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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 , snug as a bug in a rug.
boo hoo
[Felkiáltás]

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

búú húú, jaj jaj

búú húú, jaj jaj

Ex: "Boo hoo, I have to do my homework," he groaned, rolling his eyes.**Boo hoo**, meg kell csinálnom a házi feladatomat, nyögte, miközben forgatta a szemét.

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

Ex: "The air conditioning broke on the hottest day of the year.

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.

to knowingly do what can get one into trouble

Ex: Starting a fight with the biggest guy in the bar is like saying 're cruising for a bruising; it wo n't end well .

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.

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

dupla probléma, dupla baj

dupla probléma, dupla baj

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.
fair and square
[kifejezés]

done honestly, justly, or without disobeying any rules

Ex: The company promises to distribute bonuses fair and square based on performance metrics.
fender-bender
[Főnév]

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

kisebb baleset, könnyű ütközés

kisebb baleset, könnyű ütközés

Ex: The police officer took a quick report for the fender-bender.A rendőr gyorsan felvett egy jegyzőkönyvet a **kisebb balesetről**.
fuddy-duddy
[Főnév]

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

konzervatív, elavult

konzervatív, elavult

geez louise
[Felkiáltás]

used to convey surprise, frustration, or disbelief, often in a mild or humorous way

jézusom, ajjaj

jézusom, ajjaj

Ex: "Geez Louise, that was one crazy roller coaster ride!"**Te jó ég**, ez egy őrült hullámvasút volt!

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

Ex: Even though the schedule changed, I’m fine with it.
holy moly
[Felkiáltás]

used to express one's surprise or bewilderment

szent ég, tyűha

szent ég, tyűha

Ex: Holy moley, that roller coaster was way more thrilling than I expected!**Szent moly**, az a hullámvasút sokkal izgalmasabb volt, mint vártam!
hot to trot
[kifejezés]

eager or ready for sexual activity

Ex: Jake couldn't keep his eyes off Lisa at the party.
hotshot
[Főnév]

someone who is extraordinarily successful and talented at what they do

ász, zseni

ász, zseni

humdrum
[melléknév]

lacking excitement or variety

egyszínű, unalmas

egyszínű, unalmas

Ex: The novel's humdrum plot failed to capture the reader's interest, resulting in a lackluster reception.A regény **egyhangú** cselekménye nem tudta felkelteni az olvasó érdeklődését, ami egy gyenge fogadtatáshoz vezetett.
hustle and bustle
[kifejezés]

a busy, noisy, and active environment or situation

Ex: After living in the suburbs , hustle and bustle of downtown was a big adjustment for him .

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.

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

Ex: I’ll be off now.
itsy-bitsy
[melléknév]

extremely small, often in a cute or endearing way

aprócska, picike

aprócska, picike

Ex: They decorated the room with itsy-bitsy paper lanterns for the party .**Pici** papír lámpásokkal díszítették fel a szobát a partira.
jeepers creepers
[Felkiáltás]

used to express astonishment or sometimes mild frustration, often in a playful or exaggerated way

Jézusom, Hűha

Jézusom, Hűha

Ex: Jeepers creepers , look at the size of that storm cloud !**Jeepers creepers**, nézd csak meg a viharfelhő méretét!
jet set
[Főnév]

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

a jet set, a gyakran utazó gazdag és stílusos társaság

a jet set, a gyakran utazó gazdag és stílusos társaság

Ex: The island attracts the jet set with its luxury villas and private beaches .A sziget a **jet setet** vonzza luxusvilláival és privát strandjaival.
Joe Schmoe
[Főnév]

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

Gipsz Jakab, Kis Pista

Gipsz Jakab, Kis Pista

Ex: I ca n’t believe Joe Schmoe was able to solve that problem , it ’s usually such a challenge .Nem hiszem el, hogy **Józsi átlagos** meg tudta oldani azt a problémát, általában ilyen kihívás.
local yokel
[Főnév]

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

falusi, vidéki

falusi, vidéki

Ex: He may be a local yokel, but he ’s got a heart of gold .Lehet, hogy egy **helyi falusi**, de arany szíve van.

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.
lovey-dovey
[melléknév]

***very affectionate or romantic, especially excessively so

túl romantikus, ragadós

túl romantikus, ragadós

Ex: All my friends were either lovey-dovey couples or wild, single girls.Minden barátom vagy **nyálas** pár volt, vagy vad, egyedülálló lány.

