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heads will roll
[Sentença]

used to express that people are going to be punished for something, particularly by being fired

Ex: The project is behind schedule, and heads will roll if it's not completed on time.
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heads up
[interjeição]

used to alert someone to pay attention or to be cautious about something

Atenção!, Cuidado!

Atenção!, Cuidado!

Ex: Heads up , there 's a spill on the floor .**Atenção**, há um derramamento no chão.
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to advance and make great progress in one's career or life

Ex: We 've making headway on the project for a while now , and we 're starting to see some real progress .
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to say or do the exact right thing in a particular situation

Ex: The movie's depiction of office politics hit the nail on the head from my own experience.
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used to say that something is not wanted or needed at all

Ex: I need more paperwork to fill out like a hole in the head."
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hothead
[substantivo]

a reckless impetuous irresponsible person

cabeça quente, impulsivo

cabeça quente, impulsivo

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from one's memory, without spending time to carefully consider or think

Ex: During the meeting , he provided an off the top of his head for the project 's completion time .
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used to refer to something that is complicated or difficult beyond one's understanding or capability

Ex: This math lesson is going over my head.
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sorehead
[substantivo]

someone who is peevish or disgruntled

rabugento, mal-humorado

rabugento, mal-humorado

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swelled head
[substantivo]

a sense of high self-esteem or self-importance that one has

cabeça inchada, arrogante

cabeça inchada, arrogante

Ex: Winning the competition gave him a swollen head, and he began to believe he was the best in the world.Ganhar a competição lhe deu **uma cabeça inchada**, e ele começou a acreditar que era o melhor do mundo.
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to carefully consider the facts of a situation in order to understand something, make a decision, or solve a problem

Ex: Using your head is always better than acting impulsively .
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to feel deep sadness or disappointment, especially over a lost opportunity or unfulfilled desire

Ex: Seeing her dream job being offered to someone else , ate her heart out, knowing that she had missed a golden opportunity .
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have a heart
[Sentença]

used to ask a person to stop their unkind or indifferent behavior and offer some help or show some sympathy instead

Ex: Have some heart Lucas!
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to discover or determine the underlying cause of something, particularly an issue

Ex: By studying historical documents and conducting extensive research, the historian aimed to get to the heart of the mystery surrounding the ancient artifact.
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used to show one sympathizes with and feels sorry for someone else's suffering

Ex: Her heart goes out to animals in need, so she volunteers at the local animal shelter to provide care and love to abandoned pets.
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heart-to-heart
[adjetivo]

describing a conversation or discussion that is honest, open, and sincere, typically between close friends or family members

coração a coração, sincero

coração a coração, sincero

Ex: His heart-to-heart talk with his parents really helped him understand their concerns.Sua conversa **coração a coração** com seus pais realmente o ajudou a entender suas preocupações.
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heartache
[substantivo]

a feeling of great sorrow or sadness usually caused by the loss of a loved one

pesar, dor no coração

pesar, dor no coração

Ex: No medicine could ease the heartache of watching her child suffer .
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a point of weakness or vulnerability

Ex: The food supply proved to be the nation's Achilles' heel in its defense against terrorist attacks.
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to be forced to wait for a person or anticipate something

Ex: By this time next week , we will still cooling our heels in the queue for the concert tickets .
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postpone doing what one should be doing

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to experience an enjoyable time, particularly by spending time at parties

Ex: The team had worked tirelessly to meet their project deadline, so they decided to kick up their heels and have a well-deserved celebration at the local pub.
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to not think carefully before saying something or reacting to a situation

Ex: The politician's controversial remarks during the interview showed his tendency to shoot from the hip, often making provocative statements without considering their impact.
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to begin to work or study hard and focus seriously on a task or goal

começar a trabalhar ou estudar seriamente, aplicar-se

começar a trabalhar ou estudar seriamente, aplicar-se

Ex: You 're going to have to knuckle down to your studies if you want to pass your exams .Você vai ter que **se dedicar** aos estudos se quiser passar nas provas.
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knuckle sandwich
[substantivo]

used to refer to a punch that is hit in a person's mouth

sanduíche de nós dos dedos, soco na boca

sanduíche de nós dos dedos, soco na boca

Ex: When the heckler continued to disrupt the comedian's act, the performer quipped that he might receive a knuckle sandwich if he didn't quiet down.Quando o perturbador continuou a interromper o ato do comediante, o artista brincou dizendo que ele poderia receber um **sanduíche de soco** se não se calasse.
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to submit to someone or something's authority

ceder, submeter-se

ceder, submeter-se

Ex: The bullies demanded that he knuckle under, but he refused .Os valentões exigiram que ele **cedesse**, mas ele se recusou.
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knucklehead
[substantivo]

a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence

burro, imbecil

burro, imbecil

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hollow leg
[substantivo]

the capacity or ability to consume an excessive amount of food or drink, particularly alcoholic ones

perna oca, estômago sem fundo

perna oca, estômago sem fundo

Ex: At the all-you-can-eat buffet, he piled his plate so high, it was clear he possesses a hollow leg.No buffet all-you-can-eat, ele empilhou seu prato tão alto que estava claro que ele possui uma **perna oca**.
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to leg it
[frase]

walk

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a reasoning or explanation that is deemed sufficient to justify or defend someone's actions

