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basket case
[substantivo]

a person who is always nervous or stressed and is therefore unable to have a calm and organized life

um caco nervoso, um caso perdido

um caco nervoso, um caso perdido

Ex: She 's been so overwhelmed with work and family issues that she feels like a complete basket case.Ela está tão sobrecarregada com o trabalho e os problemas familiares que se sente um **caso perdido**.
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to belch
[verbo]

to expel gas audibly from the stomach through the mouth

arrotar, eructar

arrotar, eructar

Ex: Excuse me , I need to belch; the carbonated drink caused some gas .Com licença, preciso **arrotar**; a bebida carbonatada causou algum gás.
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to put in an extreme or great amount of effort to do something

Ex: She bent over backwards to help him.
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to closely examine to see if someone is suitable or something is true

verificar, examinar

verificar, examinar

Ex: The team will check out the equipment to ensure it 's in working order .A equipe **verificará** o equipamento para garantir que está em ordem de funcionamento.
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to make someone extremely angry

Ex: Her sibling 's habit of playing loud music late at night driving her up the wall and affecting her sleep .
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to drop in
[verbo]

to visit a place or someone without a prior arrangement, often casually and briefly

passar, dar uma passada

passar, dar uma passada

Ex: The neighbors often drop in for a chat and share news about the neighborhood .Os vizinhos frequentemente **passam** para bater papo e compartilhar notícias sobre o bairro.
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to eat so much of food available in someone's house so that there is little or none left

Ex: When my nephews visit , they eat like there 's no tomorrow , and within a few days , theyeaten us out of house and home.
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to experience a mental breakdown

desmoronar, despedaçar

desmoronar, despedaçar

Ex: The news of the accident caused her to fall apart, as she struggled to come to terms with the reality of the situation .A notícia do acidente a fez **desmoronar**, enquanto ela lutava para aceitar a realidade da situação.
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freeloader
[substantivo]

a person who habitually takes advantage of others' generosity without offering anything in return

folgado, parasita

folgado, parasita

Ex: Despite contributing nothing to the household expenses , he always managed to be the first in line for dinner , earning himself the title of the family freeloader.Apesar de não contribuir em nada para as despesas domésticas, ele sempre conseguia ser o primeiro na fila para o jantar, ganhando assim o título de **folgado** da família.
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to offer help to someone with a task or problem

Ex: She gave her brother a hand with his school project.
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to handle
[verbo]

to manage or address a person, situation, or issue in a particular manner

lidar, gerenciar

lidar, gerenciar

Ex: He handled the delicate situation with tact , avoiding further conflict .Ele **lidou** com a situação delicada com tato, evitando mais conflitos.
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to leave a location, usually to embark on a journey or trip

Ex: With a sense of anticipation , they fueled up the RV and prepared hit the road for their summer vacation .
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to forcefully make someone leave a place or residence

expulsar, botar para fora

expulsar, botar para fora

Ex: The homeowner had kicked the tenant out before the eviction notice was served.O proprietário havia **expulsado** o inquilino antes que o aviso de despejo fosse entregue.
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to be specially careful, gentle, or considerate when dealing with someone or something

Ex: In negotiations , it 's crucial handle the sensitive topic with kid gloves to maintain a positive atmosphere .
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to make a minimal effort to do something, particularly in order to help someone

Ex: You did n't raise a finger to help her .
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to be in a very good position and be living a luxurious life

Ex: With the successful launch of the product, the company now has it made in the shade, dominating the market.
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to put up
[verbo]

to provide housing or accommodation for someone

hospedar, alojar

hospedar, alojar

Ex: Can you put up our relatives when they come to stay next week ?Você pode **hospedar** nossos parentes quando eles vierem ficar na próxima semana?
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to place something where it should be after using it

guardar, colocar no lugar

guardar, colocar no lugar

Ex: She put away the groceries as soon as she got home .Ela **guardou** as compras assim que chegou em casa.
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to stay in bed and sleep for a longer period than one typically would, especially in the morning

