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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.
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boo hoo
[Interjeksi]

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

hu hu, aduh aduh

hu hu, aduh aduh

Ex: "Boo hoo, I have to do my homework," he groaned, rolling his eyes.**Boo hoo**, aku harus mengerjakan PR-ku, keluhnya sambil memutar matanya.
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something disappointing or unfortunate, often related to summer activities or plans

Ex: "The air conditioning broke on the hottest day of the year.
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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.
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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 .
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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.
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double trouble
[Kata benda]

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

masalah ganda, kerepotan ganda

masalah ganda, kerepotan ganda

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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.
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done honestly, justly, or without disobeying any rules

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

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

kecelakaan kecil, benturan kecil

kecelakaan kecil, benturan kecil

Ex: The police officer took a quick report for the fender-bender.Petugas polisi membuat laporan cepat untuk **kecelakaan kecil**.
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fuddy-duddy
[Kata benda]

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

kolot, kuno

kolot, kuno

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

astaga, ya ampun

astaga, ya ampun

Ex: "Geez Louise, that was one crazy roller coaster ride!"**Astaga**, itu tadi adalah perjalanan roller coaster yang gila!
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to accept things as they happen, without trying to control or resist them

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

used to express one's surprise or bewilderment

astaga, ya ampun

astaga, ya ampun

Ex: Holy moley, that roller coaster was way more thrilling than I expected!**Astaga**, roller coaster itu jauh lebih mendebarkan daripada yang kuduga!
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eager or ready for sexual activity

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

someone who is extraordinarily successful and talented at what they do

ahli, jenius

ahli, jenius

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humdrum
[Adjektiva]

lacking excitement or variety

monoton, membosankan

monoton, membosankan

Ex: The novel's humdrum plot failed to capture the reader's interest, resulting in a lackluster reception.Plot **membosankan** novel gagal menarik minat pembaca, mengakibatkan penerimaan yang biasa-biasa saja.
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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 .
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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.
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used to respond to a farewell, typically in a fun or lighthearted way

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

extremely small, often in a cute or endearing way

sangat kecil, mungil

sangat kecil, mungil

Ex: They decorated the room with itsy-bitsy paper lanterns for the party .Mereka menghias ruangan dengan lentera kertas **mungil** untuk pesta.
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jeepers creepers
[Interjeksi]

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

Ya ampun, Astaga

Ya ampun, Astaga

Ex: Jeepers creepers , look at the size of that storm cloud !**Jeepers creepers**, lihat ukuran awan badai itu!
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jet set
[Kata benda]

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

jet set, kelompok orang kaya dan modis yang sering bepergian

jet set, kelompok orang kaya dan modis yang sering bepergian

Ex: The island attracts the jet set with its luxury villas and private beaches .Pulau ini menarik **jet set** dengan villa mewah dan pantai pribadinya.
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Joe Schmoe
[Kata benda]

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

Orang biasa, Budi Santoso

Orang biasa, Budi Santoso

Ex: I ca n’t believe Joe Schmoe was able to solve that problem , it ’s usually such a challenge .Aku tidak percaya **Si Orang Biasa** bisa menyelesaikan masalah itu, biasanya itu adalah tantangan yang besar.
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local yokel
[Kata benda]

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

orang desa, kampungan

orang desa, kampungan

Ex: He may be a local yokel, but he ’s got a heart of gold .Dia mungkin seorang **kampungan lokal**, tapi dia memiliki hati yang baik.
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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.
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lovey-dovey
[Adjektiva]

***very affectionate or romantic, especially excessively so

terlalu romantis, lengket

terlalu romantis, lengket

Ex: All my friends were either lovey-dovey couples or wild, single girls.Semua teman saya adalah pasangan yang **sangat romantis** atau gadis lajang yang liar.
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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.
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to bring about either success or failure for someone or something

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

verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way

tipu daya, kecurangan

tipu daya, kecurangan

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heebie-jeebies
[Kata benda]

extreme nervousness

gugup yang ekstrem, deg-degan

gugup yang ekstrem, deg-degan

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hell's bells
[Kata benda]

