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Le livre Street Talk 3 - Un Regard Plus Approfondi : Leçon 14

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to blow away

to kill someone with a gun or other weapons

descendre, abattre

descendre, abattre

Ex: The security camera footage captured the chilling moment when the victim was blown away. 
to carjack
to carjack
[verbe]

to forcibly steal a vehicle from its driver, often involving threats or violence

détourner une voiture, voler une voiture avec violence

détourner une voiture, voler une voiture avec violence

Ex: In a daring act of crime, the thieves attempted to carjack a luxury sedan at gunpoint in broad daylight. 
false [move]

a reckless action that may result in serious consequences or failure

faux pas, mauvaise manœuvre

faux pas, mauvaise manœuvre

Ex: One false move could ruin the entire negotiation. 
to freeze
to freeze
[verbe]

to suddenly stop moving or become immobilized due to fear, shock, or surprise

geler, se figer

geler, se figer

Ex: As the bear emerged from the woods, Sarah froze, unable to move or scream. 
to hand over

to transfer the possession or control of someone or something to another person or entity

remettre, céder

remettre, céder

Ex: The CEO was forced to hand over his position due to the scandal. 
to [hit] the dirt

to suddenly fall on the ground, often as a way of avoiding danger

Ex: Suddenly another soldier hits the dirt beside me. 
to hold up
to hold up
[verbe]

to rob a bank, shop, or similar place using a firearm, usually with a threat of violence

braquer, dévaliser

braquer, dévaliser

Ex: The criminals decided to hold up the convenience store, demanding cash from the terrified clerk. 
hold-up
hold-up
[nom]

a delay or obstruction that prevents progress or causes a situation to be temporarily halted

retard, obstruction

retard, obstruction

Ex: There was a hold-up on the highway due to a multi-car accident, causing traffic to back up for miles. 
to [blow] {one's} head off

to shoot someone in the head

Ex: "Stay back, or I’ll blow your head off!" the robber shouted. 
[let] {sb} have it

to violently criticize or punish a person over what they did or said

Ex: Upset with the repeated mistakes, the manager finally let the employee have it during the performance review. 
to shut up
to shut up
[verbe]

to stop talking and be quiet

se taire

se taire

Ex: As soon as the movie started, the audience gradually shut up. 
stay down
stay down
[phrase]

a command to remain low, often used in dangerous situations like robberies or police operations

Ex: "Stay down!" the officer shouted as bullets flew past. 
stick-up

a robbery, typically involving a threat or use of force

braquage, hold-up

braquage, hold-up

Ex: The convenience store was hit by a stick-up last night. 
to waste
to waste
[verbe]

to eliminate or kill someone

éliminer, liquider

éliminer, liquider

Ex: The gang decided to waste the informant who was cooperating with the police. 
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