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an arm and (a) leg
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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 an arm and leg.
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to twist one's arm
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to force or persuade someone to do something they are unwilling to do

Ex: The team lead had to twist a few arms to ensure everyone met the project deadline.
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to finally stop criticizing or annoying someone

Ex: The ongoing scrutiny will continue to get on my nerves unless they decide get off my back.
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to make someone become really annoyed or angry

Ex: The persistent incompetence will have surely gotten her back up by the end of the week.
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everything a person has to offer for helping someone, even things that they need for themselves

Ex: In a true act of selflessness, she gave the shirt off her back to a homeless person she encountered on the street, providing some warmth and comfort.
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to not allow negative things such as an unfair criticism, etc. to have any effect on one

Ex: In the world of professional sports, athletes need to let the pressure and negative comments roll off their backs to perform at their best.
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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
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to have a problem with someone or be annoyed with them and want to tell them all about it

Ex: "The customer had a bone to pick with the restaurant regarding their incorrect order.
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to bone up
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to study hard and gather a lot of information on a subject in order to get prepared for a meeting, exam, etc.

μελετώ εντατικά, προετοιμάζομαι εντατικά

μελετώ εντατικά, προετοιμάζομαι εντατικά

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bonehead
[ουσιαστικό]

a person who exhibits a lack of intelligence or common sense

βλάκας, ηλίθιος

βλάκας, ηλίθιος

Ex: She realized she had been a bonehead for not double-checking the instructions .Συνειδητοποίησε ότι ήταν **βλάκας** που δεν διπλοτσέκαρε τις οδηγίες.
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boney
[επίθετο]

extremely thin or lacking flesh

κοκαλιάρης, αδύνατος

κοκαλιάρης, αδύνατος

Ex: Despite being boney, he was surprisingly strong and agile.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 made no bones about the difficulty of the upcoming exam , warning the students to prepare thoroughly .
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skin and bone
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used to refer to someone who is extremely thin, often in an unattractive and unhealthy way

Ex: The cat skin and bone before it was rescued and nursed back to health .
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birdbrain
[ουσιαστικό]

a person who lacks clear thinking and is incapable of serious contemplation

πουλί μυαλό, ηλίθιος

πουλί μυαλό, ηλίθιος

Ex: The birdbrain in the office constantly misplaced important documents .Ο **πουλερικός εγκέφαλος** στο γραφείο συνέχεια έβαζε σε λάθος μέρος σημαντικά έγγραφα.
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brainy
[επίθετο]

very smart

έξυπνος, λαμπρός

έξυπνος, λαμπρός

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 pick their brains about fundraising strategies for her startup .
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to think hard or make a great effort to remember or solve something

Ex: The scientists were wracking her brains trying to come up with a new theory to explain the data.
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scatterbrain
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a person who is consistently forgetful, unfocused, and disorganized

αφηρημένος, ξεχασιάρης

αφηρημένος, ξεχασιάρης

Ex: Her friends lovingly teased her for being a scatterbrain who could never stick to a plan .Οι φίλοι της την πείραξαν με αγάπη για να είναι μια **αποσπασμένη** που δεν μπορούσε ποτέ να τηρήσει ένα σχέδιο.
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to be careful to notice a thing or person

Ex: When looking for your lost keys , make sure keep your eyes peeled for any shiny or metallic objects .
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to see eye to eye
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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 see eye to eye and work collaboratively .
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shuteye
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informal expression for getting some rest

ύπνος, ξεκούραση

ύπνος, ξεκούραση

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.
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finger-pointing
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the act of assigning blame to others, often to deflect responsibility from oneself

κατηγοριοποίηση, αμοιβαίες κατηγορίες

κατηγοριοποίηση, αμοιβαίες κατηγορίες

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

Ex: You did n't raise a finger to help her .
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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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to raise one's middle finger and point it toward a person to show one is angry with them, hates, or disrespects them

Ex: He gave the referee the finger after they made a bad call.
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to manage to convince someone to do whatever one asks of them out of love or respect that they have for one

Ex: The talented influencer had her followers twisted around her finger, easily influencing their opinions and actions through her online presence.
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cold feet
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the state in which one loses all one's confidence and willingness to continue doing something

φόβος, πανικός

φόβος, πανικός

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.
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footloose
[επίθετο]

unconstrained and able to move about or act freely

ελεύθερος σαν τον αέρα, χωρίς περιορισμούς

ελεύθερος σαν τον αέρα, χωρίς περιορισμούς

Ex: They decided to sell their house and live a footloose life in an RV, exploring the country.Αποφάσισαν να πουλήσουν το σπίτι τους και να ζήσουν μια **ανέμελη** ζωή σε ένα τροχόσπιτο, εξερευνώντας τη χώρα.
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to foot the bill
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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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a foot in the door
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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 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.
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to hotfoot
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to move quickly or in a hurry

βιάζομαι, κινούμαι γρήγορα

βιάζομαι, κινούμαι γρήγορα

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 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 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 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 make someone have intense romantic feelings for one