Ex: The team 's excuses for its poor performance were lame and had leg to stand on.
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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 an arm and leg.
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to joke with someone in a friendly manner by trying to make them believe something that is not true

Ex: Don't take everything he says seriously; he enjoys pulling people's legs.
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shake a leg
[Sentença]

said as a way of asking someone to begin doing something or continue doing it faster than before

Ex: Whenever we were running late, she would always tell us to shake a leg and move faster.
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to go for a walk, particularly after spending a long time sitting in one spot

Ex: After the meeting, she invited her colleagues to stretch their legs by going for a short hike in the nearby park.
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to not say anything or immediately stop talking, particularly so as not to reveal a secret or make matters worse

Ex: We would have buttoned our lips if we knew it was a confidential matter.
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stiff upper lip
[substantivo]

the ability to hide one's emotions and seem calm in unpleasant or difficult situations

a capacidade de esconder as emoções, a compostura

a capacidade de esconder as emoções, a compostura

Ex: He plans to maintain a stiff upper lip during the upcoming difficult period .Ele planeja manter **a compostura** durante o próximo período difícil.
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lip
[substantivo]

an impudent or insolent rejoinder

lábio, resposta insolente

lábio, resposta insolente

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lip service
[substantivo]

an insincere offer or promise of support, assistance, etc.

conversa fiada, promessas vazias

conversa fiada, promessas vazias

Ex: The organization 's mission statement included lofty ideals , but it was mostly lip service as their practices contradicted their stated values .A declaração de missão da organização incluía ideais elevados, mas era principalmente **fachada** pois suas práticas contradiziam seus valores declarados.
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read my lips
[Sentença]

used to ask a person to pay attention to one's words and believe them

Ex: The teacher declared , Read my lips, there will be no exceptions to the homework deadline . "
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chopped liver
[substantivo]

a very insignificant individual or thing

o último dos últimos, um zero à esquerda

o último dos últimos, um zero à esquerda

Ex: "He always brags about his accomplishments, but when it's my turn to share, he acts as if I'm chopped liver.Ele sempre se gaba de suas conquistas, mas quando é minha vez de compartilhar, ele age como se eu fosse **um ninguém**.
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blabbermouth
[substantivo]

someone who gossips indiscreetly

fofoqueiro, mexeriqueiro

fofoqueiro, mexeriqueiro

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feeling sad or discouraged

Ex: Despite the cheerful surroundings , she down in the mouth and could n't shake her sadness .
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to speak loudly or complain, often in a bold or confrontational manner

falar com insolência, reclamar em voz alta

falar com insolência, reclamar em voz alta

Ex: She often mouths off when she disagrees with a decision .Ela frequentemente **fala sem pensar** quando discorda de uma decisão.
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to enjoy having lengthy and non-sensical conversations with people

Ex: runs off at the mouth too much .
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to continuously talk about something, in a way that seems foolish or careless

Ex: The social media influencer's habit of shooting off her mouth about controversial topics caused her to lose followers and damage her reputation.
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to neck
[verbo]

kiss, embrace, or fondle with sexual passion

beijar apaixonadamente, acariciar

beijar apaixonadamente, acariciar

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an area that is near a place in which someone resides

Ex: Our annual festival is a highlight of the year for everyone neck of the woods, bringing together residents from nearby towns and villages .
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a person or thing that causes one great annoyance or a lot of difficulty

Ex: Running into traffic on my way to an important meeting was a major pain in the neck; I ended up being late.
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to say or do a thing that can put one in trouble or danger

Ex: When she saw a stranger in need, she didn't hesitate to stick out her neck for her and offer assistance.
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to make someone really mad by constantly doing something that angers or annoys them

Ex: gets on my nerves when people are late .
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to make someone really mad by constantly doing something that angers or annoys them

Ex: gets on my nerves when people are late .
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to mention or do something that causes someone to become upset or angry

Ex: Discussing her weight in public touched a sensitive nerve, making her feel self-conscious and uncomfortable.
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nervy
[adjetivo]

showing or requiring courage and contempt of danger

ousado, corajoso

ousado, corajoso

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really easy to understand or notice

Ex: The truth of her feelings plain as the nose on her face; her smile and sparkling eyes gave it away .
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hard-nosed
[adjetivo]

guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory

realista, pragmático

realista, pragmático

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to continuously put a lot of effort into doing something

Ex: They would keep their noses to the grindstone if they were given the opportunity to prove themselves.
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to not care about something or someone because one will not be effected

Ex: It's no skin off my nose if you don't take my advice.
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one's ability to find things of a particular type to suit one's needs

