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Street Talk 2 किताब - एक करीबी नज़र: पाठ 7

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शुरू करें
Street Talk 2
(as|) snug as a bug in a rug
(as) snug as a bug in a rug
[वाक्यांश]

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.
बंद करें
साइन इन
boo hoo
boo hoo
[विस्मयादिबोधक]

used to express mock or exaggerated sadness, often in a playful or sarcastic manner

बू हू, हाय हाय

बू हू, हाय हाय

Ex: "Boo hoo, I have to do my homework," he groaned, rolling his eyes.

बू हू, मुझे अपना होमवर्क करना है, उसने आँखें घुमाते हुए कराहा.

बंद करें
साइन इन
bummer in the summer
bummer in the summer
[वाक्यांश]

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

Ex: "The air conditioning broke on the hottest day of the year.Such a bummer in the summer!"
बंद करें
साइन इन
by hook or by crook
by hook or by crook
[वाक्यांश]

by any means that is necessary

Ex: We're going to get this done by hook or by crook, whether it's easy or not.
बंद करें
साइन इन
to [be] cruising for a bruising
to be cruising for a bruising
[वाक्यांश]

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 won't end well.
बंद करें
साइन इन
different strokes for different folks

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.
बंद करें
साइन इन
double trouble
double trouble
[संज्ञा]

*** a situation in which there is twice the number of problems that usually exist

दोहरी मुसीबत, दोगुनी परेशानी

दोहरी मुसीबत, दोगुनी परेशानी

बंद करें
साइन इन
(as|) drunk as a (skunk|fiddler)
(as) drunk as a skunk
[वाक्यांश]

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.
बंद करें
साइन इन
fair and square
fair and square
[वाक्यांश]

done honestly, justly, or without disobeying any rules

Ex: The company promises to distribute bonuses fair and square based on performance metrics.
बंद करें
साइन इन
fender-bender
fender-bender
[संज्ञा]

a minor car accident that usually involves small damage to the vehicles

मामूली कार दुर्घटना, छोटी टक्कर

मामूली कार दुर्घटना, छोटी टक्कर

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

पुलिस अधिकारी ने मामूली टक्कर के लिए जल्दी रिपोर्ट लिखी।

बंद करें
साइन इन
fuddy-duddy
fuddy-duddy
[संज्ञा]

a conservative who is old-fashioned or dull in attitude or appearance

रूढ़िवादी, पुराने ढंग का व्यक्ति

रूढ़िवादी, पुराने ढंग का व्यक्ति

बंद करें
साइन इन
geez louise
geez louise
[विस्मयादिबोधक]

used to convey surprise, annoyance, or disbelief

हे भगवान, अरे वाह

हे भगवान, अरे वाह

Ex: They exclaimed geez Louise at the unexpected delay

उन्होंने अप्रत्याशित देरी पर geez Louise कहकर चिल्लाया।

बंद करें
साइन इन
to [go] with the flow
to go with the flow
[वाक्यांश]

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

Ex: Even though the schedule changed, I’m fine with it.Let’s go with the flow.
बंद करें
साइन इन
holy moly
holy moly
[विस्मयादिबोधक]

used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

अरे वाह!, हे भगवान!

अरे वाह!, हे भगवान!

Ex: Holy moly, that dog is huge!

अरे वाह, वह कुत्ता बहुत बड़ा है!

बंद करें
साइन इन
hot to trot
hot to trot
[वाक्यांश]

eager or ready for sexual activity

Ex: Sometimes, being hot to trot means just wanting a good time without commitment.
बंद करें
साइन इन
hotshot
hotshot
[संज्ञा]

someone who is extraordinarily successful and talented at what they do

माहिर, प्रतिभाशाली

माहिर, प्रतिभाशाली

बंद करें
साइन इन
humdrum
humdrum
[विशेषण]

lacking excitement or variety

नीरस, फीका

नीरस, फीका

Ex: The novel's humdrum plot failed to capture the reader's interest, resulting in a lackluster reception.

