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broke
[adjetivo]

having little or no financial resources

quebrado, sem um tostão

quebrado, sem um tostão

Ex: He felt embarrassed admitting to his friends that he was broke and could n't join them for dinner .Ele sentiu-se envergonhado admitindo aos seus amigos que estava **sem dinheiro** e não podia se juntar a eles para jantar.
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buck
[substantivo]

one dollar

um dólar, uma nota

um dólar, uma nota

Ex: He bet his friend a buck that his favorite team would win the game .Ele apostou um **dólar** com o amigo que seu time favorito venceria o jogo.
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to bug
[verbo]

to persistently annoy someone, often by making repeated requests or demands

incomodar,  importunar

incomodar, importunar

Ex: Ignoring a person's desire for solitude and continuing to talk may bug them.Ignorar o desejo de solidão de uma pessoa e continuar a falar pode **incomodá-la**.
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used for saying that someone strongly refuses to participate in or be associated with something, often due to strong dislike, embarrassment, or a sense of moral objection

Ex: She is a vegan and won't be seen dead eating meat or any animal products.
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dough
[substantivo]

an informal slang for cash or money

grana, dinheiro

grana, dinheiro

Ex: They were excited about the big paycheck , knowing it would add a good amount of dough to their savings .Eles estavam animados com o grande salário, sabendo que adicionaria uma boa quantia de **grana** às suas economias.
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to drag
[verbo]

to compel or force someone or something to come along against their will

arrastar, puxar

arrastar, puxar

Ex: The fearless explorer had to drag his weary companions up the steep mountain slope to reach the summit .O explorador destemido teve que **arrastar** seus companheiros cansados pela íngreme encosta da montanha para alcançar o cume.
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drop-dead
[advérbio]

to an extreme or intense degree

de cair o queixo, de morrer

de cair o queixo, de morrer

Ex: They were drop-dead tired after hiking up the mountain all day .
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to become drunk just to forget something upsetting or disturbing

Ex: Drowning your sorrows may provide temporary relief , but it wo n't solve the underlying issues causing the pain .
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to reluctantly pay a significant amount of money

desembolsar, gastar

desembolsar, gastar

Ex: The unexpected medical bills forced him to fork out a large portion of his savings .As contas médicas inesperadas o forçaram a **desembolsar** uma grande parte de suas economias.
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gee
[interjeição]

used to express surprise or astonishment

Nossa, Caramba

Nossa, Caramba

Ex: Gee, thanks for the wonderful gift!**Puxa**, obrigado pelo presente maravilhoso!
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to be entertained, delighted, or excited by someone or something

Ex: Whenever they watch old family videos, the whole family gets a kick out of seeing their younger selves and reliving the memories.
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to start or begin something, often with a sense of urgency or purpose

Ex: Letget this project going by dividing up the tasks .
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to perfectly match someone's interests or needs

Ex: When the promotion became available, everyone in the office knew it had John's name written all over it due to his consistent hard work and leadership skills.
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holy cow
[interjeição]

said when one is surprised, shocked, or amazed

Minha nossa!, Caramba!

Minha nossa!, Caramba!

Ex: She got a promotion and a raise?Ela conseguiu uma promoção e um aumento? **Minha nossa**, isso é fantástico!
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joint
[substantivo]

a casual and informal place, often a restaurant or eatery, where people can gather for simple and hearty food

um local, uma cantina

um local, uma cantina

Ex: Let 's meet at the Mexican joint for some tacos and nachos .Vamos nos encontrar no **boteco** mexicano para alguns tacos e nachos.
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to observe someone or something with particular attention or interest

Ex: Get a load of him juggling three flaming torches , it 's incredible !
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used to show that one agrees with someone's suggestion or statement

Ex: Ordering pizza for dinner?
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rip-off
[substantivo]

the act of cheating or exploiting someone, often by overcharging or providing subpar goods or services

golpe, roubo

golpe, roubo

Ex: The mechanic 's outrageous bill for simple repairs felt like a rip-off.A conta absurda do mecânico por reparos simples pareceu um **golpe**.
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to have a great deal of money

Ex: With the new contract, the company is rolling in money, expanding rapidly.
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to shop to the point of exhaustion or until one collapses

Ex: She loves shop until she drops, especially during big sales events .
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too fancy or costly for someone

Ex: The spicy curry was too rich for her blood; she preferred milder flavors.
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to trash
[verbo]

to severely criticize or condemn someone or something

destruir, criticar severamente

destruir, criticar severamente

Ex: The coach trashed the team ’s performance after their disappointing loss .O treinador **destruiu** o desempenho da equipe após sua decepcionante derrota.
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to look at items displayed in store windows without intending to make a purchase; to browse visually

olhar vitrines, fazer window-shopping

olhar vitrines, fazer window-shopping

Ex: Window-shopping can be a fun way to get inspiration for your next shopping spree.**Janela-compras** pode ser uma maneira divertida de obter inspiração para o seu próximo surto de compras.
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brother
[substantivo]

a close friend or companion, often used in an informal or affectionate way

irmão, companheiro

irmão, companheiro

Ex: You got this , brother!Você consegue, **irmão**! Eu acredito em você.
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to hit
[verbo]

to get to or reach a particular place

chegar a, atingir

chegar a, atingir

Ex: I 'm leaving early to hit the airport before the crowds .Estou saindo cedo para **chegar** ao aeroporto antes da multidão.
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scream
[substantivo]

