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wise owl
[substantivo]

someone who possesses great wisdom and good judgment, often referred to old people

coruja sábia, sábia coruja

coruja sábia, sábia coruja

Ex: When it comes to financial planning, John is a wise owl.Quando se trata de planejamento financeiro, John é uma **coruja sábia**. Ele sempre toma decisões de investimento inteligentes e fornece conselhos valiosos aos seus clientes.
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night owl
[substantivo]

a person who has a tendency to sleep very late at night

coruja da noite, notívago

coruja da noite, notívago

Ex: The night owl lifestyle allows for peaceful reflection , and some people find it conducive to their personal creativity and productivity .O estilo de vida **coruja noturna** permite uma reflexão tranquila, e algumas pessoas o consideram propício à sua criatividade e produtividade pessoal.
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mousey
[adjetivo]

quiet and timid and ineffectual

tímido, acanhado

tímido, acanhado

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used to refer to someone or something that is extremely quiet and does not make much noise

Ex: The cat tiptoed into the roomas quiet as a mouse, not waking anyone up .
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monkey wrench
[substantivo]

a type of wrench with a screw placed on its handle near the adjustable jaws

chave inglesa, chave ajustável

chave inglesa, chave ajustável

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describing a situation, activity, or experience that is extremely enjoyable, entertaining, or amusing

Ex: Spending time with her energetic puppy more fun than a barrel of monkeys, bringing joy and laughter to her days .
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to display complete surprise or disbelief

Ex: She said she's going to win the lottery next week.
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to engage in playful, often mischievous, or silly behavior without a clear purpose

brincar de bobo, fazer palhaçadas

brincar de bobo, fazer palhaçadas

Ex: Why are you monkeying around when there 's work to be done ?Por que você está **fazendo bagunça** quando há trabalho a ser feito?
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pigs can fly
[Sentença]

used to express one's disbelief about something happening or being true

Ex: I'll study for the exam the night before and still get an A+.
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in a pig's eye
[interjeição]

used to show that one does not believe or accept something that was said or suggested

Nos teus sonhos!, No olho do porco!

Nos teus sonhos!, No olho do porco!

Ex: The politician made grandiose promises , but in a pig 's eye , they 'll be able to deliver on all of them .O político fez promessas grandiosas, mas **nem sonhando**, eles serão capazes de cumprir todas elas.
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pigheaded
[adjetivo]

persisting to do things the way one sees fit and unwilling to change one's opinion, no matter how irrational it might seem

teimoso, obstinado

teimoso, obstinado

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to eat an excessive amount of food

Ex: The children had been playing all day, and when dinner was served, they ate like horses, their plates quickly emptied and asking for seconds.
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pigs can fly
[Sentença]

used to express one's disbelief about something happening or being true

Ex: I'll study for the exam the night before and still get an A+.
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to pig out
[verbo]

overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

empanturrar-se, comer como um porco

empanturrar-se, comer como um porco

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rabbit ears
[substantivo]

an indoor TV antenna; consists of two extendible rods that form a V

antena em V, orelhas de coelho

antena em V, orelhas de coelho

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rat
[substantivo]

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

rato, canalha

rato, canalha

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to rat
[verbo]

to inform on someone or betray them, often by disclosing their wrongdoing to authorities

dedurar, trair

dedurar, trair

Ex: Many feared that if they spoke up, they would be labeled as rats by their peers.Muitos temiam que, se falassem, seriam rotulados como **dedos-duros** por seus pares.
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rat race
[substantivo]

a draining and stressful lifestyle that consists of constantly competing with others for success, wealth, power, etc. and so leaving no room for rest and pleasure

corrida de ratos, vida de competição

corrida de ratos, vida de competição

Ex: She has been stuck in the rat race for years , working long hours and sacrificing her personal life for her career .Ela está presa na **corrida de ratos** há anos, trabalhando longas horas e sacrificando sua vida pessoal por sua carreira.
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to begin to feel that there might be something wrong or dishonest about a situation

Ex: The unexpected turn of events in the negotiations made the experienced diplomat smell a rat, prompting a reassessment of the situation.
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so intoxicated with alcohol that one starts behaving like a lunatic

Ex: Trying to walk in a straight line after that much wine left him looking drunk as a skunk.
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extremely low in speed

Ex: The line at the post office was slow as a snail because of the long wait times .
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said to mean that what a person is searching for is right where they are, but they have failed to notice it

Ex: You're frantically searching for your keys, but they were on the kitchen counter the whole time.
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used to refer to a deceitful and untrustworthy person who cannot be easily caught or exposed

Ex: With her quick wit and resourcefulness , she 'll as slippery as a snake in negotiations , securing the best deals for her company .
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snake
[substantivo]

a dishonest person with the tendency to deceive people for personal gain

cobra, traidor

cobra, traidor

Ex: She realized too late that her business partner was a snake, coiling around her trust with false promises and secret schemes to undermine her success .Ela percebeu tarde demais que seu sócio era uma **cobra**, envolvendo sua confiança com promessas falsas e esquemas secretos para minar seu sucesso.
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snake eyes
[substantivo]

expressions used when when two dice are thrown and both come up showing one spot

olhos de cobra, duplo um

olhos de cobra, duplo um

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sheepish
[adjetivo]

showing a lack of confidence or courage in an awkward way

tímido, envergonhado

tímido, envergonhado

Ex: The shy student gave a sheepish nod when the teacher asked if he needed help .O estudante tímido deu um aceno **vergonhoso** quando o professor perguntou se ele precisava de ajuda.
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to seriously and honestly discuss a matter

Ex: The mediator encouraged the disputing parties talk turkey and find common ground to resolve the conflict .
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turkey
[substantivo]

a person who does something thoughtless or annoying

tolo, idiota

tolo, idiota

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an extremely enjoyable or thrilling time

Ex: The hiking trip in the mountains was a challenge, but the group had a whale of a time conquering the trails and admiring the breathtaking views.
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to violently or forcefully hit a person or thing many times

Ex: The two wrestlers whaled on each other in the ring, giving the audience an intense and physical showdown.
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wolf
[substantivo]

a man who is aggressive in making amorous advances to women

lobo, conquistador

lobo, conquistador

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to eat something quickly and greedily, often without pausing

devorar, engolir rapidamente

devorar, engolir rapidamente

Ex: He wolfed down the entire plate of nachos while watching the game .Ele **devorou** o prato inteiro de nachos enquanto assistia ao jogo.
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something that when someone tries to deal with it causes many problems

Ex: The legal case became can of worms when new evidence emerged , leading to further complications and delays in the trial .
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worm
[substantivo]

a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect

verme, canalha

verme, canalha

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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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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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