Το βιβλίο Street Talk 1 - Μια Πιο Προσεκτική Ματιά: Μάθημα 3

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Το βιβλίο Street Talk 1
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a large sum of money

Ex: The wedding ceremony at the exclusive venue was lovely , but it came with a price tag of an arm and leg .
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to finally stop criticizing or annoying someone

Ex: After months of criticism , he finally got off my back and let me make my own decisions .
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used suggest that if one does a favor for someone, they will be more likely to reciprocate that favor in the future

Ex: I helped my friend move last weekend, and now he's offering to lend me his truck - it's a classic case of you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours.
to bone up [ρήμα]
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to study or prepare intensively for something

Ex: They 've boned up on history for weeks .

Έχουν μελετήσει εντατικά την ιστορία για εβδομάδες.

bonehead [ουσιαστικό]
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a stupid or stubbornly foolish person

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boney [επίθετο]
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κοκαλιάρης

Ex:

Παρόλο που ήταν αδύνατος, ήταν εκπληκτικά δυνατός και ευκίνητος.

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to not hesitate to do or say what one truly wants

Ex: The professor made no bones about the difficulty of the upcoming exam , warning the students to prepare thoroughly .
skin and bone [φράση]
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used to refer to someone who is extremely thin, often in an unattractive and unhealthy way

Ex: The cat was skin and bone before it was rescued and nursed back to health .
birdbrain [ουσιαστικό]
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a silly or foolish person with little intelligence

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brainy [επίθετο]
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έξυπνος

Ex: Despite his young age , he 's an incredibly brainy child , already showing signs of exceptional intelligence .

Παρά την μικρή του ηλικία, είναι ένα απίστευτα έξυπνο παιδί, που ήδη δείχνει σημάδια εξαιρετικής νοημοσύνης.

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to ask a knowledgeable or informed person their opinion on something

Ex: The young entrepreneur met with experienced investors to pick their brains about fundraising strategies for her startup .
scatterbrain [ουσιαστικό]
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αφηρημένος

Ex: She might be a scatterbrain , but her creative ideas often bring new perspectives .

Μπορεί να είναι χαζοκούτσουνο, αλλά οι δημιουργικές της ιδέες συχνά φέρνουν νέες προοπτικές.

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to completely agree with someone and understand their point of view

Ex: It took some time for the new colleagues to understand each other 's perspectives , but eventually , they began to see eye to eye and work collaboratively .
shuteye [ουσιαστικό]
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ύπνος

Ex: They decided to call it a night and get some shuteye before the big meeting .

Αποφάσισαν να τελειώσουν τη νύχτα και να πάρουν λίγο ύπνο πριν από τη μεγάλη συνάντηση.

finger-pointing [ουσιαστικό]
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κατηγοριοποίηση

Ex: To foster a positive work environment , the manager discouraged finger-pointing and encouraged teamwork .

Για να προωθήσει ένα θετικό εργασιακό περιβάλλον, ο διαχειριστής απέθαρνε την κατηγοριοποίηση και ενθάρρυνε την ομαδική εργασία.

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to make a minimal effort to do something, particularly in order to help someone

Ex: He never lifted a finger to get Jimmy released from prison .
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to raise one's middle finger and point it toward a person to show one is angry with them, hates, or disrespects them

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cold feet [ουσιαστικό]
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φόβος

Ex: The athlete experienced cold feet before the championship race , feeling overwhelmed by the pressure and expectations .

Ο αθλητής βίωσε κρύα πόδια πριν από τον αγώνα πρωταθλήματος, νιώθοντας συγκλονισμένος από την πίεση και τις προσδοκίες.

footloose [επίθετο]
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ελεύθερος σαν τον αέρα

Ex:

Αποφάσισαν να πουλήσουν το σπίτι τους και να ζήσουν μια ανέμελη ζωή σε ένα τροχόσπιτο, εξερευνώντας τη χώρα.

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to accept the financial burden or responsibility for a certain project, service, or event, and pay for it

Ex: The company agreed to foot the bill for the business trip .
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an opportunity for starting a business or entering an organization, etc. in order to achieve a higher level of success later

Ex: She is trying to get a foot in the door by volunteering at the company .
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to do something that one has not done before in order to become more experienced or familiar with it

Ex: She got her feet wet at her new job by doing some simple filing tasks .
to hotfoot [ρήμα]
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βιάζομαι

Ex: He realized he was late and hotfooted through the crowded streets to make his appointment .

Συνειδητοποίησε ότι άργησε και βιάστηκε μέσα από τους γεμάτους δρόμους για να πάει στο ραντεβού του.

