O livro Street Talk 1 - Lição 3

to blow [verbo]

arruinar

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.

big time [substantivo]

o topo

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.

bomb [substantivo]

um fracasso

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.

cold day in hell [frase]

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 .

to count on [verbo]

contar com

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.

to die [verbo]

morrer

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.

field day [substantivo]

dia de glória

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.

flake [substantivo]

an eccentric or unreliable person

Ex: Despite being a flake , she brings a lot of fun and spontaneity to the group .

to get around [verbo]

circular

Ex: The social butterfly in the group is always eager to get around , introducing everyone to new acquaintances at gatherings .

A borboleta social do grupo está sempre ansiosa para circular, apresentando todos a novos conhecidos em reuniões.

guy [substantivo]

cara

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.

to hand [verbo]

passar

Ex: Could you hand me the scissors from the drawer , please ?

Você poderia me entregar a tesoura da gaveta, por favor?

the (last|final) straw [frase]

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 was the final straw that prompted her to quit her job .

to [lie] like a (cheap|) rug [frase]

to tell lies in an obvious way

Ex: Do n't trust him ; he can lie like a rug without flinching , making it difficult to discern fact from fiction in his stories .

to [lose|blow] {one's} cool [frase]

to become suddenly very angry, often to the point of shouting or behaving in an aggressive manner

Ex: They are losing their cool due to the long wait .

noise [substantivo]

ruído

Ex: The report contained a lot of noise , making it difficult to extract the key findings .

O relatório continha muito ruído, dificultando a extração das principais descobertas.

to pan [verbo]

destruir

Ex: The movie critic panned the new film , citing poor acting and a weak storyline .

O crítico de cinema arrasou o novo filme, citando atuação ruim e enredo fraco.

to pull [verbo]

realizar

Ex: The con artist successfully pulled a double-cross on his partners , leaving them with empty hands .

O vigarista conseguiu realizar uma traição dupla contra seus parceiros, deixando-os com as mãos vazias.

to put up with [verbo]

aguentar

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.

to [read] {sb} the riot act [frase]

to angrily warn or threaten someone so that they will not make the same mistake

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to run into [verbo]

esbarrar com

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.

smash hit [substantivo]

sucesso estrondoso

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.

to take off [verbo]

sair correndo

Ex: He took off without saying goodbye to anyone .

Ele saiu sem se despedir de ninguém.

you said it [advérbio]

você disse

to [give] {one's} (right arm|eyetooth) [frase]

to stop at nothing to obtain or do something

Ex: They give their right arm to be part of the championship team .

to [give] {sb} a black eye [frase]

to physically hit someone in the eye, causing visible bruising

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in a pig's eye [interjeição]

Nos teus sonhos!

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.

back on {one's} feet [frase]

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

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to [play] footsie [frase]

to engage in secretive or underhanded cooperation, often in politics or business

Ex: Critics accused the two political parties of playing footsie instead of genuinely opposing each other .

to [pussyfoot] around [frase]

to act in a cautious, hesitant, or overly careful manner, often to avoid making a decision or offending someone

Ex: The manager pussyfoots around tough conversations instead of addressing problems directly .

to pussyfoot [verbo]

enrolar

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.

gut (feeling|reaction) [frase]

a belief that is strong, yet without any explainable reason

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to [throw] guts out [frase]

to expel the contents of one's stomach, often in a forceful or uncontrolled manner

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to [have] a big head [frase]

to have an inflated sense of one's own importance or abilities; to be arrogant or overly self-confident

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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 opportunity at hand can not be ignored ; it ’s the right moment to act .

head trip [substantivo]

uma viagem mental

Ex: His head trip started to alienate him from his friends , who did n’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.

head over heels (for|over|with) {sb} [frase]

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 .

heel [substantivo]

calcanhar

Ex:

Ela elogiou seu cachorro quando ele andou ao lado perfeitamente durante o passeio no parque.

heel [substantivo]

canalha

to [walk] on {one's} heels [frase]

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 kept walking on her heels , making her feel crowded and rushed .

fat lip [substantivo]

lábio inchado

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.

to badmouth [verbo]

falar mal de

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.

neck and neck [frase]

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 were neck and neck , and it could have gone either way .

redneck [substantivo]

caipira

to wring out [verbo]

torcer

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.

on edge [frase]

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

Ex: She is on edge before her big presentation .

nosedive [substantivo]

queda livre

Ex: The stock market experienced a nosedive during the financial crisis.

O mercado de ações experimentou um mergulho durante a crise financeira.

{one's} nose out of joint [frase]

a state of great annoynce or anger

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to [eat] out of the palm of {one's} hand [frase]

to be completely under someone's control or influence

Ex: It was obvious that he had her eating out of the palm of his hand with his flattery .

straight from the shoulder [frase]

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 .

to thumb [verbo]

pedir carona

Ex: After missing the last bus , she had to thumb a ride from the gas station .

Depois de perder o último ônibus, ela teve que pedir carona no posto de gasolina.

to [keep] {sb} on {one's} toes [frase]

to make a person be constantly worried about or ready for any possible danger or threat

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