

a large nose, often used humorously or in a teasing manner

Riecher, Großnase

Riecher, Großnase

Ex: You could see his honker from across the room !Man konnte seine **Riesennase** von der anderen Seite des Raumes sehen!
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used to comment on someone's unexpected or unkempt arrival, typically when they appear disheveled, tired, or out of place

Ex: You missed the bus, huh?
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lookit
[Interjektion]

used to draw attention to something or someone, often in a surprised, impressed, or excited tone

Schau!, Guck mal!

Schau!, Guck mal!

Ex: Lookit, it's snowing already!**Schau**, es schneit schon!
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to rag
[Verb]

to tease, mock, or harass someone, usually in a lighthearted or persistent manner

necken, aufziehen

necken, aufziehen

Ex: He was ragged by his friends until he finally laughed along .Er wurde von seinen Freunden **gehänselt**, bis er endlich mitlachte.
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to eat a large quantity of food quickly and greedily, often with little regard for manners or the amount consumed

Ex: Every time we go to that restaurant , he stuffs his face with everything on the menu .
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heavens to besty
[Interjektion]

used to express surprise, astonishment, or sometimes dismay, often in a humorous or old-fashioned

Himmel über Betsy!, Mein Gott über Betsy!

Himmel über Betsy!, Mein Gott über Betsy!

Ex: Heavens to betsy, I didn’t think you’d go that far!**Himmel noch mal**, ich dachte nicht, dass du so weit gehen würdest!
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Big Berta
[Nomen]

a large or overweight woman

Große Berta, Dicke Berta

Große Berta, Dicke Berta

Ex: The nickname Big Bertha stuck with her throughout high school, even though she lost weight later on.Der Spitzname **Big Bertha** blieb ihr während der gesamten Schulzeit erhalten, obwohl sie später abnahm.
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yes siree, Bob
[Interjektion]

used to affirm or agree with something, often with added emphasis

jawohl,  Bob

jawohl, Bob

Ex: "You're absolutely right about that one."« Da hast du absolut recht. » « **Ja, Herr, Bob**, ich könnte nicht mehr zustimmen! »
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dick
[Nomen]

an obnoxious, rude, or inconsiderate person

Arschloch, Wichser

Arschloch, Wichser

Ex: I ca n't believe he made those comments — he 's such a dick.Ich kann nicht glauben, dass er diese Kommentare abgegeben hat—er ist so ein **Arschloch**.
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to stop working properly, malfunction, or break down. Often used to describe a machine or system that has failed

ausfallen, versagen

ausfallen, versagen

Ex: My phone fritzed out, so I had to reboot it.Mein Handy **hat versagt**, also musste ich es neu starten.
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by George
[Interjektion]

used to express surprise, emphasis, or sometimes excitement

Bei George, Mein Gott

Bei George, Mein Gott

Ex: By George , I 've finally figured it out !**Bei George**, ich habe es endlich verstanden!
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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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jack shit
[Nomen]

used to emphasize the state of insignificance, emptiness, or dissatisfaction

gar nichts, nichts

gar nichts, nichts

Ex: The old car 's worth jack shit on the market .Das alte Auto ist **keinen Pfifferling** wert auf dem Markt.
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extremely quickly or almost instantaneously

Ex: He changed the subject faster than you can say Jackie Robinson.
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Joe Schmoe
[Nomen]

a term used to refer to an average or ordinary person, often in a dismissive or humorous way

Otto Normalverbraucher, Max Mustermann

Otto Normalverbraucher, Max Mustermann

Ex: I ca n’t believe Joe Schmoe was able to solve that problem , it ’s usually such a challenge .Ich kann nicht glauben, dass **Otto Normalverbraucher** dieses Problem lösen konnte, es ist normalerweise eine solche Herausforderung.
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someone who is very prompt, reliable, and available when needed, especially in a situation requiring immediate action

Ex: Tim 's Johnny on the spot when it comes to finishing the project before the deadline .
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no way, Jose
[Interjektion]

used to indicate that something is absolutely not going to happen or is completely unacceptable, often in a playful or exaggerated manner

auf keinen Fall,  Jose

auf keinen Fall, Jose

Ex: He'll never take such a shortcut, no way, Jose!Er wird niemals einen solchen Abkürzung nehmen, **auf keinen Fall, Jose** !
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Don Juan
[Nomen]

a man who is charming, attractive, and often romantically involved with many women

ein Don Juan, ein Verführer

ein Don Juan, ein Verführer

Ex: He's got the looks and the smooth talk, definitely a modern-day Don Juan.Er hat das Aussehen und die glatte Zunge, definitiv ein moderner **Don Juan**.
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geez louise
[Interjektion]

used to convey surprise, frustration, or disbelief, often in a mild or humorous way

Mensch Meier, meine Güte

Mensch Meier, meine Güte

Ex: "Geez Louise, that was one crazy roller coaster ride!"**Meine Güte**, das war eine verrückte Achterbahnfahrt!
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for Pete's sake
[Interjektion]

used to express frustration, annoyance, or emphasis. It's often used when someone is irritated or trying to convey impatience about something

um Himmels willen, bitte

um Himmels willen, bitte

Ex: For Pete's sake, why do you always have to make things so complicated?**Um Himmels willen**, warum musst du die Dinge immer so kompliziert machen?
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used to express surprise, frustration, or disbelief

Um der Liebe zu jemandem oder etwas willen, Im Namen von jemandem oder etwas

Um der Liebe zu jemandem oder etwas willen, Im Namen von jemandem oder etwas

Ex: For the love of Manfred , do n't let the cow kick the bucket again !**Um Manfreds willen**, lass die Kuh nicht wieder den Eimer treten!
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