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Street Talk 1 किताब - एक करीबी नज़र: पाठ 4

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शुरू करें
Street Talk 1
to [bring] home the bacon
to bring home the bacon
[वाक्यांश]

to earn enough money to be able to pay for the necessities of life

Ex: Sarah is out there, bringing home the bacon by excelling in her career.
बंद करें
साइन इन
to beef up
to beef up
[क्रिया]

make strong or stronger

मजबूत बनाना, सशक्त करना

मजबूत बनाना, सशक्त करना

बंद करें
साइन इन
beef
beef
[संज्ञा]

a disagreement, argument, or ongoing conflict between people, often involving hostility or rivalry

दुश्मनी, विवाद

दुश्मनी, विवाद

Ex: She 's got beef with the manager about the schedule .

उसे शेड्यूल के बारे में मैनेजर के साथ beef है।

बंद करें
साइन इन
beefy
beefy
[विशेषण]

with a strong body and well-built muscles

मजबूत, मांसल

मजबूत, मांसल

Ex: Despite his advanced age , Jack 's beefy physique made him a formidable opponent on the football field .

अपनी उन्नत उम्र के बावजूद, जैक का मजबूत शरीर उसे फुटबॉल मैदान पर एक दुर्जेय प्रतिद्वंद्वी बनाता था।

बंद करें
साइन इन
to [put] the bite on {sb}
to put the bite on somebody
[वाक्यांश]

to put pressure on someone to do something, particularly in order to get money from them

Ex: The alumni association of my old university puts the bite on me once or twice a year looking for a donation.
बंद करें
साइन इन
to [bite|snap] {one's} head off
to bite one's head off
[वाक्यांश]

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.
बंद करें
साइन इन
to [bite|hold] {one's} tongue
to bite one's tongue
[वाक्यांश]

to not say something, against one's wish, in order to avoid causing an argument or upsetting someone

Ex: He has become adept at biting his lips in stressful situations to maintain a professional demeanor.
बंद करें
साइन इन
to [bite] the bullet
to bite the bullet
[वाक्यांश]

to start to deal with an inevitable challenge or difficulty

Ex: He had to bite the bullet and admit his mistake, even though it was embarrassing.
बंद करें
साइन इन
to [bite] the dust
to bite the dust
[वाक्यांश]

to die or no longer exist

Ex: The ambitious business venture ultimately bit the dust due to a lack of funding and support.
बंद करें
साइन इन
the (best|greatest) thing since sliced bread
the best thing since sliced bread
[वाक्यांश]

a thing or person that one believes to be extremely good, useful, interesting etc.

Ex: The enthusiastic reviews about the new restaurant made her curious to try it, as everyone claimed it was the greatest thing since sliced bread in the culinary world.
बंद करें
साइन इन
bread
bread
[संज्ञा]

money, cash, or earnings

पैसा, रुपया

पैसा, रुपया

Ex: They 're always looking for ways to turn their skills into bread.

वे हमेशा अपने कौशल को रोटी में बदलने के तरीके ढूंढते रहते हैं।

बंद करें
साइन इन
to [have] a bun in the oven
to have a bun in the oven
[वाक्यांश]

to be expecting a child

Ex: Last year, Monica had a bun in the oven and gave birth to a beautiful baby girl.
बंद करें
साइन इन
buns
buns
[संज्ञा]

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

नितंब, चूतड़

नितंब, चूतड़

बंद करें
साइन इन
cakewalk
cakewalk
[संज्ञा]

an easy accomplishment

आसान काम, बच्चों का खेल

आसान काम, बच्चों का खेल

बंद करें
साइन इन
big cheese
big cheese
[संज्ञा]

someone of great importance or influence

बड़ा आदमी, महत्वपूर्ण व्यक्ति

बड़ा आदमी, महत्वपूर्ण व्यक्ति

Ex: The professor is a big cheese in the academic world , known for her groundbreaking research and expertise in the field .

