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Crimă, Conflict și Lege - Military-Derived Expressions

Here you will find military-derived expressions that have entered everyday conversation.

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collateral damage
[substantiv]

unintended negative consequence or harm resulting from an action

daune colaterale, consecințe negative neintenționate

daune colaterale, consecințe negative neintenționate

Ex: The merger went smoothly , but some departments faced collateral damage.Fuziunea a decurs fără probleme, dar unele departamente s-au confruntat cu **daune colaterale**.
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recon
[substantiv]

a preliminary investigation or survey to gather information

recunoaștere, explorare

recunoaștere, explorare

Ex: They completed recon to find the best location for the operation.Au finalizat **recunoașterea** pentru a găsi cea mai bună locație pentru operațiune.
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used to indicate that a task or set of tasks has been successfully completed

Ex: The team submitted the project ahead of schedule.Mission accomplished.
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to reveal unexpected and shocking news or information that has a strong impact on those who receive it

Ex: The leaked documents from the government dropped a bombshell on the political landscape, leading to investigations and public outrage.
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to be strongly criticized or blamed

Ex: Anyone in charge might take the flak when things go wrong.
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used to refer to someone or something that has captured one's attention or is within one's awareness or consideration

Ex: Climate change has been on the government’s radar since the recent environmental report.
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forgotten, unnoticed, or no longer being tracked

Ex: His name has been off the radar in politics for years.
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fully prepared and ready to act

Ex: They were locked and loaded for the busy holiday season.
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to start to deal with an inevitable challenge or difficulty

Ex: He had to bite the bullet and admit his mistake, even though it was embarrassing.
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front line
[substantiv]

the center of action or the most critical position in a struggle or activity

prima linie, linia frontului

prima linie, linia frontului

Ex: Volunteers are on the front line of disaster relief efforts.**Voluntarii** se află în **prima linie** a eforturilor de ajutor în caz de dezastru.
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Cinderella liberty
[substantiv]

a period of leave or pass that ends at midnight

concediu miezul nopții, concediu Cenușăreasa

concediu miezul nopții, concediu Cenușăreasa

Ex: The commander granted Cinderella liberty for the weekend.Comandantul i-a acordat Cenușăresei **concediu până la miezul nopții** pentru weekend.
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blowback
[substantiv]

smoke exhaled from a pipe, joint, or cigarette into another person's mouth

fum înapoi, suflare înapoi

fum înapoi, suflare înapoi

Ex: He laughed after coughing during a blowback.El a râs după ce a tușit în timpul unei **reîntoarceri**.
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to watch someone's back or give them support

Ex: He trusted his team because they had his six.
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to deliver a sharp verbal reprimand

mustra sever, dojeni aspru

mustra sever, dojeni aspru

Ex: They read off the soldier for not following orders.Ei l-au **mustrat** pe soldat pentru că nu a urmat ordinele.
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in a rapid or immediate manner, typically used to indicate urgent action

Ex: Everyone responded on the double to the call for help.
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