O livro Street Talk 1 - Um Olhar Mais Atento: Lição 6

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to belt [verbo]

bater

Ex: The child accidentally belted his sibling in the arm while swinging his toy wildly .

A criança acidentalmente bateu no irmão no braço enquanto balançava o brinquedo violentamente.

below the belt [frase]

in a way that unfairly takes advantage of a person's weaknesses

Ex: Spreading false rumors about his personal life was a below the belt tactic to tarnish his reputation .

to [be] in a bad mood [frase]

to feel upset, irritated, or unhappy

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to boot up [verbo]

inicializar

Ex: The new software allows the computer to boot up much faster than before.

O novo software permite que o computador inicie muito mais rápido do que antes.

boot camp [substantivo]

campo de treinamento militar

to bootleg [verbo]

to sell or distribute illicit products, such as drugs, alcohol, or counterfeit goods

Ex: Police shut down a network that bootlegged alcohol across state lines .

to [shake|quake|tremble] in {one's} (boots|shoes) [frase]

to shake involuntarily as a response to extreme fear

Ex: The thought of speaking in public shakes me in my boots.

blue-collar [adjetivo]

operário

Ex:

Os trabalhadores de colarinho azul são conhecidos por sua abordagem prática na resolução de problemas e sua capacidade de trabalhar efetivamente com ferramentas e máquinas.

hot under the collar [frase]

extremely furious or upset

Ex: She got hot under the collar during the meeting when her ideas were dismissed without proper consideration .

off the cuff [frase]

without any preparations or prior plans

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to [treat|handle] {sb/sth} with kid gloves [frase]

to be specially careful, gentle, or considerate when dealing with someone or something

Ex: In negotiations , it 's crucial to handle the sensitive topic with kid gloves to maintain a positive atmosphere .

hats off [interjeição]

tirar o chapéu

Ex: A: "I managed to get the highest number of sales this quarter!" B: "Wow, hats off! That's not easy to do!"

A: "Consegui obter o maior número de vendas neste trimestre!" B: "Uau, parabéns! Isso não é fácil de fazer!"

to [keep] {sth} under {one's} hat [frase]

to avoid sharing a secret with others

Ex: The detective shared crucial information with the witness , stressing the importance of keeping it under their hat to protect ongoing investigations .

old hat [frase]

used to describe something that has been used many times or has existed for an extended period of time and is no longer new

Ex: She thought her idea for a smartphone app was groundbreaking , but by the time she developed it , it was already old hat .

to [wear] (many|several) (different|) hats [frase]

to have different roles, positions, or jobs at the same time

Ex: As a small business owner , he has to wear many different hats , including marketing , sales , and customer support .

to [have] ants in {one's} pants [frase]

to have a hard time staying calm due to being extremely nervous or excited about something

Ex: He has ants in his pants as he eagerly waits for his favorite band to take the stage .

to [catch] {sb} with {one's} pants down [frase]

to unexpectedly expose or confront someone in an embarrassing situation

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to [charm] the pants off {sb} [frase]

to cause a person to become greatly interested in one, particularly in the first encounter

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by the seat of {one's} pants [frase]

in a way that solely relies on one's intuition or personal judgment rather than the necessary knowledge, tools, etc.

Ex: The team faced unexpected challenges during the competition and had to adapt their strategy by the seat of their pants .

to [sue] the pants off (of|) {sb/sth} [frase]

to take legal action against someone and demand so much money and damages from them that it leaves them with nothing

Ex: She sued the pants off the negligent driver and won a substantial settlement .

to [wear] the pants [frase]

to be the one who makes important decisions and is in complete control and of a relationship or family

Ex: Despite being in a traditional society , she clearly wears the pants in her marriage , making all the major decisions .

the [shirt] off {one's} [back] [frase]

everything a person has to offer for helping someone, even things that they need for themselves

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keep {one's} (shirt|pants) on [Sentença]

used for telling a person to be more patient or to think before reacting angrily

Ex: She was about to yell at her colleague , but he told her to keep her shirt on and discuss the issue calmly .

to [lose] {one's} shirt [frase]

to lose a big sum of money, often due to a risky bet or investment

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stuffed shirt [substantivo]

pedante

Ex: The politician 's speeches were filled with empty promises and stuffed shirt rhetoric .

Os discursos do político estavam cheios de promessas vazias e retórica de pomposo.

if the (shoe|boot) fits [frase]

used to suggest that if something accurately describes or applies to a person, they should accept it as true

Ex: I understand you 're sensitive about being labeled as lazy , but if the shoe fits , wear it .

goody two shoes [frase]

a person who tries hard to let others know that they always do the right thing and behave well

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to [have|keep] {sb/sth} up {one's} [sleeve] [frase]

to have a hidden resource, plan, or advantage that can be used strategically when needed

Ex: During the tough contract negotiations , she had an experienced lawyer up her sleeve , ready to step in if the situation got tricky .

to [knock|blow] {one's} socks off [frase]

to make someone become impressed

Ex: The new book is blowing my socks off .

to [put|stuff|stick] a sock in it [frase]

to tell a person to stop making noise or stop talking, especially if they are being loud or annoying

Ex: I love family gatherings , but sometimes Uncle Joe needs a reminder to put a sock in it during the speeches .

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