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O livro Street Talk 1 - Um Olhar Mais Atento: Lição 4

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to earn enough money to be able to pay for the necessities of life

Ex: Sarah is out therebringing home the bacon by excelling in her career .
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to beef up
[verbo]

make strong or stronger

reforçar, fortalecer

reforçar, fortalecer

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beef
[substantivo]

informal terms for objecting

reclamação, protesto

reclamação, protesto

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beefy
[adjetivo]

with a strong body and well-built muscles

musculoso, forte

musculoso, forte

Ex: Despite his advanced age , Jack 's beefy physique made him a formidable opponent on the football field .Apesar de sua idade avançada, o **físico musculoso** de Jack o tornava um adversário formidável no campo de futebol.
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to put pressure on someone to do something, particularly in order to get money from them

Ex: The alumni association of my old puts the bite on me once or twice a year looking for a donation .
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to angrily reply or react to someone

Ex: The customer service representative, overwhelmed with complaints, inadvertently snapped the customer's head off, leading to a formal apology.
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to not say something, against one's wish, in order to avoid causing an argument or upsetting someone

Ex: He has become adept at biting his lips in stressful situations to maintain a professional demeanor.
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to start to deal with an inevitable challenge or difficulty

Ex: He bite the bullet and admit his mistake , even though it was embarrassing .
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to die or no longer exist

Ex: The ambitious business venture bit the dust due to a lack of funding and support .
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a thing or person that one believes to be extremely good, useful, interesting etc.

Ex: The enthusiastic reviews about the new restaurant made her curious to try it, as everyone claimed it was the greatest thing since sliced bread in the culinary world.
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bread
[substantivo]

an informal slang for money, often used in casual conversation

grana, dinheiro

grana, dinheiro

Ex: The freelance work brought in some extra bread, helping with unexpected expenses .O trabalho freelancer trouxe um pouco de **grana** extra, ajudando com despesas inesperadas.
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to be expecting a child

Ex: Last year , had a bun in the oven and gave birth to a beautiful baby girl .
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buns
[substantivo]

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

nádegas, bunda

nádegas, bunda

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cakewalk
[substantivo]

an easy accomplishment

mamão com açúcar, brincadeira de criança

mamão com açúcar, brincadeira de criança

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big cheese
[substantivo]

someone of great importance or influence

peixe grande, figura importante

peixe grande, figura importante

Ex: The professor is a big cheese in the academic world , known for her groundbreaking research and expertise in the field .O professor é um **figurão** no mundo acadêmico, conhecido por sua pesquisa inovadora e expertise no campo.
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cheesecake
[substantivo]

a photograph of an attractive woman in minimal attire

foto de uma mulher atraente com roupas mínimas, imagem de uma beleza em trajes sumários

foto de uma mulher atraente com roupas mínimas, imagem de uma beleza em trajes sumários

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cheesy
[adjetivo]

having very low quality

de baixa qualidade, brega

de baixa qualidade, brega

Ex: The cheesy plastic toy broke easily after just a few uses.O brinquedo de plástico **de baixa qualidade** quebrou facilmente após apenas alguns usos.
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to emit wind from one's anus

Ex: Even though it 's a natural bodily function , people often feel embarrassed when they cut the cheese in public .
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to strongly criticize someone in an angry manner

repreender, ralhar

repreender, ralhar

Ex: The manager chewed out the staff for not maintaining cleanliness .O gerente **repreendeu** a equipe por não manter a limpeza.
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to enjoy a friendly talk with a person for a long period of time

Ex: At family gatherings , we often sit around the table chew the fat over dinner , discussing various topics .
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clam
[substantivo]

a piece of paper money worth one dollar

uma nota de um dólar, um dólar

uma nota de um dólar, um dólar

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to clam up
[verbo]

to suddenly become silent or refuse to talk, often because of nervousness, fear, or a desire to keep information secret

fechar-se, calar subitamente

fechar-se, calar subitamente

Ex: As soon as the topic of her recent project came up , Emily clam up and did n't want to reveal any details .Assim que o tema do seu projeto recente surgiu, Emily **fechou-se como uma ostra** e não quis revelar nenhum detalhe.
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(of a person) very pleased or satisfied

Ex: Surrounded by loved ones on her birthday , she happy as a clam at hot water .
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to recognize the reality of a situation, no matter how unpleasant it may be

Ex: I tried to warn him that his business model was outdated , but he refused wake up and smell the coffee until it was too late .
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to cook up
[verbo]

to prepare food quickly, often in an informal or creative manner

preparar rapidamente, improvisar uma refeição

preparar rapidamente, improvisar uma refeição

Ex: She cooked up a hearty soup to warm up on a chilly evening .Ela **preparou** uma sopa substancial para se aquecer em uma noite fria.
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to be doing very well or functioning effectively

