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to earn enough money to be able to pay for the necessities of life

Ex: Sarah is out therebringing home the bacon by excelling in her career .
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to beef up
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make strong or stronger

memperkuat, menguatkan

memperkuat, menguatkan

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beef
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informal terms for objecting

keluhan, protes

keluhan, protes

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beefy
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with a strong body and well-built muscles

berotot, kekar

berotot, kekar

Ex: Despite his advanced age , Jack 's beefy physique made him a formidable opponent on the football field .Meskipun usianya sudah lanjut, **fisik berotot** Jack membuatnya menjadi lawan yang tangguh di lapangan sepak bola.
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to put pressure on someone to do something, particularly in order to get money from them

Ex: The alumni association of my old university puts the bite on me once or twice a year looking for a donation.
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to angrily reply or react to someone

Ex: The customer service representative, overwhelmed with complaints, inadvertently snapped the customer's head off, leading to a formal apology.
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to not say something, against one's wish, in order to avoid causing an argument or upsetting someone

Ex: He has become adept at biting his lips in stressful situations to maintain a professional demeanor.
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to start to deal with an inevitable challenge or difficulty

Ex: He bite the bullet and admit his mistake , even though it was embarrassing .
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to die or no longer exist

Ex: The ambitious business venture bit the dust due to a lack of funding and support .
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a thing or person that one believes to be extremely good, useful, interesting etc.

Ex: The enthusiastic reviews about the new restaurant made her curious to try it, as everyone claimed it was the greatest thing since sliced bread in the culinary world.
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bread
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an informal slang for money, often used in casual conversation

duit, uang

duit, uang

Ex: The freelance work brought in some extra bread, helping with unexpected expenses .Pekerjaan freelance menghasilkan **uang** tambahan, membantu dengan pengeluaran tak terduga.
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to be expecting a child

Ex: Last year , had a bun in the oven and gave birth to a beautiful baby girl .
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buns
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the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

pantat, bokong

pantat, bokong

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cakewalk
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an easy accomplishment

hal yang mudah, mainan anak-anak

hal yang mudah, mainan anak-anak

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big cheese
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someone of great importance or influence

orang besar, tokoh penting

orang besar, tokoh penting

Ex: The professor is a big cheese in the academic world , known for her groundbreaking research and expertise in the field .Profesor adalah **orang penting** di dunia akademik, dikenal untuk penelitian terobosannya dan keahlian di bidangnya.
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cheesecake
[Kata benda]

a photograph of an attractive woman in minimal attire

foto wanita menarik dengan pakaian minimal, gambar kecantikan dalam pakaian seksi

foto wanita menarik dengan pakaian minimal, gambar kecantikan dalam pakaian seksi

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cheesy
[Adjektiva]

having very low quality

berkualitas rendah, norak

berkualitas rendah, norak

Ex: The cheesy plastic toy broke easily after just a few uses.Mainan plastik **berkualitas rendah** itu mudah rusak setelah hanya beberapa kali digunakan.
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to emit wind from one's anus

Ex: Even though it 's a natural bodily function , people often feel embarrassed when they cut the cheese in public .
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to chew out
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to strongly criticize someone in an angry manner

memarahi, mencaci

memarahi, mencaci

Ex: The manager chewed out the staff for not maintaining cleanliness .Manajer **memarahi** staf karena tidak menjaga kebersihan.
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to enjoy a friendly talk with a person for a long period of time

Ex: At family gatherings , we often sit around the table chew the fat over dinner , discussing various topics .
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clam
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a piece of paper money worth one dollar

selembar uang kertas senilai satu dolar, satu dolar

selembar uang kertas senilai satu dolar, satu dolar

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

tiba-tiba diam, menolak berbicara

tiba-tiba diam, menolak berbicara

Ex: As soon as the topic of her recent project came up , Emily clam up and did n't want to reveal any details .Begitu topik proyek terbarunya muncul, Emily **menutup diri seperti kerang** dan tidak ingin mengungkapkan detail apa pun.
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(of a person) very pleased or satisfied

Ex: Surrounded by loved ones on her birthday , she happy as a clam at hot water .
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to recognize the reality of a situation, no matter how unpleasant it may be

Ex: I tried to warn him that his business model was outdated , but he refused wake up and smell the coffee until it was too late .
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to cook up
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to prepare food quickly, often in an informal or creative manner

menyiapkan dengan cepat, mengimprovisasi makanan

menyiapkan dengan cepat, mengimprovisasi makanan

Ex: She cooked up a hearty soup to warm up on a chilly evening .Dia **memasak** sup yang hangat untuk menghangatkan diri di malam yang dingin.
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to be doing very well or functioning effectively

Ex: Emily's new book is getting a lot of attention - she's receiving great reviews and making strong sales.
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to catch someone in the act of doing something wrong or inappropriate

Ex: She caught her little brother with his hand in the cookie jar, breaking their mom's rule about snacks before dinner.
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a person who is clever and has a strong personality

Ex: She's not just book smart, but also street smart.
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said after an unfortunate event to mean one must accept the situation as it is

