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to unexpectedly expose or confront someone in an embarrassing situation

Ex: He was caught with his pants down when he accidentally sent a personal text to the entire office.
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to arrest or see someone the moment they are doing something that is illegal or dishonest

Ex: The police caught the burglar red-handed as he was attempting to pick the lock of the house.
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to dump
[verbo]

to get rid of waste material, particularly in an unorganized manner

despejar, jogar fora

despejar, jogar fora

Ex: They dumped the leftover food into the compost bin .Eles **despejaram** a comida que sobrou na caixa de compostagem.
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to be deceived or tricked by someone or something

cair no conto, ser enganado

cair no conto, ser enganado

Ex: In the world of online dating , it 's essential to be cautious and not easily fall for someone 's charming online persona .No mundo dos encontros online, é essencial ser cauteloso e não **cair** facilmente no personagem encantador de alguém online.
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used to express anger and the fact that someone does not care about someone or something

Ex: Hearing his proposal to invest all their savings in a risky business venture, she immediately said, "Forget that noise; we need a safer plan."
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having finished one's supply of something very recently

Ex: I was hoping to get a copy of the latest bestseller, but the library is fresh out of stock.
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to be entertained, delighted, or excited by someone or something

Ex: Whenever they watch old family videos, the whole family gets a kick out of seeing their younger selves and reliving the memories.
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to get
[verbo]

to understand something by hearing it

entender, captar

entender, captar

Ex: Sorry , I did n't quite get your last name ; could you tell me again ?Desculpe, não **entendi** bem o seu sobrenome; você poderia dizer novamente?
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to put a sudden stop to something one was doing for some time

Ex: He 's been trying to fix that old car for weeks ; it might be time give it a rest and call a mechanic .
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used when someone is about to undergo a medical operation

Ex: The patient consented to be put under the knife to remove the tumor.
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nuts
[adjetivo]

behaving in a crazy or irrational manner

louco, maluco

louco, maluco

Ex: People thought he was nuts for living alone in the woods .As pessoas achavam que ele era **louco** por viver sozinho na floresta.
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various small things that have no importance or value

Ex: She likes to odds and ends from her travels as souvenirs .
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one-track mind
[substantivo]

used of a person whose mind is busy with the thought of a particular person or thing and cannot think of anyone or anything else

mente de via única, obsessão

mente de via única, obsessão

Ex: She 's so infatuated with her new romantic interest that she has a one-track mind and ca n't seem to think about anything else .Ela está tão apaixonada por seu novo interesse romântico que tem **mente única** e parece não conseguir pensar em mais nada.
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to pick up
[verbo]

to purchase something

comprar, adquirir

comprar, adquirir

Ex: He picked a new jacket up during the clearance sale.Ele **comprou** uma jaqueta nova durante a liquidação.
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to figure out why things are the way they are and be able to identify the reason

Ex: After hours of searching for the missing document, she finally put her finger on it hidden under a stack of papers.
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rag
[substantivo]

a newspaper of low quality

jornal de baixa qualidade, jornal sensacionalista

jornal de baixa qualidade, jornal sensacionalista

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stuff
[substantivo]

informal terms for personal possessions

coisas, tralhas

coisas, tralhas

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to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant

Ex: Find a hobby.
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totally
[advérbio]

in a complete and absolute way

totalmente, completamente

totalmente, completamente

Ex: The project was totally funded by the government .O projeto foi **totalmente** financiado pelo governo.
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uh-oh
[interjeição]

used to express mild concern, surprise, or anticipation of a problem or mishap

uh-oh, ops

uh-oh, ops

Ex: Uh-oh, we need to fix this typo before we submit the report .**Oh-oh**, precisamos consertar este erro de digitação antes de enviar o relatório.
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bum
[substantivo]

someone who is feeling disappointed, down, or depressed, often due to a situation not going as expected

fracassado, deprimido

fracassado, deprimido

Ex: Do n't be such a bum; things will get better .Não seja um **desanimado** assim; as coisas vão melhorar.
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to empty something, such as a stock, merchandise, or money

esvaziar, limpar

esvaziar, limpar

Ex: They cleaned out the bar by the end of the night .Eles **esvaziaram** o bar no final da noite.
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to become aware of something, often used when someone is slow to understand a situation or misses obvious signs

Ex: It took him a while get a clue that he was being pranked .
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honker
[substantivo]

a large nose, often used humorously or in a teasing manner

narigão, nariz grande

narigão, nariz grande

Ex: You could see his honker from across the room !Você podia ver o **narigão** dele do outro lado da sala!
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used to comment on someone's unexpected or unkempt arrival, typically when they appear disheveled, tired, or out of place

Ex: You missed the bus, huh?
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lookit
[interjeição]

used to draw attention to something or someone, often in a surprised, impressed, or excited tone

Olha!, Vê só!

Olha!, Vê só!