Ex: With his charming smile and charismatic personality, Jonathan had a way of sweeping women off their feet without even trying.
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to beg someone for help or forgiveness

Ex: In a grand gesture of submission, the defeated warrior threw himself at the conqueror's feet, acknowledging his defeat and surrender.
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to have an unsuccessful or unpleasant beginning in a relationship or activity

Ex: Their got off on the wrong foot due to a communication error .
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to flap one's gums
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to talk in great length without mentioning anything important or of high value

Ex: The politician is known flapping his gums during speeches , but his words rarely translate into actual policies or actions .
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to bust a gut
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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 bust a gut.
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to have the guts
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to have the necessary conviction or be brave enough to get something done

Ex: had the guts to start a grassroots movement and fight for social justice .
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cheeky
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showing impolite behavior in a manner that is amusing or endearing

θρασύς, παιχνιδιάρης

θρασύς, παιχνιδιάρης

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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in an ironic, humorous, or insincere way, not meant to be taken literally

Ex: She told him she could speak ten languages fluently, but it was clear she had her tongue in her cheek.
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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: As a photographer, he really has an eye for capturing stunning landscapes.
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to eye
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to look at or observe someone or something in a particular way, often with interest or suspicion

παρατηρώ, κοιτάζω προσεκτικά

παρατηρώ, κοιτάζω προσεκτικά

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.
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eyesore
[ουσιαστικό]

something that has an extremely ugly appearance, particularly a building

πρόσκομμα, άσχημο κτίριο

πρόσκομμα, άσχημο κτίριο

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used to describe a greedy person who takes more food than they could possibly finish

Ex: After a holiday feast, we all felt stuffed because our eyes had been bigger than our stomachs.
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goo-goo eyes
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excessively affectionate glances at someone

γλυκές ματιές, ερωτικές ματιές

γλυκές ματιές, ερωτικές ματιές

Ex: The little girl made goo-goo eyes at her parents, hoping to get a treat from the store.Το μικρό κορίτσι έκανε **γλυκά μάτια** στους γονείς της, ελπίζοντας να πάρει ένα γλυκό από το μαγαζί.
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green-eyed monster
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the feeling of discontent caused by lacking someone else's possessions, accomplishments, etc.

Ex: She could n't hide green-eyed monster when she saw her best friend spending time with someone else .
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to closely watch a person or thing, particularly in order to make sure they are safe

Ex: I trust my neighbor, so I asked him to keep an eye on my pet cat while I'm on vacation.
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be all ears
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to be eager to hear what a person wants to say

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

Ex: Whenever I visit my grandmother, she loves to bend my ear with stories from her childhood, and I happily listen to her reminisce.
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to make others tired by talking too much

Ex: My coworker has a habit of chewing everyone's ear off during lunch break, going on and on about his weekend escapades.
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dog-eared
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showing signs of wear and tear from excessive use, particularly with pages that have bent or folded corners

με διπλωμένες γωνίες, φθαρμένο από συχνή χρήση

με διπλωμένες γωνίες, φθαρμένο από συχνή χρήση

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

Ex: He doesn’t play an instrument but has an ear for spotting musical talent.
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earmark
[ουσιαστικό]

a unique feature or trait that distinguishes someone or something

χαρακτηριστικό γνώρισμα, διακριτικό σημάδι

χαρακτηριστικό γνώρισμα, διακριτικό σημάδι

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 have your ear to the ground, staying updated on the latest advancements and developments .
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to perk up
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to make someone or something more alert

ζωηρεύω, ενθαρρύνω

ζωηρεύω, ενθαρρύνω

Ex: A splash of cold water on my face always perks me up when I'm feeling drowsy.Μια πιτσιλιά κρύο νερό στο πρόσωπό μου πάντα με **ξυπνάει** όταν νιώθω υπνηλία.
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to play by ear
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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: In improvisational theater , actors often play by ear and respond to audience suggestions .
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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: My talked my ear off for 20 minutes yesterday about his plants and garden .
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elbow grease
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a great amount of physical effort or work that is put into something

ιδρώτας του μετώπου, σωματική προσπάθεια

ιδρώτας του μετώπου, σωματική προσπάθεια

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to elbow one's way
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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.
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elbow room
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enough space that enables people to move easily

χώρος για κίνηση, αρκετός χώρος

χώρος για κίνηση, αρκετός χώρος

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.
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to have social interaction with people, especially with ones who are famous or important

Ex: I've been rubbing elbows all night, and now I'd like to just have some quiet time.
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an eye for an eye
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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.
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bedroom eyes
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a look in someone's eyes that reveals their sexual attraction toward someone else

μάτια υπνοδωματίου, συναισθηματικά μάτια

μάτια υπνοδωματίου, συναισθηματικά μάτια

Ex: As the music played softly , they danced , and she looked at him with bedroom eyes, creating an intimate atmosphere .Καθώς η μουσική έπαιζε απαλά, χόρευαν, και αυτή τον κοίταξε με **κρεβατοκάμαρα μάτια**, δημιουργώντας μια οικεία ατμόσφαιρα.
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eye-catcher
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something or someone that grabs attention

