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animal
[melléknév]

marked by the appetites and passions of the body

állati,  bestiális

állati, bestiális

to have a hard time staying calm due to being extremely nervous or excited about something

Ex: They were full of ants in their pants as they anxiously waited for the winner to be announced.
antsy
[melléknév]

having a fidgety feeling caused by nervousness

ideges, nyugtalan

ideges, nyugtalan

Ex: The long silence made everyone in the room a little antsy.A hosszú csend mindenkit a szobában egy kicsit **ideges** tett.
to go ape
[kifejezés]

to become extremely excited or enthusiastic about something

Ex: When the band started playing their favorite song, the crowd went ape, dancing and cheering with uncontainable excitement.
to go apeshit
[kifejezés]

to become extremely angry to the extent that one displays wild and uncontrollable behavior

Ex: When I accidentally spilled coffee on his laptop, he went ape and started shouting at me.
ass
[Főnév]

a pompous fool

idióta, hülye

idióta, hülye

jackass
[Főnév]

a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

idióta, hülye

idióta, hülye

bats in the belfry
[kifejezés]

an unconventional or unique behavior that is often considered crazy, risky, or confusing

Ex: After staying up all night working on the project, I've got a few bats in my belfry today.
batty
[melléknév]

slightly crazy, eccentric, or behaving in a way that seems mentally odd

őrült, bolond

őrült, bolond

Ex: Her batty stories always make the children laugh.Az ő **bolondos** történetei mindig megnevettetik a gyerekeket.

used to refer to someone who is unable to see well

Ex: Without my reading glasses, I’m as blind as a bat to all the fine print.

extremely active, busy, and hardworking

Ex: The construction crew was busy as beavers, working to complete the building on time.
eager beaver
[Főnév]

an energetic and eager individual who is willing to work hard

szorgalmas hód, lelkes

szorgalmas hód, lelkes

Ex: The new intern is a real eager beaver. He 's always volunteering for tasks , asking for additional responsibilities , and showing a genuine enthusiasm for learning .Az új gyakornok egy igazi **szorgalmas ember**. Mindig önként jelentkezik feladatokra, további felelősséget kér, és őszinte lelkesedést mutat a tanulás iránt.

something one is extremely obsessed with and keeps talking about

Ex: The politician has a bee in his bonnet about income inequality and consistently advocates for policies to address the issue.
(as) busy as a bee
[kifejezés]

extremely busy with work, activities, etc.

Ex: The construction workers were busy as bees, putting up the scaffolding and beginning work on the building.

to refrain from interfering in someone else's private affairs

Ex: At the neighborhood block party, John tactfully told his neighbors to mind their own beeswax when they offered unsolicited advice about his home renovation project.
a little bird
[kifejezés]

an anonymous or unidentified source of information

Ex: If it wasn't you, then I guess a little bird told him.
bird
[Főnév]

a young female adult

madár, lány

madár, lány

Ex: The lads went out to chat up some birds at the pub .A fiúk elmentek, hogy felszedjenek pár **lányt** a kocsmában.

used to imply that people with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate with each other

Ex: Birds of a feather flock together, which is why the group of musicians spent so much time together.
early bird
[Főnév]

someone who has a tendency to get up early every morning

korán kelő

korán kelő

Ex: The conference starts at 8 AM , so all the early birds will get the best seats in the front row .A konferencia reggel 8-kor kezdődik, így minden **korán kelő** a legjobb helyeket kapja az első sorban.
to eat like a bird
[kifejezés]

to have a very little desire to eat

Ex: I was surprised when he finished the large pizza all by himself; I thought he would eat like a bird, but he has a big appetite.
for the birds
[kifejezés]

used to refer to something that does not deserve one's attention due to not being important or interesting enough

Ex: Attending that meeting felt like a total waste of time; it was just for the birds.

