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to blow
[verbo]

to make a mess of or ruin something, often through reckless actions or poor decision-making

arruinar, estragar

arruinar, estragar

Ex: The manager 's failure to communicate crucial information to the team had the potential to blow the entire project .A falha do gerente em comunicar informações cruciais à equipe tinha o potencial de **arruinar** todo o projeto.
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big time
[substantivo]

the highest and most successful level in a profession, particularly in entertainment field

o topo, as grandes ligas

o topo, as grandes ligas

Ex: Winning the talent competition was his ticket to the big time, opening doors to major industry opportunities .Ganhar a competição de talentos foi seu bilhete para **o grande sucesso**, abrindo portas para grandes oportunidades na indústria.
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bomb
[substantivo]

an absolute failure

um fracasso, um fiasco

um fracasso, um fiasco

Ex: Their plan to surprise their friend was a bomb, as she already knew about it .O plano deles de surpreender a amiga foi um **fracasso**, pois ela já sabia.
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used for saying that it is completely unlikely that something ever happens

Ex: The likelihood of her adopting a cat, despite being allergic to them, is as remote as a cold day in hell.
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to put trust in something or someone

contar com, confiar em

contar com, confiar em

Ex: We can count on the public transportation system to be punctual and efficient .Podemos **contar com** o sistema de transporte público para ser pontual e eficiente.
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to die
[verbo]

to suddenly malfunction or stop operating

morrer, parar de funcionar

morrer, parar de funcionar

Ex: The car was running smoothly until the engine suddenly died in the middle of the highway .O carro estava funcionando suavemente até que o motor de repente **morreu** no meio da rodovia.
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field day
[substantivo]

an occasion marked by extraordinary enjoyment and triumph

dia de glória, dia de júbilo

dia de glória, dia de júbilo

Ex: He had a field day at the flea market , finding rare treasures and great deals .Ele teve um **dia de sorte** no mercado de pulgas, encontrando tesouros raros e ótimos negócios.
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flake
[substantivo]

a person who behaves in an eccentric or unpredictable manner

excêntrico, esquisito

excêntrico, esquisito

Ex: Despite being a flake, she brings a lot of fun and spontaneity to the group .Apesar de ser uma **excêntrica**, ela traz muita diversão e espontaneidade para o grupo.
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to engage in social activities or interactions

circular, socializar

circular, socializar

Ex: They love to get around and meet new people at social events .Eles adoram **circular** e conhecer novas pessoas em eventos sociais.
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guy
[substantivo]

a person, typically a male

cara, homem

cara, homem

Ex: She met a nice guy at the coffee shop and they talked for hours .Ela conheceu um **cara** legal na cafeteria e eles conversaram por horas.
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to hand
[verbo]

to physically take an object and give it to someone

passar, entregar

passar, entregar

Ex: He handed the keys to his car to the valet before entering the hotel .Ele **entregou** as chaves do carro ao manobrista antes de entrar no hotel.
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the final and decisive event or action that pushes someone beyond their tolerance or patience, leading to a significant reaction or decision

Ex: The long hours and excessive workload had been taking a toll on her , and when she was passed over for a promotion , it the final straw that prompted her to quit her job .
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to tell lies in an obvious way

Ex: Don't trust him; he can lie like a rug without flinching, making it difficult to discern fact from fiction in his stories.
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to become suddenly very angry, often to the point of shouting or behaving in an aggressive manner

Ex: I blew my cool when I saw the mess they made in the kitchen .
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noise
[substantivo]

confusion or lack of clarity caused by irrelevant information or trivial remarks

ruído, interferência

ruído, interferência

Ex: Amidst all the noise in the debate , her insightful comments stood out .Em meio a todo o **barulho** do debate, seus comentários perspicazes se destacaram.
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to pan
[verbo]

to give a strong, negative review or opinion about something

destruir, criticar severamente

destruir, criticar severamente

Ex: The book was panned by literary experts for its lack of originality and predictable plot .O livro foi **criticado severamente** por especialistas literários por sua falta de originalidade e enredo previsível.
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to pull
[verbo]

to successfully execute a plan or scheme, especially when it involves cunning or manipulation

realizar, executar

realizar, executar

Ex: The hacker pulled a sophisticated phishing attack , gaining access to sensitive accounts .O hacker **realizou** um sofisticado ataque de phishing, ganhando acesso a contas sensíveis.
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to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

aguentar, suportar

aguentar, suportar

Ex: Teachers put up with the complexities of virtual classrooms to ensure students ' education .Os professores **suportam** as complexidades das salas de aula virtuais para garantir a educação dos alunos.
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to angrily warn or threaten someone so that they will not make the same mistake

Ex: Displeased with the team's performance, the manager read the riot act to them about meeting project deadlines.
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to meet someone by chance and unexpectedly

esbarrar com, encontrar por acaso

esbarrar com, encontrar por acaso

Ex: It 's always a surprise to run into familiar faces when traveling to new places .É sempre uma surpresa **encontrar** rostos familiares ao viajar para novos lugares.
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smash hit
[substantivo]

an exceptionally successful and popular work, particularly in entertainment, that achieves widespread acclaim and significant sales

sucesso estrondoso, bombástico

sucesso estrondoso, bombástico

Ex: The TV show 's finale was a smash hit, drawing millions of viewers .O final do programa de TV foi um **grande sucesso**, atraindo milhões de espectadores.
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to leave in a sudden manner

sair correndo, vazar

sair correndo, vazar

Ex: He took off without saying goodbye to anyone .Ele saiu sem se despedir de ninguém.
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you said it
[advérbio]

said to express agreement with someone's suggestion

você disse, vocês disseram

você disse, vocês disseram

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to stop at nothing to obtain or do something

Ex: She’d give her eyetooth to get that promotion at work.
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to physically hit someone in the eye, causing visible bruising

Ex: He wore sunglasses to hide the black eye his brother had given him during their scuffle.
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in a pig's eye
[interjeição]

used to show that one does not believe or accept something that was said or suggested

Nos teus sonhos!, No olho do porco!