प्रोफेसर शैक्षणिक दुनिया में एक बड़ा नाम हैं, जो अपने अभूतपूर्व शोध और क्षेत्र में विशेषज्ञता के लिए जाने जाते हैं।

बंद करें
साइन इन
cheesecake
cheesecake
[संज्ञा]

a photograph of an attractive woman in minimal attire

न्यूनतम वस्त्रों में एक आकर्षक महिला की तस्वीर, कम कपड़ों में एक सुंदर महिला की छवि

न्यूनतम वस्त्रों में एक आकर्षक महिला की तस्वीर, कम कपड़ों में एक सुंदर महिला की छवि

बंद करें
साइन इन
cheesy
cheesy
[विशेषण]

having very low quality

निम्न गुणवत्ता वाला, भद्दा

निम्न गुणवत्ता वाला, भद्दा

Ex: The cheesy plastic toy broke easily after just a few uses.

कुछ ही बार उपयोग के बाद घटिया प्लास्टिक का खिलौना आसानी से टूट गया।

बंद करें
साइन इन
to [cut] the cheese
to cut the cheese
[वाक्यांश]

to emit wind from one's anus

Ex: Even though it's a natural bodily function, people often feel embarrassed when they accidentally cut the cheese in public.
बंद करें
साइन इन
to chew out
to chew out
[क्रिया]

to strongly criticize someone in an angry manner

डाँटना, फटकारना

डाँटना, फटकारना

Ex: The manager chewed out the staff for not maintaining cleanliness .

मैनेजर ने सफाई न रखने के लिए स्टाफ को डांटा

बंद करें
साइन इन
to [chew] the fat
to chew the fat
[वाक्यांश]

to enjoy a friendly talk with a person for a long period of time

Ex: At family gatherings, we often sit around the table and chew the fat over dinner, discussing various topics.
बंद करें
साइन इन
clam
clam
[संज्ञा]

a piece of paper money worth one dollar

एक डॉलर का नोट, एक डॉलर

एक डॉलर का नोट, एक डॉलर

बंद करें
साइन इन
to clam up
to clam up
[क्रिया]

to suddenly become silent or refuse to talk, often because of nervousness, fear, or a desire to keep information secret

चुप हो जाना, अचानक बोलना बंद कर देना

चुप हो जाना, अचानक बोलना बंद कर देना

Ex: As soon as the topic of her recent project came up , Emily clam up and did n't want to reveal any details .

जैसे ही उसके हालिया प्रोजेक्ट का विषय सामने आया, एमिली चुप हो गई और कोई भी विवरण प्रकट नहीं करना चाहती थी।

बंद करें
साइन इन
(as|) happy as a clam (at hot water|)
(as) happy as a clam (at hot water)
[वाक्यांश]

(of a person) very pleased or satisfied

Ex: Surrounded by loved ones on her birthday, she felt happy as a clam at hot water.
बंद करें
साइन इन
to [wake] up and [smell] the coffee
to wake up and smell the coffee
[वाक्यांश]

to recognize the reality of a situation, no matter how unpleasant it may be

Ex: I tried to warn him that his business model was outdated, but he refused to wake up and smell the coffee until it was too late.
बंद करें
साइन इन
to cook up
to cook up
[क्रिया]

to prepare food quickly, often in an informal or creative manner

जल्दी से तैयार करना, एक भोजन की योजना बनाना

जल्दी से तैयार करना, एक भोजन की योजना बनाना

Ex: She cooked up a hearty soup to warm up on a chilly evening .

उसने एक ठंडी शाम को गर्म करने के लिए एक हार्दिक सूप बनाया

बंद करें
साइन इन
to [be] cooking with gas
to be cooking with gas
[वाक्यांश]

to be doing very well or functioning effectively

Ex: Emily's new book is getting a lot of attention - she's receiving great reviews and making strong sales.She's definitely cooking with gas!
बंद करें
साइन इन
to [catch] {sb} with {one's} [hand] in the cookie jar

to catch someone in the act of doing something wrong or inappropriate

Ex: She caught her little brother with his hand in the cookie jar, breaking their mom's rule about snacks before dinner.
बंद करें
साइन इन
(smart|sharp) cookie
smart cookie
[वाक्यांश]

a person who is clever and has a strong personality

Ex: She's not just book smart, but also street smart.She's a real smart cookie.
बंद करें
साइन इन
that is the way the cookie crumbles (in the market|)

