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to unexpectedly expose or confront someone in an embarrassing situation

Ex: He was caught with his pants down when he accidentally sent a personal text to the entire office.
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to arrest or see someone the moment they are doing something that is illegal or dishonest

Ex: The police caught the burglar red-handed as he was attempting to pick the lock of the house.
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to dump
[werkwoord]

to get rid of waste material, particularly in an unorganized manner

dumpen, wegwerpen

dumpen, wegwerpen

Ex: They dumped the leftover food into the compost bin .Ze **gooiden** het overgebleven voedsel in de compostbak.
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to fall for
[werkwoord]

to be deceived or tricked by someone or something

erin trappen, bedrogen worden

erin trappen, bedrogen worden

Ex: In the world of online dating , it 's essential to be cautious and not easily fall for someone 's charming online persona .In de wereld van online dating is het essentieel om voorzichtig te zijn en niet gemakkelijk **verliefd te worden** op iemands charmante online persoonlijkheid.
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used to express anger and the fact that someone does not care about someone or something

Ex: Hearing his proposal to invest all their savings in a risky business venture, she immediately said, "Forget that noise; we need a safer plan."
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having finished one's supply of something very recently

Ex: I was hoping to get a copy of the latest bestseller, but the library is fresh out of stock.
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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 get
[werkwoord]

to understand something by hearing it

begrijpen, vatten

begrijpen, vatten

Ex: Sorry , I did n't quite get your last name ; could you tell me again ?Sorry, ik heb je achternaam niet goed **begrepen**; kun je het nog een keer zeggen?
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to put a sudden stop to something one was doing for some time

Ex: He 's been trying to fix that old car for weeks ; it might be time give it a rest and call a mechanic .
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under the knife
[Zinsdeel]

used when someone is about to undergo a medical operation

Ex: The patient consented to be put under the knife to remove the tumor.
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nuts
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

behaving in a crazy or irrational manner

gek, waanzinnig

gek, waanzinnig

Ex: People thought he was nuts for living alone in the woods .Mensen dachten dat hij **gek** was omdat hij alleen in het bos woonde.
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odds and ends
[Zinsdeel]

various small things that have no importance or value

Ex: She likes to odds and ends from her travels as souvenirs .
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one-track mind
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

used of a person whose mind is busy with the thought of a particular person or thing and cannot think of anyone or anything else

eensporig verstand, obsessie

eensporig verstand, obsessie

Ex: She 's so infatuated with her new romantic interest that she has a one-track mind and ca n't seem to think about anything else .Ze is zo verliefd op haar nieuwe romantische interesse dat ze **een eensporig brein** heeft en niets anders lijkt te kunnen bedenken.
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to pick up
[werkwoord]

to purchase something

kopen, aanschaffen

kopen, aanschaffen

Ex: He picked a new jacket up during the clearance sale.Hij heeft een nieuwe jas **gekocht** tijdens de uitverkoop.
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to figure out why things are the way they are and be able to identify the reason

Ex: After hours of searching for the missing document, she finally put her finger on it hidden under a stack of papers.
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rag
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a newspaper of low quality

krant van lage kwaliteit, sensatiekrant

krant van lage kwaliteit, sensatiekrant

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stuff
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

informal terms for personal possessions

spullen, dingen

spullen, dingen

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to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant

Ex: Find a hobby.
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totally
[bijwoord]

in a complete and absolute way

volledig, absoluut

volledig, absoluut

Ex: The project was totally funded by the government .Het project werd **volledig** gefinancierd door de overheid.
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uh-oh
[tussenwerpsel]

used to express mild concern, surprise, or anticipation of a problem or mishap

oh-oh, oeps

oh-oh, oeps

Ex: Uh-oh, we need to fix this typo before we submit the report .**O jee**, we moeten deze typfout repareren voordat we het rapport indienen.
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bum
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone who is feeling disappointed, down, or depressed, often due to a situation not going as expected

mislukkeling, neerslachtig

mislukkeling, neerslachtig

Ex: Do n't be such a bum; things will get better .Wees niet zo'n **terneergeslagene**; het komt wel goed.
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to clean out
[werkwoord]

to empty something, such as a stock, merchandise, or money

leegmaken, schoonmaken

leegmaken, schoonmaken

Ex: They cleaned out the bar by the end of the night .Ze hebben aan het eind van de avond de bar **leeggehaald**.
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to get a clue
[Zinsdeel]

to become aware of something, often used when someone is slow to understand a situation or misses obvious signs

Ex: It took him a while get a clue that he was being pranked .
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honker
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a large nose, often used humorously or in a teasing manner

grote neus, neus

grote neus, neus

Ex: You could see his honker from across the room !Je kon zijn **grote neus** van de andere kant van de kamer zien!
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used to comment on someone's unexpected or unkempt arrival, typically when they appear disheveled, tired, or out of place

Ex: You missed the bus, huh?
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lookit
[tussenwerpsel]

used to draw attention to something or someone, often in a surprised, impressed, or excited tone

Kijk!, Moet je zien!

