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used to refer to something that is very soothing and comforting

Ex: Wrapped in a warm scarf and a cozy sweater , she ventured out into the winter chill , snug as a bug in a rug.
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boo hoo
[Interjektion]

used to express mock or exaggerated sadness, often in a playful or sarcastic manner

buuhuu, weh weh

buuhuu, weh weh

Ex: "Boo hoo, I have to do my homework," he groaned, rolling his eyes.**Buhu**, ich muss meine Hausaufgaben machen, stöhnte er und rollte mit den Augen.
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something disappointing or unfortunate, often related to summer activities or plans

Ex: "The air conditioning broke on the hottest day of the year.
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by any means that is necessary

Ex: We're going to get this done by hook or by crook, whether it's easy or not.
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to knowingly do what can get one into trouble

Ex: Starting a fight with the biggest guy in the bar is like saying 're cruising for a bruising; it wo n't end well .
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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.
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*** a situation in which there is twice the number of problems that usually exist

doppelte Probleme, doppelte Schwierigkeiten

doppelte Probleme, doppelte Schwierigkeiten

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so intoxicated with alcohol that one starts behaving like a lunatic

Ex: Trying to walk in a straight line after that much wine left him looking drunk as a skunk.
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done honestly, justly, or without disobeying any rules

Ex: The company promises to distribute bonuses fair and square based on performance metrics.
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a minor car accident that usually involves small damage to the vehicles

kleiner Unfall, Auffahrunfall

kleiner Unfall, Auffahrunfall

Ex: The police officer took a quick report for the fender-bender.Der Polizist nahm einen kurzen Bericht über den **kleinen Unfall** auf.
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a conservative who is old-fashioned or dull in attitude or appearance

Spießer, altmodischer Mensch

Spießer, altmodischer Mensch

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

Ex: Even though the schedule changed, I’m fine with it.
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holy moly
[Interjektion]

used to express one's surprise or bewilderment

heiliger Strohsack, meine Güte

heiliger Strohsack, meine Güte

Ex: Holy moley, that roller coaster was way more thrilling than I expected!**Heiliger Strohsack**, diese Achterbahn war viel aufregender als erwartet!
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hot to trot
[Phrase]

eager or ready for sexual activity

Ex: Jake couldn't keep his eyes off Lisa at the party.
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hotshot
[Nomen]

someone who is extraordinarily successful and talented at what they do

Ass, Überflieger

Ass, Überflieger

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humdrum
[Adjektiv]

lacking excitement or variety

eintönig, langweilig

eintönig, langweilig

Ex: The novel's humdrum plot failed to capture the reader's interest, resulting in a lackluster reception.Die **eintönige** Handlung des Romans konnte das Interesse des Lesers nicht wecken, was zu einer lauwarmen Aufnahme führte.
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a busy, noisy, and active environment or situation

Ex: After living in the suburbs , hustle and bustle of downtown was a big adjustment for him .
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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.
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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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itsy-bitsy
[Adjektiv]

extremely small, often in a cute or endearing way

winzig, ganz klein

winzig, ganz klein

Ex: They decorated the room with itsy-bitsy paper lanterns for the party .Sie schmückten den Raum mit **winzigen** Papierlaternen für die Party.
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jeepers creepers
[Interjektion]

used to express astonishment or sometimes mild frustration, often in a playful or exaggerated way

Meine Güte, Donnerwetter

Meine Güte, Donnerwetter

Ex: Jeepers creepers , look at the size of that storm cloud !**Jeepers creepers**, schau dir die Größe dieser Gewitterwolke an!
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jet set
[Nomen]

a group of wealthy, stylish individuals who travel frequently and luxuriously, often to exclusive destinations for leisure and social activities

der Jet-Set, die reisefreudige High Society

der Jet-Set, die reisefreudige High Society

Ex: The island attracts the jet set with its luxury villas and private beaches .Die Insel zieht den **Jet-Set** mit ihren Luxusvillen und privaten Stränden an.
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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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a person from a rural or small town, often used in a slightly mocking or humorous way

Hinterwäldler, Provinzler

Hinterwäldler, Provinzler

Ex: He may be a local yokel, but he ’s got a heart of gold .Er mag ein **ländlicher Hinterwäldler** sein, aber er hat ein Herz aus Gold.
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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.
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lovey-dovey
[Adjektiv]

***very affectionate or romantic, especially excessively so

übertrieben romantisch, anhänglich

übertrieben romantisch, anhänglich

Ex: All my friends were either lovey-dovey couples or wild, single girls.Alle meine Freunde waren entweder **kitschig verliebte** Paare oder wilde, alleinstehende Mädchen.
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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 bring about either success or failure for someone or something

Ex: Leadership decisions make or break an organization .
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verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way

Schwindel, Betrug

Schwindel, Betrug

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extreme nervousness

das Zittern, die Nervosität

das Zittern, die Nervosität

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used to show one's frustration, surprise, or anger

Himmelherrgott, verdammt

Himmelherrgott, verdammt

Ex: You lost your wallet again?Hast du wieder deine Brieftasche verloren? **Herrje**, du musst vorsichtiger sein.
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haphazardly

durcheinander, planlos

durcheinander, planlos

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hocus-pocus
[Interjektion]

used as part of the magician's patter to create excitement and anticipation for the magical effect about to occur

abrakadabra, hokus pokus

abrakadabra, hokus pokus

Ex: And now, for my final act of the evening, hocus-pocus!Und jetzt, für meinen letzten Akt des Abends, **hocus-pocus**! Die leere Box ist jetzt mit einem Schwarm Schmetterlingen gefüllt!
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hodgepodge
[Nomen]

a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas

Mischmasch, Durcheinander

Mischmasch, Durcheinander

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hoity-toity
[Adjektiv]

affectedly genteel

affektiert, geziert

affektiert, geziert

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okey-dokey
[Interjektion]

used to show agreement, approval, etc.

