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A Street Talk 1 könyv - Közelebbről 2: 8. lecke

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wise owl
[Főnév]

someone who possesses great wisdom and good judgment, often referred to old people

bölcs bagoly, bagoly bölcs

bölcs bagoly, bagoly bölcs

Ex: When it comes to financial planning, John is a wise owl.Ha pénzügyi tervezésről van szó, John egy **bölcs bagoly**. Mindig okos befektetési döntéseket hoz, és értékes tanácsokat ad az ügyfeleinek.
night owl
[Főnév]

a person who has a tendency to sleep very late at night

éjjelipillangó, éjjeli bagoly

éjjelipillangó, éjjeli bagoly

Ex: The night owl lifestyle allows for peaceful reflection , and some people find it conducive to their personal creativity and productivity .A **éjjeli bagoly** életmód lehetővé teszi a nyugodt elmélkedést, és néhány ember számára előnyösnek találják a személyes kreativitásuk és termelékenységük szempontjából.
mousey
[melléknév]

quiet and timid and ineffectual

félénk, gyáva

félénk, gyáva

used to refer to someone or something that is extremely quiet and does not make much noise

Ex: The cat tiptoed into the roomas quiet as a mouse, not waking anyone up .
monkey wrench
[Főnév]

a type of wrench with a screw placed on its handle near the adjustable jaws

angol kulcs, állítható kulcs

angol kulcs, állítható kulcs

describing a situation, activity, or experience that is extremely enjoyable, entertaining, or amusing

Ex: Spending time with her energetic puppy more fun than a barrel of monkeys, bringing joy and laughter to her days .

to display complete surprise or disbelief

Ex: She said she's going to win the lottery next week.

to engage in playful, often mischievous, or silly behavior without a clear purpose

hülyéskedik, tréfálkozik

hülyéskedik, tréfálkozik

Ex: Why are you monkeying around when there 's work to be done ?Miért **ugrálsz össze-vissza**, amikor van munka?
pigs can fly
[Mondata]

used to express one's disbelief about something happening or being true

Ex: I'll study for the exam the night before and still get an A+.
in a pig's eye
[Felkiáltás]

used to show that one does not believe or accept something that was said or suggested

Álmaidban!, A disznó szemében!

Álmaidban!, A disznó szemében!

Ex: The politician made grandiose promises , but in a pig 's eye , they 'll be able to deliver on all of them .A politikus grandiózus ígéreteket tett, de **álmodban sem**, lesznek képesek mindet teljesíteni.
pigheaded
[melléknév]

persisting to do things the way one sees fit and unwilling to change one's opinion, no matter how irrational it might seem

makacs, konok

makacs, konok

to eat an excessive amount of food

Ex: The children had been playing all day, and when dinner was served, they ate like horses, their plates quickly emptied and asking for seconds.
pigs can fly
[Mondata]

used to express one's disbelief about something happening or being true

Ex: I'll study for the exam the night before and still get an A+.

overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

zabál, eszik

zabál, eszik

rabbit ears
[Főnév]

an indoor TV antenna; consists of two extendible rods that form a V

V antenna, nyúlfül

V antenna, nyúlfül

rat
[Főnév]

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

patkány, aljas

patkány, aljas

to rat
[ige]

to inform on someone or betray them, often by disclosing their wrongdoing to authorities

beköp, elárul

beköp, elárul

Ex: Many feared that if they spoke up, they would be labeled as rats by their peers.Sokan attól féltek, hogy ha szót emelnek, társaik **besúgóknak** fogják bélyegezni őket.
rat race
[Főnév]

a draining and stressful lifestyle that consists of constantly competing with others for success, wealth, power, etc. and so leaving no room for rest and pleasure

patkányverseny, versenyző életmód

patkányverseny, versenyző életmód

Ex: She has been stuck in the rat race for years , working long hours and sacrificing her personal life for her career .Évek óta ragadt a **patkányversenyben**, hosszú órákat dolgozik és feláldozza a magánéletét a karrierje érdekében.
to smell a rat
[kifejezés]

to begin to feel that there might be something wrong or dishonest about a situation

Ex: The unexpected turn of events in the negotiations made the experienced diplomat smell a rat, prompting a reassessment of the situation.

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 drunk as a skunk.

extremely low in speed

Ex: The line at the post office was slow as a snail because of the long wait times .

said to mean that what a person is searching for is right where they are, but they have failed to notice it

Ex: You're frantically searching for your keys, but they were on the kitchen counter the whole time.

used to refer to a deceitful and untrustworthy person who cannot be easily caught or exposed

Ex: With her quick wit and resourcefulness , she 'll as slippery as a snake in negotiations , securing the best deals for her company .
snake
[Főnév]

a dishonest person with the tendency to deceive people for personal gain

kígyó, csaló

kígyó, csaló

Ex: She realized too late that her business partner was a snake, coiling around her trust with false promises and secret schemes to undermine her success .Túl későn jött rá, hogy üzleti partnere egy **kígyó** volt, aki hamis ígéretekkel és titkos tervekkel gombolyította fel a bizalmát, hogy aláássa a sikerét.
snake eyes
[Főnév]

expressions used when when two dice are thrown and both come up showing one spot

kígyószem, két egyes

kígyószem, két egyes

sheepish
[melléknév]

showing a lack of confidence or courage in an awkward way

félénk, zavart

félénk, zavart

Ex: The shy student gave a sheepish nod when the teacher asked if he needed help .A félénk diák **szégyenlős** bólintást adott, amikor a tanár megkérdezte, szüksége van-e segítségre.
to talk turkey
[kifejezés]

to seriously and honestly discuss a matter

Ex: The mediator encouraged the disputing parties talk turkey and find common ground to resolve the conflict .
turkey
[Főnév]

a person who does something thoughtless or annoying

hülye, idióta

hülye, idióta

a whale of time
[kifejezés]

an extremely enjoyable or thrilling time

Ex: The hiking trip in the mountains was a challenge, but the group had a whale of a time conquering the trails and admiring the breathtaking views.

to violently or forcefully hit a person or thing many times

Ex: The two wrestlers whaled on each other in the ring, giving the audience an intense and physical showdown.
wolf
[Főnév]

a man who is aggressive in making amorous advances to women

farkas, nőcsábász

farkas, nőcsábász

to eat something quickly and greedily, often without pausing

fal, zabál

fal, zabál

Ex: He wolfed down the entire plate of nachos while watching the game .**Felfalta** az egész tányér nachost, miközben a meccset nézte.
can of worms
[kifejezés]

something that when someone tries to deal with it causes many problems

Ex: The legal case became can of worms when new evidence emerged , leading to further complications and delays in the trial .
worm
[Főnév]

a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect

féreg, galád

féreg, galád

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 .

to make someone reveal information by questioning them repeatedly or cleverly

Ex: The lawyer attempted to worm information out of the witness, hoping to uncover a crucial detail for the case.
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