Ex: Emily's new book is getting a lot of attention - she's receiving great reviews and making strong sales.
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to catch someone in the act of doing something wrong or inappropriate

Ex: She caught her little brother with his hand in the cookie jar, breaking their mom's rule about snacks before dinner.
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a person who is clever and has a strong personality

Ex: She's not just book smart, but also street smart.
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said after an unfortunate event to mean one must accept the situation as it is

Ex: Sometimes, plans don't go as expected, and all you can say is, "That's how the cookie crumbles."
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to empty what is in one's stomach through one's mouth

Ex: Sarah could n't handle the extreme motion of the roller coaster and ended tossing her cookies all over the ground .
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tough cookie
[substantivo]

a person who is strong, resilient, and determined, often in the face of challenging circumstances

um osso duro de roer, uma pessoa forte e determinada

um osso duro de roer, uma pessoa forte e determinada

Ex: He went through rigorous training and never gave up.Ele passou por um treinamento rigoroso e nunca desistiu. Ele é um **cara durão** na quadra de basquete.
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crackers
[adjetivo]

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

louco, maluco

louco, maluco

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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 take back something one has said previously

Ex: You doubted I could lose 20 pounds - I think it's time for you to eat your words!
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big enchilada
[substantivo]

an individual who is very famous or influential

peixe grande, figura influente

peixe grande, figura influente

Ex: The renowned scientist , Dr. Rebecca Thompson , is considered the big enchilada in the field of quantum physics .A renomada cientista, Dra. Rebecca Thompson, é considerada **o grande chefe** no campo da física quântica. Sua pesquisa inovadora revolucionou a comunidade científica.
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***the whole situation; everything

Ex: The team has a good chance in the playoffs and may the whole enchilada this year .
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chicken feed
[substantivo]

an extremely small amount of money

mixaria, troco de pinga

mixaria, troco de pinga

Ex: The company's CEO earned millions while the workers received only chicken feed in comparison.O CEO da empresa ganhou milhões enquanto os trabalhadores receberam apenas **migalhas** em comparação.
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to eat more food than one's body needs or can handle

Ex: Despite being on a diet, John couldn't resist the temptation and gave in, feeding his face with a big slice of chocolate cake.
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***to give someone so much help or information that that person does not need to try himself or herself

dar tudo mastigado, alimentar com colher

dar tudo mastigado, alimentar com colher

Ex: Certain students enjoy finding out things for themselves; others prefer being spoon-fed.Alguns alunos gostam de descobrir coisas por si mesmos; outros preferem ser **alimentados com colher**.
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an issue or subject that is not in any way connected to what one was talking about

Ex: Raising a teenager a different kettle of fish from raising a young child .
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fishy
[adjetivo]

suggestive of dishonesty or something dubious

suspeito, estranho

suspeito, estranho

Ex: She sensed a fishy motive behind his sudden kindness .Ela percebeu um motivo **suspeito** por trás de sua gentileza repentina.
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(of a person) crazy or exhibiting odd behavior

Ex: My aunt always wears mismatched clothes and speaks to her plants.
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gravy
[substantivo]

a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)

pechincha, mina de ouro

pechincha, mina de ouro

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gravy train
[substantivo]

a situation in which making a lot of money becomes possible with minimal time or effort

trem da sorte, mina de ouro

trem da sorte, mina de ouro

Ex: She thought that being an influencer was a gravy train, but soon realized that building a following requires hard work and dedication .Ela pensou que ser uma influencer era **mamata**, mas logo percebeu que construir um público exige trabalho duro e dedicação.
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ham
[substantivo]

an actor with an exaggerated theatrical style

ator com estilo teatral exagerado, histrião

ator com estilo teatral exagerado, histrião

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exaggerate one's acting

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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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to meet expectations or perform satisfactorily in a given task or situation

Ex: To be successful in this role, you need to cut the mustard and meet our high standards.
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noodle
[substantivo]

informal terms for a human head

coco, melo

coco, melo

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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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in a stew
[frase]

in a very troubled or nervous state

Ex: The company's operations are currently coming apart at the seams due to a lack of resources.
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cause to appear more pleasant or appealing

adoçar, suavizar

adoçar, suavizar

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sugar daddy
[substantivo]

a wealthy older man who gives a young person expensive gifts in return for friendship or intimacy

papaizinho, sugar daddy

papaizinho, sugar daddy

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