Kijk!, Moet je zien!

Ex: Lookit, it's snowing already!**Kijk**, het sneeuwt al!
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to rag
[werkwoord]

to tease, mock, or harass someone, usually in a lighthearted or persistent manner

plagen, pesten

plagen, pesten

Ex: He was ragged by his friends until he finally laughed along .Hij werd **geplaagd** door zijn vrienden tot hij uiteindelijk meelachte.
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to eat a large quantity of food quickly and greedily, often with little regard for manners or the amount consumed

Ex: Every time we go to that restaurant , he stuffs his face with everything on the menu .
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heavens to besty
[tussenwerpsel]

used to express surprise, astonishment, or sometimes dismay, often in a humorous or old-fashioned

Hemel aan Betsy!, Mijn god aan Betsy!

Hemel aan Betsy!, Mijn god aan Betsy!

Ex: Heavens to betsy, I didn’t think you’d go that far!**Hemel Betsy**, ik dacht niet dat je zo ver zou gaan!
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Big Berta
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a large or overweight woman

Grote Berta, Dikke Berta

Grote Berta, Dikke Berta

Ex: The nickname Big Bertha stuck with her throughout high school, even though she lost weight later on.De bijnaam **Big Bertha** bleef haar tijdens de middelbare school bij, ook al verloor ze later gewicht.
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yes siree, Bob
[tussenwerpsel]

used to affirm or agree with something, often with added emphasis

ja meneer,  Bob

ja meneer, Bob

Ex: "You're absolutely right about that one."« Daar heb je helemaal gelijk in. » « **Ja, meneer, Bob**, ik zou het niet meer eens kunnen zijn! »
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dick
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an obnoxious, rude, or inconsiderate person

klootzak, lul

klootzak, lul

Ex: I ca n't believe he made those comments — he 's such a dick.Ik kan niet geloven dat hij die opmerkingen heeft gemaakt—hij is zo'n **klootzak**.
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to fritz out
[werkwoord]

to stop working properly, malfunction, or break down. Often used to describe a machine or system that has failed

stukgaan, het begeven

stukgaan, het begeven

Ex: My phone fritzed out, so I had to reboot it.Mijn telefoon **werkte niet meer**, dus moest ik hem opnieuw opstarten.
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by George
[tussenwerpsel]

used to express surprise, emphasis, or sometimes excitement

Bij George, In naam van George

Bij George, In naam van George

Ex: By George , I 've finally figured it out !**Bij George**, ik heb het eindelijk begrepen!
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to hit the road
[Zinsdeel]

to leave a location, usually to embark on a journey or trip

Ex: With a sense of anticipation , they fueled up the RV and prepared hit the road for their summer vacation .
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jack shit
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

used to emphasize the state of insignificance, emptiness, or dissatisfaction

niks, niets

niks, niets

Ex: The old car 's worth jack shit on the market .De oude auto is **niets waard** op de markt.
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extremely quickly or almost instantaneously

Ex: He changed the subject faster than you can say Jackie Robinson.
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Joe Schmoe
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

Jan Modaal, Piet Jansen

Jan Modaal, Piet Jansen

Ex: I ca n’t believe Joe Schmoe was able to solve that problem , it ’s usually such a challenge .Ik kan niet geloven dat **Jan Modaal** dat probleem heeft kunnen oplossen, het is meestal zo'n uitdaging.
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someone who is very prompt, reliable, and available when needed, especially in a situation requiring immediate action

Ex: Tim 's Johnny on the spot when it comes to finishing the project before the deadline .
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no way, Jose
[tussenwerpsel]

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

geen sprake van,  Jose

geen sprake van, Jose

Ex: He'll never take such a shortcut, no way, Jose!Hij zal nooit zo'n kortere weg nemen, **geen sprake van, Jose** !
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Don Juan
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a man who is charming, attractive, and often romantically involved with many women

een Don Juan, een verleider

een Don Juan, een verleider

Ex: He's got the looks and the smooth talk, definitely a modern-day Don Juan.Hij heeft het uiterlijk en de praatjes, zeker een moderne **Don Juan**.
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geez louise
[tussenwerpsel]

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

jeez mina, gossie

jeez mina, gossie

Ex: "Geez Louise, that was one crazy roller coaster ride!"**Jemig**, dat was een gekke achtbaanrit!
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for Pete's sake
[tussenwerpsel]

used to express frustration, annoyance, or emphasis. It's often used when someone is irritated or trying to convey impatience about something

in godsnaam, alsjeblieft

in godsnaam, alsjeblieft

Ex: For Pete's sake, why do you always have to make things so complicated?**In hemelsnaam**, waarom moet je altijd alles zo ingewikkeld maken?
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used to express surprise, frustration, or disbelief

Voor de liefde van iemand of iets, In de naam van iemand of iets

Voor de liefde van iemand of iets, In de naam van iemand of iets

Ex: For the love of Manfred , do n't let the cow kick the bucket again !**Voor de liefde van Manfred**, laat de koe niet weer de emmer trappen!
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