in Ordnung, okay

in Ordnung, okay

Ex: "Okey-dokey, see you tomorrow!""**Okey-dokey**, bis morgen!" rief er, als er das Büro für den Tag verließ.
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(of a person) tough, efficient, and in peak physical or functional condition

Ex: She runs mean and lean kitchen , with every tool and ingredient serving a purpose .
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complicated activities, rituals, or words that lack any real purpose

Kauderwelsch, Unsinn

Kauderwelsch, Unsinn

Ex: The conspiracy theory was nothing more than a collection of baseless claims and mumbo jumbo, lacking any credible evidence .Die Verschwörungstheorie war nichts weiter als eine Sammlung von haltlosen Behauptungen und **Hokuspokus**, ohne jegliche glaubwürdige Beweise.
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namby-pamby
[Adjektiv]

weak in willpower, courage or vitality

schwach, feige

schwach, feige

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

Ex: Before signing the contract , make sure you the nitty-gritty of the terms and conditions .
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nitwit
[Nomen]

a foolish or clueless person

Dummkopf, Trottel

Dummkopf, Trottel

Ex: That nitwit tried microwaving a metal spoon — guess how that ended .Dieser **Dummkopf** versuchte, einen Metalllöffel in der Mikrowelle zu erhitzen — ratet mal, wie das ausging.
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said to mean that something can be easily done or achieved

Ex: The project went smoothly, and there was no muss, no fuss in meeting the deadline.
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used for saying that without working hard and experiencing difficulties, one cannot achieve anything

Ex: He could hardly lift the weights, but the coach shouted, "no pain, no gain" to keep him motivated.
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no way, Jose
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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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out of the house or office, and actively engaged in various activities, especially outdoors

unterwegs und aktiv, auf Achse

unterwegs und aktiv, auf Achse

Ex: The doctor advised him to rest , but he was already out and about by the afternoon .Der Arzt riet ihm, sich auszuruhen, aber er war bereits **unterwegs und aktiv** am Nachmittag.
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palsy-walsy
[Adjektiv]

used to describe a relationship or behavior that is overly familiar or insincerely friendly, often to the point of being exaggerated or forced

allzu vertraulich, aufgesetzt freundlich

allzu vertraulich, aufgesetzt freundlich

Ex: They acted all palsy-walsy during the meeting, but I could tell there was some tension behind it.Sie haben sich während des Treffens **übertrieben freundschaftlich** verhalten, aber ich konnte spüren, dass dahinter eine gewisse Spannung stand.
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party-hearty
[Adjektiv]

used to describe someone who is energetic, enthusiastic, and excessive in their approach to partying or celebrating

partyfreudig, feierwütig

partyfreudig, feierwütig

Ex: After a long week , he likes to kick back and go party-hearty with his friendsNach einer langen Woche entspannt er sich gerne und **feiert ausgelassen** mit seinen Freunden.
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payday
[Nomen]

the day on which you receive pay for your work

Zahltag, Gehaltstag

Zahltag, Gehaltstag

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

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a tool or device used for picking up animal waste, particularly from dogs, in outdoor areas

Kotbeutelspender, Hundekotzange

Kotbeutelspender, Hundekotzange

Ex: The pooper scooper is very convenient for keeping the yard clean .Der **Kotaufnehmer** ist sehr praktisch, um den Hof sauber zu halten.
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roly-poly
[Adjektiv]

short and fat

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used to tell someone to not spit when they are talking

Ex: During the presentation, the speaker became animated and forgot to say it, not spray it.
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the action of eating something rapidly or in large quantities, leading to feeling so full or sick that vomiting occurs afterward

Ex: After scarfed and barfed that ice cream , I swore I 'd never do it again !
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used to informally say goodbye, often in a playful or lighthearted manner

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

Ex: shopped until they dropped at the outlet mall during the holiday sales .
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used to playfully call someone who is acting foolish or silly, often in an affectionate or teasing manner

alberner Bengel, Spaßvogel

alberner Bengel, Spaßvogel

Ex: Do n't be a silly Billy, you know that 's not how it works !Sei kein **silly Billy**, du weißt, dass das nicht so funktioniert!
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super duper
[Adjektiv]

used to describe something that is exceptionally good, impressive, or intense

super toll, hyper lustig

super toll, hyper lustig

Ex: You did a super duper job on the presentation !Du hast einen **super duper** Job bei der Präsentation gemacht!
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tee-hee
[Interjektion]

used to represent a light, giggly, or mischievous laugh, often in a playful or teasing manner

hi-hi, he-he

hi-hi, he-he

Ex: Tee-hee!**Tee-hee**! Ich kann nicht glauben, dass wir das geschafft haben!
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used to playfully or mockingly dismiss someone, often as a lighthearted insult or comeback

Ex: I do n't care what you sayup your nose with a rubber hose!
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the gradual damage or deterioration that occurs to an object or property as a result of normal use or aging

Ex: The printer was still working fine , despite some wear and tear.
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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: They both knew it was just a casual encounter, a wham-bam, thank you ma’am kind of thing.
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used to ask someone for their intended course of action or next steps, often in a casual or lighthearted manner

Ex: What's the plan, Sam?
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to use various dishonest or complicated methods in order to gain things, particularly in politics or business

Ex: The art of wheeling and dealing involves finding compromises that benefit all parties involved.
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