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Street Talk 1
booze
[substantivo]

an alcoholic beverage, especially the type containing high amounts of alcohol

álcool, bebida alcoólica

álcool, bebida alcoólica

Ex: The store specialized in imported and craft booze, catering to enthusiasts and collectors .A loja era especializada em **bebidas alcoólicas** importadas e artesanais, atendendo a entusiastas e colecionadores.
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to notify one's employer or supervisor that one is unwell and unable to work on a specific day

Ex: called in sick last Monday because of a stomach virus .
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to can
[verbo]

terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

demitir, destituir

demitir, destituir

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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 make an effort to demonstrate a better behavior and treat others better

Ex: She clean up her act immediately if she wants to keep this high-paying job .
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to down
[verbo]

to drink completely, often in one go

descer, beber de uma vez

descer, beber de uma vez

Ex: She downed the last of her coffee before heading out the door .Ela **bebeu** o resto do seu café antes de sair pela porta.
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to suddenly become angry

Ex: I have a feeling she fly off the handle when she finds out about the mistake .
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to get
[verbo]

to be irritating or annoying for someone

incomodar, irritar

incomodar, irritar

Ex: What really gets me is the slow response from customer support .O que realmente **me irrita** é a resposta lenta do suporte ao cliente.
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I hear you
[Sentença]

used to tell someone that one completely understands or agrees with what they are saying

Ex: I hear ya, finding quality time can be challenging in our busy lives.
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to make it
[verbo]

to successfully reach or attend a place or event

chegar, conseguir ir

chegar, conseguir ir

Ex: He barely made it on time for the train .Ele mal **conseguiu** chegar a tempo para o trem.
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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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back burner
[substantivo]

a state of low priority where something is set aside to be dealt with later

segundo plano, queimador traseiro

segundo plano, queimador traseiro

Ex: The idea was on the back burner for now , but I ’ll revisit it later .A ideia estava no **queimador traseiro** por agora, mas vou revisitá-la mais tarde.
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ripped
[adjetivo]

heavily affected or exited by a chemical substance, especially alcohol

chapado, bêbado

chapado, bêbado

Ex: At the party, he became increasingly ripped as he indulged in the drinks being passed around.Na festa, ele ficou cada vez mais **bêbado** enquanto se deliciava com as bebidas que circulavam.
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to ruin a situation through mistakes or poor judgment

estragar, arruinar

estragar, arruinar

Ex: The politician tried not to screw his speech up by rehearsing multiple times.O político tentou não **estragar** seu discurso ensaiando várias vezes.
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stone sober
[substantivo]

someone who is not in any way affected by chemical substances or alcoholic drinks

sóbrio como uma pedra, totalmente sóbrio

sóbrio como uma pedra, totalmente sóbrio

Ex: He 's committed to his sobriety , and he 's been stone sober for several years .Ele está comprometido com sua sobriedade, e tem estado **stone sober** há vários anos.
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having the requisite qualities for

Ex: The workers get rid of those whose work is not up to the mark.
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what's up
[interjeição]

used as a greeting or conversation starter in casual settings

E aí?, Tudo bem?

E aí?, Tudo bem?

Ex: What's up, everyone?**E aí**, todo mundo? Como estão hoje?
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wimp
[substantivo]

a person who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy

covarde, molenga

covarde, molenga

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to vomit forcefully or expel the contents of one's stomach, often in a graphic or intense manner

Ex: I felt so nauseous after that terrible meal, I almost barfed up my guts.
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cut it out
[Sentença]

used to tell someone to stop annoying one with their action or behavior

Ex: Cut it out, we 're in a library , and you 're being too loud .
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goings on
[substantivo]

the activities, events, or situations that are currently happening

acontecimentos, atividades

acontecimentos, atividades

Ex: We do n’t know much about the goings on in the neighborhood , but it ’s been quiet lately .Nós não sabemos muito sobre os **acontecimentos** no bairro, mas tem estado calmo ultimamente.
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to possess knowledge or understanding of something; to have an idea or information about a situation or topic

Ex: had a clue that something was wrong when she started acting differently .
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low-down
[substantivo]

slang terms for inside information

informação privilegiada, dado interno

informação privilegiada, dado interno

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to anger or frustrate someone by one's actions or behaviors

irritar, aborrecer

irritar, aborrecer

Ex: The delayed flight and lack of information from the airline ticked them off.O voo atrasado e a falta de informação da companhia aérea os **irritou**.
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zoned
[adjetivo]

(of a person) dazed, absent-minded, or senseless, often due to exhaustion, distraction, or emotional shock

alheio, nas nuvens

alheio, nas nuvens

Ex: He had been working non-stop and was totally zoned when I asked him about it.Ele tinha estado a trabalhar sem parar e estava totalmente **alheio** quando lhe perguntei sobre isso.
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used to informally say goodbye, often in a playful or lighthearted manner

