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booze
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an alcoholic beverage, especially the type containing high amounts of alcohol

alcohol, sterke drank

alcohol, sterke drank

Ex: The store specialized in imported and craft booze, catering to enthusiasts and collectors .De winkel was gespecialiseerd in geïmporteerde en ambachtelijke **alcoholische dranken**, gericht op liefhebbers en verzamelaars.
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to call in sick
[Zinsdeel]

to notify one's employer or supervisor that one is unwell and unable to work on a specific day

Ex: called in sick last Monday because of a stomach virus .
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to can
[werkwoord]

terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

ontslaan, ontheffen

ontslaan, ontheffen

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to chew out
[werkwoord]

to strongly criticize someone in an angry manner

afbranden, uitfoeteren

afbranden, uitfoeteren

Ex: The manager chewed out the staff for not maintaining cleanliness .De manager **foeterde** het personeel uit omdat ze de netheid niet onderhielden.
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to make an effort to demonstrate a better behavior and treat others better

Ex: She clean up her act immediately if she wants to keep this high-paying job .
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to down
[werkwoord]

to drink completely, often in one go

achteroverslaan, in één teug leegdrinken

achteroverslaan, in één teug leegdrinken

Ex: She downed the last of her coffee before heading out the door .Ze **dronk** de laatste slok van haar koffie voordat ze de deur uitging.
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to suddenly become angry

Ex: I have a feeling she fly off the handle when she finds out about the mistake .
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to get
[werkwoord]

to be irritating or annoying for someone

ergeren, irriteren

ergeren, irriteren

Ex: What really gets me is the slow response from customer support .Wat mij echt **irriteert**, is de trage reactie van de klantenservice.
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used to tell someone that one completely understands or agrees with what they are saying

Ex: I hear ya, finding quality time can be challenging in our busy lives.
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to make it
[werkwoord]

to successfully reach or attend a place or event

halen, kunnen komen

halen, kunnen komen

Ex: He barely made it on time for the train .Hij heeft het net **gehaald** om op tijd voor de trein te zijn.
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to mouth off
[werkwoord]

to speak loudly or complain, often in a bold or confrontational manner

brutaal praten, luid klagen

brutaal praten, luid klagen

Ex: She often mouths off when she disagrees with a decision .Ze **slaat vaak aan het praten** als ze het niet eens is met een beslissing.
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back burner
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a state of low priority where something is set aside to be dealt with later

lage prioriteit, achterkant

lage prioriteit, achterkant

Ex: The idea was on the back burner for now , but I ’ll revisit it later .Het idee stond voor nu op het **achterste kookpit**, maar ik kom er later op terug.
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ripped
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

heavily affected or exited by a chemical substance, especially alcohol

aangeschoten, dronken

aangeschoten, dronken

Ex: At the party, he became increasingly ripped as he indulged in the drinks being passed around.Op het feest werd hij steeds **dronken** terwijl hij genoot van de drankjes die werden doorgegeven.
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to screw up
[werkwoord]

to ruin a situation through mistakes or poor judgment

verpesten, verprutsen

verpesten, verprutsen

Ex: The politician tried not to screw his speech up by rehearsing multiple times.De politicus probeerde zijn toespraak niet te **verpesten** door deze meerdere keren te oefenen.
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stone sober
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone who is not in any way affected by chemical substances or alcoholic drinks

stoknuchter, volledig nuchter

stoknuchter, volledig nuchter

Ex: He 's committed to his sobriety , and he 's been stone sober for several years .Hij is toegewijd aan zijn nuchterheid, en hij is al enkele jaren **stone sober**.
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having the requisite qualities for

Ex: The workers get rid of those whose work is not up to the mark.
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what's up
[tussenwerpsel]

used as a greeting or conversation starter in casual settings

Hoe gaat het?, Wat is er?

Hoe gaat het?, Wat is er?

Ex: What's up, everyone?**Hoe gaat het**, iedereen? Hoe gaat het vandaag?
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wimp
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy

watje, slappeling

watje, slappeling

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to vomit forcefully or expel the contents of one's stomach, often in a graphic or intense manner

Ex: I felt so nauseous after that terrible meal, I almost barfed up my guts.
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used to tell someone to stop annoying one with their action or behavior

Ex: Cut it out, we 're in a library , and you 're being too loud .
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goings on
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the activities, events, or situations that are currently happening

gebeurtenissen, activiteiten

gebeurtenissen, activiteiten

Ex: We do n’t know much about the goings on in the neighborhood , but it ’s been quiet lately .We weten niet veel over de **gebeurtenissen** in de buurt, maar het is de laatste tijd rustig geweest.
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to have a clue
[Zinsdeel]

to possess knowledge or understanding of something; to have an idea or information about a situation or topic

Ex: had a clue that something was wrong when she started acting differently .
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low-down
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

slang terms for inside information

inside informatie, vertrouwelijke informatie

inside informatie, vertrouwelijke informatie

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to tick off
[werkwoord]

to anger or frustrate someone by one's actions or behaviors

ergeren, irriteren

ergeren, irriteren

Ex: The delayed flight and lack of information from the airline ticked them off.De vertraagde vlucht en het gebrek aan informatie van de luchtvaartmaatschappij maakte ze **boos**.
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zoned
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of a person) dazed, absent-minded, or senseless, often due to exhaustion, distraction, or emotional shock

afwezig, in de wolken

afwezig, in de wolken

Ex: He had been working non-stop and was totally zoned when I asked him about it.Hij had non-stop gewerkt en was helemaal **afwezig** toen ik hem ernaar vroeg.
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used to informally say goodbye, often in a playful or lighthearted manner

