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a large sum of money

Ex: The wedding ceremony at the exclusive venue was lovely, but it came with a price tag of an arm and leg.
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dive
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall

goedkope nachtclub, twijfelachtige danszaal

goedkope nachtclub, twijfelachtige danszaal

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fat chance
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

used to say that one doubts that something can ever happen or be true

vergeet het maar, geen kans

vergeet het maar, geen kans

Ex: Fat chance he 'll admit he was wrong ; he 's too stubborn .**Geen kans** dat hij toegeeft dat hij ongelijk had; hij is te koppig.
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blimp
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who is significantly overweight, often used in a humorous or exaggerated manner

dikkerd, vetzak

dikkerd, vetzak

Ex: She said she would need to exercise more to avoid putting on more weight and becoming a blimp.Ze zei dat ze meer zou moeten sporten om te voorkomen dat ze meer aankwam en een **luchtschip** werd.
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come off it
[tussenwerpsel]

used to tell someone that they should stop saying or doing a particular thing

Hou op, Kom nou

Hou op, Kom nou

Ex: He told us he could make us millionaires overnight ; we had to tell him to come off it .Hij vertelde ons dat hij ons in één nacht miljonair kon maken; we moesten hem zeggen om **ermee op te houden**.
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fries
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

thin slices of potato that have been cooked in hot oil until they are crispy and golden brown

friet, patat

friet, patat

Ex: They shared a large portion of fries at the table .Ze deelden een grote portie **friet** aan tafel.
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to quickly make a meal for oneself, often due to a time constraint

Ex: I'm too tired to cook tonight; let's just grab a bite from the nearby takeout place.
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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 Dad having a cow when he sees the dent on his car.
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to have a strong interest or attraction toward a particular person or thing

Ex: He’s into sports, especially basketball, and watches every game.
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john
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

toilet, WC

toilet, WC

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to lose it
[Zinsdeel]

to become overwhelmed by strong emotions

Ex: After holding it together for so long, he lost it and let all his frustration out.
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to polish off
[werkwoord]

to finish eating something completely, often quickly or with enthusiasm

opeten, verslinden

opeten, verslinden

Ex: She polished off the last of the cookies , leaving none for anyone else .Ze **verorberde** de laatste koekjes en liet niets over voor iemand anders.
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in an instant and with no delay

Ex: They agreed to the terms of the contract off the bat.
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ritzy
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

luxurious and stylish, often associated with wealth or a high social status

chic, luxueus

chic, luxueus

Ex: He always sought out ritzy places to dine , favoring exclusivity over simplicity .Hij zocht altijd **chique** plaatsen om te dineren, waarbij hij exclusiviteit verkoos boven eenvoud.
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to behave in a crazy and uncontrollable manner

Ex: The professor's unconventional teaching methods and nonsensical lectures make me think he has a screw missing.
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slop
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

unappetizing and poorly prepared food, often in a liquid or semi-liquid form

prut, smurrie

prut, smurrie

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to stink
[werkwoord]

to be morally wrong or unpleasant

stinken, onaangenaam ruiken

stinken, onaangenaam ruiken

Ex: The teacher 's favoritism towards certain students really made the fairness of the grading system stink.De favoritisme van de leraar jegens bepaalde studenten deed de eerlijkheid van het beoordelingssysteem echt **stinken**.
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to suddenly stop moving or doing something due to being extremely surprised, frightened, or impressed

