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broke
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having little or no financial resources

blut, aan de grond

blut, aan de grond

Ex: He felt embarrassed admitting to his friends that he was broke and could n't join them for dinner .Hij voelde zich beschaamd om toe te geven aan zijn vrienden dat hij **blut** was en niet met hen kon gaan eten.
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buck
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

one dollar

een dollar, een biljet

een dollar, een biljet

Ex: He bet his friend a buck that his favorite team would win the game .Hij wedde met zijn vriend om een **dollar** dat zijn favoriete team de wedstrijd zou winnen.
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to bug
[werkwoord]

to persistently annoy someone, often by making repeated requests or demands

lastigvallen,  plagen

lastigvallen, plagen

Ex: Ignoring a person's desire for solitude and continuing to talk may bug them.Het negeren van iemands verlangen naar eenzaamheid en blijven praten kan ze **ergeren**.
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used for saying that someone strongly refuses to participate in or be associated with something, often due to strong dislike, embarrassment, or a sense of moral objection

Ex: She is a vegan and won't be seen dead eating meat or any animal products.
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dough
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an informal slang for cash or money

poen, geld

poen, geld

Ex: They were excited about the big paycheck , knowing it would add a good amount of dough to their savings .Ze waren opgewonden over het grote salaris, wetende dat het een goed bedrag **geld** aan hun spaargeld zou toevoegen.
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to drag
[werkwoord]

to compel or force someone or something to come along against their will

slepen, trekken

slepen, trekken

Ex: The fearless explorer had to drag his weary companions up the steep mountain slope to reach the summit .De onverschrokken ontdekkingsreiziger moest zijn vermoeide metgezellen de steile berghelling op **slepen** om de top te bereiken.
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drop-dead
[bijwoord]

to an extreme or intense degree

om te sterven, verschrikkelijk

om te sterven, verschrikkelijk

Ex: They were drop-dead tired after hiking up the mountain all day .
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to become drunk just to forget something upsetting or disturbing

Ex: Drowning your sorrows may provide temporary relief , but it wo n't solve the underlying issues causing the pain .
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to fork out
[werkwoord]

to reluctantly pay a significant amount of money

ophoesten, betalen

ophoesten, betalen

Ex: The unexpected medical bills forced him to fork out a large portion of his savings .De onverwachte medische rekeningen dwongen hem een groot deel van zijn spaargeld **uit te geven**.
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gee
[tussenwerpsel]

used to express surprise or astonishment

Goh, Jee

Goh, Jee

Ex: Gee, thanks for the wonderful gift!**Goh**, bedankt voor het geweldige cadeau!
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to be entertained, delighted, or excited by someone or something

Ex: Whenever they watch old family videos, the whole family gets a kick out of seeing their younger selves and reliving the memories.
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to start or begin something, often with a sense of urgency or purpose

Ex: Letget this project going by dividing up the tasks .
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to perfectly match someone's interests or needs

Ex: When the promotion became available, everyone in the office knew it had John's name written all over it due to his consistent hard work and leadership skills.
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holy cow
[tussenwerpsel]

said when one is surprised, shocked, or amazed

Heilige koe!, Jemig!

Heilige koe!, Jemig!

Ex: She got a promotion and a raise?Heeft ze een promotie en loonsverhoging gekregen? **Heilige koe**, dat is fantastisch!
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joint
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a casual and informal place, often a restaurant or eatery, where people can gather for simple and hearty food

een tent, een eethuisje

een tent, een eethuisje

Ex: Let 's meet at the Mexican joint for some tacos and nachos .Laten we afspreken bij de Mexicaanse **tent** voor wat tacos en nachos.
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to observe someone or something with particular attention or interest

Ex: Get a load of him juggling three flaming torches , it 's incredible !
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used to show that one agrees with someone's suggestion or statement

Ex: Ordering pizza for dinner?
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rip-off
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the act of cheating or exploiting someone, often by overcharging or providing subpar goods or services

oplichting, afzetterij

oplichting, afzetterij

Ex: The mechanic 's outrageous bill for simple repairs felt like a rip-off.De exorbitante rekening van de monteur voor eenvoudige reparaties voelde als een **oplichting**.
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to have a great deal of money

Ex: With the new contract, the company is rolling in money, expanding rapidly.
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to shop to the point of exhaustion or until one collapses

Ex: She loves shop until she drops, especially during big sales events .
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too fancy or costly for someone

Ex: The spicy curry was too rich for her blood; she preferred milder flavors.
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to trash
[werkwoord]

to severely criticize or condemn someone or something

afbranden, zwaar bekritiseren

afbranden, zwaar bekritiseren

Ex: The coach trashed the team ’s performance after their disappointing loss .De coach **heeft de prestatie van het team na hun teleurstellende verlies afgekraakt**.
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to window-shop
[werkwoord]

to look at items displayed in store windows without intending to make a purchase; to browse visually

etalages kijken, windowshoppen

etalages kijken, windowshoppen

Ex: Window-shopping can be a fun way to get inspiration for your next shopping spree.**Window-shoppen** kan een leuke manier zijn om inspiratie op te doen voor je volgende shoppinguitje.
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brother
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a close friend or companion, often used in an informal or affectionate way

broer, maat

broer, maat

Ex: You got this , brother!Je kunt dit, **broeder**! Ik geloof in jou.
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to hit
[werkwoord]