Ex: Having grown up in a family of musicians, he developed a natural nose for music and became a talented composer.
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nosy
[adjetivo]

showing too much interest in people's lives, especially when it is not one's concern

intrometido, fofoqueiro

intrometido, fofoqueiro

Ex: I told him to stop being nosy and respect my privacy .Eu disse a ele para parar de ser **intrometido** e respeitar minha privacidade.
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a type of unfriendly behavior that is meant to show that one is better than other people

Ex: Whenever she attends social events, her nose is in the air, making others feel inferior.
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to pay an unreasonably high price for something

Ex: You’ll pay through the nose for any service in this upscale neighborhood.
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to become involved in a situation that in no way concerns one

Ex: We were having a private conversation, but my little brother couldn't resist sticking his nose in and eavesdropping on us.
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used when something is either obvious or within one's field of vision but one does not notice it

Ex: The opportunity to invest in the company was under their noses, but they overlooked it and missed out on significant profits.
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to turn something down because one believes that it is not satisfactory enough

Ex: Ryan turn his nose up at any food that contains onions , no matter how delicious it may be .
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to have someone under one's complete domination or control

Ex: The cunning politician had his constituents in the palm of his hand, using his charisma and promises to gain their unwavering support.
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to dispose of something by giving or selling it to someone else though persuasion or deception

empurrar, livrar-se

empurrar, livrar-se

Ex: When the office upgraded its computers, they tried to palm the old ones off to the interns.Quando o escritório atualizou seus computadores, tentaram **empurrar** os velhos para os estagiários.
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cold shoulder
[substantivo]

an attitude or behavior characterized by a lack of warmth, friendliness, or interest

ombro frio, desdém

ombro frio, desdém

Ex: The manager displayed a cold shoulder towards the employee who had made a mistake .O gerente mostrou **frieza** para com o funcionário que cometeu um erro.
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to rest
[verbo]

to be assigned to or depend on a particular person for responsibility or action

descansar, incumbir

descansar, incumbir

Ex: Ensuring quality control rests with the production team.Garantir o controle de qualidade **cabe** à equipe de produção.
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spineless
[adjetivo]

lacking courage or determination

covarde, sem determinação

covarde, sem determinação

Ex: The team 's spineless response led to their failure in the competition .A resposta **covarde** da equipe levou ao seu fracasso na competição.
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used to describe a greedy person who takes more food than they could possibly finish

Ex: After a holiday feast, we all felt stuffed because our eyes had been bigger than our stomachs.
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to stomach
[verbo]

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

aguentar, suportar

aguentar, suportar

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to reply quickly and rudely to someone

Ex: It's difficult to have a conversation with him because he is always ready to jump down your throat over the slightest disagreement.
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to act in a very clumsy or awkward manner

Ex: Whenever he tried to fix things around the house, he was all thumbs and ended up making more of a mess.
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a method or principle solely based on experience, which may not be completely accurate

Ex: The team will apply rule of thumb to assess the feasibility of the new business venture .
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thumbs up
[frase]

an instance or gesture that indicates approval or satisfaction

Ex: The audience responded with thumbs up when the speaker made a compelling argument , expressing agreement and satisfaction .
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completely under one's direct control

Ex: He has his employees under his thumb, making every decision for them.
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to decide not to deal with a problem directly out of the fear that it may make things worse

Ex: He tiptoed around the budget issue at the meeting, trying not to offend anyone with the proposed cuts.
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to unwillingly obey the rules and accept the ideas or principles of a specific group or person

Ex: The family gathering had its fair share of disagreements , but everyone agreed toe the line and avoid confrontations for the sake of harmony .
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to fight or compete with someone with great force, determination, and strength

Ex: The two political candidates stood toe-to-toe in the debates , trying to win over voters .
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to refrain from speaking or expressing one's thoughts or opinions

Ex: In situations like these , it 's often better hold your tongue and listen rather than speak impulsively .
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tongue
[substantivo]

a human written or spoken language used by a community; opposed to e.g. a computer language

língua, linguagem

língua, linguagem

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said to someone who is annoyingly quiet when they are expected to speak

Ex: When her friend suddenly stopped talking about the party, Sarah asked, "Hey, cat got your tongue?
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tongue-tied
[adjetivo]

unable to speak clearly or express oneself due to nervousness, shyness, or confusion

sem palavras, embaraçado

sem palavras, embaraçado

Ex: He always gets tongue-tied when talking to his crush .Ele sempre fica **sem palavras** quando fala com sua paixão.
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used to describe a situation in which one barely manages to do something or escape danger

Ex: The hiker had survived the wilderness by the skin of his teeth, managing to find his way back to civilization before running out of food.
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with all the resources, determination, and strength that one has

Ex: The political candidates are tooth and nail for every vote in the upcoming election .
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describing an individual who has lived for a very long time and is not able to do certain activities due to old age

Ex: The house long in the tooth, but it has a lot of character and charm .
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to make someone extremely annoyed or enraged

Ex: The screeching of the subway train's brakes set passengers' teeth on edge, causing discomfort and annoyance.
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sweet tooth
[substantivo]

a strong appetite for sweet food

dente doce, paixão por doces

dente doce, paixão por doces

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