said after an unfortunate event to mean one must accept the situation as it is

Ex: Sometimes, plans don't go as expected, and all you can say is, "That's how the cookie crumbles."
बंद करें
साइन इन
to [toss] {one's} cookies
to toss one's cookies
[वाक्यांश]

to empty what is in one's stomach through one's mouth

Ex: Sarah couldn't handle the extreme motion of the roller coaster and ended up tossing her cookies all over the ground.
बंद करें
साइन इन
tough cookie
tough cookie
[संज्ञा]

a person who is strong, resilient, and determined, often in the face of challenging circumstances

मजबूत इरादों वाला व्यक्ति, दृढ़ निश्चयी व्यक्ति

मजबूत इरादों वाला व्यक्ति, दृढ़ निश्चयी व्यक्ति

Ex: He went through rigorous training and never gave up . He 's a tough cookie on the basketball court .

उसने कठोर प्रशिक्षण से गुजरा और कभी हार नहीं मानी। वह बास्केटबॉल कोर्ट पर एक मजबूत इंसान है।

बंद करें
साइन इन
crackers
crackers
[विशेषण]

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

पागल, सनकी

पागल, सनकी

बंद करें
साइन इन
dough
dough
[संज्ञा]

money, cash, or financial resources

पैसा, रुपया

पैसा, रुपया

Ex: They were excited about the big paycheck , knowing it would add a good amount of dough to their savings .

वे बड़े पेचेक के बारे में उत्साहित थे, यह जानते हुए कि यह उनकी बचत में एक अच्छी रकम पैसा जोड़ देगा।

बंद करें
साइन इन
to [eat] {one's} words
to eat one's words
[वाक्यांश]

to take back something one has said previously

Ex: You doubted I could lose 20 pounds - I think it's time for you to eat your words!
बंद करें
साइन इन
big enchilada
big enchilada
[संज्ञा]

an individual who is very famous or influential

बड़ा आदमी, प्रभावशाली व्यक्ति

बड़ा आदमी, प्रभावशाली व्यक्ति

Ex: The renowned scientist , Dr. Rebecca Thompson , is considered the big enchilada in the field of quantum physics . Her groundbreaking research has revolutionized the scientific community .

प्रसिद्ध वैज्ञानिक, डॉ. रेबेका थॉम्पसन, को क्वांटम भौतिकी के क्षेत्र में बड़ा नाम माना जाता है। उनके अभूतपूर्व शोध ने वैज्ञानिक समुदाय में क्रांति ला दी है।

बंद करें
साइन इन
the whole enchilada
the whole enchilada
[वाक्यांश]

***the whole situation; everything

Ex: The team has a good chance in the playoffs and may win the whole enchilada this year.
बंद करें
साइन इन
chicken feed
chicken feed
[संज्ञा]

an extremely small amount of money

मुर्गी का चारा, बहुत कम पैसा

मुर्गी का चारा, बहुत कम पैसा

Ex: The company 's CEO earned millions while the workers received only chicken feed in comparison .

कंपनी के सीईओ ने लाखों कमाए जबकि कर्मचारियों को तुलना में केवल मुर्गी का चारा मिला।

बंद करें
साइन इन
to [feed] {one's} face
to feed one's face
[वाक्यांश]

to eat more food than one's body needs or can handle

Ex: Despite being on a diet, John couldn't resist the temptation and gave in, feeding his face with a big slice of chocolate cake.
बंद करें
साइन इन
to spoon-feed
to spoon-feed
[क्रिया]

***to give someone so much help or information that that person does not need to try himself or herself

चम्मच से खिलाना, सब कुछ आसान बना कर देना

चम्मच से खिलाना, सब कुछ आसान बना कर देना

Ex: Certain students enjoy finding out things for themselves; others prefer being spoon-fed.

