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O livro Street Talk 1 - Um Olhar Mais Atento: Lição 8

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animal
[adjetivo]

marked by the appetites and passions of the body

animal,  bestial

animal, bestial

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

Ex: They were full of ants in their pants as they anxiously waited for the winner to be announced.
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antsy
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having a fidgety feeling caused by nervousness

nervoso, agitado

nervoso, agitado

Ex: The long silence made everyone in the room a little antsy.O longo silêncio deixou todos na sala um pouco **nervosos**.
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to go ape
[frase]

to become extremely excited or enthusiastic about something

Ex: When the band started playing their favorite song , the went ape, dancing and cheering with uncontainable excitement .
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to become extremely angry to the extent that one displays wild and uncontrollable behavior

Ex: When I accidentally spilled coffee on his laptop, he went ape and started shouting at me.
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ass
[substantivo]

a pompous fool

imbecil, estúpido

imbecil, estúpido

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jackass
[substantivo]

a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

imbecil, estúpido

imbecil, estúpido

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an unconventional or unique behavior that is often considered crazy, risky, or confusing

Ex: After staying up all night working on the project, I've got a few bats in my belfry today.
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batty
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slightly crazy, eccentric, or behaving in a way that seems mentally odd

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used to refer to someone who is unable to see well

Ex: Without my reading glasses , Ias blind as a bat to all the fine print .
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extremely active, busy, and hardworking

Ex: The construction crew was busy as beavers, working to complete the building on time.
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eager beaver
[substantivo]

an energetic and eager individual who is willing to work hard

trabalhador incansável, entusiasta

trabalhador incansável, entusiasta

Ex: The new intern is a real eager beaver.O novo estagiário é um verdadeiro **trabalhador dedicado**. Ele está sempre se voluntariando para tarefas, pedindo responsabilidades adicionais e mostrando um entusiasmo genuíno por aprender.
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something one is extremely obsessed with and keeps talking about

Ex: The politician has bee in his bonnet about income inequality and consistently advocates for policies to address the issue .
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extremely busy with work, activities, etc.

Ex: The construction workers were busy as bees, putting up the scaffolding and beginning work on the building.
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to refrain from interfering in someone else's private affairs

Ex: At the neighborhood block party, John tactfully told his neighbors to mind their own beeswax when they offered unsolicited advice about his home renovation project.
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an anonymous or unidentified source of information

Ex: If it was n't you , then I a little bird told him .
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bird
[substantivo]

a young female adult

pássaro, moça

pássaro, moça

Ex: The lads went out to chat up some birds at the pub .Os rapazes saíram para paquerar umas **garotas** no pub.
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used to imply that people with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate with each other

Ex: Birds of a feather flock together, which is why the group of musicians spent so much time together .
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early bird
[substantivo]

someone who has a tendency to get up early every morning

madrugador

madrugador

Ex: The conference starts at 8 AM , so all the early birds will get the best seats in the front row .A conferência começa às 8 da manhã, então todos os **madrugadores** conseguirão os melhores assentos na primeira fila.
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to have a very little desire to eat

Ex: I was surprised when he finished the large pizza all by himself; I thought he would eat like a bird, but he has a big appetite.
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used to refer to something that does not deserve one's attention due to not being important or interesting enough

Ex: Attending that meeting felt like a total waste of time ; it was for the birds.
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to intentionally and rudely display an offensive hand gesture, involving raising the middle finger while extending the others downward, as a sign of strong disapproval, annoyance, or disrespect toward someone

Ex: In a fit of frustration, she rolled down her car window and gave the slow-moving traffic the bird.
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jailbird
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a criminal who has been jailed repeatedly

reincidente, pássaro da cadeia

reincidente, pássaro da cadeia

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used to imply that the person who starts their day or task early will have an advantage over those who start later or procrastinate

Ex: The early bird catches the worm, so I made sure to submit my application first .
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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 buck up
[verbo]

to encourage someone when they are sad or discouraged

animar, encorajar

animar, encorajar

Ex: The teacher's words of encouragement really bucked me up before the exam.As palavras de incentivo do professor realmente me **animaram** antes do exame.
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used to refer to something that is very soothing and comforting

