Buku Street Talk 1 - Pandangan Lebih Dekat: Pelajaran 4

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to [bring] home the bacon [frasa]

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

Ex: As the sole breadwinner , John works hard to bring home the bacon for his family .

to beef up [kata kerja]

memperkuat

beef [Kata benda]

permusuhan

Ex: He has beef with his coworker over the project .

Dia punya beef dengan rekan kerjanya tentang proyek.

beefy [Adjektiva]

berotot

Ex: The beefy bouncer at the club easily handled rowdy patrons with his imposing presence .

Bouncer kekar di klub itu dengan mudah menangani pelanggan yang ribut dengan kehadirannya yang mengesankan.

to [put] the bite on {sb} [frasa]

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 .

to [bite|snap] {one's} head off [frasa]

to angrily reply or react to someone

Ex: Exhausted from a long day at work, Mary snapped her colleague's head off when he asked a simple question.

to [bite|hold] {one's} tongue [frasa]

to not say something, against one's wish, in order to avoid causing an argument or upsetting someone

Ex: She often has to bite her tongue during meetings to avoid getting into arguments .

to [bite] the bullet [frasa]

to start to deal with an inevitable challenge or difficulty

Ex: I know she 's disappointed to have not gotten her dream job , but the sooner she bites the bullet and accepts it , the sooner she can move on .

to [bite] the dust [frasa]

to die or no longer exist

Ex: The old gunslinger faced off with the outlaw , and the outlaw was the one who bit the dust .

the (best|greatest) thing since sliced bread [frasa]

a thing or person that one believes to be extremely good, useful, interesting etc.

Ex: The new smartphone with its advanced features is touted as the greatest thing since sliced bread .

bread [Kata benda]

duit

Ex: He 's working overtime to stack some extra bread this month .

Dia bekerja lembur untuk mengumpulkan roti ekstra bulan ini.

to [have] a bun in the oven [frasa]

to be expecting a child

Ex: After months of anticipation , the couple announced that they have a bun in the oven .

buns [Kata benda]

pantat

cakewalk [Kata benda]

hal yang mudah

big cheese [Kata benda]

orang besar

Ex: John is the big cheese in the company .

John adalah orang penting di perusahaan. Dia adalah CEO dan membuat semua keputusan besar.

cheesecake [Kata benda]

foto wanita menarik dengan pakaian minimal

cheesy [Adjektiva]

berkualitas rendah

Ex: The cheesy cardboard packaging tore apart when handled.

Kemasan kardboard berkualitas rendah robek saat ditangani.

to [cut] the cheese [frasa]

to emit wind from one's anus

Ex: The class burst into laughter when someone discreetly cut the cheese during the silent test .

to chew out [kata kerja]

memarahi

Ex: The manager chewed the employee out for missing the deadline.

Manajer memarahi karyawan karena melewatkan tenggat waktu.

to [chew] the fat [frasa]

to enjoy a friendly talk with a person for a long period of time

Ex: We spent the evening chewing the fat about our favorite movies and music .

clam [Kata benda]

selembar uang kertas senilai satu dolar

to clam up [kata kerja]

tiba-tiba diam

Ex: Every time the teacher asked him about his weekend , he would clam up and avoid eye contact .

Setiap kali guru bertanya kepadanya tentang akhir pekannya, dia tiba-tiba diam dan menghindari kontak mata.

(as|) happy as a clam (at hot water|) [frasa]

(of a person) very pleased or satisfied

Ex: After receiving a promotion at work , she was as happy as a clam .

to [wake] up and [smell] the coffee [frasa]

to recognize the reality of a situation, no matter how unpleasant it may be

Ex: You've been ignoring the signs of economic downturn for too long. It's time to wake up and smell the coffee.

to cook up [kata kerja]

menyiapkan dengan cepat

Ex: She cooked up a quick dinner after a long day at work .

Dia memasak makan malam cepat setelah seharian bekerja.

to [be] cooking with gas [frasa]

to be doing very well or functioning effectively

Ex: By the end of the year, Jack's team will have achieved their goals - they're working hard and making good progress. They'll definitely be cooking with gas!

to [catch] {sb} with {one's} [hand] in the cookie jar [frasa]

to catch someone in the act of doing something wrong or inappropriate

Ex: A lot of people had their hands in the cookie jar at the company.

(smart|sharp) cookie [frasa]

a person who is clever and has a strong personality

Ex: Even though he 's young , he 's a smart cookie and always comes up with innovative ideas .

that is the way the cookie crumbles (in the market|) [kalimat]

said after an unfortunate event to mean one must accept the situation as it is

Ex: John lost the tennis match , but he just shrugged and said , " That 's the way the cookie crumbles . "

to [toss] {one's} cookies [frasa]

to empty what is in one's stomach through one's mouth

Ex: After eating some expired seafood , Mark felt extremely nauseous and eventually had to rush to the bathroom to toss his cookies .

tough cookie [Kata benda]

orang yang tangguh

Ex: Despite facing numerous hardships in life, she remains optimistic and determined. She's one tough cookie.