कुछ छात्र अपने आप चीजों का पता लगाने का आनंद लेते हैं; अन्य चम्मच से खिलाए जाना पसंद करते हैं।

बंद करें
साइन इन
a different kettle of fish
a different kettle of fish
[वाक्यांश]

an issue or subject that is not in any way connected to what one was talking about

Ex: Raising a teenager is a different kettle of fish from raising a young child.
बंद करें
साइन इन
fishy
fishy
[विशेषण]

suggestive of dishonesty or something dubious

संदेहास्पद, शक्की

संदेहास्पद, शक्की

Ex: She sensed a fishy motive behind his sudden kindness .

उसने उसकी अचानक दयालुता के पीछे एक संदेहास्पद मकसद महसूस किया।

बंद करें
साइन इन
(as|) nutty as a fruitcake
(as) nutty as a fruitcake
[वाक्यांश]

(of a person) crazy or exhibiting odd behavior

Ex: My aunt always wears mismatched clothes and speaks to her plants.She's nutty as a fruitcake, but we love her.
बंद करें
साइन इन
gravy
gravy
[संज्ञा]

a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)

अचानक मिला लाभ, सुनहरा अवसर

अचानक मिला लाभ, सुनहरा अवसर

बंद करें
साइन इन
gravy train
gravy train
[संज्ञा]

a situation in which making a lot of money becomes possible with minimal time or effort

भाग्य की ट्रेन, सोने की खान

भाग्य की ट्रेन, सोने की खान

Ex: She thought that being an influencer was a gravy train, but soon realized that building a following requires hard work and dedication .

उसने सोचा कि एक इन्फ्लुएंसर होना एक आसान कमाई है, लेकिन जल्द ही एहसास हुआ कि अनुयायियों का निर्माण करने के लिए कड़ी मेहनत और समर्पण की आवश्यकता होती है।

बंद करें
साइन इन
ham
ham
[संज्ञा]

an actor with an exaggerated theatrical style

अतिनाटकीय शैली वाला अभिनेता, नाटकीय अभिनेता

अतिनाटकीय शैली वाला अभिनेता, नाटकीय अभिनेता

बंद करें
साइन इन
to ham it up
to ham it up
[वाक्यांश]

exaggerate one's acting

बंद करें
साइन इन
to [sell|go] like hot cakes
to sell like hot cakes
[वाक्यांश]

to sell very quickly and in large amounts

Ex: The fresh batch of pastries went like hot cakes this morning.
बंद करें
साइन इन
to [cut] the mustard
to cut the mustard
[वाक्यांश]

to meet expectations or perform satisfactorily in a given task or situation

Ex: To be successful in this role, you need to cut the mustard and meet our high standards.
बंद करें
साइन इन
noodle
noodle
[संज्ञा]

informal terms for a human head

सिर, खोपड़ी

सिर, खोपड़ी

बंद करें
साइन इन
knuckle sandwich
knuckle sandwich
[संज्ञा]

used to refer to a punch that is hit in a person's mouth

मुक्के की थप्पड़, मुंह पर मुक्का

मुक्के की थप्पड़, मुंह पर मुक्का

Ex: When the heckler continued to disrupt the comedian 's act , the performer quipped that he might receive a knuckle sandwich if he did n't quiet down .

जब बाधा डालने वाला कॉमेडियन के एक्ट को बाधित करता रहा, तो कलाकार ने मजाक में कहा कि अगर वह चुप नहीं हुआ तो उसे मुक्के की सैंडविच मिल सकती है।

बंद करें
साइन इन
in a stew
in a stew
[वाक्यांश]

in a very troubled or nervous state

Ex: The company's operations are currently coming apart at the seams due to a lack of resources.
बंद करें
साइन इन
to sugarcoat
to sugarcoat
[क्रिया]

cause to appear more pleasant or appealing

सुखद बनाना, मधुर बनाना

सुखद बनाना, मधुर बनाना

बंद करें
साइन इन
sugar daddy
sugar daddy
[संज्ञा]

a rich older man who gives money or gifts to a younger partner for companionship or intimacy

शुगर डैडी, चॉकलेट डैडी

शुगर डैडी, चॉकलेट डैडी

Ex: She joked about needing a sugar daddy to pay rent .

उसने किराया चुकाने के लिए एक sugar daddy की ज़रूरत के बारे में मज़ाक किया।

बंद करें
साइन इन
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