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A Street Talk 2 könyv - Közelebbi Pillantás: Lecke 7

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(as|) snug as a bug in a rug

used to refer to something that is very soothing and comforting

Ex: With the rain outside and soup on the stove, the kitchen felt snug as a bug in a rug.
boo hoo
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.

bummer in the summer

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!"
by hook or by crook

by any means that is necessary

Ex: He wanted the promotion by hook or by crook.
to [be] cruising for a bruising

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.
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.
double trouble

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

dupla probléma, dupla baj

dupla probléma, dupla baj

(as|) drunk as a (skunk|fiddler)

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.
fair and square
fair and square
[kifejezés]

done honestly, justly, or without disobeying any rules

Ex: The deal was done fair and square, with no tricks or hidden terms.
fender-bender
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
fuddy-duddy
[Főnév]

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

konzervatív, elavult

konzervatív, elavult

geez louise
geez louise
[Felkiáltás]

used to convey surprise, annoyance, or disbelief

Jézusom, Atya ég

Jézusom, Atya ég

Ex: They exclaimed geez Louise at the unexpected delay

Geez Louise-t kiáltottak a váratlan késésre.

to [go] with the flow

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.
holy moly
holy moly
[Felkiáltás]

used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

Szent ég!, Jézusom!

Szent ég!, Jézusom!

Ex: When the magician opened the box , holy moly , the rabbit was gone .

Szent ég, az a kutya hatalmas!

hot to trot
hot to trot
[kifejezés]

eager or ready for sexual activity

Ex: The ad was designed to make viewers hot to trot.
hotshot
hotshot
[Főnév]

someone who is extraordinarily successful and talented at what they do

ász, zseni

ász, zseni

humdrum
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
hustle and bustle
[kifejezés]

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.
you snooze, you lose

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.
in a while, crocodile

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!
itsy-bitsy
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
jeepers creepers
[Felkiáltás]

used to express surprise, shock, or mild alarm

Istenem, Hűha

Istenem, Hűha

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

Jeepers creepers, ez a legdrágább ruha, amit valaha láttam.

jet set
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
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
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.

loose lips sink ships

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
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 [have] it made in the shade

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

Ex: With a house paid off and a steady income, they have it made in the shade.
to [make] or [break]
to make or break
[kifejezés]

to bring about either success or failure for someone or something

Ex: This season could make or break the team.
hanky panky
hanky panky
[Főnév]

verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way

csalás, átejtés

csalás, átejtés

heebie-jeebies

extreme nervousness

extrém idegesség, remegés

extrém idegesség, remegés

hell's bells
hell's bells
[Főnév]

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

a francba, jézusom

a francba, jézusom

Ex: When the bill arrived, Dad said, "Hell's bells, did they charge us for the chairs too?"

Elvesztetted megint a pénztárcádat? A fenébe is, óvatosabbnak kell lenned.

helter-skelter
helter-skelter
[határozószó]

haphazardly

rendetlenül, összevissza

rendetlenül, összevissza

hocus-pocus
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! The empty box is now filled with a flurry of butterflies !

És most, az estem utolsó számára, hókuszpókusz! Az üres doboz most pillangók rajával van tele!

hodgepodge
hodgepodge
[Főnév]

a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas

keverék, zűrzavar

keverék, zűrzavar

hoity-toity
hoity-toity
[melléknév]

affectedly genteel

affektált, művi

affektált, művi

okey-dokey
okey-dokey
[Felkiáltás]

used to show agreement, approval, etc.

rendben, oké

rendben, oké

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

"Rendben, holnap találkozunk!" kiáltotta, miközben elhagyta az irodát a nap végén.

mean and lean
mean and lean
[kifejezés]

(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.
mumbo jumbo
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
namby-pamby
[melléknév]

weak in willpower, courage or vitality

gyenge akaratú, gyáva

gyenge akaratú, gyáva

the nitty-gritty
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 understand the nitty-gritty of the terms and conditions.
nitwit
nitwit
[Főnév]

a foolish or clueless person

ostoba, idióta

ostoba, idióta

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

A hülye diák minden kérdést rosszul válaszolt meg a könnyű kvízen.

no muss, no fuss

said to mean that something can be easily done or achieved

Ex: The cleaner removed the stain in one wipe, no muss, no fuss.
no pain, no gain
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
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
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
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
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 friends

Egy hosszú hét után szeret pihenni és teljes erőből bulizni a barátaival.

payday
payday
[Főnév]

the day on which you receive pay for your work

fizetés napja, bérnap

fizetés napja, bérnap

plain Jane
plain Jane
[kifejezés]

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

pooper scooper

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
roly-poly
[melléknév]

short and fat

tömzsi, pufi

tömzsi, pufi

say it, do not spray it

used to tell someone to not spit when they are talking

Ex: He leaned back and told the speaker to say it, not spray it.
[scarf] and [barf]
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 I scarfed and barfed that ice cream, I swore I'd never do it again!
see you later, alligator

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

to [shop] until {sb} [drop]

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.
silly Billy
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
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
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!I can't believe we pulled that off!

Tee-hee! Nem hiszem el, hogy sikerült nekünk!

up your nose with a rubber hose

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!
wear and tear
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 minor wear and tear.
wham-bam, thank you ma'am

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.
what is the plan, Sam?

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?
to [wheel] and [deal]
to wheel and deal
[kifejezés]

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

Ex: The deal looked clean, but everyone knew there had been some wheeling and dealing.
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