to intentionally and rudely display an offensive hand gesture, involving raising the middle finger while extending the others downward, as a sign of strong disapproval, annoyance, or disrespect toward someone

Ex: In a fit of frustration, she rolled down her car window and gave the slow-moving traffic the bird.
jailbird
[Főnév]

a criminal who has been jailed repeatedly

visszaeső bűnöző, börtönmadár

visszaeső bűnöző, börtönmadár

used to imply that the person who starts their day or task early will have an advantage over those who start later or procrastinate

Ex: The early bird catches the worm, so I made sure to submit my application first.
buck
[Főnév]

one dollar

egy dollár, egy bankjegy

egy dollár, egy bankjegy

Ex: He bet his friend a buck that his favorite team would win the game .Egy **dollárt** fogadott a barátjával, hogy a kedvenc csapata megnyeri a mérkőzést.

to encourage someone when they are sad or discouraged

felbátorít, bátorít

felbátorít, bátorít

Ex: The teacher's words of encouragement really bucked me up before the exam.A tanár bátorító szavai valóban **felvidítottak** a vizsga előtt.

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.
bug
[Főnév]

a tiny living organism that can cause disease

Ex: A stomach bug kept him home from work .
to bug
[ige]

to persistently annoy someone, often by making repeated requests or demands

zaklat,  nyaggat

zaklat, nyaggat

Ex: Ignoring a person's desire for solitude and continuing to talk may bug them.Egy ember magányra vágyásának figyelmen kívül hagyása és a beszélgetés folytatása **bosszantó** lehet számára.

to find a solution to a problem

megold, talál

megold, talál

Ex: She helped me work out the best way to approach the problem .Segített **kitalálni** a legjobb módját a probléma megközelítésének.
bullshit
[Főnév]

obscene words for unacceptable behavior

hülyeség, ostobaság

hülyeség, ostobaság

bullheaded
[melléknév]

obstinate and stupid

makacs, ostoba

makacs, ostoba

a story that seems impossible, particularly one that is used as an excuse

kitalált történet, hihetetlen történet

kitalált történet, hihetetlen történet

Ex: The tall tales in that novel were a collection of cock-and-bull stories that made it a bestseller among adventure enthusiasts .A regényben szereplő magas történetek **kitalált történetek** gyűjteménye voltak, amelyek bestsellerré tették a kalandrajongók körében.

to directly and bravely deal with a difficulty or danger

Ex: It's time to take the bull by the horns and make those tough decisions.
dumb bunny
[Főnév]

someone whose behavior is marked by foolishness or ignorance

hülye nyuszi, balek

hülye nyuszi, balek

Ex: You really thought you could win the lottery with those numbers ? Sorry , but you 're being a bit of a dumb bunny.Tényleg azt hitted, hogy megnyerheted a lottót ezekkel a számokkal? Sajnálom, de egy kicsit **hülye nyuszi** vagy.

to be really excited or nervous about what is going to happen

Ex: We felt butterflies before the big game, but once we started playing, the adrenaline took over.

one of several difficulties happening after one another that finally makes it intolerable for someone to continue something

Ex: The student had been juggling multiple assignments, extracurricular activities, and personal challenges.When their computer crashed and they lost all their work, it was the straw that broke the camel's back, and they had an emotional breakdown.

to take a short and light nap, typically lasting only a few minutes

szundikál, elbóbiskol

szundikál, elbóbiskol

Ex: He catnapped for a few minutes before the important meeting .Néhány percre **elaludt** a fontos megbeszélés előtt.
copycat
[Főnév]

a person who imitates the actions, clothes, ideas, etc. of someone else

utánzó, másoló

utánzó, másoló

Ex: When Mark started using the same catchphrases as his friend , he playfully called him a copycat and suggested coming up with something unique .Amikor Mark elkezdte ugyanazokat a mondatokat használni, mint a barátja, játékosan **utánzónak** nevezte és azt javasolta, találjanak ki valami egyedit.

