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a large sum of money

Ex: The wedding ceremony at the exclusive venue was lovely , but it came with a price tag an arm and leg.
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dive
[substantivo]

a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall

boate barata, salão de dança duvidoso

boate barata, salão de dança duvidoso

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fat chance
[substantivo]

used to say that one doubts that something can ever happen or be true

nada disso, esquece

nada disso, esquece

Ex: Fat chance he 'll admit he was wrong ; he 's too stubborn .**Pouca chance** de ele admitir que estava errado; ele é muito teimoso.
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blimp
[substantivo]

a person who is significantly overweight, often used in a humorous or exaggerated manner

baleia, gordão

baleia, gordão

Ex: She said she would need to exercise more to avoid putting on more weight and becoming a blimp.Ela disse que precisaria se exercitar mais para evitar ganhar mais peso e se tornar um **dirigível**.
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come off it
[interjeição]

used to tell someone that they should stop saying or doing a particular thing

Para com isso, Deixa disso

Para com isso, Deixa disso

Ex: He told us he could make us millionaires overnight ; we had to tell him to come off it .Ele nos disse que poderia nos tornar milionários da noite para o dia; tivemos que dizer a ele para **parar com isso**.
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fries
[substantivo]

thin slices of potato that have been cooked in hot oil until they are crispy and golden brown

batatas fritas, fritas

batatas fritas, fritas

Ex: They shared a large portion of fries at the table .Eles compartilharam uma grande porção de **batatas fritas** na mesa.
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to quickly make a meal for oneself, often due to a time constraint

Ex: I'm too tired to cook tonight; let's just grab a bite from the nearby takeout place.
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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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to have a strong interest or attraction toward a particular person or thing

Ex: He’s into sports, especially basketball, and watches every game.
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john
[substantivo]

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

banheiro, sanitário

banheiro, sanitário

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to lose it
[frase]

to become overwhelmed by strong emotions

Ex: After holding it together for so long , lost it and let all his frustration out .
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to finish eating something completely, often quickly or with enthusiasm

acabar, devorar

acabar, devorar

Ex: She polished off the last of the cookies , leaving none for anyone else .Ela **devorou** os últimos biscoitos, não deixando nenhum para mais ninguém.
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in an instant and with no delay

Ex: They agreed to the terms of the off the bat.
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ritzy
[adjetivo]

luxurious and stylish, often associated with wealth or a high social status

elegante, luxuoso

elegante, luxuoso

Ex: He always sought out ritzy places to dine , favoring exclusivity over simplicity .Ele sempre procurava lugares **chiques** para jantar, preferindo exclusividade à simplicidade.
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to behave in a crazy and uncontrollable manner

Ex: The professor's unconventional teaching methods and nonsensical lectures make me think he has a screw missing.
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slop
[substantivo]

unappetizing and poorly prepared food, often in a liquid or semi-liquid form

mingau, comida ruim

mingau, comida ruim

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to stink
[verbo]

to be morally wrong or unpleasant

feder, cheirar mal

feder, cheirar mal

Ex: The teacher 's favoritism towards certain students really made the fairness of the grading system stink.O favoritismo do professor por certos alunos realmente fez a justiça do sistema de notas **feder**.
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to suddenly stop moving or doing something due to being extremely surprised, frightened, or impressed

Ex: The unexpected sight of a bear on the hiking trail made the stop in their tracks and slowly back away .
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to tip off
[verbo]

to discreetly share important information or advice with someone to help them take action or avoid a problem

avisar discretamente, dar uma dica

avisar discretamente, dar uma dica

Ex: The spy needed to tip off headquarters about the enemy 's plans .O espião precisava **avisar** o quartel-general sobre os planos do inimigo.
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to drink a beverage after a meal to help swallow and digest the food

lavar com bebida, acompanhar com uma bebida

lavar com bebida, acompanhar com uma bebida

Ex: We always wash our meals down with a refreshing beverage at this restaurant.Nós sempre **lavamos** nossas refeições com uma bebida refrescante neste restaurante.
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joint
[substantivo]

a casual and informal place, often a restaurant or eatery, where people can gather for simple and hearty food

um local, uma cantina

um local, uma cantina

Ex: Let 's meet at the Mexican joint for some tacos and nachos .Vamos nos encontrar no **boteco** mexicano para alguns tacos e nachos.
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to eat, often in a hearty or enthusiastic manner

comer com entusiasmo, devorar

comer com entusiasmo, devorar

Ex: We gathered around the table to chow down on Thanksgiving dinner .Nos reunimos ao redor da mesa para **devorar** o jantar de Ação de Graças.
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to hold
[verbo]

to request the omission or exclusion of an ingredient or item from a dish

retirar, omitir

retirar, omitir

Ex: I 'll have a pizza , but hold the mushrooms .Vou pegar uma pizza, mas **segure** os cogumelos.
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living soul
[substantivo]

a human being or creature that possesses life and consciousness

alma vivente, ser vivo

alma vivente, ser vivo

Ex: Not a living soul noticed the subtle change in the atmosphere .Nenhuma **alma viva** percebeu a mudança sutil na atmosfera.
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poker
[substantivo]

a person who is overweight or fat

gordo, pessoa com excesso de peso

gordo, pessoa com excesso de peso

Ex: Do n't let those comments about being a poker get to you .Não deixe que esses comentários sobre ser um **gordo** te afetem.
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sneaking
[adjetivo]

used to describe something done in a secretive or furtive manner, typically to avoid detection or to hide intentions

furtivo, dissimulado

furtivo, dissimulado

Ex: I don't have any sneaking doubts about this decision.Eu não tenho nenhuma dúvida **furtiva** sobre esta decisão.
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to enter or begin involvement in a particular place, situation, or context, often implying the start of an experience or journey

Ex: Have you set foot in this industry yet?
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to deliberately fail to give a proper tip or to withhold payment for services rendered by a waiter, usually implying an act of poor or unfair behavior

Ex: I never stiff waiters, as I believe in rewarding good service.
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used to describe something or someone that is extremely rare, unique, or extraordinary, often with a positive connotation

Ex: Not every job opportunity one in a million, so do n't miss this one .
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give me five
[interjeição]

used to ask for a high five, a gesture where two people slap the palms of their hands together as a form of celebration, greeting, or acknowledgment

Toca aqui!, Me dá cinco!

Toca aqui!, Me dá cinco!

Ex: Give me five ?**Toca aqui** ? Você arrasou nessa apresentação!
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in a state where one is experiencing outmost joy and happiness

Ex: Surrounded by loved ones and basking in the warm glow of birthday wishes , she in seventh heaven, overwhelmed with happiness and gratitude .
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a typical full-time job that operates during standard business hours, typically from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday

Ex: I'm tired of the nine-to-five grind.
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to surf toward the front of the surfboard so that the toes of both feet are hanging over the edge of the board

Ex: The surfer performed a hang ten before dropping into the wave .
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to get rid of, discard, or eliminate something, often used in reference to canceling, rejecting, or killing

eliminar, cancelar

eliminar, cancelar

Ex: After the fight, he was eighty-sixed from the group for good.Depois da briga, ele foi **eighty-sixed** do grupo para sempre.
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eighty-eight
[substantivo]

a standard full-sized piano

piano de cauda, piano padrão

piano de cauda, piano padrão

Ex: I 've always dreamed of owning a grand eighty-eight in my living room .Sempre sonhei em ter um **oitenta e oito** na minha sala de estar.
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used to emphasize that something has been repeated many times, often in frustration or to convey exasperation

Ex: If I have told you once, I have told you a thousand times make sure the door is locked before you leave!
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