उपन्यास की नीरस कथा पाठक की रुचि को पकड़ने में विफल रही, जिसके परिणामस्वरूप निराशाजनक प्रतिक्रिया हुई।

बंद करें
साइन इन
hustle and bustle
hustle and bustle
[वाक्यांश]

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.
बंद करें
साइन इन
you snooze, you lose
you snooze, you lose
[वाक्य]

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.
बंद करें
साइन इन
in a while, crocodile
in a while, crocodile
[वाक्यांश]

used to respond to a farewell, typically in a fun or lighthearted way

Ex: I’ll be off now.In a while, crocodile, until next time!
बंद करें
साइन इन
itsy-bitsy
itsy-bitsy
[विशेषण]

extremely small, often in a cute or endearing way

नन्हा सा, छोटा सा

नन्हा सा, छोटा सा

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

उन्होंने पार्टी के लिए कमरे को छोटे-छोटे कागज के लालटेन से सजाया।

बंद करें
साइन इन
jeepers creepers
jeepers creepers
[विस्मयादिबोधक]

used to express surprise, shock, or mild alarm

हे भगवान, अरे वाह

हे भगवान, अरे वाह

Ex: Jeepers creepers , that 's the most expensive dress I 've ever seen .

Jeepers creepers, यह सबसे महंगी ड्रेस है जो मैंने कभी देखी है।

बंद करें
साइन इन
jet set
jet set
[संज्ञा]

a group of wealthy, stylish individuals who travel frequently and luxuriously, often to exclusive destinations for leisure and social activities

जेट सेट, धनी और शैलीशील यात्री वर्ग

जेट सेट, धनी और शैलीशील यात्री वर्ग

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

द्वीप अपनी लक्जरी विला और निजी समुद्र तटों के साथ जेट सेट को आकर्षित करता है।

बंद करें
साइन इन
Joe Schmoe
Joe Schmoe
[संज्ञा]

a term used to refer to an average or ordinary person, often in a dismissive or humorous way

आम आदमी, मोहन लाल

आम आदमी, मोहन लाल

Ex: I ca n’t believe Joe Schmoe was able to solve that problem , it ’s usually such a challenge .

मुझे विश्वास नहीं हो रहा है कि आम आदमी उस समस्या को हल करने में सक्षम था, यह आमतौर पर इतनी चुनौती होती है।

बंद करें
साइन इन
local yokel
local yokel
[संज्ञा]

a person from a rural or small town, often used in a slightly mocking or humorous way

गंवार, देहाती

गंवार, देहाती

Ex: He may be a local yokel, but he ’s got a heart of gold .

वह एक स्थानीय गँवार हो सकता है, लेकिन उसका दिल सोने का है।

बंद करें
साइन इन
loose lips sink ships
loose lips sink ships
[वाक्य]

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.
बंद करें
साइन इन
lovey-dovey
lovey-dovey
[विशेषण]

***very affectionate or romantic, especially excessively so

बहुत ज्यादा प्यार करने वाला, चिपचिपा

बहुत ज्यादा प्यार करने वाला, चिपचिपा

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

मेरे सभी दोस्त या तो प्यार में डूबे हुए जोड़े थे या जंगली, अविवाहित लड़कियाँ।

बंद करें
साइन इन
to [have] it made in the shade
to have it made in the shade
[वाक्यांश]

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

Ex: With the successful launch of the product, the company now has it made in the shade, dominating the market.
बंद करें
साइन इन
to [make] or [break]
to make or break
[वाक्यांश]

to bring about either success or failure for someone or something

Ex: Leadership decisions can make or break an organization.
बंद करें
साइन इन
hanky panky
hanky panky
[संज्ञा]

verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way

छल, धोखाधड़ी

छल, धोखाधड़ी

बंद करें
साइन इन
heebie-jeebies
heebie-jeebies
[संज्ञा]

extreme nervousness

अत्यधिक घबराहट, सिहरन

अत्यधिक घबराहट, सिहरन

बंद करें
साइन इन
hell's bells
hell's bells
[संज्ञा]

used to show one's frustration, surprise, or anger

भगवान की मार, धत तेरे की

भगवान की मार, धत तेरे की

Ex: You lost your wallet again?Hell's bells, you need to be more careful

तुमने फिर से अपना बटुआ खो दिया? हे भगवान, तुम्हें और सावधान रहने की जरूरत है।

बंद करें
साइन इन
helter-skelter
helter-skelter
[क्रिया विशेषण]

haphazardly

अस्त-व्यस्त, बेतरतीब

अस्त-व्यस्त, बेतरतीब

बंद करें
साइन इन
hocus-pocus
hocus-pocus
[विस्मयादिबोधक]

used as part of the magician's patter to create excitement and anticipation for the magical effect about to occur

जादू का शब्द, होकस पोकस

जादू का शब्द, होकस पोकस

Ex: And now, for my final act of the evening, hocus-pocus!The empty box is now filled with a flurry of butterflies!