Ex: Wrapped in a warm scarf and a cozy sweater , she ventured out into the winter chill , snug as a bug in a rug.
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bug
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a fairly mild yet infectious illness that is caused by a virus or bacteria

micróbio, vírus

micróbio, vírus

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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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to find a solution to a problem

resolver, encontrar

resolver, encontrar

Ex: She helped me work out the best way to approach the problem .Ela me ajudou a **descobrir** a melhor maneira de abordar o problema.
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bullshit
[substantivo]

obscene words for unacceptable behavior

besteira, asneira

besteira, asneira

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bullheaded
[adjetivo]

obstinate and stupid

teimoso, obstinado

teimoso, obstinado

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cock-and-bull story
[substantivo]

a story that seems impossible, particularly one that is used as an excuse

história da carochinha, conto inverossímil

história da carochinha, conto inverossímil

Ex: The tall tales in that novel were a collection of cock-and-bull stories that made it a bestseller among adventure enthusiasts .As histórias exageradas naquele romance eram uma coleção de **histórias absurdas** que o tornaram um best-seller entre os entusiastas de aventura.
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to directly and bravely deal with a difficulty or danger

Ex: It 's time take the bull by the horns and make those tough decisions .
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dumb bunny
[substantivo]

someone whose behavior is marked by foolishness or ignorance

coelho burro, tolo

coelho burro, tolo

Ex: You really thought you could win the lottery with those numbers?Você realmente pensou que poderia ganhar na loteria com esses números? Desculpe, mas você está sendo um pouco **coelho burro**.
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to be really excited or nervous about what is going to happen

Ex: We felt butterflies before the big game, but once we started playing, the adrenaline took over.
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one of several difficulties happening after one another that finally makes it intolerable for someone to continue something

Ex: The student had been juggling multiple assignments, extracurricular activities, and personal challenges.
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to catnap
[verbo]

to take a short and light nap, typically lasting only a few minutes

cochilar, dormitar

cochilar, dormitar

Ex: He catnapped for a few minutes before the important meeting .Ele **cochilou** por alguns minutos antes da reunião importante.
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copycat
[substantivo]

a person who imitates the actions, clothes, ideas, etc. of someone else

imitador, copiador

imitador, copiador

Ex: When Mark started using the same catchphrases as his friend , he playfully called him a copycat and suggested coming up with something unique .Quando Mark começou a usar as mesmas frases que seu amigo, ele brincando o chamou de **imitador** e sugeriu criar algo único.
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used to imply that while excessive curiosity can have negative consequences, the pursuit of knowledge or exploration can also be rewarding and fulfilling despite the risks

Ex: Despite the danger, the explorers were curious about what lay beyond the mountains.
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to rain really hard

Ex: The rain was coming down in buckets , like it raining cats and dogs, during the outdoor concert .
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to look very disorganized and untidy

Ex: Yesterday, she had felt like something the cat brought in after staying up all night studying, mentally drained and sleep-deprived.
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said to someone who is annoyingly quiet when they are expected to speak

Ex: When her friend suddenly stopped talking about the party, Sarah asked, "Hey, cat got your tongue?
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to not to do something one planned because they feel scared or hesitant

amarelar, encolher

amarelar, encolher

Ex: Are you going to chicken out of the competition?Você vai **amarelar** e desistir da competição?
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chickenshit
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a person who is weak and lacks courage

covarde, medroso

covarde, medroso

Ex: Instead of facing the problem head-on , he acted like a chickenshit and ran away .Em vez de enfrentar o problema de frente, ele agiu como um **covarde** e fugiu.
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to be cautious and not assume that something will succeed or happen as planned, as there is always a possibility of unforeseen obstacles or problems

Ex: After the successful job interview, he advised his friend not to count her chickens before receiving the official job offer.
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used to refer to someone who tends to achieve things in a clever way, particularly by deceiving other people

Ex: The politician sly as a fox; he can manipulate public opinion to his advantage effortlessly .
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difficulty in speaking, particularly due to one's throat being dry

Ex: Mary a frog in her throat whenever she has to sing in front of an audience , but she practices diligently to overcome it .
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to really annoy or frustrate someone

