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used to describe something or someone disappearing completely, often unexpectedly or without a trace, as if vanishing from existence

Ex: The rare species has been wiped off the face of the earth due to deforestation.
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to break
[verbo]

to tell someone some important news, often bad news

comunicar, revelar

comunicar, revelar

Ex: She had to break the difficult news of their pet's passing to her children.Ela teve que **dar** a triste notícia da morte do animal de estimação aos seus filhos.
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to examine something to confirm its quality and accuracy

verificar, controlar

verificar, controlar

Ex: She routinely checks up on the quality of the products .Ela **verifica** rotineiramente a qualidade dos produtos.
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to finally reveal or admit the truth about something

Ex: In the therapy session, she came clean about her struggles with addiction, seeking guidance and support in her journey to recovery.
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to come to
[verbo]

to regain consciousness or awaken after being unconscious or asleep

recobrar a consciência, acordar

recobrar a consciência, acordar

Ex: He was in a deep sleep but suddenly came to when he heard a loud noise .Ele estava em um sono profundo, mas de repente **voltou a si** quando ouviu um barulho alto.
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extremely unwell or tired

Ex: When he came down with the flu, Mark appeared at the meeting like death warmed over, with dark circles under his eyes and a pale complexion.
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double whammy
[substantivo]

a situation in which one gets affected by two unpleasant or unfortunate events that happen at once

golpe duplo, dupla desgraça

golpe duplo, dupla desgraça

Ex: They have been hit with a double whammy of a natural disaster and an economic recession .Eles foram atingidos por um **golpe duplo** de um desastre natural e uma recessão econômica.
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to drag on
[verbo]

to continue for an extended or tedious period, often with no clear resolution or conclusion

arrastar-se, prolongar-se desnecessariamente

arrastar-se, prolongar-se desnecessariamente

Ex: The winter months can feel like they drag on when waiting for the arrival of warmer weather .Os meses de inverno podem parecer que **se arrastam** quando se espera pela chegada do tempo mais quente.
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fling
[substantivo]

a brief, casual, or uncommitted romantic or sexual relationship, often without long-term intentions or emotional attachment

um caso, um romance passageiro

um caso, um romance passageiro

Ex: She had a fling in her early twenties , but it did n’t lead to anything serious .Ela teve um **caso** no início dos seus vinte anos, mas não levou a nada sério.
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to emotionally heal and move on from a romantic relationship that has ended

superar, seguir em frente

superar, seguir em frente

Ex: The breakup was painful , but eventually , she managed to get over him and thrive on her own .O término foi doloroso, mas eventualmente, ela conseguiu **superá-lo** e prosperar por conta própria.
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to directly tell a person a fact, usually one that is unpleasant

Ex: The teacher gave it to the students straight, providing constructive criticism and highlighting areas for improvement in their work.
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hello there
[interjeição]

used to greet someone or to capture their attention in a friendly manner

Olá lá, Olá você

Olá lá, Olá você

Ex: Hi there , nice weather we 're having , is n't it ?**Olá lá**, tempo bom que estamos tendo, não é?
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to become someone's husband or wife during a special ceremony

Ex: Despite their families ' objections , they followed their hearts got hitched in a small , intimate ceremony at a local courthouse .
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at the peak or maximum level of performance, engagement, or energy

Ex: The party in full swing, and everyone is dancing and having a great time .
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used when something is done very soon or very fast

Ex: The kids devoured their snacks and finished their in no time at all after school .
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to cause a woman to become pregnant

engravidar, deixar grávida

engravidar, deixar grávida

Ex: He knocked his ex-girlfriend up and now has to pay child support.Ele **engravidou** a ex-namorada e agora tem que pagar pensão alimentícia.
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to bring a positive change to someone's mood or emotional state

Ex: The surprise visit from her family during a difficult lifted her spirits and reminded her of the love and support she had .
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to prevent the occurrence or continuation of an activity

Ex: The patient 's family had to make the painful decision pull the plug on life support after consulting with medical professionals .
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soap
[substantivo]

a type of television drama that focuses on the lives, relationships, and struggles of its characters, often with ongoing storylines

novela, seriado

novela, seriado

Ex: The soap’s plot is filled with romance and family drama .O enredo da **novela** está repleto de romance e drama familiar.
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to stop by
[verbo]

to visit or make a brief stay at a place or with someone

passar, fazer uma visita

passar, fazer uma visita

Ex: If you 're in the neighborhood , do n't hesitate to stop by for a chat .Se estiver na vizinhança, não hesite em **passar** para bater um papo.
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to try to be calm and relaxed and possibly rest

Ex: She ’s taking it easy this weekend , catching up on sleep .
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something that is finally dealt with and does not bother one anymore

Ex: The successful recovery of their stolen car was a load off their minds, and they could finally relax and enjoy their vacation.
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ticker
[substantivo]

the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body

coração, ticker

coração, ticker

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involving risk and uncertainty

Ex: The success of the business venture was touch and go in its early stages, but it eventually thrived.
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tough cookie
[substantivo]

a person who is strong, resilient, and determined, often in the face of challenging circumstances

um osso duro de roer, uma pessoa forte e determinada

um osso duro de roer, uma pessoa forte e determinada

Ex: He went through rigorous training and never gave up.Ele passou por um treinamento rigoroso e nunca desistiu. Ele é um **cara durão** na quadra de basquete.
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upshot
[substantivo]

the final outcome of a series of actions, events, or discussions

o resultado final, a consequência

o resultado final, a consequência

Ex: The upshot of the debate was a new policy being implemented .O **resultado** do debate foi a implementação de uma nova política.
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yoo-hoo
[interjeição]

used to gain someone's attention, especially when they are at a distance or not paying attention

Olá, Ô

Olá, Ô

Ex: Yoo-hoo!**Yoo-hoo**! Você está me ouvindo?
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