Meskipun menghadapi banyak kesulitan dalam hidup, dia tetap optimis dan bertekad. Dia adalah kue yang keras.

crackers [Adjektiva]

gila

dough [Kata benda]

duit

Ex: He needed some extra dough to cover his expenses for the month .

Dia membutuhkan sedikit uang tambahan untuk menutupi pengeluarannya bulan ini.

to [eat] {one's} words [frasa]

to take back something one has said previously

Ex: I said I 'd never try skydiving , but after loving it I had to eat my words .

big enchilada [Kata benda]

orang besar

Ex: The conference is attended by industry leaders and big enchiladas who share their expertise and insights .

Konferensi ini dihadiri oleh para pemimpin industri dan orang-orang penting yang berbagi keahlian dan wawasan mereka.

the whole enchilada [frasa]

***the whole situation; everything

Ex: High-tech gadgetry is the spice , but not the whole enchilada .

chicken feed [Kata benda]

uang receh

Ex: After working for hours , he received only chicken feed for his efforts , which was hardly enough to cover his expenses .

Setelah bekerja berjam-jam, dia hanya menerima upah kecil untuk usahanya, yang hampir tidak cukup untuk menutupi pengeluarannya.

to [feed] {one's} face [frasa]

to eat more food than one's body needs or can handle

Ex: After a long day at work , I just want to go home , put my feet up , and feed my face with a delicious meal .

to spoon-feed [kata kerja]

menyuapi dengan sendok

Ex: By giving out printed sheets of facts and theories, the teachers spoon-fed us with what we needed for the exam.

Dengan membagikan lembaran cetak fakta dan teori, para guru menyuapi kami dengan apa yang kami butuhkan untuk ujian.

a different kettle of fish [frasa]

an issue or subject that is not in any way connected to what one was talking about

Ex: Managing a large team of employees is a different kettle of fish from managing a small team .

fishy [Adjektiva]

mencurigakan

Ex: His fishy behavior raised suspicions among his friends .

Perilakunya yang mencurigakan menimbulkan kecurigaan di antara teman-temannya.

(as|) nutty as a fruitcake [frasa]

(of a person) crazy or exhibiting odd behavior

Ex: After staying up for days working on his novel, John started seeing imaginary characters. He's been as nutty as a fruitcake lately.

gravy [Kata benda]

kesempatan emas

gravy train [Kata benda]

kereta keberuntungan

Ex: Investing in the right stocks can be like riding a gravy train , earning passive income without having to do much .

Berinvestasi di saham yang tepat bisa seperti naik kereta keberuntungan, menghasilkan pendapatan pasif tanpa harus melakukan banyak hal.

ham [Kata benda]

aktor dengan gaya teater yang berlebihan

to ham it up [frasa]

exaggerate one's acting

to [sell|go] like hot cakes [frasa]

to sell very quickly and in large amounts

Ex: The new phone sold like hot cakes as soon as it was released .

to [cut] the mustard [frasa]

to meet expectations or perform satisfactorily in a given task or situation

Ex: The new employee really cuts the mustard ; she 's proven to be an asset to the team .

noodle [Kata benda]

kepala

knuckle sandwich [Kata benda]

roti lapis buku jari

Ex: When the schoolyard bully would n't leave him alone , he finally stood up and threatened to give him a knuckle sandwich .

Ketika pengganggu di halaman sekolah tidak meninggalkannya sendirian, dia akhirnya berdiri dan mengancam akan memberinya pukulan di mulut.

in a stew [frasa]

in a very troubled or nervous state

Ex: The organization is coming apart at the seams due to internal conflicts and a lack of leadership.

to sugarcoat [kata kerja]

mempermanis

sugar daddy [Kata benda]

sugar daddy

Ex: That sugar daddy paid for her luxury vacation .

Sugar daddy membayar liburan mewahnya.

Buku Street Talk 1
Pelajaran 1	Pelajaran 2	Pandangan Lebih Dekat: Pelajaran 2	Pelajaran 3
Pandangan Lebih Dekat: Pelajaran 3	Pandangan Lebih Dekat 2: Pelajaran 3	Pelajaran 4	Pandangan Lebih Dekat: Pelajaran 4
Pelajaran 5	Pelajaran 6	Pandangan Lebih Dekat: Pelajaran 6	Pelajaran 7
Pandangan Lebih Dekat: Pelajaran 7	Pelajaran 8	Pandangan Lebih Dekat: Pelajaran 8	Tinjauan Lebih Dekat 2: Pelajaran 8
Pelajaran 9	Pandangan Lebih Dekat: Pelajaran 9	Pelajaran 10	Pandangan Lebih Dekat: Pelajaran 10