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beaver
[substantivo]

the inner part of a woman's body that connects the outside to the uterus. It's where sexual activity can happen and where a baby passes through during birth

buceta, xoxota

buceta, xoxota

Ex: She rolled her eyes when he referred to her body using the word "beaver. "Ela revirou os olhos quando ele se referiu ao corpo dela usando a palavra **"castor"**.
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bird legs
[substantivo]

someone with very thin or scrawny legs

pernas de pássaro, pernas finas

pernas de pássaro, pernas finas

Ex: They joked about his bird legs , but he just laughed it off .Eles brincaram sobre suas **pernas de pássaro**, mas ele apenas riu e deixou para lá.
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catcall
[substantivo]

a sexually suggestive or insulting whistle, shout, or comment directed at someone in public

Ex: The police were called after the catcalls escalated into something more threatening .
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bother persistently with trivial complaints

incomodar persistentemente com queixas triviais, aborrecer com reclamações insignificantes

incomodar persistentemente com queixas triviais, aborrecer com reclamações insignificantes

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to be really stressed, angry, or upset about something that has happened or is going to happen

Ex: I can already imagine having a cow when he sees the dent on his car .
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used to respond to a farewell, typically in a fun or lighthearted way

Ex: I’ll be off now.
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lucky dog
[substantivo]

a person who is very fortunate or has experienced good luck in a particular situation

cão sortudo, sortudo

cão sortudo, sortudo

Ex: "I just met my favorite celebrity!"« Acabei de conhecer minha celebridade favorita! » « Você é um **cão sortudo** ! »
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sly dog
[substantivo]

a person who is cunning, clever, and often deceitful in a way that helps them achieve their goals

raposa, esperto

raposa, esperto

Ex: You sly dog, you knew exactly how to win her over , did n't you ?**Cão matreiro**, você sabia exatamente como conquistá-la, não sabia?
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old goat
[substantivo]

an older man who is seen as being lecherous or overly interested in women, often in a way that is considered inappropriate or embarrassing for his age

velho bode, velho tarado

velho bode, velho tarado

Ex: Do n’t be such an old goat, you should act your age !Não seja um **velho bode**, você deveria agir de acordo com a sua idade!
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goose egg
[substantivo]

a score that is equivalent to zero in a match or game

zero a zero, ovo de ganso

zero a zero, ovo de ganso

Ex: He attempted to win the raffle , but he ended up with a goose egg— no prizes at all .Ele tentou ganhar o sorteio, mas acabou com um **ovo de ganso**—nenhum prêmio.
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goose
[substantivo]

a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

tolo, idiota

tolo, idiota

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horse's ass
[substantivo]

a person who is foolish, stubborn, or behaving in a ridiculous or irritating manner

cabeça de burro, teimoso

cabeça de burro, teimoso

Ex: The guy was such a horse's ass, he didn't even notice everyone was laughing at him.O cara era tão **burro**, que nem percebeu que todo mundo estava rindo dele.
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monkey suit
[substantivo]

a formal suit or tuxedo, typically worn for events such as weddings or fancy parties

terno de macaco, smoking

terno de macaco, smoking

Ex: The groom insisted on wearing a monkey suit for the wedding , despite the casual setting .O noivo insistiu em usar um **terno de macaco** para o casamento, apesar do ambiente casual.
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pigeon
[substantivo]

a person who is easily deceived, tricked, or swindled, often used in reference to someone who falls for scams or dishonest schemes

pombo, ingênuo

pombo, ingênuo

Ex: The con artist was clever , but the guy he targeted was a total pigeon.O vigarista era esperto, mas o cara que ele mirou era um **pombo** total.
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treat or classify according to a mental stereotype

rotular, classificar

rotular, classificar

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stool pigeon
[substantivo]

a person sent into a group as a spy to report on its activities

dedo-duro, informante

dedo-duro, informante

Ex: The journalist relied on a "stool pigeon" to expose the corrupt practices of the politician .O jornalista contou com um **dedo-duro** para expor as práticas corruptas do político.
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rat
[substantivo]

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

rato, canalha

rato, canalha

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squirrelly
[adjetivo]

used to describe someone or something that is untrustworthy, erratic, or difficult to predict. It can also imply a sense of nervousness or instability in behavior

duvidoso, instável

duvidoso, instável

Ex: I don’t know if I should believe him; he’s been acting squirrelly lately.Não sei se devo acreditar nele; ele tem agido de maneira **imprevisível** ultimamente.
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in a manner that is sudden, unexpected, and not gradual

Ex: They gave up sugary cold turkey, opting for healthier alternatives instead .
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whale
[substantivo]

a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

gigante, colosso

gigante, colosso

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to make someone reveal information by questioning them repeatedly or cleverly

Ex: The lawyer attempted to worm information out of the witness, hoping to uncover a crucial detail for the case.
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