απορροφητής της προσοχής, που τραβάει τα βλέμματα

απορροφητής της προσοχής, που τραβάει τα βλέμματα

Ex: His energetic performance on stage is always an eye-catcher.Η ενεργητική του ερμηνεία στη σκηνή είναι πάντα ένα **αξιοθέατο**.
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gutsy
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exhibiting bravery and resolve when confronted with challenges or danger; bold and unrestrained

θαρραλέα, τολμηρή

θαρραλέα, τολμηρή

Ex: They embarked on a gutsy adventure , exploring uncharted territories .Ξεκίνησαν μια **τολμηρή** περιπέτεια, εξερευνώντας αχαρτογράφητα εδάφη.
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to hate one's guts
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to hate someone to an extreme degree

Ex: The rival football teams' fans really hate each other's guts.
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to share with someone all one's feelings, most private thoughts, and secrets

Ex: Sarah and Jessica are best friends , and they spill their guts to each other about everything .
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hair-raising
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causing great fear or excitement

τριχόπτωτος, που σηκώνει τα μαλλιά

τριχόπτωτος, που σηκώνει τα μαλλιά

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hairy
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dangerous or scary, usually in an exciting way

τρομακτικός, φρικιαστικός

τρομακτικός, φρικιαστικός

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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.
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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 hand
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to physically take an object and give it to someone

περνώ, παραδίδω

περνώ, παραδίδω

Ex: He handed the keys to his car to the valet before entering the hotel .**Παρέδωσε** τα κλειδιά του αυτοκινήτου του στον βαλέ πριν μπει στο ξενοδοχείο.
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***to give credit to someone

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handout
[ουσιαστικό]

money, food, or other resources distributed freely to those in need, typically by an organization or government

βοήθεια, επιδότηση

βοήθεια, επιδότηση

Ex: Volunteers handed out handouts of warm blankets to refugees at the shelter .Οι εθελοντές μοίρασαν **βοήθειες** από ζεστές κουβέρτες στους πρόσφυγες στο καταφύγιο.
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hands down
[φράση]

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 be well-informed about or completely familiar with something

Ex: As a history professor, she knows historical events and dates like the back of her hand.
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to survive with only the bare minimum resources, often with no savings or financial security

Ex: During the recession , numerous families found living from hand to mouth, unable to save for the future .
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old hand
[ουσιαστικό]

(of a person) having extensive knowledge about or a lot of experience in a particular activity or job

παλιόπαιδο, ειδικός

παλιόπαιδο, ειδικός

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.
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on hand
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used to refer to someone or something that is accessible and near to one

Ex: Having extra on hand allows us to complete the project without delays .
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out of hand
[φράση]

impossible or very hard to control

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

the most reliable and supportive assistant or partner

δεξί χέρι, αξιόπιστος βοηθός

δεξί χέρι, αξιόπιστος βοηθός

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.
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secondhand
[επίθετο]

previously owned or used by someone else

μεταχειρισμένος, δεύτερο χέρι

μεταχειρισμένος, δεύτερο χέρι

Ex: The secondhand bookstore has a wide variety of titles at low prices.
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short-handed
[επίθετο]

lacking a sufficient number of workers or assistants

με έλλειψη προσωπικού, χωρίς επαρκή αριθμό εργαζομένων

με έλλειψη προσωπικού, χωρίς επαρκή αριθμό εργαζομένων

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.
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used to refer to the lack of communication between the different parts of an organization about their roles or activities that leads to confusion and dysfunction

Ex: When a company is that large often times the right doesn't know what the left hand is doing and vice versa.
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to attempt to do something that one has no experience in

Ex: The chef wanted to try his hand at making sushi, so he took a weekend course.
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airhead
[ουσιαστικό]

a person who is scatterbrained and lacks serious thought or focus

αέρας στο κεφάλι, αφηρημένος

αέρας στο κεφάλι, αφηρημένος

Ex: Do n't be such an airhead and remember to double-check your work next time .Μην είσαι τόσο **κενόκefalos** και θυμήσου να ελέγξεις ξανά τη δουλειά σου την επόμενη φορά.
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to angrily reply or react to someone

Ex: The customer service representative, overwhelmed with complaints, inadvertently snapped the customer's head off, leading to a formal apology.
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to head out
[ρήμα]

to leave a place or go on a journey, especially for a specific destination

ξεκινώ, φεύγω

ξεκινώ, φεύγω

Ex: She decided to head out early to avoid the rush hour traffic .Αποφάσισε να **φύγει** νωρίς για να αποφύγει την κίνηση στις ώρες αιχμής.
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to become completely and suddenly very much in love with someone

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headstrong
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determined to do things in one's own way and often resistant to the opinions or suggestions of others

πεισματάρης, ισχυρογνώμων

πεισματάρης, ισχυρογνώμων

Ex: Despite warnings, the headstrong teenager insisted on going alone.Παρά τις προειδοποιήσεις, ο **πεισματάρης** έφηβος επέμεινε να πάει μόνος.
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