used to imply that while excessive curiosity can have negative consequences, the pursuit of knowledge or exploration can also be rewarding and fulfilling despite the risks

Ex: Despite the danger, the explorers were curious about what lay beyond the mountains.They faced many challenges, but eventually made it to the other side.Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back.

to rain really hard

Ex: The rain was coming down in buckets, like it was raining cats and dogs, during the outdoor concert.

to look very disorganized and untidy

Ex: Yesterday, she had felt like something the cat brought in after staying up all night studying, mentally drained and sleep-deprived.

said to someone who is annoyingly quiet when they are expected to speak

Ex: When her friend suddenly stopped talking about the party, Sarah asked, "Hey, cat got your tongue?You were so excited about it earlier."

to not to do something one planned because they feel scared or hesitant

megijed, visszalép

megijed, visszalép

Ex: Are you going to chicken out of the competition?**Elfutsz** a versenytől?
chickenshit
[Főnév]

a person who is weak and lacks courage

gyáva, nyúlszívű

gyáva, nyúlszívű

Ex: Instead of facing the problem head-on , he acted like a chickenshit and ran away .Ahelyett, hogy szembenézett volna a problémával, úgy viselkedett, mint egy **gyáva**, és elfutott.

to be cautious and not assume that something will succeed or happen as planned, as there is always a possibility of unforeseen obstacles or problems

Ex: After the successful job interview, he advised his friend not to count her chickens before receiving the official job offer.

used to refer to someone who tends to achieve things in a clever way, particularly by deceiving other people

Ex: The politician is sly as a fox; he can manipulate public opinion to his advantage effortlessly.

difficulty in speaking, particularly due to one's throat being dry

Ex: Mary gets a frog in her throat whenever she has to sing in front of an audience, but she practices diligently to overcome it.
to get one's goat
[kifejezés]

to really annoy or frustrate someone

Ex: While I was studying, their continuous distractions were getting my goat.

to be specially careful, gentle, or considerate when dealing with someone or something

Ex: In negotiations, it's crucial to handle the sensitive topic with kid gloves to maintain a positive atmosphere.
scapegoat
[Főnév]

a person who suffers the consequences of others people's wrongdoings

bűnbak, ostorozott

bűnbak, ostorozott

pinch in the buttocks

megcsípni a feneket

megcsípni a feneket

hog
[Főnév]

a person who is excessively greedy or selfish

in hog heaven
[kifejezés]

used to indicate a state of great happiness, bliss, or contentment

Ex: With a plate full of her favorite desserts, she was in hog heaven, savoring each sweet bite.
to hog
[ige]

to take or use something selfishly or greedily

hogwash
[Főnév]

an absurd idea or discussion

ostobaság, abszurditás

ostobaság, abszurditás

hoggish
[melléknév]

acting in a way that is greedy, selfish, or gluttonous, similar to the behavior of a pig

falánk, kapzsi

falánk, kapzsi

Ex: The children grabbed the toys in a hoggish manner .A gyerekek **kapzsi** módon ragadták meg a játékokat.
road hog
[Főnév]

someone who drives aggressively or selfishly, often taking up more space on the road than necessary

önző sofőr, úttest disznója

önző sofőr, úttest disznója

Ex: He encountered a road hog on his way to work , forcing him to slow down .Önző sofőrrel találkozott munkába menet, ami arra kényszerítette, hogy lassítson.

to waste energy on a lost cause

Ex: Trying to fix that ancient software now feels like beating a dead horse.
charley-horse
[Főnév]

a muscular cramp (especially in the thigh or calf) following vigorous exercise

izomgörcs, izomrángás

izomgörcs, izomrángás

(of information) from an accurate or valid source

Ex: She learned about the promotion directly from her manager, so it's information from the horse's mouth.

