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Cartea Headway - Avansat - Unitatea 4

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lost cause
lost cause
[substantiv]

a thing or person that cannot be fixed, saved, or made successful

Ex: After numerous failed attempts, the project seemed like a lost cause. 
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the (last|final) straw

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

ultima picătură, picătura care a umplut paharul

ultima picătură, picătura care a umplut paharul

Ex: The late payment was the last straw for the supplier. 
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gray area
gray area
[substantiv]

a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear

zonă neclară, situație ambiguă

zonă neclară, situație ambiguă

Ex: The new rule leaves too many gray areas for teachers. 
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to [level] the playing field

to create equal opportunities for all individuals or groups, regardless of their background or circumstances

Ex: The point of this legislation is to level the playing field for those who have typically found it harder to access public funding. 
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slippery slope
slippery slope
[substantiv]

a situation that can gradually lead to bigger problems

Ex: Allowing one exception to the rule could be the start of a slippery slope toward chaos. 
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wake-up call
wake-up call
[substantiv]

a phone call that is made at a particular time to wake someone up, at their request, for example in a hotel

apel de trezire, serviciu de trezire

apel de trezire, serviciu de trezire

Ex: She requested a wake-up call at 6 AM to ensure she wouldn't miss her early flight. 
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a (fine|thin) line
a fine line
[frază]

a delicate distinction between two things, particularly two apparently similar situations or concepts

o linie fină, o diferență subtilă

o linie fină, o diferență subtilă

Ex: There's a fine line between confidence and arrogance; it's important to strike a balance. 
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itchy feet
itchy feet
[substantiv]

a strong urge to travel or leave somewhere

dor puternic de ducă, chef de plecare

dor puternic de ducă, chef de plecare

Ex: Ever since he was a child, he had itchy feet and dreamt of exploring distant lands. 
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long shot
long shot
[substantiv]

an attempt made without having any high hopes of achieving success

încercare cu șanse mici, șansă firavă

încercare cu șanse mici, șansă firavă

Ex: Applying for that scholarship is a long shot, but you should still try. 
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raw deal
raw deal
[substantiv]

a treatment that is not fair or equal

tratament nedrept, nedreptate

tratament nedrept, nedreptate

Ex: The workers got a raw deal when their hours were cut but their workload stayed the same. 
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sore point
sore point
[substantiv]

a sensitive or vulnerable topic or issue that causes discomfort, distress, or irritation when discussed or mentioned

punct sensibil, subiect delicat

punct sensibil, subiect delicat

Ex: His missed promotion is a sore point, so try not to bring it up. 
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wishful thinking
wishful thinking
[substantiv]

the act of imagining or hoping for something to be true, despite there being little or no evidence or likelihood of it actually happening

gândire dorință, iluzie

gândire dorință, iluzie

Ex: They dismissed her plans as wishful thinking, given the lack of resources. 
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foregone conclusion

a result or decision that seems certain before it officially happens

concluzie dinainte stabilită, lucru considerat deja decis

concluzie dinainte stabilită, lucru considerat deja decis

Ex: Many voters saw his victory as a foregone conclusion. 
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(last|final) resort
last resort
[substantiv]

an option or solution that is only chosen when every other alternative has failed

ultima soluție, ca ultimă soluție

ultima soluție, ca ultimă soluție

Ex: When negotiations failed, they turned to legal action as a last resort. 
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on second thought

used to state that one has adopted a different opinion

stând să mă gândesc mai bine, dacă mă gândesc mai bine

stând să mă gândesc mai bine, dacă mă gândesc mai bine

Ex: I was going to order coffee, but on second thought, I'll have tea. 
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saving grace
saving grace
[substantiv]

a redeeming quality or factor that prevents a situation or outcome from being completely negative or disastrous

calitate mântuitoare, factor salvator

calitate mântuitoare, factor salvator

Ex: Her sense of humor was the saving grace in an otherwise awkward conversation. 
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mixed blessing
mixed blessing
[substantiv]

something that has both advantages and disadvantages, making it both positive and negative

binecuvântare mixtă, cadou cu două tăișuri

binecuvântare mixtă, cadou cu două tăișuri

Ex: Winning the lottery turned out to be a mixed blessing, as it brought both wealth and unexpected problems. 
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cold feet
cold feet
[substantiv]