Ex: While I was studying , their continuous distractions getting my goat.
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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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scapegoat
[substantivo]

a person who suffers the consequences of others people's wrongdoings

bode expiatório, cabeça de turco

bode expiatório, cabeça de turco

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to goose
[verbo]

pinch in the buttocks

beliscar as nádegas

beliscar as nádegas

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hog
[substantivo]

a person regarded as greedy and pig-like

glutão, ganancioso

glutão, ganancioso

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used to indicate a state of great happiness, bliss, or contentment

Ex: With a plate full of her favorite desserts, she was in hog heaven, savoring each sweet bite.
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to hog
[verbo]

take greedily; take more than one's share

acaparar, monopolizar

acaparar, monopolizar

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hogwash
[substantivo]

an absurd idea or discussion

absurdo, disparate

absurdo, disparate

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hoggish
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acting in a way that is greedy, selfish, or gluttonous, similar to the behavior of a pig

Ex: The children grabbed the toys in a hoggish manner .
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road hog
[substantivo]

someone who drives aggressively or selfishly, often taking up more space on the road than necessary

motorista egoísta, porco da estrada

motorista egoísta, porco da estrada

Ex: He encountered a road hog on his way to work , forcing him to slow down .Ele encontrou um **motorista egoísta** no caminho para o trabalho, forçando-o a diminuir a velocidade.
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to waste one's time and energy for something that has no chance of achieving success or yeilds no profit

Ex: The team had already decided to change their strategy , but the coach kept talking about the old approach - it was beating a dead horse.
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charley-horse
[substantivo]

a muscular cramp (especially in the thigh or calf) following vigorous exercise

cãibra muscular, contratura muscular

cãibra muscular, contratura muscular

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(of information) from an accurate or valid source

Ex: She learned about the promotion directly from her manager , so it 's from the horse 's mouth.
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indulge in horseplay

brincar, zoar

brincar, zoar

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used to describe someone who is extremely confused and excited

Ex: When the teacher announced a surprise pop quiz, the students started flipping through their notes like chickens with their heads cut off, trying to find the answers.
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spring chicken
[substantivo]

a young individual with little or no experience

novato, frango

novato, frango

Ex: Olivia is exploring different musical instruments ; she 's a spring chicken in the world of music .Olivia está explorando diferentes instrumentos musicais; ela é uma **frango verde** no mundo da música.
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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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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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used to describe a prolonged or indefinite period of time, often implying that something will continue for a very long duration

Ex: We have been waiting for the results until the cows come home, and they still haven't arrived.
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dog
[substantivo]

a woman or girl who is uninteresting, unattractive, and unpleasant

cadela, vadia

cadela, vadia

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dog do
[substantivo]

fecal droppings from a dog

cocô de cachorro, fezes de cachorro

cocô de cachorro, fezes de cachorro

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dog-eared
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showing signs of wear and tear from excessive use, particularly with pages that have bent or folded corners

com cantos dobrados, gasto pelo uso excessivo

com cantos dobrados, gasto pelo uso excessivo

Ex: Despite its dog-eared condition , the diary held precious memories of his travels .Apesar de sua condição **gasta**, o diário guardava preciosas memórias de suas viagens.
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to be in trouble with someone, typically because of a mistake or wrongdoing

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dog-tired
[adjetivo]

completely worn out, typically from intense physical or mental effort

cansado como um cão, exausto

cansado como um cão, exausto

Ex: He 'd gone to bed dog-tired, barely able to keep his eyes open .Ele foi para a cama **exausto**, mal conseguia manter os olhos abertos.
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(in business, politics, etc.) a situation in which the competition is so fierce that everyone is willing to do whatever it takes to be successful, even if it means harming others

Ex: The competition for the job is fierce , and it 's dog eat dog situation .
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hound
[substantivo]

someone who is morally reprehensible

canalha, patife

canalha, patife

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used to say that one's feet are in pain

Ex: Lisa spent the entire day on her feet at the busy retail store, and by closing time, her dogs were barking with exhaustion.
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to behave in a pretentious way to prove one is rich or fashionable

