Το βιβλίο Street Talk 2 - Μια Πιο Προσεκτική Ματιά: Μάθημα 7

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Το βιβλίο Street Talk 2
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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 , feeling snug as a bug in a rug .
boo hoo [Επιφώνημα]
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μπου χου

Ex: He lost his favorite toy and went, "Boo hoo, it's the end of the world!"

Έχασε το αγαπημένο του παιχνίδι και είπε: "Μπου χου, είναι το τέλος του κόσμου!"

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something disappointing or unfortunate, often related to summer activities or plans

Ex:
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by any means that is necessary

Ex: The company was determined to increase profits by hook or by crook , even if it meant laying off some employees .
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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 you '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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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 as drunk as a skunk .
fair and square [φράση]
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done honestly, justly, or without disobeying any rules

Ex: Despite fierce competition , she won the race fair and square .
fender-bender [ουσιαστικό]
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μικρό ατύχημα

Ex: The police officer took a quick report for the fender-bender .

Ο αστυνομικός έκανε μια γρήγορη αναφορά για το μικρό ατύχημα.

geez louise [Επιφώνημα]
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Θεέ μου

Ex: " She could n't believe it geez louise , they were late again . "

Δεν μπορούσε να το πιστέψει—Θεέ μου, άργησαν πάλι.

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

Ex: We did n’t have a plan for the day , but it was fun to just go with the flow .
holy moly [Επιφώνημα]
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άγια μολύ

Ex:

Αγία μολύ, αυτό το τρενάκι ήταν πολύ πιο συναρπαστικό από ό,τι περίμενα!

hot to trot [φράση]
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eager or ready for sexual activity

Ex: Sometimes , being hot to trot means just wanting a good time without commitment .
humdrum [επίθετο]
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μονότονος

Ex:

Η μονοτονική πλοκή του μυθιστορήματος απέτυχε να κερδίσει το ενδιαφέρον του αναγνώστη, με αποτέλεσμα μια άνοστη υποδοχή.

hustle and bustle [φράση]
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a busy, noisy, and active environment or situation

Ex: After living in the suburbs , the hustle and bustle of downtown was a big adjustment for him .
you snooze, you lose [πρόταση]
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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: You’re leaving already? In a while, crocodile, see you soon!
itsy-bitsy [επίθετο]
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μικρούτσικο

Ex: They decorated the room with itsy-bitsy paper lanterns for the party .

Διακόσμησαν το δωμάτιο με μικροσκοπικά χάρτινα φανάρια για το πάρτι.

jeepers creepers [Επιφώνημα]
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Θεέ μου

Ex: Jeepers creepers , that was an unexpected turn of events !

Jeepers creepers, αυτή ήταν μια απροσδόκητη στροφή των γεγονότων!

jet set [ουσιαστικό]
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το τζετ σετ

Ex: The island attracts the jet set with its luxury villas and private beaches .

Το νησί προσελκύει το jet set με τις πολυτελείς βίλες και τις ιδιωτικές παραλίες του.

Joe Schmoe [ουσιαστικό]
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Ο κύριος Πούτσας

Ex: Anyone could do that job , even Joe Schmoe off the street .

Οποιοσδήποτε θα μπορούσε να κάνει αυτή τη δουλειά, ακόμα και ο Τάδε στο δρόμο.

local yokel [ουσιαστικό]
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χωριάτης

Ex: They thought I was just a local yokel , but I knew exactly what I was doing .

Νόμιζαν ότι ήμουν απλώς ένας τοπικός χωριάτης, αλλά ήξερα ακριβώς τι έκανα.

loose lips sink ships [πρόταση]
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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 .
lovey-dovey [επίθετο]
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υπερβολικά ρομαντικός

Ex: All my friends were either lovey-dovey couples or wild , single girls .

Όλοι οι φίλοι μου ήταν είτε ζευγάρια γεμάτα γλυκάδια είτε άγριες, ανύπαντρες κοπέλες.

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to be in a very good position and be living a luxurious life

Ex: After winning the championship , the star athlete has it made in the shade with endorsement deals and media attention .
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to bring about either success or failure for someone or something

Ex: Leadership decisions can make or break an organization .
hell's bells [ουσιαστικό]
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να πάρει η ευχή

Ex:

Έχασες πάλι το πορτοφόλι σου; Ανάθεμα, πρέπει να είσαι πιο προσεκτικός.

hocus-pocus [Επιφώνημα]
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αμπρακατάμπρα

Ex: Now, ladies and gentlemen, watch closely as I perform my greatest trick yet, hocus-pocus!

