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to make two or more strangers get comfortable with each other and engage in a conversation

Ex: At the party, she played a game that encouraged guests to interact and break the ice.
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cold fish
[substantivo]

someone who does not express emotions and is considered unfriendly

peixe frio, pessoa fria

peixe frio, pessoa fria

Ex: He rarely smiles , making him seem like a cold fish.Ele raramente sorri, o que o faz parecer um **peixe frio**.
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crazed
[adjetivo]

driven insane

louco, demente

louco, demente

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to get straight to the point or the most important part of a matter without wasting time on irrelevant details or preamble

Ex: When giving a presentation, it's essential to cut to the chase to keep the audience engaged and interested.
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dirt
[substantivo]

gossip that can harm a person's reputation, especially about their private life

fofoca, mexerico

fofoca, mexerico

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to begin talking about basic or important facts of a situation

Ex: I'm not interested in all the theoretical discussions, I just want to get down to brass tacks.
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to treat a person in a more gentle and caring way and be less harsh or strict with them

Ex: He's going through a difficult time, so let's go easy on him and offer our support.
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to hate someone to an extreme degree

Ex: The rival football teams' fans really hate each other's guts.
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hunk
[substantivo]

a strong and muscular man who is sexually attractive

um cara forte e musculoso, um gato

um cara forte e musculoso, um gato

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jock
[substantivo]

a person trained to compete in sports

esportista, atleta

esportista, atleta

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knockout
[substantivo]

a person or an object that is considered extremely attractive or impressive

bomba, arraso

bomba, arraso

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to land
[verbo]

to succeed in something, such as getting a job, achieving something, etc.

conseguir, obter

conseguir, obter

Ex: With dedication and hard work , the team managed to land a major contract .Com dedicação e trabalho árduo, a equipe conseguiu **fechar** um grande contrato.
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off-the-wall
[adjetivo]

conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

excêntrico, incomum

excêntrico, incomum

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picnic
[substantivo]

any undertaking that is easy to do

passeio, passeio agradável

passeio, passeio agradável

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to regain composure, control emotions, or focus, especially in a stressful or emotional situation

Ex: The coach told the team to pull it together after their rough start.
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to lessen the value or esteem of something or someone, often through spoken words or criticism

desvalorizar, menosprezar

desvalorizar, menosprezar

Ex: It 's essential not to put down individuals for their mistakes but to encourage improvement .É essencial não **menosprezar** os indivíduos por seus erros, mas incentivar a melhoria.
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to size up
[verbo]

to examine someone or something in order to form a judgment

avaliar, julgar

avaliar, julgar

Ex: Before accepting the job offer, she took time to size the company up and assess its culture.Antes de aceitar a oferta de emprego, ela levou um tempo para **avaliar** a empresa e sua cultura.
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stacked
[adjetivo]

(of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves

avantajada,  bem proporcionada

avantajada, bem proporcionada

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a single piece of furniture, often used to emphasize an individual item rather than a set

Ex: Each stick of furniture in the room was carefully chosen for its antique style.
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take it from me
[Sentença]

used to advise someone to trust one's judgment or experience concerning a particular matter

Ex: Take it from me, pursuing your passions leads to a fulfilling and meaningful life.Don't let fear or self-doubt hold you back.
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used to describe something impressive, intense, or persistent, often referring to physical traits, energy, or quality

Ex: He walked in with confidence that won’t quit, ready to take on the challenge.
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used to refer to someone who is not paying attention or is not intelligent enough

Ex: She seems distracted all the time, like the lights are on, but nobody is at home.It's hard to have a meaningful conversation with her.
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trip
[substantivo]

an exciting or mind-expanding experience

Ex: The art installation offered a visual trip.
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to develop in a particular way, especially with regard to the final outcome of a situation or process

resultar, acabar

resultar, acabar

Ex: You never know how a spontaneous trip will turn out until you go on it .Você nunca sabe como uma viagem espontânea vai **acabar** até que você a faça.
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