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

teamă de ultim moment, pierdere bruscă a curajului

teamă de ultim moment, pierdere bruscă a curajului

Ex: He got cold feet just before signing the contract. 
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hooked
hooked
[adjectiv]

addicted or extremely enthusiastic about something

dependent, entuziasmat

dependent, entuziasmat

Ex: She got hooked on the TV series and finished the entire season in one weekend. 
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outcry
outcry
[substantiv]

a loud, sustained noise or shout of disapproval, protest, or outrage

strigăt, protest

strigăt, protest

Ex: From all corners of society, there arose a unified outcry against the unjust treatment of marginalized communities. 
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spiritualism
spiritualism
[substantiv]

the belief that the human spirit or soul can survive after death and communicate with the living

spiritism, spiritualism

spiritism, spiritualism

Ex: She was fascinated by spiritualism and attended séances regularly. 
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hoax
hoax
[substantiv]

a deceptive act or scheme intended to trick people

înșelăciune, farsă

înșelăciune, farsă

Ex: The news about the celebrity’s death turned out to be a hoax. 
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bedridden
bedridden
[adjectiv]

having to stay in bed, usually for a long time, due to illness or injury

culcat în pat, legat de pat

culcat în pat, legat de pat

Ex: Sarah's grandmother became bedridden after breaking her hip, requiring assistance with all daily activities. 
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to clutch
to clutch
[verb]

to seize or grab suddenly and firmly

apuca, ține strâns

apuca, ține strâns

Ex: He clutched the steering wheel tightly as he navigated through the winding mountain road. 
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handcuff
handcuff
[substantiv]

a pair of rings made of metal with a chain attached to them, used for putting on the wrists of prisoners

cătușe, lanțuri

cătușe, lanțuri

Ex: The police officer placed the suspect's hands in handcuffs after arresting him. 
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to dismiss

to disregard something as unimportant or unworthy of consideration

ignora, respinge

ignora, respinge

Ex: She regularly dismisses suggestions that deviate from the established plan. 
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to withstand

to resist or endure the force, pressure, or challenges imposed upon oneself

rezista, suporta

rezista, suporta

Ex: The sturdy structure of the building can withstand strong winds and earthquakes. 
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acute
acute
[adjectiv]

(of an illness) suddenly becoming severe but for a short time

acut, grav

acut, grav

Ex: Jack was hospitalized due to an acute bout of appendicitis. 
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to collapse

(of a person) to fall and become unconscious

a leșina, a se prăbuși

a leșina, a se prăbuși

Ex: Exhausted from the intense heat, he collapsed on the sidewalk and lost consciousness. 
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inauspicious
inauspicious
[adjectiv]

putting someone or something at a disadvantage

nefavorabil, defavorabil

nefavorabil, defavorabil

Ex: The company’s inauspicious financial report worried investors. 
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thoughtful
thoughtful
[adjectiv]

caring and attentive to the needs, feelings, or well-being of others

grijuliu, atent

grijuliu, atent

Ex: She's thoughtful, always going out of her way to make others feel cared for and appreciated. 
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eccentric
eccentric
[adjectiv]

slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

excentric, original

excentric, original

Ex: Her eccentric fashion choices always turn heads. 
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uncanny
uncanny
[adjectiv]

beyond what is ordinary and indicating the inference of supernatural powers

ciudat, misterios

ciudat, misterios

Ex: The uncanny resemblance between the twins, who had never met before, left everyone amazed. 
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deduction
deduction
[substantiv]

the process of using general rules or ideas to make a specific conclusion

deducție, raționament deductiv

deducție, raționament deductiv

Ex: The detective used logical deduction to identify the culprit from the available clues. 
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skeptical
skeptical
[adjectiv]

having doubts about something's truth, validity, or reliability

sceptic, neîncrezător

sceptic, neîncrezător

Ex: Despite the promising claims, Lisa remained skeptical about the new diet's effectiveness. 
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