Τώρα, κυρίες και κύριοι, παρακολουθήστε προσεκτικά καθώς εκτελώ το μεγαλύτερο τρικ μου μέχρι σήμερα, hocus-pocus!

okey-dokey [Επιφώνημα]
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εντάξει

Ex:

"Εντάξει, θα σε δω αύριο!" φώναξε καθώς έφευγε από το γραφείο για τη μέρα.

mean and lean [φράση]
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(of a person) tough, efficient, and in peak physical or functional condition

Ex: She runs a mean and lean kitchen , with every tool and ingredient serving a purpose .
mumbo jumbo [ουσιαστικό]
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ασυναρτησίες

Ex: The conspiracy theory was nothing more than a collection of baseless claims and mumbo jumbo , lacking any credible evidence .

Η θεωρία συνωμοσίας δεν ήταν τίποτα περισσότερο από μια συλλογή αβάσιμων ισχυρισμών και ανοησιών, χωρίς καμία αξιόπιστη απόδειξη.

the nitty-gritty [φράση]
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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 understand the nitty-gritty of the terms and conditions .
nitwit [ουσιαστικό]
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βλάκας

Ex: That nitwit tried microwaving a metal spoon guess how that ended .
no muss, no fuss [πρόταση]
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said to mean that something can be easily done or achieved

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no pain, no gain [φράση]
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used for saying that without working hard and experiencing difficulties, one cannot achieve anything

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no way, Jose [Επιφώνημα]
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οποίος τρόπο

Ex:

Δεν θα πάρει ποτέ τέτοια συντόμευση, ούτε κατά διάνοια, Χοσέ !

out and about [επίρρημα]
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έξω και ενεργός

Ex: The doctor advised him to rest , but he was already out and about by the afternoon .

Ο γιατρός του συμβούλευσε να ξεκουραστεί, αλλά ήταν ήδη έξω και ενεργός το απόγευμα.

palsy-walsy [επίθετο]
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υπερβολικά οικείος

Ex: They acted all palsy-walsy during the meeting , but I could tell there was some tension behind it .

Συμπεριφέρθηκαν υπερβολικά φιλικά κατά τη διάρκεια της συνάντησης, αλλά μπορούσα να καταλάβω ότι υπήρχε κάποια ένταση πίσω από αυτό.

party-hearty [επίθετο]
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παρτάκιας

Ex: She ’s always the life of the party , totally party-hearty and ready to dance all night .

Είναι πάντα η ψυχή του πάρτι, εντελώς παρτακιά και έτοιμη να χορέψει όλη τη νύχτα.

payday [ουσιαστικό]
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ημέρα πληρωμής

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

pooper scooper [ουσιαστικό]
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συσκευή συλλογής κοπράνων

Ex: Do n’t forget the pooper scooper when you take the dog for a walk .

Μην ξεχάσετε το συσκευή συλλογής κοπράνων όταν πάτε τον σκύλο βόλτα.

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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: I ate that burger too quickly and completely scarfed and barfed.
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to shop for an extended period of time, often to the point of exhaustion

Ex: We spent the entire weekend at the mall , shopping until we dropped !
silly Billy [ουσιαστικό]
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ανόητος Μπίλι

Ex: Oh , you forgot your keys again , silly Billy !

Ω, ξέχασες πάλι τα κλειδιά σου, ανόητε Billy!

super duper [επίθετο]
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super φανταστικό

Ex: That concert was super duper fun !

Αυτή η συναυλία ήταν super duper διασκεδαστική!

tee-hee [Επιφώνημα]
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χι-χι

Ex: Tee-hee! I totally pranked you!

Tee-hee! Σε έκανα πλήρως πλάκα!

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used to playfully or mockingly dismiss someone, often as a lighthearted insult or comeback

Ex: You think you're so smart? Well, up your nose with a rubber hose!
wear and tear [φράση]
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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 minor 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

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what is the plan, Sam? [πρόταση]
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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: Alright, we've got the supplies. 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: