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to inform someone of important or disturbing information

Ex: The journalist was the first to break the news of the groundbreaking scientific discovery.
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cold feet
[substantivo]

the state in which one loses all one's confidence and willingness to continue doing something

medo, pânico

medo, pânico

Ex: The athlete experienced cold feet before the championship race , feeling overwhelmed by the pressure and expectations .O atleta teve **pés frios** antes da corrida do campeonato, sentindo-se sobrecarregado pela pressão e expectativas.
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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 accept and confront the punishment or consequence of one's wrongdoings or irresponsible actions

Ex: Tomorrow , he will face the music and address the consequences of his actions .
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to suddenly become angry

Ex: I have a feeling she fly off the handle when she finds out about the mistake .
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to give something particularly one's possessions to someone, often unwillingly

entregar, ceder

entregar, ceder

Ex: The suspect had no choice but to fork over his wallet when confronted by the mugger .O suspeito não teve escolha a não ser **entregar** sua carteira quando confrontado pelo assaltante.
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used to refer to someone who has a good judgment and is intelligent enough to make wise decisions

Ex: In times of crisis, she remains calm and rational.
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used for saying if the worst possible or most difficult thing happens

Ex: We trust that our car wo n't break down , if worst comes to worst, we have a roadside assistance plan .
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used when a situation reaches a critical point and one must take action in order to deal with it

Ex: If push comes to shove in a crisis, leadership qualities become apparent.
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no longer facing a difficulty, danger, or punishment

Ex: After receiving a full refund and an apology , the customer felt that the company had taken responsibility and let off the hook for the inconvenience .
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to intentionally not take action or not address an issue or problem, especially when one should have, often resulting in a negative consequence

Ex: Ignoring deadlines letting things slide caused serious delays .
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used to state that one has adopted a different opinion

Ex: I was going to order pizza , on second thought, I ’ll cook dinner instead .
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bunch
[substantivo]

a large quantity or number of something, typically used in an informal context

monte, bando

monte, bando

Ex: They had a bunch of new ideas to improve the project .Eles tinham **um monte** de novas ideias para melhorar o projeto.
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line
[substantivo]

a deceptive or insincere excuse or reason, typically used to avoid something or cover up the truth

uma desculpa, um pretexto

uma desculpa, um pretexto

Ex: I ’m not buying his line about why he missed the meeting .Não estou comprando a **desculpa** dele sobre por que ele faltou à reunião.
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right arm
[substantivo]

someone who is a highly valued and reliable partner, often someone essential to a person's success or well-being

braço direito, mão direita

braço direito, mão direita

Ex: As a manager , she 's the right arm of the team , always organizing and making sure things run smoothly .Como gerente, ela é o **braço direito** da equipe, sempre organizando e garantindo que as coisas funcionem sem problemas.
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to use force, threats, or coercion to make someone do something against their will

pressionar, forçar

pressionar, forçar

Ex: The politician was known to strong-arm his opponents to gain support.O político era conhecido por **pressionar** seus oponentes para ganhar apoio.
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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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to change one's mind or undo something that has been done, said, or promised

voltar atrás, recuar

voltar atrás, recuar

Ex: The politician faced criticism for attempting to turn back on his campaign promises once in office .O político enfrentou críticas por tentar **voltar atrás** em suas promessas de campanha uma vez no cargo.
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the most fundamental, minimal elements or components required for something to function or exist, without any extras or non-essential details

o essencial básico, o mínimo indispensável

o essencial básico, o mínimo indispensável

Ex: The software update includes the bare-bone essentials for performance , excluding any new features .A atualização do software inclui os **elementos básicos essenciais** para o desempenho, excluindo quaisquer novos recursos.
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bone-breaking
[adjetivo]

physically demanding, intense, or capable of causing injury, particularly to the bones, often used to describe strenuous or brutal activities

exaustivo, desgastante

exaustivo, desgastante

Ex: The action movie had several bone-breaking fight scenes that kept the audience on the edge of their seats .O filme de ação teve várias cenas de luta **quebra-ossos** que mantiveram a audiência à beira dos seus assentos.
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lazybones
[adjetivo]

used to describe someone who is habitually lazy or unwilling to work or exert effort

preguiçoso, mandrião

preguiçoso, mandrião

Ex: She’s always been a lazybones, never lifting a finger to help around the house.Ela sempre foi uma **preguiçosa**, nunca levantando um dedo para ajudar em casa.
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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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to tell someone to stop talking or to ignore their irritating remark, implying that their opinion is unimportant or not worth listening to

Ex: He was making a big deal about something trivial , so I told him blow it out his ear.
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earful
[substantivo]

an excessive amount of verbal input, usually referring to someone talking too much or giving a long-winded explanation

um bom sermão, uma bronca

um bom sermão, uma bronca

Ex: I knew I was in for an earful when I walked into the room after the mistake was made.Eu sabia que estava a caminho de um **sermão** quando entrei na sala depois do erro.
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ear
[substantivo]

good hearing

ouvido, audição

ouvido, audição

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