और अब, शाम के मेरे अंतिम कार्य के लिए, होकस-पोकस! खाली बॉक्स अब तितलियों के झुंड से भर गया है!

बंद करें
साइन इन
hodgepodge
hodgepodge
[संज्ञा]

a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas

मिश्रण, गड़बड़झाला

मिश्रण, गड़बड़झाला

बंद करें
साइन इन
hoity-toity
hoity-toity
[विशेषण]

affectedly genteel

दिखावटी, आडंबरपूर्ण

दिखावटी, आडंबरपूर्ण

बंद करें
साइन इन
okey-dokey
okey-dokey
[विस्मयादिबोधक]

used to show agreement, approval, etc.

ठीक है, अच्छा

ठीक है, अच्छा

Ex: "Okey-dokey, see you tomorrow!"he called out as he left the office for the day.

"ठीक है, कल मिलते हैं!" उसने दिन के लिए कार्यालय छोड़ते हुए कहा।

बंद करें
साइन इन
mean and lean
mean and lean
[वाक्यांश]

(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.
बंद करें
साइन इन
mumbo jumbo
mumbo jumbo
[संज्ञा]

complicated activities, rituals, or words that lack any real purpose

बकवास, अर्थहीन बातें

बकवास, अर्थहीन बातें

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

षड्यंत्र सिद्धांत बिना आधार के दावों और अर्थहीन बातों का एक संग्रह था, जिसमें कोई विश्वसनीय सबूत नहीं था।

बंद करें
साइन इन
namby-pamby
namby-pamby
[विशेषण]

weak in willpower, courage or vitality

कमजोर इच्छाशक्ति वाला, डरपोक

कमजोर इच्छाशक्ति वाला, डरपोक

बंद करें
साइन इन
the nitty-gritty
the nitty-gritty
[वाक्यांश]

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.
बंद करें
साइन इन
nitwit
nitwit
[संज्ञा]

a foolish or clueless person

मूर्ख, बेवकूफ

मूर्ख, बेवकूफ

Ex: The nitwit student answered every question wrong on the easy quiz .

मूर्ख छात्र ने आसान क्विज़ के हर सवाल का गलत जवाब दिया।

बंद करें
साइन इन
no muss, no fuss
no muss, no fuss
[वाक्य]

said to mean that something can be easily done or achieved

Ex: The project went smoothly, and there was no muss, no fuss in meeting the deadline.
बंद करें
साइन इन
no pain, no gain
no pain, no gain
[वाक्यांश]

used for saying that without working hard and experiencing difficulties, one cannot achieve anything

Ex: He could hardly lift the weights, but the coach shouted, "no pain, no gain" to keep him motivated.
बंद करें
साइन इन
no way, Jose
no way, Jose
[विस्मयादिबोधक]

used to indicate that something is absolutely not going to happen or is completely unacceptable, often in a playful or exaggerated manner

बिल्कुल नहीं,  होज़े

बिल्कुल नहीं, होज़े

Ex: He'll never take such a shortcut, no way, Jose!

वह कभी भी ऐसा शॉर्टकट नहीं लेगा, बिल्कुल नहीं, होस !

बंद करें
साइन इन
out and about
out and about
[क्रिया विशेषण]

out of the house or office, and actively engaged in various activities, especially outdoors

बाहर और सक्रिय, घूमते हुए

बाहर और सक्रिय, घूमते हुए

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

डॉक्टर ने उसे आराम करने की सलाह दी, लेकिन वह दोपहर तक पहले से ही बाहर और सक्रिय था।

बंद करें
साइन इन
palsy-walsy
palsy-walsy
[विशेषण]

used to describe a relationship or behavior that is overly familiar or insincerely friendly, often to the point of being exaggerated or forced

अत्यधिक परिचित, नकली दोस्ताना

अत्यधिक परिचित, नकली दोस्ताना

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

वे मीटिंग के दौरान बहुत ज्यादा दोस्ताना व्यवहार कर रहे थे, लेकिन मैं महसूस कर सकता था कि इसके पीछे कुछ तनाव था।

बंद करें
साइन इन
party-hearty
party-hearty
[विशेषण]

used to describe someone who is energetic, enthusiastic, and excessive in their approach to partying or celebrating