indulge in horseplay

tréfálkozik, játszik

tréfálkozik, játszik

used to describe someone who is extremely confused and excited

Ex: When the teacher announced a surprise pop quiz, the students started flipping through their notes like chickens with their heads cut off, trying to find the answers.

a young individual with little or no experience

újonc, csibe

újonc, csibe

Ex: Olivia is exploring different musical instruments ; she 's a spring chicken in the world of music .Olivia különféle hangszeret fedez fel; ő egy **tavaszi csibe** a zene világában.
clam
[Főnév]

a piece of paper money worth one dollar

egy dolláros bankjegy, egy dollár

egy dolláros bankjegy, egy dollár

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

befordul, hirtelen elhallgat

befordul, hirtelen elhallgat

Ex: As soon as the topic of her recent project came up , Emily clam up and did n't want to reveal any details .Amint szóba került a legutóbbi projektje témája, Emily **behúzódott, mint a kagyló** és nem akart részleteket elárulni.
holy cow
[Felkiáltás]

said when one is surprised, shocked, or amazed

Szent tehén!, Te jó ég!

Szent tehén!, Te jó ég!

Ex: She got a promotion and a raise ?Holy cow , that 's fantastic !Előléptetést és fizetésemelést kapott? **Szent ég**, ez fantasztikus!

used to describe a prolonged or indefinite period of time, often implying that something will continue for a very long duration

Ex: We have been waiting for the results until the cows come home, and they still haven't arrived.
dog
[Főnév]

a woman or girl who is uninteresting, unattractive, and unpleasant

szuka, kurva

szuka, kurva

dog do
[Főnév]

fecal droppings from a dog

kutya ürülék, kutya trágya

kutya ürülék, kutya trágya

dog-eared
[melléknév]

showing signs of wear and tear from excessive use, particularly with pages that have bent or folded corners

behajtott sarkú, kopott a gyakori használattól

behajtott sarkú, kopott a gyakori használattól

Ex: Despite its dog-eared condition , the diary held precious memories of his travels .A **kopott** állapot ellenére a napló értékes emlékeket őrzött utazásairól.

to be in trouble with someone, typically because of a mistake or wrongdoing

dog-tired
[melléknév]

completely worn out, typically from intense physical or mental effort

kifáradt,  mint a kutya

kifáradt, mint a kutya

Ex: He 'd gone to bed dog-tired, barely able to keep his eyes open .**Halálosan fáradtan** ment aludni, alig bírta nyitva tartani a szemét.
dog eat dog
[kifejezés]

(in business, politics, etc.) a situation in which the competition is so fierce that everyone is willing to do whatever it takes to be successful, even if it means harming others

Ex: The competition for the job is fierce, and it's a dog eat dog situation.
hound
[Főnév]

someone who is morally reprehensible

galád, hitvány

galád, hitvány

used to say that one's feet are in pain

Ex: Lisa spent the entire day on her feet at the busy retail store, and by closing time, her dogs were barking with exhaustion.
to put on the dog
[kifejezés]

to behave in a pretentious way to prove one is rich or fashionable

Ex: The celebrity couple put on the dog at the red-carpet event, arriving in a lavish entourage and flaunting their expensive attire.
(as) sick as a dog
[kifejezés]

used to refer to someone who is extremely ill or unwell

Ex: We were as sick as dogs after eating that spoiled food at the restaurant.
top dog
[Főnév]

a person who holds the highest rank in a particular group or organization

főnök, legjobb kutya

főnök, legjobb kutya

Ex: They were the top dog in the industry for years , but lost their position after a series of scandals .Évekig ők voltak az **iparág csúcsán**, de egy sor botrány után elvesztették pozíciójukat.
dead duck
[Főnév]

someone or something that has never succeeded or is very unlikely to succeed in the future

halott kacsa, reménytelen eset

halott kacsa, reménytelen eset

Ex: The project is behind schedule and over budget , and it 's becoming a dead duck.A projekt lemaradt az ütemtervről és túllépte a költségvetést, és **halott kacsa** lesz belőle.
sitting duck
[Főnév]

someone or something that lacks enough defense or protection and is easy to be targeted

könnyű célpont, ülő kacsa

könnyű célpont, ülő kacsa

Ex: When you 're the only candidate opposing the incumbent with widespread support , you can feel like a sitting duck in the political arena .Amikor te vagy az egyetlen jelölt, aki széles körű támogatással szembeszáll a hivatalban lévővel, úgy érezheted magad, mint **egy könnyű célpont** a politikai arénában.