Ex: The unexpected sight of a bear on the hiking trail made the hikers stop in their tracks and slowly back away.
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to tip off
[werkwoord]

to discreetly share important information or advice with someone to help them take action or avoid a problem

stiekem waarschuwen, een tip geven

stiekem waarschuwen, een tip geven

Ex: The spy needed to tip off headquarters about the enemy 's plans .De spion moest het hoofdkwartier **waarschuwen** over de plannen van de vijand.
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to wash down
[werkwoord]

to drink a beverage after a meal to help swallow and digest the food

wegspoelen, begeleiden met een drankje

wegspoelen, begeleiden met een drankje

Ex: We always wash our meals down with a refreshing beverage at this restaurant.We **spoelen** onze maaltijden altijd weg met een verfrissend drankje in dit restaurant.
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joint
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a place, such as a bar, club, or restaurant

een tent, een kroeg

een tent, een kroeg

Ex: Let 's meet at the Mexican joint for some tacos and nachos .
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to chow down
[werkwoord]

to eat, often in a hearty or enthusiastic manner

met enthousiasme eten, schrokken

met enthousiasme eten, schrokken

Ex: We gathered around the table to chow down on Thanksgiving dinner .We verzamelden ons rond de tafel om **smakelijk te eten** van het Thanksgiving-diner.
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to hold
[werkwoord]

to request the omission or exclusion of an ingredient or item from a dish

weglaten, verwijderen

weglaten, verwijderen

Ex: I 'll have a pizza , but hold the mushrooms .Ik neem een pizza, maar **houd** de champignons.
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living soul
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a human being or creature that possesses life and consciousness

levende ziel, levend wezen

levende ziel, levend wezen

Ex: Not a living soul noticed the subtle change in the atmosphere .Geen **levende ziel** merkte de subtiele verandering in de sfeer op.
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poker
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who is overweight or fat

dikkerd, persoon met overgewicht

dikkerd, persoon met overgewicht

Ex: Do n't let those comments about being a poker get to you .Laat die opmerkingen over dat je een **dikke** bent je niet raken.
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sneaking
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

used to describe something done in a secretive or furtive manner, typically to avoid detection or to hide intentions

stiekem, heimelijk

stiekem, heimelijk

Ex: I don't have any sneaking doubts about this decision.Ik heb geen **stiekeme** twijfels over deze beslissing.
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to set foot in
[Zinsdeel]

to enter or begin involvement in a particular place, situation, or context, often implying the start of an experience or journey

Ex: Have you set foot in this industry yet?
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to deliberately fail to give a proper tip or to withhold payment for services rendered by a waiter, usually implying an act of poor or unfair behavior

Ex: I never stiff waiters, as I believe in rewarding good service.
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used to describe something or someone that is extremely rare, unique, or extraordinary, often with a positive connotation

Ex: Not every job opportunity is one in a million, so don't miss this one.
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give me five
[tussenwerpsel]

used to ask for a high five, a gesture where two people slap the palms of their hands together as a form of celebration, greeting, or acknowledgment

Geef me een high five!, High five!

Geef me een high five!, High five!

Ex: Give me five ? You nailed that presentation !**High five** ? Je hebt die presentatie geweldig gedaan!
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in a state where one is experiencing outmost joy and happiness

Ex: Surrounded by loved ones and basking in the warm glow of birthday wishes, she felt in seventh heaven, overwhelmed with happiness and gratitude.
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nine to five
[Zinsdeel]

a typical full-time job that operates during standard business hours, typically from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday

Ex: I'm tired of the nine-to-five grind.
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to hang ten
[Zinsdeel]

to surf toward the front of the surfboard so that the toes of both feet are hanging over the edge of the board

Ex: The surfer performed a perfect hang ten before dropping into the wave.
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to eighty-six
[werkwoord]

to get rid of, discard, or eliminate something, often used in reference to canceling, rejecting, or killing

elimineren, annuleren

elimineren, annuleren

Ex: After the fight, he was eighty-sixed from the group for good.Na het gevecht werd hij voorgoed **eighty-sixed** uit de groep.
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eighty-eight
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a standard full-sized piano

vleugel, standaard piano

vleugel, standaard piano

Ex: I 've always dreamed of owning a grand eighty-eight in my living room .Ik heb er altijd van gedroomd om een **achtentachtig** in mijn woonkamer te hebben.
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used to emphasize that something has been repeated many times, often in frustration or to convey exasperation

Ex: If I have told you once, I have told you a thousand times make sure the door is locked before you leave!
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