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to have a tendency to drive very fast

Ex: The racing enthusiast admitted he has a lead foot on the track but is mindful of speed limits on regular roads .
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the state of being close to death due to old age or a fatal sickness

Ex: With his reckless lifestyle , some thought the rock star had one foot in the grave , but he surprised everyone by making a comeback .
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to firmly take control and enforce a specific action

Ex: After years of accommodating unreasonable demands , she finally put her foot down and refused to be taken advantage of any longer .
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able to think and respond rapidly in challenging or unexpected situations

Ex: To succeed in a dynamic job like journalism , you have to be quick on your feet to cover breaking news .
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to have an unsuccessful or unpleasant beginning in a relationship or activity

Ex: Their business deal got off on the wrong foot due to a communication error .
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to talk in great length without mentioning anything important or of high value

Ex: He loves to flap his gums about his grand plans , but I 've never seen him take any action .
to [bust] a gut [φράση]
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to laugh really hard, particularly to the point that one's stomach hurts

Ex: The unexpected comedic twist in the movie had the whole cinema laughing so heartily that it seemed like they might bust a gut .
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to have the necessary conviction or be brave enough to get something done

Ex: They had the guts to start a grassroots movement and fight for social justice .
cheeky [επίθετο]
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θρασύς

Ex: His cheeky remarks often landed him in trouble with his teachers .

Τα θρασέα σχόλιά του συχνά τον έβαζαν σε μπελάδες με τους δασκάλους του.

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to respond to an offense with patience, forgiveness, and a peaceful attitude instead of retaliating or seeking revenge

Ex: The civil rights leader advocated for nonviolent resistance , emphasizing the importance of turning the other cheek in the face of injustice .
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to naturally be good at noticing, judging, or appreciating something, particularly a thing's value or a person's talents

Ex: Susan has a keen eye for detail, so each dress is beautifully finished off.
to eye [ρήμα]
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παρατηρώ

Ex: The cat eyed the playful puppy from a distance , unsure whether to approach or stay away .

Η γάτα παρατήρησε το παιχνιδιάρικο κουτάβι από απόσταση, αβέβαιη αν θα πλησιάσει ή θα μείνει μακριά.

eyesore [ουσιαστικό]
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πρόσκομμα

goo-goo eyes [ουσιαστικό]
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γλυκές ματιές

Ex: As the couple sat in the park , they exchanged goo-goo eyes , completely enamored with each other .

Καθώς το ζευγάρι καθόταν στο πάρκο, ανταλλάσσανε γλυκές ματιές, εντελώς γοητευμένοι ο ένας από τον άλλο.

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the feeling of discontent caused by lacking someone else's possessions, accomplishments, etc.

Ex: His constant jealousy towards his partner is like a green-eyed monster , causing problems in their relationship .
[be] all ears [φράση]
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to be eager to hear what a person wants to say

Ex: I 'm all ears if you have any tips on how to improve my cooking .
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to speak to someone who is unwilling to listen for an extended period of time

Ex: I bumped into my neighbor on the street , and he proceeded to bend my ear with complaints about the local government 's policies .
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to make others tired by talking too much

Ex: I made the mistake of asking my aunt about her favorite TV show , and she proceeded to chew my ear off for hours with episode recaps and character analysis .
dog-eared [επίθετο]
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με διπλωμένες γωνίες

Ex: Despite its dog-eared condition , the diary held precious memories of his travels .

Παρά την φθαρμένη του κατάσταση, το ημερολόγιο κρατούσε πολύτιμες αναμνήσεις από τα ταξίδια του.

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to be quick at learning and understanding a piece of music or a specific language and be able to accurately reproduce or utilize it

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earmark [ουσιαστικό]
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χαρακτηριστικό γνώρισμα

Ex: The earmark of the new product line is its innovative design and functionality .

Το χαρακτηριστικό γνώρισμα της νέας γραμμής προϊόντων είναι ο καινοτόμος σχεδιασμός και η λειτουργικότητά της.

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(of statements, warnings, requests, etc.) to be completely ignored

Ex: Despite the doctor 's advice to quit smoking , his patient 's habit continued to fall on deaf ears .
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(of statements, warnings, requests, etc.) to be completely ignored

Ex: Despite the doctor 's advice to quit smoking , his patient 's habit continued to fall on deaf ears .
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to make an effort to stay well informed on the developments or changes of a situation

Ex: To excel in the tech industry , you need to have your ear to the ground , staying updated on the latest advancements and developments .
to perk up [ρήμα]
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ζωηρεύω

Ex:

Μια πιτσιλιά κρύο νερό στο πρόσωπό μου πάντα με ξυπνάει όταν νιώθω υπνηλία.

to [play] by ear [φράση]
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to have the ability to play music by listening to it and recreating the sounds and melodies without relying on sheet music or written notation

Ex: She usually plays the guitar by ear, rather than reading the music.
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to provide someone with a hint or suggestion

Ex: My parents put a bug in my ear about the benefits of pursuing higher education , encouraging me to consider attending college .
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to talk to someone for an extended period of time, particularly in a way that annoys them

Ex: If my grandpa gets going on his old war stories , he 'll talk my ear off for at least an hour at Thanksgiving dinner .
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to forcefully make a path through a crowded or obstructed area

Ex: The politician elbowed his way through the crowd , shaking hands and engaging with supporters in a campaign rally .
elbow room [ουσιαστικό]
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χώρος για κίνηση

Ex: The conference hall was filled to capacity , leaving attendees with limited elbow room , making it difficult to take notes or participate comfortably .

