O livro Street Talk 3 - Lição 5

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to [beat] around the bush [frase]

to deliberately delay or avoid talking about the main point

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to [come] to a head [frase]

to become very dangerous or problematic in a way that demands immediate action

Ex: The labor strike came to a head as negotiations broke down , leading to a significant work stoppage .

to [eat] {sb} out of house and home [frase]

to eat so much of food available in someone's house so that there is little or none left

Ex: When my nephews visit , they eat like there 's no tomorrow , and within a few days , they 've eaten us out of house and home .

to get [verbo]

incomodar

Ex: What really gets me is the lack of accountability in the organization .

O que realmente me irrita é a falta de responsabilidade na organização.

to [go] in one ear and out the other [frase]

(of information, advice, etc.) to not be taken seriously and hence immediately forgotten

Ex: No matter how many times I remind him of our meeting , it always goes in one ear and out the other .

in the raw [frase]

used to refer to someone who is not covered with any clothing

Ex: The art class featured a live model who posed in the raw , allowing the students to study and capture the human form in its natural state .

birthday suit [substantivo]

traje de Adão

Ex: They joked about going skinny-dipping in their birthday suits at midnight .

Eles brincaram sobre ir nadar em traje de Adão (birthday suit) à meia-noite.

to [keep] {sb} posted [frase]

to provide someone with sufficient and relevant information regarding someone or something

Ex: She asked her assistant to keep her posted on any emails that require immediate attention .

to [lay] down the law [frase]

to tell people what to do in a forceful and authoritative manner

Ex: The parents decided it was time to lay down the law and establish clear boundaries for their teenager 's behavior .

to [make] {oneself} at home [frase]

to make oneself feel relaxed and comfortable without caring for formalities

Ex: When Mike comes over for dinner , he will make himself at home by offering to help in the kitchen and finding a cozy spot to relax .

the (last|final) straw [frase]

the final and decisive event or action that pushes someone beyond their tolerance or patience, leading to a significant reaction or decision

Ex: The long hours and excessive workload had been taking a toll on her , and when she was passed over for a promotion , it was the final straw that prompted her to quit her job .

the straw that [break] the (camel's|donkey's) back [frase]

one of several difficulties happening after one another that finally makes it intolerable for someone to continue something

Ex:

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