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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.
dive
[nom]

a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall

boîte de nuit minable, cabaret douteux

boîte de nuit minable, cabaret douteux

used to say that one doubts that something can ever happen or be true

peine perdue, pas la moindre chance

peine perdue, pas la moindre chance

Ex: Fat chance he 'll admit he was wrong ; he 's too stubborn .**Peu de chances** qu'il admette qu'il a tort ; il est trop têtu.
blimp
[nom]

a person who is significantly overweight, often used in a humorous or exaggerated manner

boudin, gros plein de soupe

boudin, gros plein de soupe

Ex: She said she would need to exercise more to avoid putting on more weight and becoming a blimp.Elle a dit qu'elle aurait besoin de faire plus d'exercice pour éviter de prendre plus de poids et de devenir un **dirigeable**.
come off it
[Interjection]

used to tell someone that they should stop saying or doing a particular thing

arrête !, arrêtez ! franchement !

arrête !, arrêtez ! franchement !

Ex: He told us he could make us millionaires overnight ; we had to tell him to come off it .Il nous a dit qu'il pouvait nous rendre millionnaires du jour au lendemain ; nous avons dû lui dire de **arrêter son char**.
fries
[nom]

thin slices of potato that have been cooked in hot oil until they are crispy and golden brown

frites, pommes frites

frites, pommes frites

Ex: They shared a large portion of fries at the table .Ils ont partagé une grande portion de **frites** à table.

to quickly make a meal for oneself, often due to a time constraint

Ex: I'm too tired to cook tonight; let's just grab a bite from the nearby takeout place.

to be really stressed, angry, or upset about something that has happened or is going to happen

Ex: I can already imagine having a cow when he sees the dent on his car .

to have a strong interest or attraction toward a particular person or thing

Ex: He’s into sports, especially basketball, and watches every game.
john
[nom]

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

toilettes, WC

toilettes, WC

to lose it
[Phrase]

to become overwhelmed by strong emotions

Ex: After holding it together for so long , lost it and let all his frustration out .

to finish eating something completely, often quickly or with enthusiasm

terminer, engloutir

terminer, engloutir

Ex: She polished off the last of the cookies , leaving none for anyone else .Elle a **englouti** les derniers cookies, n'en laissant pour personne d'autre.

in an instant and with no delay

Ex: They agreed to the terms of the off the bat.
ritzy
[Adjectif]

luxurious and stylish, often associated with wealth or a high social status

chic, luxueux

chic, luxueux

Ex: He always sought out ritzy places to dine , favoring exclusivity over simplicity .Il recherchait toujours des endroits **chics** pour dîner, privilégiant l'exclusivité à la simplicité.

to behave in a crazy and uncontrollable manner

Ex: The professor's unconventional teaching methods and nonsensical lectures make me think he has a screw missing.
slop
[nom]

unappetizing and poorly prepared food, often in a liquid or semi-liquid form

bouillie, pâtée

bouillie, pâtée

to stink
[verbe]

to be morally wrong or unpleasant

puer, sentir mauvais

puer, sentir mauvais

Ex: The teacher 's favoritism towards certain students really made the fairness of the grading system stink.Le favoritisme de l'enseignant envers certains élèves a vraiment fait **puer** l'équité du système de notation.

to suddenly stop moving or doing something due to being extremely surprised, frightened, or impressed

Ex: The unexpected sight of a bear on the hiking trail made the stop in their tracks and slowly back away .
to tip off
[verbe]

to discreetly share important information or advice with someone to help them take action or avoid a problem

avertir discrètement, donner un tuyau

avertir discrètement, donner un tuyau

Ex: The spy needed to tip off headquarters about the enemy 's plans .L'espion devait **prévenir** le quartier général des plans de l'ennemi.

to drink a beverage after a meal to help swallow and digest the food

faire descendre, accompagner d'une boisson

faire descendre, accompagner d'une boisson

Ex: We always wash our meals down with a refreshing beverage at this restaurant.Nous **arrosons** toujours nos repas avec une boisson rafraîchissante dans ce restaurant.
joint
[nom]

a casual and informal place, often a restaurant or eatery, where people can gather for simple and hearty food

un petit resto, un boui-boui

un petit resto, un boui-boui

Ex: Let 's meet at the Mexican joint for some tacos and nachos .Rencontrons-nous au **resto** mexicain pour des tacos et des nachos.

to eat, often in a hearty or enthusiastic manner

manger avec enthousiasme, bouffer

manger avec enthousiasme, bouffer

Ex: We gathered around the table to chow down on Thanksgiving dinner .Nous nous sommes rassemblés autour de la table pour **manger goulûment** le dîner de Thanksgiving.
to hold
[verbe]

to request the omission or exclusion of an ingredient or item from a dish

retirer, supprimer

retirer, supprimer

Ex: I 'll have a pizza , but hold the mushrooms .Je prendrai une pizza, mais **sans** champignons.

a human being or creature that possesses life and consciousness

âme vivante, être vivant

âme vivante, être vivant

Ex: Not a living soul noticed the subtle change in the atmosphere .Pas une **âme vivante** n'a remarqué le changement subtil dans l'atmosphère.
poker
[nom]

a person who is overweight or fat

gros, personne en surpoids

gros, personne en surpoids

Ex: Do n't let those comments about being a poker get to you .Ne laisse pas ces commentaires sur le fait d'être un **gros** t'atteindre.
sneaking
[Adjectif]

used to describe something done in a secretive or furtive manner, typically to avoid detection or to hide intentions

furtif, sournois

furtif, sournois

Ex: I don't have any sneaking doubts about this decision.Je n'ai aucun doute **furtif** à propos de cette décision.

to enter or begin involvement in a particular place, situation, or context, often implying the start of an experience or journey

Ex: Have you set foot in this industry yet?

to deliberately fail to give a proper tip or to withhold payment for services rendered by a waiter, usually implying an act of poor or unfair behavior

Ex: I never stiff waiters, as I believe in rewarding good service.

used to describe something or someone that is extremely rare, unique, or extraordinary, often with a positive connotation

Ex: Not every job opportunity one in a million, so do n't miss this one .
give me five
[Interjection]

used to ask for a high five, a gesture where two people slap the palms of their hands together as a form of celebration, greeting, or acknowledgment

Tape m'en cinq !, Donne-moi cinq !

Tape m'en cinq !, Donne-moi cinq !

Ex: Give me five ?**Tape m'en cinq** ? Tu as assuré cette présentation !

in a state where one is experiencing outmost joy and happiness

Ex: Surrounded by loved ones and basking in the warm glow of birthday wishes , she in seventh heaven, overwhelmed with happiness and gratitude .
nine to five
[Phrase]

a typical full-time job that operates during standard business hours, typically from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday

Ex: I'm tired of the nine-to-five grind.
to hang ten
[Phrase]

to surf toward the front of the surfboard so that the toes of both feet are hanging over the edge of the board

Ex: The surfer performed a hang ten before dropping into the wave .

to get rid of, discard, or eliminate something, often used in reference to canceling, rejecting, or killing

éliminer, supprimer

éliminer, supprimer

Ex: After the fight, he was eighty-sixed from the group for good.Après la bagarre, il a été **eighty-sixé** du groupe pour de bon.

a standard full-sized piano

piano à queue, piano standard

piano à queue, piano standard

Ex: I 've always dreamed of owning a grand eighty-eight in my living room .J'ai toujours rêvé de posséder un **quatre-vingt-huit** dans mon salon.

used to emphasize that something has been repeated many times, often in frustration or to convey exasperation

Ex: If I have told you once, I have told you a thousand times make sure the door is locked before you leave!
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