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bash

beats me

to make a beeline for somebody or something

bod

butt-ugly

chick

chow

come on

cool

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to drag

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dude

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to get real

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go for it

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loaded

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to lose it

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no way

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old man

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place

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to scarf out

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yuck

bash

substantivo

Fechar

Entrar

(agito)

festa

a lively and exuberant party

Exemplo

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The New Year's Eve bash was the talk of the town for weeks.

She threw an epic birthday bash that everyone enjoyed.

beats me

Sentença

/bˈiːts mˌiː/

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Idiom

Informal

used when one is completely unable to guess or understand something

What is the origin of the idiom "beats me" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "beats me" is somewhat unclear, but it likely emerged from the idea of being unable to understand or figure something out. It is an informal expression that is used when someone does not know the answer to a question or is unable to explain something.

to make a beeline for somebody or something

frase

/mˌeɪk ɐ bˈiːlaɪn fɔːɹ ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

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Idiom

Informal

to go directly and quickly towards someone or something, typically with a clear and focused intention, often without any delays or distractions along the way

What is the origin of the idiom "make a beeline for somebody or something" and when to use it?

The idiom "make a beeline for somebody or something" originates from the behavior of bees. They typically follow a straight line or path, known as a "beeline," to reach their destination quickly. The term 'beeline' itself emerged in the 19th century and was influenced by the observation of bees' flight paths. It became a metaphorical expression to describe a direct and straight route taken by someone or something. It is commonly used in informal contexts to describe someone's direct and swift movement towards a particular person or object. It implies a sense of urgency, eagerness, or strong interest in reaching the target.