dormir até tarde, acordar tarde

dormir até tarde, acordar tarde

Ex: He prefers to sleep in on his days off and recharge for the week ahead.Ele prefere **dormir até mais tarde** nos seus dias de folga e recarregar as energias para a semana que vem.
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to leave a surface and begin flying

decolar, levantar voo

decolar, levantar voo

Ex: As the helicopter prepared to take off, the rotor blades began to spin .Enquanto o helicóptero se preparava para **decolar**, as pás do rotor começaram a girar.
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tube
[substantivo]

electronic device consisting of a system of electrodes arranged in an evacuated glass or metal envelope

tubo eletrônico, válvula termiônica

tubo eletrônico, válvula termiônica

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to turn in
[verbo]

to get ready for sleep

ir dormir, deitar-se

ir dormir, deitar-se

Ex: The family turned in after a long day of activities .A família **foi dormir** depois de um longo dia de atividades.
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white lie
[substantivo]

a small lie that does not cause any harm, especially told to avoid making someone upset

mentira inocente, mentira branca

mentira inocente, mentira branca

Ex: She told her grandmother a white lie, pretending to enjoy the handmade sweater she received as a gift .Ela contou à avó dela uma **mentirinha**, fingindo gostar do suéter feito à mão que recebeu de presente.
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used to express one's complete agreement with someone's statement

Ex: "I can't believe it's already December."
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bottomless pit
[substantivo]

a person who eats constantly, seemingly without ever getting full, or someone with an insatiable appetite

poço sem fundo, estômago sem fundo

poço sem fundo, estômago sem fundo

Ex: I ’m not a bottomless pit, I just enjoy food when it ’s good .Eu não sou um **poço sem fundo**, eu só gosto de comida quando é boa.
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hey
[interjeição]

used to say hi

Ei, Olá

Ei, Olá

Ex: Hey, welcome to the party !**Ei**, bem-vindo à festa!
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to search through the refrigerator, usually late at night or when hungry, often eating snacks or leftovers impulsively

Ex: Did you raid the fridge again ?
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to remain awake very late into the night, often until early morning, usually due to work, entertainment, or insomnia

Ex: Why do stay up all hours of the night when you have work early ?
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to physically hit someone in the eye, causing visible bruising

Ex: He wore sunglasses to hide the black eye his brother had given him during their scuffle.
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blue blazes
[interjeição]

used to express surprise, annoyance, or intensity

Raios e coriscos! Não estava esperando por isso., Droga! Não vi isso chegando.

Raios e coriscos! Não estava esperando por isso., Droga! Não vi isso chegando.

Ex: Why in the blue blazes did you touch my stuff ?Por que **diabos** você tocou nas minhas coisas?
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beet red
[adjetivo]

extremely red in the face, usually due to embarrassment, anger, or exertion

vermelho como um tomate, vermelho escarlate

vermelho como um tomate, vermelho escarlate

Ex: She went beet red when she tripped and spilled her drink at the party.Ela ficou **vermelha como uma beterraba** quando tropeçou e derramou a bebida na festa.
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red cent
[substantivo]

something of no value or significance, often used to express disdain or disregard

centavo vermelho, bagatela

centavo vermelho, bagatela

Ex: His loyalty was n’t worth a red cent when he betrayed us .Sua lealdade não valia **um tostão furado** quando ele nos traiu.
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used to refer to someone who looks unnaturally pale, often as a result of fear or illness

Ex: When the doctor told him the news, he turned white as a ghost.
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white-knuckle
[adjetivo]

used to describe something intense, thrilling, or nerve-wracking, often causing fear or excitement

de tirar o fôlego, emocionante

de tirar o fôlego, emocionante

Ex: The stock market crash turned into a white-knuckle experience for investors.O crash do mercado de ações se transformou em uma experiência **de tirar o fôlego** para os investidores.
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to observe someone’s emotions, such as fear or determination, especially when their expression is extreme or evident in their eyes

Ex: When the CEO entered the room, you could see the whites of everyone’s eyes as they braced for bad news.
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