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

sialan, astaga

sialan, astaga

Ex: You lost your wallet again?Kamu kehilangan dompet lagi? **Sialan**, kamu harus lebih hati-hati.
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helter-skelter
[Adverbia]

haphazardly

serampangan, tanpa aturan

serampangan, tanpa aturan

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hocus-pocus
[Interjeksi]

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

abrakadabra, hokus pokus

abrakadabra, hokus pokus

Ex: And now, for my final act of the evening, hocus-pocus!Dan sekarang, untuk aksi terakhir malam ini, **hocus-pocus**! Kotak kosong sekarang dipenuhi dengan sekumpulan kupu-kupu!
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hodgepodge
[Kata benda]

a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas

campuran, kacau balau

campuran, kacau balau

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hoity-toity
[Adjektiva]

affectedly genteel

sok, bergaya

sok, bergaya

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okey-dokey
[Interjeksi]

used to show agreement, approval, etc.

oke, baiklah

oke, baiklah

Ex: "Okey-dokey, see you tomorrow!""**Oke**, sampai jumpa besok!" teriaknya saat meninggalkan kantor untuk hari itu.
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(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 .
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mumbo jumbo
[Kata benda]

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

omong kosong, kata-kata tidak berarti

omong kosong, kata-kata tidak berarti

Ex: The conspiracy theory was nothing more than a collection of baseless claims and mumbo jumbo, lacking any credible evidence .Teori konspirasi tidak lebih dari kumpulan klaim tanpa dasar dan **omong kosong**, tanpa bukti yang kredibel.
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namby-pamby
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weak in willpower, courage or vitality

lemah tekad, pengecut

lemah tekad, pengecut

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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 .
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nitwit
[Kata benda]

a foolish or clueless person

bodoh, tolol

bodoh, tolol

Ex: That nitwit tried microwaving a metal spoon — guess how that ended .**Bodoh** itu mencoba memanaskan sendok logam di microwave — tebak bagaimana akhirnya.
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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.
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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.
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no way, Jose
[Interjeksi]

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

tidak mungkin,  Jose

tidak mungkin, Jose

Ex: He'll never take such a shortcut, no way, Jose!Dia tidak akan pernah mengambil jalan pintas seperti itu, **tidak mungkin, Jose** !
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out and about
[Adverbia]

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

keluar dan aktif, jalan-jalan

keluar dan aktif, jalan-jalan

Ex: The doctor advised him to rest , but he was already out and about by the afternoon .Dokter menasihatinya untuk beristirahat, tapi dia sudah **keluar dan aktif** di sore hari.
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palsy-walsy
[Adjektiva]

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

terlalu akrab, bersikap ramah palsu

terlalu akrab, bersikap ramah palsu

Ex: They acted all palsy-walsy during the meeting, but I could tell there was some tension behind it.Mereka bertingkah **terlalu akrab** selama pertemuan, tapi aku bisa merasakan ada ketegangan di baliknya.
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party-hearty
[Adjektiva]

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

pecinta pesta, bersemangat

pecinta pesta, bersemangat

Ex: After a long week , he likes to kick back and go party-hearty with his friendsSetelah seminggu yang panjang, dia suka bersantai dan **berpesta dengan gembira** bersama teman-temannya.
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payday
[Kata benda]

the day on which you receive pay for your work

hari gajian, hari pembayaran

hari gajian, hari pembayaran

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plain Jane
[frasa]

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

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pooper scooper
[Kata benda]

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

alat pengambil kotoran, sekop kotoran

alat pengambil kotoran, sekop kotoran

Ex: The pooper scooper is very convenient for keeping the yard clean .**Pembersih kotoran hewan** sangat nyaman untuk menjaga kebersihan halaman.
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roly-poly
[Adjektiva]

short and fat

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

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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 .
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silly Billy
[Kata benda]

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

Billy konyol, lucu

Billy konyol, lucu

Ex: Do n't be a silly Billy, you know that 's not how it works !Jangan jadi **silly Billy**, kamu tahu itu tidak bekerja seperti itu!
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super duper
[Adjektiva]

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

sangat hebat, sangat menyenangkan

sangat hebat, sangat menyenangkan

Ex: You did a super duper job on the presentation !Kamu melakukan pekerjaan **super duper** dalam presentasi!
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tee-hee
[Interjeksi]

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**! Aku tidak percaya kita berhasil melakukannya!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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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