Ex: Lookit, it's snowing already!**Olha**, já está nevando!
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to rag
[verbo]

to tease, mock, or harass someone, usually in a lighthearted or persistent manner

zoar, tirar sarro de

zoar, tirar sarro de

Ex: He was ragged by his friends until he finally laughed along .Ele foi **zombado** por seus amigos até que finalmente riu junto.
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to eat a large quantity of food quickly and greedily, often with little regard for manners or the amount consumed

Ex: Every time we go to that restaurant , he stuffs his face with everything on the menu .
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heavens to besty
[interjeição]

used to express surprise, astonishment, or sometimes dismay, often in a humorous or old-fashioned

Céus a Betsy!, Meu Deus a Betsy!

Céus a Betsy!, Meu Deus a Betsy!

Ex: Heavens to betsy, I didn’t think you’d go that far!**Céus a Betsy**, não pensei que você iria tão longe!
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Big Berta
[substantivo]

a large or overweight woman

Grande Berta, Berta Gorda

Grande Berta, Berta Gorda

Ex: The nickname Big Bertha stuck with her throughout high school, even though she lost weight later on.O apelido **Big Bertha** ficou com ela durante todo o ensino médio, embora ela tenha perdido peso mais tarde.
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yes siree, Bob
[interjeição]

used to affirm or agree with something, often with added emphasis

sim senhor,  Bob

sim senhor, Bob

Ex: "You're absolutely right about that one."« Você está absolutamente certo sobre isso. » « **Sim, senhor, Bob**, eu não poderia concordar mais! »
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dick
[substantivo]

an obnoxious, rude, or inconsiderate person

babaca, idiota

babaca, idiota

Ex: I ca n't believe he made those comments — he 's such a dick.Não acredito que ele fez esses comentários—ele é um **babaca**.
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to stop working properly, malfunction, or break down. Often used to describe a machine or system that has failed

avariar, falhar

avariar, falhar

Ex: My phone fritzed out, so I had to reboot it.Meu telefone **parou de funcionar**, então eu tive que reiniciá-lo.
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by George
[interjeição]

used to express surprise, emphasis, or sometimes excitement

Por George, Pelo amor de George

Por George, Pelo amor de George

Ex: By George , I 've finally figured it out !**Por George**, finalmente entendi!
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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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jack shit
[substantivo]

used to emphasize the state of insignificance, emptiness, or dissatisfaction

nada, nada de nada

nada, nada de nada

Ex: The old car 's worth jack shit on the market .O carro velho não vale **nada** no mercado.
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extremely quickly or almost instantaneously

Ex: He changed the subject faster than you can say Jackie Robinson.
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Joe Schmoe
[substantivo]

a term used to refer to an average or ordinary person, often in a dismissive or humorous way

Zé Ninguém, João Silva

Zé Ninguém, João Silva

Ex: I ca n’t believe Joe Schmoe was able to solve that problem , it ’s usually such a challenge .Não acredito que **Zé Ninguém** conseguiu resolver aquele problema, geralmente é um desafio tão grande.
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someone who is very prompt, reliable, and available when needed, especially in a situation requiring immediate action

Ex: Tim 's Johnny on the spot when it comes to finishing the project before the deadline .
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no way, Jose
[interjeição]

used to indicate that something is absolutely not going to happen or is completely unacceptable, often in a playful or exaggerated manner

de maneira nenhuma,  José

de maneira nenhuma, José

Ex: He'll never take such a shortcut, no way, Jose!Ele nunca vai pegar um atalho desses, **de jeito nenhum, José** !
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Don Juan
[substantivo]

a man who is charming, attractive, and often romantically involved with many women

um Don Juan, um sedutor

um Don Juan, um sedutor

Ex: He's got the looks and the smooth talk, definitely a modern-day Don Juan.Ele tem a aparência e o papo, definitivamente um **Don Juan** moderno.
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geez louise
[interjeição]

used to convey surprise, frustration, or disbelief, often in a mild or humorous way

caramba, nossa senhora

caramba, nossa senhora

Ex: "Geez Louise, that was one crazy roller coaster ride!"**Caramba**, isso foi um passeio de montanha-russa louco!
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for Pete's sake
[interjeição]

used to express frustration, annoyance, or emphasis. It's often used when someone is irritated or trying to convey impatience about something

pelo amor de Deus, por favor

pelo amor de Deus, por favor

Ex: For Pete's sake, why do you always have to make things so complicated?**Pelo amor de Deus**, por que você sempre tem que complicar as coisas?
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used to express surprise, frustration, or disbelief

Pelo amor de alguém ou algo, Em nome de alguém ou algo

Pelo amor de alguém ou algo, Em nome de alguém ou algo

Ex: For the love of Manfred , do n't let the cow kick the bucket again !**Pelo amor de Manfred**, não deixe a vaca chutar o balde de novo!
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