Ex: Sometimes, plans don't go as expected, and all you can say is, "That's how the cookie crumbles."
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to empty what is in one's stomach through one's mouth

Ex: Sarah couldn't handle the extreme motion of the roller coaster and ended up tossing her cookies all over the ground.
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tough cookie
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a person who is strong, resilient, and determined, often in the face of challenging circumstances

orang yang tangguh, orang yang kuat dan bertekad

orang yang tangguh, orang yang kuat dan bertekad

Ex: He went through rigorous training and never gave up.Dia melalui pelatihan yang ketat dan tidak pernah menyerah. Dia adalah **orang yang tangguh** di lapangan basket.
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crackers
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informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

gila, edan

gila, edan

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dough
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an informal slang for cash or money

duit, uang

duit, uang

Ex: They were excited about the big paycheck , knowing it would add a good amount of dough to their savings .Mereka bersemangat tentang gaji besar, mengetahui itu akan menambah jumlah **uang** yang baik untuk tabungan mereka.
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to take back something one has said previously

Ex: You doubted I could lose 20 pounds - I think it's time for you to eat your words!
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big enchilada
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an individual who is very famous or influential

orang besar, tokoh berpengaruh

orang besar, tokoh berpengaruh

Ex: The renowned scientist , Dr. Rebecca Thompson , is considered the big enchilada in the field of quantum physics .Ilmuwan terkenal, Dr. Rebecca Thompson, dianggap sebagai **orang besar** di bidang fisika kuantum. Penelitiannya yang inovatif telah merevolusi komunitas ilmiah.
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***the whole situation; everything

Ex: The team has a good chance in the playoffs and may the whole enchilada this year .
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chicken feed
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an extremely small amount of money

uang receh, cuma cukup untuk beli makan ayam

uang receh, cuma cukup untuk beli makan ayam

Ex: The company's CEO earned millions while the workers received only chicken feed in comparison.CEO perusahaan menghasilkan jutaan sementara pekerja hanya menerima **recehan** sebagai perbandingan.
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to eat more food than one's body needs or can handle

Ex: Despite being on a diet, John couldn't resist the temptation and gave in, feeding his face with a big slice of chocolate cake.
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to spoon-feed
[kata kerja]

***to give someone so much help or information that that person does not need to try himself or herself

menyuapi dengan sendok, memberikan segala sesuatu tanpa perlu usaha

menyuapi dengan sendok, memberikan segala sesuatu tanpa perlu usaha

Ex: Certain students enjoy finding out things for themselves; others prefer being spoon-fed.Beberapa siswa menikmati menemukan sesuatu sendiri; yang lain lebih suka **disuapi**.
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an issue or subject that is not in any way connected to what one was talking about

Ex: Raising a teenager a different kettle of fish from raising a young child .
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fishy
[Adjektiva]

suggestive of dishonesty or something dubious

mencurigakan, meragukan

mencurigakan, meragukan

Ex: She sensed a fishy motive behind his sudden kindness .Dia merasakan motif **mencurigakan** di balik kebaikannya yang tiba-tiba.
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(of a person) crazy or exhibiting odd behavior

Ex: My aunt always wears mismatched clothes and speaks to her plants.
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gravy
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a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)

kesempatan emas, rejeki nomplok

kesempatan emas, rejeki nomplok

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gravy train
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a situation in which making a lot of money becomes possible with minimal time or effort

kereta keberuntungan, tambang emas

kereta keberuntungan, tambang emas

Ex: She thought that being an influencer was a gravy train, but soon realized that building a following requires hard work and dedication .Dia mengira bahwa menjadi seorang influencer adalah **sumber uang mudah**, tetapi segera menyadari bahwa membangun pengikut membutuhkan kerja keras dan dedikasi.
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ham
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an actor with an exaggerated theatrical style

aktor dengan gaya teater yang berlebihan, pemeran yang berlebihan

aktor dengan gaya teater yang berlebihan, pemeran yang berlebihan

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exaggerate one's acting

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to sell very quickly and in large amounts

Ex: The fresh batch of pastries went like hot cakes this morning.
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to meet expectations or perform satisfactorily in a given task or situation

Ex: To be successful in this role, you need to cut the mustard and meet our high standards.
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noodle
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informal terms for a human head

kepala, tempurung

kepala, tempurung

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knuckle sandwich
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used to refer to a punch that is hit in a person's mouth

roti lapis buku jari, pukulan di mulut

roti lapis buku jari, pukulan di mulut

Ex: When the heckler continued to disrupt the comedian's act, the performer quipped that he might receive a knuckle sandwich if he didn't quiet down.Ketika pengganggu terus mengganggu pertunjukan komedian, pemain itu bercanda bahwa dia mungkin menerima **sandwich buku jari** jika tidak diam.
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in a stew
[frasa]

in a very troubled or nervous state

Ex: The company's operations are currently coming apart at the seams due to a lack of resources.
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to sugarcoat
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cause to appear more pleasant or appealing

mempermanis, menghiasi

mempermanis, menghiasi

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sugar daddy
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a wealthy older man who gives a young person expensive gifts in return for friendship or intimacy

sugar daddy, ayah manis

sugar daddy, ayah manis

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