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of the same type as something else or closely resembling it

Ex: I'm not sure if this is what you had in mind, but I drafted a proposal along these lines to get us started.
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at large
[adjetivo]

having escaped, especially from confinement

livre, fugitivo

livre, fugitivo

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front burner
[substantivo]

a state of high priority where something is dealt with immediately or given the most attention

prioridade máxima, primeiro plano

prioridade máxima, primeiro plano

Ex: Her career took the front burner while other plans were set aside .A carreira dela assumiu a **prioridade máxima** enquanto outros planos foram deixados de lado.
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to have a result contrary to what one desired or intended

sair pela culatra, ter um efeito contrário

sair pela culatra, ter um efeito contrário

Ex: The strategy to increase sales by raising prices backfired as customers turned to cheaper alternatives .A estratégia de aumentar as vendas aumentando os preços **saiu pela culatra** quando os clientes optaram por alternativas mais baratas.
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bank job
[substantivo]

a robbery or heist involving a bank, typically involving the illegal act of stealing money or valuables from a bank

assalto a banco, roubo a banco

assalto a banco, roubo a banco

Ex: " After the bank job, they went into hiding for months . "Depois do **assalto ao banco**, eles ficaram escondidos por meses.
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behind bars
[advérbio]

used to refer to someone who is imprisoned or serving time in prison

atrás das grades, na prisão

atrás das grades, na prisão

Ex: After his conviction , he found himself behind bars, facing a lengthy sentence .Após sua condenação, ele se viu **atrás das grades**, enfrentando uma longa sentença.
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capitol hill
[substantivo]

a hill in Washington, D.C., where the Capitol Building sits and Congress meets

Colina do Capitólio, Capitol Hill

Colina do Capitólio, Capitol Hill

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to execute a decision, order, or directive

executar, realizar

executar, realizar

Ex: In times of emergency , the police force must be ready to carry out orders to maintain public safety .Em tempos de emergência, a força policial deve estar pronta para **executar** ordens a fim de manter a segurança pública.
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make oneself visible; take action

avançar, se apresentar

avançar, se apresentar

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closely following or pursuing someone or something, often in a persistent or bothersome manner

Ex: He will be on my heels, monitoring my progress and expecting constant updates.
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crackdown
[substantivo]

a severe and often sudden enforcement of law or regulations, typically to suppress or control specific activities, behaviors, or groups perceived as problematic or threatening

repressão, medida enérgica

repressão, medida enérgica

Ex: The crackdown on organized crime gangs resulted in a series of raids and arrests across the city .A **repressão** contra gangues de crime organizado resultou em uma série de invasões e prisões em toda a cidade.
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crook
[substantivo]

someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

criminoso, trapaceiro

criminoso, trapaceiro

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cutback
[substantivo]

the act of reducing the amount of something

redução, corte

redução, corte

Ex: Environmental cutbacks weakened pollution controls .
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to confront and deal with a difficult or unpleasant situation directly and courageously

encarar, enfrentar

encarar, enfrentar

Ex: As a responsible leader, it's crucial to face up to the challenges and make decisions for the betterment of the team.Como líder responsável, é crucial **enfrentar** os desafios e tomar decisões para o melhoramento da equipe.
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heist
[substantivo]

‌an act of violently stealing something valuable, especially from a shop or bank

assalto, roubo

assalto, roubo

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(of an outcome, decision, or situation) to depend entirely on a particular factor or set of circumstances

depender de, girar em torno de

depender de, girar em torno de

Ex: The success of the event will hinge on the weather cooperating for the outdoor activities .O sucesso do evento **dependerá** da cooperação do clima para as atividades ao ar livre.
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at a time when everyone can witness something

Ex: The murder occurred in broad daylight, leaving witnesses horrified and demanding swift justice for the victim.
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start or re-start vigorously

reativar, iniciar vigorosamente

reativar, iniciar vigorosamente

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to take something illegally without permission

roubar, furtar

roubar, furtar

Ex: The art heist crew knocked off the museum , stealing priceless paintings .A equipe de roubo de arte **assaltou** o museu, roubando pinturas inestimáveis.
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to secretly wait for the right time to catch or attack an enemy or prey

Ex: The sniper lie in wait for hours , waiting for the enemy to reveal their position .
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to nab
[verbo]

to catch someone because they are suspected of doing something wrong

pegar, prender

pegar, prender

Ex: The undercover operation was designed to nab members of the organized crime syndicate .A operação secreta foi projetada para **pegar** membros do sindicato do crime organizado.
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in an uncertain or unstable situation that is likely to fail or collapse

Ex: The scientist's theory is on shaky ground, and further research is needed to confirm or disprove their findings.
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used to refer to an idea, proposal, or issue that is formally presented or under discussion in a meeting, especially in a legislative or organizational context

Ex: The issue of employee benefits will on the floor during the meeting tomorrow .
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the individuals or groups who hold the most authority or influence in a particular organization, community, or situation

Ex: When it comes to deciding which shows get renewed and which get canceled, the powers that be at the network make the final decision.
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private eye
[substantivo]

someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information

detetive particular, investigador privado

detetive particular, investigador privado

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to be too harsh on someone just to prove that their ideas are wrong or stupid

demolir, criticar severamente

demolir, criticar severamente

Ex: During the debate , opponents tried to shoot down the candidate 's stance on economic policies .Durante o debate, os oponentes tentaram **derrubar** a posição do candidato sobre políticas econômicas.
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to find a way to overcome a problem or obstacle

dar um jeito, contornar

dar um jeito, contornar

Ex: He got around the issue by suggesting a different approach .Ele **contornou** o problema sugerindo uma abordagem diferente.
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underway
[adjetivo]

currently happening

em andamento, a decorrer

em andamento, a decorrer

Ex: The preparations for the event are underway, with organizers setting up booths and decorations .Os preparativos para o evento estão **em andamento**, com os organizadores montando os estandes e decorações.
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