Nos teus sonhos!, No olho do porco!

Ex: The politician made grandiose promises , but in a pig 's eye , they 'll be able to deliver on all of them .O político fez promessas grandiosas, mas **nem sonhando**, eles serão capazes de cumprir todas elas.
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used to refer to the act of recovering from a setback, such as illness, financial trouble, or a difficult situation, and returning to a stable or successful state

Ex: Losing his job was tough, but he’s working hard to get back on his feet.
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to engage in secretive or underhanded cooperation, often in politics or business

Ex: Critics accused the two political parties playing footsie instead of genuinely opposing each other .
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to act in a cautious, hesitant, or overly careful manner, often to avoid making a decision or offending someone

Ex: The pussyfoots around tough conversations instead of addressing problems directly .
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to act in a cautious, hesitant, or overly careful way, often to avoid commitment, confrontation, or making a firm decision

enrolar, hesitar

enrolar, hesitar

Ex: The committee has been pussyfooting on the policy change for months .O comitê tem **andado com cautela** há meses sobre a mudança de política.
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a belief that is strong, yet without any explainable reason

Ex: The investor made a gut decision to invest in the start-up, even though it was a risky venture.
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to expel the contents of one's stomach, often in a forceful or uncontrolled manner

Ex: The motion sickness made him throw his guts out on the boat ride.
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to have an inflated sense of one's own importance or abilities; to be arrogant or overly self-confident

Ex: I think he’s starting to get a big head with all the attention he’s been receiving lately.
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at hand
[frase]

used to refer to something important or urgent, indicating that it requires immediate attention or consideration

Ex: The at hand can not be ignored ; it ’s the right moment to act .
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head trip
[substantivo]

a mental state or experience where someone is absorbed in unrealistic, delusional, or self-centered thoughts, often disconnected from reality or driven by an inflated sense of self-importance

uma viagem mental, um delírio egocêntrico

uma viagem mental, um delírio egocêntrico

Ex: His head trip started to alienate him from his friends, who didn’t share his exaggerated sense of self.Sua **viagem mental** começou a aliená-lo de seus amigos, que não compartilhavam seu senso exagerado de si mesmo.
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used to refer to a state in which one is really in love with someone

Ex: When Rachel saw Ethan walk into the room, her heart skipped a beat, and she felt herself falling head over heels for him.
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heel
[substantivo]

a command given to a dog to walk closely and attentively next to its owner or handler, typically at their side, without pulling ahead or lagging behind

calcanhar, junto

calcanhar, junto

Ex: She praised her dog when it heeled perfectly during their walk in the park.Ela elogiou seu cachorro quando ele **andou ao lado** perfeitamente durante o passeio no parque.
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heel
[substantivo]

someone who is morally reprehensible

canalha, patife

canalha, patife

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to walk too closely behind someone, often so close that it feels as though one is almost stepping on their heels, creating an uncomfortable or intrusive proximity

Ex: He walking on her heels, making her feel crowded and rushed .
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fat lip
[substantivo]

a swollen lip from getting punched in the mouth

lábio inchado, lábio inchaço

lábio inchado, lábio inchaço

Ex: The boxer had to take a break after getting a fat lip from a strong jab .O boxeador teve que fazer uma pausa depois de ficar com um **lábio inchado** de um golpe forte.
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to criticize or speak unfavorably about someone or something, often in an unfair or unkind way.

falar mal de, denegrir

falar mal de, denegrir

Ex: It is crucial that individuals not badmouth their colleagues without valid reasons .É crucial que os indivíduos não **falem mal** de seus colegas sem motivos válidos.
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used when two or more participants in a race or competition are very close and have an equal chance of winning

Ex: The chess match reached a point where both players neck and neck, and it could have gone either way .
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redneck
[substantivo]

a poor White person in the southern United States

caipira, branco pobre do sul

caipira, branco pobre do sul

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to squeeze something, typically a wet cloth or clothing, to remove excess liquid

torcer, espremer

torcer, espremer

Ex: They had to wring out their clothes after getting caught in the rain .Eles tiveram que **torcer** suas roupas depois de serem pegos pela chuva.
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on edge
[frase]

used to refer to a state in which someone is extremely nervous and unable to relax

Ex: We will on edge until we hear back from the potential employer .
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nosedive
[substantivo]

an unexpected and rapid decline, particularly in terms of value and price

queda livre, mergulho

queda livre, mergulho

Ex: The team’s performance took a nosedive after their star player got injured.O desempenho da equipe sofreu uma **queda livre** depois que seu jogador estrela se machucou.
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a state of great annoynce or anger

Ex: When the boss ignored Tom's suggestions and gave credit to someone else, his nose was out of joint, and he felt undervalued and disrespected.
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to be completely under someone's control or influence

Ex: It was obvious that he had eating out of the palm of his hand with his flattery .
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saying what is in one's mind in a very forceful yet honest manner

Ex: The friend gave her straight from the shoulder advice, pointing out the potential consequences of her actions without judgment or malice.
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to thumb
[verbo]

to get a free ride from passing vehicles by signaling with one's thumb

pedir carona, fazer dedo

pedir carona, fazer dedo

Ex: She had never thumbed a ride before , but she was desperate to get to the job interview on time .Ela nunca tinha **pegado carona** antes, mas estava desesperada para chegar a tempo à entrevista de emprego.
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to make a person be constantly worried about or ready for any possible danger or threat

Ex: The fast-paced nature of the stock market keeps traders on their toes, monitoring changes in real-time.
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