Η αίθουσα συνεδρίων ήταν γεμάτη, αφήνοντας τους παρευρισκόμενους με περιορισμένο προσωπικό χώρο, κάνοντας δύσκολη τη σημείωση ή την άνετη συμμετοχή.

an eye for an eye [φράση]
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a concept in which if someone harms one, one should harm them back in the same way

Ex: Many countries have moved away from the concept of an eye for an eye in their legal systems , opting for more humane and rehabilitative approaches to justice .
bedroom eyes [ουσιαστικό]
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μάτια υπνοδωματίου

Ex: During the party , he caught her giving him bedroom eyes from across the room .

Κατά τη διάρκεια του πάρτι, την πιάσε να του ρίχνει κρεβατοκάμαρες ματιές από την άλλη πλευρά του δωματίου.

eye-catcher [ουσιαστικό]
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απορροφητής της προσοχής

Ex: His energetic performance on stage is always an eye-catcher .

Η ενεργητική του ερμηνεία στη σκηνή είναι πάντα ένα αξιοθέατο.

gutsy [επίθετο]
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θαρραλέα

Ex: They embarked on a gutsy adventure , exploring uncharted territories .

Ξεκίνησαν μια τολμηρή περιπέτεια, εξερευνώντας αχαρτογράφητα εδάφη.

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to hate someone to an extreme degree

Ex: I ca n't stand the guy ; I hate his guts for what he did to me .
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to share with someone all one's feelings, most private thoughts, and secrets

Ex: Despite his initial hesitation , John eventually decided to spill his guts out and share his deepest fears with his therapist .
hairy [επίθετο]
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τρομακτικός

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to behave in a comfortable manner, without worrying about one's problems or other people's opinions

Ex: The retirement party was a memorable evening , with the retiree finally letting their hair down and celebrating decades of hard work .
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to persistently annoy someone by doing something or by simply being around them

Ex: The kids were constantly fighting , and it was getting in my hair all evening .
to hand [ρήμα]
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περνώ

Ex: She reached out to hand me the book she had finished reading .

Έφτασε το χέρι της για να μου δώσει το βιβλίο που είχε τελειώσει να διαβάζει.

handout [ουσιαστικό]
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βοήθεια

Ex: Volunteers handed out handouts of warm blankets to refugees at the shelter .

Οι εθελοντές μοίρασαν βοήθειες από ζεστές κουβέρτες στους πρόσφυγες στο καταφύγιο.

hands down [φράση]
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in a way that is free of all ambiguity or uncertainty

Ex: Her artwork was the best in the exhibition , winning the top prize hands down .
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to survive with only the bare minimum resources, often with no savings or financial security

Ex: He spent years living from hand to mouth as he tried to establish his small business .
old hand [ουσιαστικό]
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παλιόπαιδο

Ex: " The old hand on the construction site offered valuable guidance to the new workers . "

Ο παλιός μαχητής στο εργοτάξιο προσέφερε πολύτιμες καθοδηγήσεις στους νέους εργάτες.

on hand [φράση]
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used to refer to someone or something that is accessible and near to one

Ex: We have a large quantity of food on hand for the event .
out of hand [φράση]
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impossible or very hard to control

Ex: The negotiations between the two countries went out of hand when insults were exchanged and diplomatic talks broke down .
right-hand man [ουσιαστικό]
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δεξί χέρι

Ex: His role as the project manager 's right-hand man involves overseeing the team 's progress and addressing any issues .

Ο ρόλος του ως δεξί χέρι του διαχειριστή του έργου περιλαμβάνει την εποπτεία της προόδου της ομάδας και την αντιμετώπιση τυχόν θεμάτων.

secondhand [επίθετο]
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μεταχειρισμένος

Ex:

Το βιβλιοπωλείο μεταχειρισμένων βιβλίων έχει μια μεγάλη ποικιλία τίτλων σε χαμηλές τιμές.

short-handed [επίθετο]
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με έλλειψη προσωπικού

Ex: Being short-handed at the clinic meant that the nurses had to work extra shifts .

Το να είσαι περιθωριοποιημένος στο κλινικό σήμαινε ότι οι νοσοκόμες έπρεπε να εργάζονται επιπλέον βάρδιες.

airhead [ουσιαστικό]
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αεροκέφαλος

Ex: Only an airhead would leave their phone in the fridge .

Μόνο ένας αφελής θα άφηνε το τηλέφωνό του στο ψυγείο.

to head out [ρήμα]
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ξεκινώ

Ex: They often head out for a walk in the park after dinner .

Συχνά ξεκινούν για έναν περίπατο στο πάρκο μετά το δείπνο.

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to become completely and suddenly very much in love with someone

Ex: She fell head over heels in love with a guy she met on holiday .
headstrong [επίθετο]
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πεισματάρης

Ex:

Παρά τις προειδοποιήσεις, ο πεισματάρης έφηβος επέμεινε να πάει μόνος.