used to describe someone who is totally bald

Ex: Peter was losing hair rapidly.At his young age, he became bald as an eagle.
eagle eye
[Főnév]

someone who is keenly aware or observant

sas szem, éles szem

sas szem, éles szem

Ex: The security guard 's eagle eye caught the suspicious behavior of a person in the crowd .A biztonsági őr **sas szeme** észrevett egy gyanús viselkedésű embert a tömegben.

to easily be able to remember things and rarely forget them

Ex: The historian had a memory like an elephant, and he could recall dates, names, and events with incredible accuracy.

a possession that is costly to maintain and difficult to dispose of, often more trouble than it is worth

fehér elefánt, megmérgezett ajándék

fehér elefánt, megmérgezett ajándék

Ex: The government project was criticized as a white elephant with little public benefit .A kormányzati projektet **fehér elefántként** kritizálták, amelynek kevés közhasznú haszna van.
fishy
[melléknév]

suggestive of dishonesty or something dubious

gyanús, kétes

gyanús, kétes

Ex: She sensed a fishy motive behind his sudden kindness .**Gyanús** indítékot érzett a hirtelen kedvesség mögött.

to look at someone in a way that shows one is very passionate about them

Ex: Patricia couldn't help but cast sheep's eyes at Tom from across the room, hoping he would notice her interest.

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.
fox
[Főnév]

a good-looking young person, especially a woman

róka, gyönyörű fiatal nő

róka, gyönyörű fiatal nő

Ex: That model is a fox with a captivating smile .Az a modell egy **róka** egy elbűvölő mosollyal.
foxy
[melléknév]

(of a woman) sexually appealing

szexi, csábító

szexi, csábító

Ex: Her foxy smile and playful wink left a lasting impression on everyone she met .A **csábos** mosolya és a játékos kacsintása maradandó benyomást keltett mindenkiben, akivel találkozott.
horseshit
[Főnév]

a statement, idea, or act that is obviously untrue, foolish, or unreasonable

ostobaság, hülyeség

ostobaság, hülyeség

hung like a horse
[kifejezés]

***said of a man who is sexually well-endowed

high horse
[Főnév]

one's arrogant and pretentious behavior that is meant to prove one's superiority over others

magas ló, arrogáns viselkedés

magas ló, arrogáns viselkedés

Ex: Trying to climb on any high horse would only be embarrassing at best , and at the very least hypocritical .Bármilyen **magas lóra** felkapaszkodni próbálás legjobb esetben is kínos, legkevésbé pedig képmutató lenne.

used to describe an individual who behaves in a very kind and gentle way

Ex: The nurse was gentle as a lamb while caring for the elderly patients.
in two shakes
[kifejezés]

soon or in a quick manner

Ex: The team resolved the issue in two shakes of a lamb's tail, preventing any further complications.

to make a problem appear more serious or dangerous than it actually is

Ex: Don't make a mountain out of a molehill; it was just a minor miscommunication.
grease monkey
[Főnév]

a mechanic or someone who works on cars

szerelő, autószerelő

szerelő, autószerelő

Ex: She became known as the neighborhood grease monkey for her car repair skills .Az autójavítási készségeiért a környék **szerelőjeként** vált ismertté.

to do something that makes a person appear foolish in front of others

Ex: He thought he could outsmart us, but we ended up making a monkey of him in the negotiation.
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