Ex: The celebrity couple put on the dog at the red-carpet event, arriving in a lavish entourage and flaunting their expensive attire.
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used to refer to someone who is extremely ill or unwell

Ex: We were as sick as dogs after eating that spoiled food at the restaurant.
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top dog
[substantivo]

a person who holds the highest rank in a particular group or organization

chefe máximo, cão superior

chefe máximo, cão superior

Ex: They were the top dog in the industry for years , but lost their position after a series of scandals .Eles foram os **reis do pedaço** na indústria por anos, mas perderam sua posição após uma série de escândalos.
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dead duck
[substantivo]

someone or something that has never succeeded or is very unlikely to succeed in the future

pato morto, caso perdido

pato morto, caso perdido

Ex: The project is behind schedule and over budget , and it 's becoming a dead duck.O projeto está atrasado e acima do orçamento, e está se tornando um **pato morto**.
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sitting duck
[substantivo]

someone or something that lacks enough defense or protection and is easy to be targeted

alvo fácil, pato sentado

alvo fácil, pato sentado

Ex: When you 're the only candidate opposing the incumbent with widespread support , you can feel like a sitting duck in the political arena .Quando você é o único candidato a se opor ao titular com amplo apoio, pode se sentir como **um alvo fácil** na arena política.
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used to describe someone who is totally bald

Ex: Peter was losing hair rapidly.
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eagle eye
[substantivo]

someone who is keenly aware or observant

olho de águia, visão de lince

olho de águia, visão de lince

Ex: The security guard's eagle eye caught the suspicious behavior of a person in the crowd.O **olho de águia** do guarda de segurança captou o comportamento suspeito de uma pessoa na multidão.
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to easily be able to remember things and rarely forget them

Ex: The historian had a memory like an elephant, and he could recall dates, names, and events with incredible accuracy.
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white elephant
[substantivo]

a thing that is of no value or use because it is excessively expensive to keep it in a good condition

elefante branco, fardo caro

elefante branco, fardo caro

Ex: The new software system , despite its promising features , proved to be a white elephant for the company due to constant glitches and compatibility issues .O novo sistema de software, apesar de seus recursos promissores, provou ser um **elefante branco** para a empresa devido a falhas constantes e problemas de compatibilidade.
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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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to look at someone in a way that shows one is very passionate about them

Ex: Patricia could n't help cast sheep 's eyes at Tom from across the room , hoping he would notice her interest .
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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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fox
[substantivo]

a good-looking young person, especially a woman

raposa, bela jovem

raposa, bela jovem

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foxy
[adjetivo]

(of a woman) sexually appealing

sensual, sexy

sensual, sexy

Ex: Her foxy smile and playful wink left a lasting impression on everyone she met .Seu sorriso **sedutor** e piscar de olho brincalhão deixaram uma impressão duradoura em todos que ela conheceu.
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horseshit
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a statement, idea, or act that is obviously untrue, foolish, or unreasonable

besteira, asneira

besteira, asneira

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***said of a man who is sexually well-endowed

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high horse
[substantivo]

one's arrogant and pretentious behavior that is meant to prove one's superiority over others

cavalo alto, arrogância

cavalo alto, arrogância

Ex: Trying to climb on any high horse would only be embarrassing at best , and at the very least hypocritical .Tentar subir em qualquer **cavalo alto** seria apenas embaraçoso na melhor das hipóteses, e no mínimo hipócrita.
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used to describe an individual who behaves in a very kind and gentle way

Ex: The nurse gentle as a lamb while caring for the elderly patients .
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soon or in a quick manner

Ex: The team resolved the issue in two shakes of a lamb's tail, preventing any further complications.
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to make a problem appear more serious or dangerous than it actually is

Ex: Don't make a mountain out of a molehill; it was just a minor miscommunication.
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grease monkey
[substantivo]

a mechanic or someone who works on cars

mecânico, apaixonado por carros

mecânico, apaixonado por carros

Ex: She became known as the neighborhood grease monkey for her car repair skills .Ela ficou conhecida como o **mecânico** do bairro por suas habilidades em consertar carros.
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to do something that makes a person appear foolish in front of others

Ex: He thought he could outsmart us , but we ended making a monkey of him in the negotiation .
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