to get to or reach a particular place

bereiken, aankomen bij

bereiken, aankomen bij

Ex: I 'm leaving early to hit the airport before the crowds .Ik vertrek vroeg om de luchthaven voor de drukte te **bereiken**.
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scream
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an experience or event that was extremely amusing or funny, often to the point of being wildly entertaining

een lach, een plezier

een lach, een plezier

Ex: We ’re going to tell you about that day ; it was a scream!We gaan je over die dag vertellen; het was **hilarisch**!
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to sponge off
[werkwoord]

to rely on someone else's resources, typically money or support, without offering anything in return; to live at someone else's expense

profiteren van, teren op

profiteren van, teren op

Ex: He sponged off his roommate for months , not paying rent or buying groceries .Hij heeft maandenlang **geprofiteerd** van zijn kamergenoot, zonder huur te betalen of boodschappen te doen.
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breadwinner
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who earns money to support their family, typically the main or sole provider of income

kostwinner, hoofdkostwinner

kostwinner, hoofdkostwinner

Ex: She felt proud to be the breadwinner, ensuring her family ’s financial security .Ze voelde zich trots om de **kostwinner** te zijn, die de financiële zekerheid van haar familie verzekerde.
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to be extremely cold, typically due to harsh or freezing weather

Ex: If we do n’t leave soon , wefreeze our buns off waiting for the bus .
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cheese it
[tussenwerpsel]

used to telll someone to stop doing something, especially when trying to avoid trouble or when someone is caught in an act

stop ermee, verstop je

stop ermee, verstop je

Ex: When the teacher entered the room , someone shouted "Cheese it ! "Toen de leraar de kamer binnenkwam, riep iemand "**Maak dat je wegkomt!**" en de klas werd stil.
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to work at full capacity, handling multiple tasks or responsibilities at once, or performing at one's best in a busy or demanding situation

Ex: At work , shecooking on all four burners— handling customer service , managing the team , and running the reports .
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use to state that someone is in serious trouble or their situation is hopeless, often implying that they are caught or defeated beyond redemption

Ex: After the mishap, his goose was cooked.
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used to ask about the current situation, activity, or what's happening. It can be a more casual or playful way of checking in

Ex: I just got to work.
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high on the hog
[Zinsdeel]

in a very comfortable, expensive, and luxurious way

Ex: With the recent promotion , she 's been high off the hog, dining at the finest restaurants and shopping at luxury boutiques .
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to eat it
[Zinsdeel]

to accept failure or defeat, often used when someone experiences a setback or is humiliated

Ex: The company eat it when their project failed miserably .
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to eat up
[werkwoord]

to be consumed by guilt, regret, or remorse over something that happened in the past

opeten, verteren

opeten, verteren

Ex: The mistake she made last year still eats her up every time she looks at the situation.De fout die ze vorig jaar maakte, **vreet** haar nog steeds op elke keer dat ze naar de situatie kijkt.
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to start eating a meal

Ex: We arrived at the restaurant hungry and ready put the feedbag on, ordering a variety of dishes to satisfy our appetites .
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fudge it
[tussenwerpsel]

used to suggest altering, modifying, or handling a situation in a way that avoids the exact or proper solution, often by being dishonest or making something up

laat maar, vergeet het maar

laat maar, vergeet het maar

Ex: Fudge it , I ’m going to take a break ; this project is driving me crazy !**Laten we doen alsof**, ik ga een pauze nemen; dit project maakt me gek!
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to fudge around
[werkwoord]

to tamper with or alter something in a way that is imprecise or unreliable

knoeien, rommelen

knoeien, rommelen

Ex: Do n’t fudge around with the recipe too much , or it might not turn out right .**Knoei** niet te veel met het recept, anders komt het misschien niet goed.
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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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used to describe something or someone that is weak, floppy, or lacking in strength, energy, or firmness

Ex: He tried to get up , but his legs limp as a noodle from the exhaustion .
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to noodle around
[werkwoord]

to experiment, play, or tinker with something in an aimless or casual way, often in a creative or exploratory manner. It can refer to playing an instrument, brainstorming ideas, or casually working on a task without a clear direction

experimenteren, spelen zonder een duidelijk doel

experimenteren, spelen zonder een duidelijk doel

Ex: We didn’t have a set plan, so we just noodled around with some ideas for the project.We hadden geen vast plan, dus we hebben gewoon wat **gespeeld** met enkele ideeën voor het project.
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noodlehead
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a foolish, silly, or absentminded person

sukkel, domkop

sukkel, domkop

Ex: Only a noodlehead would try to fix a leaky pipe without turning off the water first .Alleen een **pastakop** zou proberen een lekkende pijp te repareren zonder eerst het water af te sluiten.
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(of a person) crazy, irrational, or behaving in an extremely foolish or eccentric way

Ex: After pulling three all-nighters in a row , I felt off my noodle.
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wet noodle
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who dampens excitement, enthusiasm, or fun

feestvreter, plezierbreker

feestvreter, plezierbreker

Ex: Everyone was thrilled about the surprise , except for Jake , who , as usual , acted like a wet noodle.Iedereen was enthousiast over de verrassing, behalve Jake, die, zoals gewoonlijk, zich gedroeg als een **natte noedel**.
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sweetie pie
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

used to affectionately refer to a loved one, such as a romantic partner, child, or close friend

schat, lieverd

schat, lieverd

Ex: Come here , sweetie pie, and give me a hug !Kom hier, **schat**, en geef me een knuffel.
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used to describe someone that is extremely kind, charming, or pleasant in manner

Ex: Their little daughter is sweet as sugar, always offering hugs and smiles to everyone.
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