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to belt [ρήμα]

χτυπώ

Ex: The child accidentally belted his sibling in the arm while swinging his toy wildly .

Το παιδί κατά λάθος χτύπησε το αδερφό του στο χέρι ενώ κουνιούσε βίαια το παιχνίδι του.

below the belt [φράση]

in a way that unfairly takes advantage of a person's weaknesses

Ex: Employing personal attacks instead of addressing the issue at hand is resorting to below the belt strategies .

to [be] in a bad mood [φράση]

to feel upset, irritated, or unhappy

Ex:

to boot up [ρήμα]

εκκινώ

Ex:

Ο υπολογιστής μου είναι αργός στο ξεκίνημα το πρωί.

boot camp [ουσιαστικό]

στρατόπεδο εκπαίδευσης στρατιωτικών

to bootleg [ρήμα]

to sell or distribute illicit products, such as drugs, alcohol, or counterfeit goods

Ex: Police shut down a network that bootlegged alcohol across state lines .

to [shake|quake|tremble] in {one's} (boots|shoes) [φράση]

to shake involuntarily as a response to extreme fear

Ex: I know that meeting my significant other 's parents for the first time will make me quake in my boots .

blue-collar [επίθετο]

εργατικός

Ex:

Οι εργάτες είναι γνωστοί για την πρακτική τους προσέγγιση στην επίλυση προβλημάτων και την ικανότητά τους να εργάζονται αποτελεσματικά με εργαλεία και μηχανήματα.

hot under the collar [φράση]

extremely furious or upset

Ex: Yesterday , he got hot under the collar when he found out that his work had been criticized in front of his colleagues .

off the cuff [φράση]

without any preparations or prior plans

Ex:

to [treat|handle] {sb/sth} with kid gloves [φράση]

to be specially careful, gentle, or considerate when dealing with someone or something

Ex: In negotiations , it 's crucial to handle the sensitive topic with kid gloves to maintain a positive atmosphere .

hats off [Επιφώνημα]

βγάζω το καπέλο

Ex: Hats off to Connie for finding such a splendid venue for a party !

Συγχαρητήρια στην Κόνι για την εύρεση τόσο υπέροχου χώρου για ένα πάρτι!

to [keep] {sth} under {one's} hat [φράση]

to avoid sharing a secret with others

Ex: The detective shared crucial information with the witness , stressing the importance of keeping it under their hat to protect ongoing investigations .

old hat [φράση]

used to describe something that has been used many times or has existed for an extended period of time and is no longer new

Ex: She thought her idea for a smartphone app was groundbreaking , but by the time she developed it , it was already old hat .

to [wear] (many|several) (different|) hats [φράση]

to have different roles, positions, or jobs at the same time

Ex: She wears many hats in her job , including project manager , accountant , and human resources coordinator .

to [have] ants in {one's} pants [φράση]

to have a hard time staying calm due to being extremely nervous or excited about something

Ex: The children are having ants in their pants , running around the playground with excitement .

to [catch] {sb} with {one's} pants down [φράση]

to unexpectedly expose or confront someone in an embarrassing situation

Ex:

to [charm] the pants off {sb} [φράση]

to cause a person to become greatly interested in one, particularly in the first encounter

Ex:

by the seat of {one's} pants [φράση]

in a way that solely relies on one's intuition or personal judgment rather than the necessary knowledge, tools, etc.

Ex: The team faced unexpected challenges during the competition and had to adapt their strategy by the seat of their pants .

to [sue] the pants off (of|) {sb/sth} [φράση]

to take legal action against someone and demand so much money and damages from them that it leaves them with nothing

Ex: They are currently in the process of suing the pants off their former employer for wrongful termination .

to [wear] the pants [φράση]

to be the one who makes important decisions and is in complete control and of a relationship or family

Ex: In their business partnership , John may be the face of the company , but it 's clear that Sarah wears the pants when it comes to strategic planning and decision-making .

the [shirt] off {one's} [back] [φράση]

everything a person has to offer for helping someone, even things that they need for themselves

Ex:

keep {one's} (shirt|pants) on [πρόταση]

used for telling a person to be more patient or to think before reacting angrily

Ex: She was about to yell at her colleague , but he told her to keep her shirt on and discuss the issue calmly .

to [lose] {one's} shirt [φράση]

to lose a big sum of money, often due to a risky bet or investment

Ex:

stuffed shirt [ουσιαστικό]

αλαζόνας

Ex: The politician 's speeches were filled with empty promises and stuffed shirt rhetoric .

Οι ομιλίες του πολιτικού ήταν γεμάτες κενές υποσχέσεις και ρητορική αλαζόνα.

if the (shoe|boot) fits [φράση]

used to suggest that if something accurately describes or applies to a person, they should accept it as true

Ex: I understand you 're sensitive about being labeled as lazy , but if the shoe fits , wear it .

goody two shoes [φράση]

a person who tries hard to let others know that they always do the right thing and behave well

Ex: He constantly brags about his charitable donations and impeccable ethical choices. It's clear he's just a goody two shoes seeking attention.

to [have|keep] {sb/sth} up {one's} [sleeve] [φράση]

to have a hidden resource, plan, or advantage that can be used strategically when needed

Ex: During the tough contract negotiations , she had an experienced lawyer up her sleeve , ready to step in if the situation got tricky .

to [knock|blow] {one's} socks off [φράση]

to make someone become impressed

Ex: The new book is blowing my socks off .

to [put|stuff|stick] a sock in it [φράση]

to tell a person to stop making noise or stop talking, especially if they are being loud or annoying

Ex: I wish someone would tell him to put a sock in it .

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