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.
to make or break
[kifejezés]

to bring about either success or failure for someone or something

Ex: Leadership decisions make or break an organization .
hanky panky
[Főnév]

verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way

csalás, átejtés

csalás, átejtés

extreme nervousness

extrém idegesség, remegés

extrém idegesség, remegés

hell's bells
[Főnév]

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

a francba, jézusom

a francba, jézusom

Ex: You lost your wallet again?Elvesztetted megint a pénztárcádat? **A fenébe is**, óvatosabbnak kell lenned.
helter-skelter
[határozószó]

haphazardly

rendetlenül, összevissza

rendetlenül, összevissza

hocus-pocus
[Felkiáltás]

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

abrakadabra, hókuszpókusz

abrakadabra, hókuszpókusz

Ex: And now, for my final act of the evening, hocus-pocus!És most, az estem utolsó számára, **hókuszpókusz**! Az üres doboz most pillangók rajával van tele!
hodgepodge
[Főnév]

a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas

keverék, zűrzavar

keverék, zűrzavar

hoity-toity
[melléknév]

affectedly genteel

affektált, művi

affektált, művi

okey-dokey
[Felkiáltás]

used to show agreement, approval, etc.

rendben, oké

rendben, oké

Ex: "Okey-dokey, see you tomorrow!""**Rendben**, holnap találkozunk!" kiáltotta, miközben elhagyta az irodát a nap végén.
mean and lean
[kifejezés]

(of a person) tough, efficient, and in peak physical or functional condition

Ex: She runs mean and lean kitchen , with every tool and ingredient serving a purpose .
mumbo jumbo
[Főnév]

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

halandzsa, értelmetlen szófosás

halandzsa, értelmetlen szófosás

Ex: The conspiracy theory was nothing more than a collection of baseless claims and mumbo jumbo, lacking any credible evidence .Az összeesküvés-elmélet nem volt más, mint egy halom alaptalan állítás és **zagyvaság**, hiteles bizonyíték nélkül.
namby-pamby
[melléknév]

weak in willpower, courage or vitality

gyenge akaratú, gyáva

gyenge akaratú, gyáva

the nitty-gritty
[kifejezés]

the most important aspects or principles of something such as an experience or idea

Ex: Before signing the contract , make sure you the nitty-gritty of the terms and conditions .
nitwit
[Főnév]

a foolish or clueless person

ostoba, idióta

ostoba, idióta

Ex: That nitwit tried microwaving a metal spoon — guess how that ended .Az a **hülye** megpróbált egy fém kanalat mikrózni — találd ki, hogy végződött.

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.
no pain, no gain
[kifejezés]

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.
no way, Jose
[Felkiáltás]

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

semmiképpen,  Jose

semmiképpen, Jose

Ex: He'll never take such a shortcut, no way, Jose!Soha nem fog ilyen rövid utat választani, **esze ágában sincs, Jose** !
out and about
[határozószó]

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

kint és aktív, sétálgatva

kint és aktív, sétálgatva

Ex: The doctor advised him to rest , but he was already out and about by the afternoon .Az orvos pihenést javasolt neki, de ő már délutánra **kint és aktív** volt.
palsy-walsy
[melléknév]

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

túlzottan bizalmas, mesterségesen barátságos

túlzottan bizalmas, mesterségesen barátságos

Ex: They acted all palsy-walsy during the meeting, but I could tell there was some tension behind it.Túlzottan barátságosak voltak a találkozó alatt, de éreztem, hogy valami feszültség húzódik mögötte.
party-hearty
[melléknév]

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

buliállat, energikus

buliállat, energikus

Ex: After a long week , he likes to kick back and go party-hearty with his friendsEgy hosszú hét után szeret pihenni és **teljes erőből bulizni** a barátaival.
payday
[Főnév]

the day on which you receive pay for your work

fizetés napja, bérnap

fizetés napja, bérnap

plain Jane
[kifejezés]

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

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

kakilapát, kutyaürülék felvétel eszköz

kakilapát, kutyaürülék felvétel eszköz

Ex: The pooper scooper is very convenient for keeping the yard clean .A **székletfelvő** nagyon kényelmes az udvar tisztán tartásához.
roly-poly
[melléknév]

short and fat

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.
scarf and barf
[kifejezés]

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

Ex: After scarfed and barfed that ice cream , I swore I 'd never do it again !

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

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

Ex: shopped until they dropped at the outlet mall during the holiday sales .
silly Billy
[Főnév]

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

buta Billy, tréfamester

buta Billy, tréfamester

Ex: Do n't be a silly Billy, you know that 's not how it works !Ne legyél **silly Billy**, tudod, hogy nem így működik!
super duper
[melléknév]

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

szuper nagyszerű, hiper szórakoztató

szuper nagyszerű, hiper szórakoztató

Ex: You did a super duper job on the presentation !**Szuper duper** munkát végeztél az előadásban!
tee-hee
[Felkiáltás]

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

hi-hi, he-he

hi-hi, he-he

Ex: Tee-hee!**Tee-hee**! Nem hiszem el, hogy sikerült nekünk!

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

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

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 wear and tear.

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.

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?
to wheel and deal
[kifejezés]

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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