an experience or event that was extremely amusing or funny, often to the point of being wildly entertaining

uma risada, uma diversão

uma risada, uma diversão

Ex: We ’re going to tell you about that day ; it was a scream!Vamos te contar sobre aquele dia; foi **hilário**!
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to rely on someone else's resources, typically money or support, without offering anything in return; to live at someone else's expense

viver às custas de, aproveitar-se de

viver às custas de, aproveitar-se de

Ex: He sponged off his roommate for months , not paying rent or buying groceries .Ele **se aproveitou** do seu colega de quarto por meses, não pagando aluguel ou comprando mantimentos.
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breadwinner
[substantivo]

a person who earns money to support their family, typically the main or sole provider of income

provedor, sustentador da família

provedor, sustentador da família

Ex: She felt proud to be the breadwinner, ensuring her family ’s financial security .Ela se sentiu orgulhosa por ser a **provedora**, garantindo a segurança financeira de sua família.
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to be extremely cold, typically due to harsh or freezing weather

Ex: If we do n’t leave soon , wefreeze our buns off waiting for the bus .
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cheese it
[interjeição]

used to telll someone to stop doing something, especially when trying to avoid trouble or when someone is caught in an act

pare com isso, escondam-se

pare com isso, escondam-se

Ex: When the teacher entered the room , someone shouted "Cheese it ! "Quando o professor entrou na sala, alguém gritou "**Fujam!**" e a classe ficou em silêncio.
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to work at full capacity, handling multiple tasks or responsibilities at once, or performing at one's best in a busy or demanding situation

Ex: At work , shecooking on all four burners— handling customer service , managing the team , and running the reports .
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use to state that someone is in serious trouble or their situation is hopeless, often implying that they are caught or defeated beyond redemption

Ex: After the mishap, his goose was cooked.
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what is cooking?
[Sentença]

used to ask about the current situation, activity, or what's happening. It can be a more casual or playful way of checking in

Ex: I just got to work.
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in a very comfortable, expensive, and luxurious way

Ex: With the recent promotion , she 's been high off the hog, dining at the finest restaurants and shopping at luxury boutiques .
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to eat it
[frase]

to accept failure or defeat, often used when someone experiences a setback or is humiliated

Ex: The company eat it when their project failed miserably .
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to eat up
[verbo]

to be consumed by guilt, regret, or remorse over something that happened in the past

roer, devorar

roer, devorar

Ex: The mistake she made last year still eats her up every time she looks at the situation.O erro que ela cometeu no ano passado ainda a **consome** toda vez que ela olha para a situação.
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to start eating a meal

Ex: We arrived at the restaurant hungry and ready put the feedbag on, ordering a variety of dishes to satisfy our appetites .
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fudge it
[interjeição]

used to suggest altering, modifying, or handling a situation in a way that avoids the exact or proper solution, often by being dishonest or making something up

que se dane, esquece

que se dane, esquece

Ex: Fudge it , I ’m going to take a break ; this project is driving me crazy !**Vamos fingir**, vou dar uma pausa; este projeto está me deixando louco!
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to tamper with or alter something in a way that is imprecise or unreliable

mexer, alterar

mexer, alterar

Ex: Do n’t fudge around with the recipe too much , or it might not turn out right .Não **mexa** muito na receita, ou pode não dar certo.
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to sell very quickly and in large amounts

Ex: The fresh batch of pastries went like hot cakes this morning.
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used to describe something or someone that is weak, floppy, or lacking in strength, energy, or firmness

Ex: He tried to get up , but his legs limp as a noodle from the exhaustion .
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to experiment, play, or tinker with something in an aimless or casual way, often in a creative or exploratory manner. It can refer to playing an instrument, brainstorming ideas, or casually working on a task without a clear direction

brincar, jogar sem um objetivo claro

brincar, jogar sem um objetivo claro

Ex: We didn’t have a set plan, so we just noodled around with some ideas for the project.Nós não tínhamos um plano definido, então apenas **brincamos** com algumas ideias para o projeto.
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noodlehead
[substantivo]

a foolish, silly, or absentminded person

cabeça de vento, tolo

cabeça de vento, tolo

Ex: Only a noodlehead would try to fix a leaky pipe without turning off the water first .Só um **cabeça de macarrão** tentaria consertar um cano furado sem fechar a água primeiro.
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(of a person) crazy, irrational, or behaving in an extremely foolish or eccentric way

Ex: After pulling three all-nighters in a row , I felt off my noodle.
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wet noodle
[substantivo]

a person who dampens excitement, enthusiasm, or fun

desmancha-prazeres, estraga-festas

desmancha-prazeres, estraga-festas

Ex: Everyone was thrilled about the surprise , except for Jake , who , as usual , acted like a wet noodle.Todos estavam empolgados com a surpresa, exceto Jake, que, como sempre, agiu como um **macarrão molhado**.
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sweetie pie
[substantivo]

used to affectionately refer to a loved one, such as a romantic partner, child, or close friend

querido, doce

querido, doce

Ex: Come here , sweetie pie, and give me a hug !Vem cá, **amor**, e me dá um abraço.
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used to describe someone that is extremely kind, charming, or pleasant in manner

Ex: Their little daughter is sweet as sugar, always offering hugs and smiles to everyone.
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