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really easy to understand or notice

Ex: The truth of her feelings plain as the nose on her face; her smile and sparkling eyes gave it away .
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a sudden but brief success that is not sustained

Ex: The politician 's campaign was flash in the pan that taught them the importance of building a strong base of support over time .
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to be in a romantic relationship

sair juntos, estar em um relacionamento

sair juntos, estar em um relacionamento

Ex: Do you think they ’ll go together officially or just keep it casual ?Você acha que eles vão **ficar juntos** oficialmente ou apenas manter casual?
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to say or do the exact right thing in a particular situation

Ex: The movie's depiction of office politics hit the nail on the head from my own experience.
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an immediate and intense romantic attraction that one feels upon seeing someone for the first time

Ex: She never believed in love at first sight until she met him and felt an instant connection.
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to propose someone to join one in marriage

Ex: She never expected him pop the question so soon , but when he did , she happily said yes .
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to joke with someone in a friendly manner by trying to make them believe something that is not true

Ex: Don't take everything he says seriously; he enjoys pulling people's legs.
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to get married with or date someone who is much younger than one

Ex: She's in her 40s, but she's been robbing the cradle by dating a guy in his early 20s.
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to become someone's husband or wife in marriage

Ex: The two tied the knot after meeting in college and falling in love.
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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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to walk closely with one's arm linked through another's

Ex: The two best friends walk arm in arm when they go shopping .
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man
[interjeição]

used to express surprise, excitement, disappointment, or other strong emotions

Cara, Nossa

Cara, Nossa

Ex: Man, that concert was amazing!**Cara**, aquele show foi incrível!
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to walk or move confidently in a way that deliberately attracts attention, often to show off one’s physical appearance, style, or attractiveness

Ex: If you’ve got confidence, why not strut your stuff and own the moment?
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to turn on
[verbo]

to cause someone to feel sexual attraction or excitement

excitar, acender

excitar, acender

Ex: That outfit she wore last night?Aquela roupa que ela usou ontem à noite? Totalmente **o excitou**.
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Big Apple
[substantivo]

a nickname for the city of New York, often used to refer to its cultural, economic, and social prominence

a Maçã Grande, Nova York

a Maçã Grande, Nova York

Ex: We’re planning a trip to the Big Apple next summer to catch a Broadway show.Estamos planejando uma viagem para a **Grande Maçã** no próximo verão para assistir a um show da Broadway.
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to attempt to compare two things that are very different and therefore cannot be meaningfully evaluated against each other

Ex: It ’s unfair compare apples and oranges when evaluating their effectiveness in this situation .
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used to express surprise, defiance, or triumph after an unexpected event or outcome

Ex: She thought I was joking, but I showed up with tickets to the concert.
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pea brain
[substantivo]

someone that is very unintelligent or foolish

cérebro de ervilha, cabeça oca

cérebro de ervilha, cabeça oca

Ex: He keeps making the same mistake over and over — what a total pea brain!Ele continua cometendo o mesmo erro repetidamente—que **cérebro de ervilha** total!
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beet red
[adjetivo]

extremely red in the face, usually due to embarrassment, anger, or exertion

vermelho como um tomate, vermelho escarlate

vermelho como um tomate, vermelho escarlate

Ex: She went beet red when she tripped and spilled her drink at the party.Ela ficou **vermelha como uma beterraba** quando tropeçou e derramou a bebida na festa.
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a situation that is pleasant, easy, or enjoyable. Often used in the negative to indicate that life is not always simple or trouble-free

Ex: Retirement has a bowl of cherries for my grandparents — they travel all the time !
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for corn's sake
[interjeição]

used to show frustration, annoyance, or emphasis

Pelo amor do milho, Em nome dos grãos de milho

Pelo amor do milho, Em nome dos grãos de milho

Ex: For corn’s sake, hurry up!**Pelo amor do milho**, apresse-se! Nós vamos nos atrasar!
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corn
[substantivo]

exaggerated sentimentality or overly dramatic behavior, often in entertainment or speech, that comes across as clichéd or insincere

pieguice, melodrama

pieguice, melodrama

Ex: The play had some great moments , but the ending was pure corn.A peça teve alguns momentos ótimos, mas o final foi puro **drama exagerado**.
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cornball
[substantivo]

a person who is excessively sentimental, clichéd, or cheesy, often in a way that is considered outdated or awkward

cafona, piegas

cafona, piegas

Ex: Stop being such a cornball and say something real for once !Pare de ser tão **brega** e diga algo real pelo menos uma vez!
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fruit
[substantivo]

a homosexual person, often with negative connotations.

bicha, veado

bicha, veado

Ex: He overheard someone referring to him as a "fruit, " but he chose to ignore it and walk away .Ele ouviu alguém se referir a ele como **"fruta"**, mas optou por ignorar e se afastar.
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used to describe someone or something that is very wrinkled, typically due to old age or long exposure to the sun

Ex: The old leather jacket wrinkled as a prune, but it had character .
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pumpkin
[interjeição]

used to affectionately refer to a loved one, such as a partner, child, or close friend

amor, fofo

amor, fofo

Ex: She gave her pumpkin a kiss before leaving for work.Ela deu um beijo em sua **abóbora** antes de sair para o trabalho.
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sprout
[substantivo]

a short, young person, typically a child or teenager

broto, pequenino

broto, pequenino

Ex: Do n’t tease the sprout too much — he 's still learning !Não provoque muito o **rebento**—ele ainda está aprendendo!
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tomato
[substantivo]

an attractive woman, often focusing on her physical appeal

tomate, bomba

tomate, bomba

Ex: They were all impressed by her looks — she ’s a real tomato.Todos ficaram impressionados com a sua aparência—ela é uma verdadeira **tomate**.
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