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beaver
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the inner part of a woman's body that connects the outside to the uterus. It's where sexual activity can happen and where a baby passes through during birth

poes, vagina

poes, vagina

Ex: She rolled her eyes when he referred to her body using the word "beaver. "Ze rolde met haar ogen toen hij naar haar lichaam verwees met het woord **"bever"**.
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bird legs
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone with very thin or scrawny legs

vogelpoten, dunne benen

vogelpoten, dunne benen

Ex: They joked about his bird legs , but he just laughed it off .Ze maakten grapjes over zijn **vogelpoten**, maar hij lachte het gewoon weg.
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catcall
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a sexually suggestive or insulting whistle, shout, or comment directed at someone in public

Ex: The police were called after the catcalls escalated into something more threatening .
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to hen-peck
[werkwoord]

bother persistently with trivial complaints

voortdurend lastigvallen met triviale klachten, aanhoudend storen met onbeduidende klachten

voortdurend lastigvallen met triviale klachten, aanhoudend storen met onbeduidende klachten

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to have a cow
[Zinsdeel]

to be really stressed, angry, or upset about something that has happened or is going to happen

Ex: I can already imagine having a cow when he sees the dent on his car .
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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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lucky dog
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who is very fortunate or has experienced good luck in a particular situation

gelukshond, geluksvogel

gelukshond, geluksvogel

Ex: "I just met my favorite celebrity!"« Ik heb net mijn favoriete beroemdheid ontmoet! » « Je bent een **geluksvogel** ! »
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sly dog
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who is cunning, clever, and often deceitful in a way that helps them achieve their goals

sluwe hond, sluwe

sluwe hond, sluwe

Ex: You sly dog, you knew exactly how to win her over , did n't you ?**Sluwe hond**, je wist precies hoe je haar voor je moest winnen, toch?
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old goat
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an older man who is seen as being lecherous or overly interested in women, often in a way that is considered inappropriate or embarrassing for his age

oude bok, oude wellusteling

oude bok, oude wellusteling

Ex: Do n’t be such an old goat, you should act your age !Doe niet zo'n **ouwe bok**, je moet naar je leeftijd handelen!
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goose egg
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a score that is equivalent to zero in a match or game

nul, ganzenei

nul, ganzenei

Ex: He attempted to win the raffle , but he ended up with a goose egg— no prizes at all .Hij probeerde de loterij te winnen, maar eindigde met een **gans ei**—geen prijzen.
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goose
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

domkop, idioot

domkop, idioot

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horse's ass
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who is foolish, stubborn, or behaving in a ridiculous or irritating manner

ezelskop, koppig

ezelskop, koppig

Ex: The guy was such a horse's ass, he didn't even notice everyone was laughing at him.Die vent was zo'n **ezel**, dat hij niet eens merkte dat iedereen hem uitlachte.
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monkey suit
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a formal suit or tuxedo, typically worn for events such as weddings or fancy parties

apenpak, rokkostuum

apenpak, rokkostuum

Ex: The groom insisted on wearing a monkey suit for the wedding , despite the casual setting .De bruidegom stond erop een **apenpak** te dragen voor de bruiloft, ondanks de informele setting.
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pigeon
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who is easily deceived, tricked, or swindled, often used in reference to someone who falls for scams or dishonest schemes

duif, sukkel

duif, sukkel

Ex: The con artist was clever , but the guy he targeted was a total pigeon.De oplichter was slim, maar de man die hij als doelwit had, was een totale **duif**.
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to pigeonhole
[werkwoord]

treat or classify according to a mental stereotype

labelen, classificeren

labelen, classificeren

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stool pigeon
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person sent into a group as a spy to report on its activities

verklikker, informant

verklikker, informant

Ex: The journalist relied on a "stool pigeon" to expose the corrupt practices of the politician .De journalist vertrouwde op een **verklikker** om de corrupte praktijken van de politicus bloot te leggen.
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rat
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

rat, schoft

rat, schoft

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squirrelly
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

used to describe someone or something that is untrustworthy, erratic, or difficult to predict. It can also imply a sense of nervousness or instability in behavior

onbetrouwbaar, onstabiel

onbetrouwbaar, onstabiel

Ex: I don’t know if I should believe him; he’s been acting squirrelly lately.Ik weet niet of ik hem moet geloven; hij heeft zich de laatste tijd **onbetrouwbaar** gedragen.
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cold turkey
[Zinsdeel]

in a manner that is sudden, unexpected, and not gradual

Ex: They gave up sugary cold turkey, opting for healthier alternatives instead .
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whale
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

reus, kolos

reus, kolos

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to make someone reveal information by questioning them repeatedly or cleverly

Ex: The lawyer attempted to worm information out of the witness, hoping to uncover a crucial detail for the case.
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