मस्तीखोर, उत्साही

मस्तीखोर, उत्साही

Ex: After a long week , he likes to kick back and go party-hearty with his friends

एक लंबे सप्ताह के बाद, वह आराम करना और अपने दोस्तों के साथ जोशीली पार्टी करना पसंद करता है।

बंद करें
साइन इन
payday
payday
[संज्ञा]

the day on which you receive pay for your work

वेतन दिवस, तनख्वाह का दिन

वेतन दिवस, तनख्वाह का दिन

बंद करें
साइन इन
plain Jane
plain Jane
[वाक्यांश]

a woman who is perceived as ordinary or unremarkable in appearance or style

बंद करें
साइन इन
pooper scooper
pooper scooper
[संज्ञा]

a tool or device used for picking up animal waste, particularly from dogs, in outdoor areas

मल उठाने का उपकरण, पूपर स्कूपर

मल उठाने का उपकरण, पूपर स्कूपर

Ex: The pooper scooper is very convenient for keeping the yard clean .

पूप स्कूपर यार्ड को साफ रखने के लिए बहुत सुविधाजनक है।

बंद करें
साइन इन
roly-poly
roly-poly
[विशेषण]

short and fat

गोलमटोल, मोटा-ताजा

गोलमटोल, मोटा-ताजा

बंद करें
साइन इन
say it, do not spray it
say it, do not spray it
[वाक्य]

used to tell someone to not spit when they are talking

Ex: During the presentation, the speaker became animated and forgot to say it, not spray it.
बंद करें
साइन इन
[scarf] and [barf]
scarf and barf
[वाक्यांश]

the action of eating something rapidly or in large quantities, leading to feeling so full or sick that vomiting occurs afterward

Ex: After I scarfed and barfed that ice cream, I swore I'd never do it again!
बंद करें
साइन इन
see you later, alligator
see you later, alligator
[वाक्य]

used to informally say goodbye, often in a playful or lighthearted manner

बंद करें
साइन इन
to [shop] until {sb} [drop]
to shop until somebody drop
[वाक्यांश]

to shop for an extended period of time, often to the point of exhaustion

Ex: They shopped until they dropped at the outlet mall during the holiday sales.
बंद करें
साइन इन
silly Billy
silly Billy
[संज्ञा]

used to playfully call someone who is acting foolish or silly, often in an affectionate or teasing manner

मूर्ख बिल्ली, मस्तमौला

मूर्ख बिल्ली, मस्तमौला

Ex: Do n't be a silly Billy, you know that 's not how it works !

silly Billy मत बनो, तुम जानते हो कि यह ऐसे काम नहीं करता!

बंद करें
साइन इन
super duper
super duper
[विशेषण]

used to describe something that is exceptionally good, impressive, or intense

अति उत्तम, बहुत मजेदार

अति उत्तम, बहुत मजेदार

Ex: You did a super duper job on the presentation !

आपने प्रस्तुति पर बहुत बढ़िया काम किया!

बंद करें
साइन इन
tee-hee
tee-hee
[विस्मयादिबोधक]

used to represent a light, giggly, or mischievous laugh, often in a playful or teasing manner

ही-ही, हे-हे

ही-ही, हे-हे

Ex: Tee-hee!I can't believe we pulled that off!

टी-ही! मुझे विश्वास नहीं हो रहा कि हमने यह कर दिखाया!

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up your nose with a rubber hose
up your nose with a rubber hose
[वाक्यांश]

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

Ex: I don't care what you sayup your nose with a rubber hose!
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wear and tear
wear and tear
[वाक्यांश]

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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wham-bam, thank you ma'am
wham-bam, thank you ma'am
[वाक्य]

used to describe a quick, casual sexual encounter, where there is little to no emotional involvement, often followed by a swift departure or goodbye

Ex: They both knew it was just a casual encounter, a wham-bam, thank you ma’am kind of thing.
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what is the plan, Sam?
what is the plan, Sam?
[वाक्य]

used to ask someone for their intended course of action or next steps, often in a casual or lighthearted manner

Ex: What's the plan, Sam?Are we heading out or sticking around?
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to [wheel] and [deal]
to wheel and deal
[वाक्यांश]

to use various dishonest or complicated methods in order to gain things, particularly in politics or business

Ex: The art of wheeling and dealing involves finding compromises that benefit all parties involved.
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