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flat tire
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luckily
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deaf
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to break down
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silence
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either
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disability
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nightmare
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lately
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obviously
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powerful
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to audition
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to encourage
long story
interjecție
uk flag
/lˈɑːŋ stˈoːɹi/
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Conectare
(o poveste lungă)

(o poveste lungă)

pe scurt

Idiom
Informal

a thorough explanation of how something happened

example
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I got lost on my way here, but long story short, I finally made it.
She borrowed my car and, long story, it ended up needing major repairs.
What is the origin of the idiom "long story" and when to use it?

The idiom "long story" is an informal expression that has evolved over time to indicate a complex or time-consuming narrative. Its origin lies in the tendency of individuals to preface or follow up a detailed account with the phrase "long story" to warn listeners that the explanation may take a considerable amount of time. This idiom is a colloquial way of signaling that there is more information than can be conveniently conveyed in a brief or succinct manner.

coincidence
substantiv
c
k
oi
oʊɪ
n
n
c
s
i
ɪ
d
d
e
ə
n
n
c
s
e
(coincidență)

(coincidență)

întâmplare

a situation in which two things happen simultaneously by chance that is considered unusual

incredible
incredible
adjectiv
i
ɪ
n
n
c
k
r
r
e
ɛ
d
d
i
ə
b
b
ə
l
l
e
(extraordinar)

(extraordinar)

incredibil

extremely great or large

toward
prepoziție
t
t
o
ʊ
w
w
a
ɔ
r
r
d
d
(către)

(către)

spre

in the direction of a particular person or thing

novelist
novelist
substantiv
n
n
o
ɑ
v
v
e
ə
l
l
i
ə
s
s
t
t
(scriitor de romane)

(scriitor de romane)

romancier

a writer who explores characters, events, and themes in depth through long narrative stories, particularly novels

Who is a "novelist"?

A novelist is a writer who creates long works of fiction, typically in the form of novels, which are extended narratives that explore characters, plots, and themes in depth. A novelist crafts stories that can range from realistic portrayals of life to imaginative tales, using their skills in storytelling, character development, and plot construction to engage readers.

to release
to release
verb
r
r
e
i
l
l
ea
i
s
s
e
(a lăsa)

(a lăsa)

a elibera

to let go of something being held

hold

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Tranzitiv
bunch
bunch
substantiv
b
b
u
ə
n
n
ch
ʧ
(o gașcă)

(o gașcă)

un grup

a group of people, often with something in common

to attach
to attach
verb
a
ə
tt
t
a
æ
ch
ʧ
(prinde)

(prinde)

atașa

to physically connect or fasten something to another thing

detach

Informații Gramaticale:

ditransitive
to reply
to reply
verb
r
r
e
ɪ
p
p
l
l
y
(a replica)

(a replica)

a răspunde

to answer someone by writing or saying something

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Tranzitiv
to spill
to spill
verb
s
s
p
p
i
ɪ
ll
l
(aScurge)

(aScurge)

aVarsă

to accidentally cause a liquid or substance to flow out of its container or onto a surface

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Tranzitiv
fortunately
adverb
f
f
o
ɔ
r
r
t
ʧ
u
ə
n
n
a
ə
t
t
e
l
l
y
i
(noroc că)

(noroc că)

din fericire

used to express that something positive or favorable has happened or is happening by chance

unfortunately

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Adverb de Mod
flat tire
flat tire
substantiv
uk flag
/flˈæt tˈaɪɚ/
(roată desfăcută)

(roată desfăcută)

pneu desumflat

a tire of a car, bike, etc. that has been deflated

What is a "flat tire"?

A flat tire refers to a tire that has lost air pressure, usually due to a puncture, leak, or damage. When a tire is flat, it becomes unable to properly support the weight of the vehicle, making it difficult or impossible to drive safely. This condition can cause the vehicle to handle poorly, and in some cases, it can lead to further damage if not addressed. A flat tire often requires repair or replacement to restore the vehicle's ability to drive properly.

Informații Gramaticale:

Substantiv Compozit
coincidently
adverb
uk flag
/koʊˈɪnsɪdəntli/
(din întâmplare)

(din întâmplare)

în mod coincident

in a way that happens at the same time as something else

luckily
adverb
l
l
u
ə
ck
k
i
ə
l
l
y
i
(noroc că)

(noroc că)

din fericire

used to express that a positive outcome or situation occurred by chance

unfortunately

Informații Gramaticale:

Adverb Interogativ
miraculously
adverb
m
m
i
ɜ
r
r
a
æ
c
k
u
j
ə
l
l
ou
ə
s
s
l
l
y
i
(în mod miraculos)

(în mod miraculos)

miraculos

in an unexpected manner that resembles a miracle

Informații Gramaticale:

Adverb de Mod
sadly
sadly
adverb
s
s
a
æ
d
d
l
l
y
i
(cu regret)

(cu regret)

din păcate

in a sorrowful or regretful manner

happily

Informații Gramaticale:

Incomparabil
Adverb de Mod
strangely
strangely
adverb
s
s
t
t
r
r
a
n
n
g
ʤ
e
l
l
y
i
(neobișnuit)

(neobișnuit)

ciudat

in a manner that is unusual or unexpected

Informații Gramaticale:

Adverb de Mod
suddenly
suddenly
adverb
s
s
u
ʌ
dd
d
e
ə
n
n
l
l
y
i
(subit)

(subit)

brusc

in a way that is quick and unexpected

Informații Gramaticale:

Incomparabil
Adverb de Mod
deaf
deaf
adjectiv
d
d
ea
ɛ
f
f
(deaf)

(deaf)

surd

partly or completely unable to hear

hearing(a)
to break down
to break down
verb
uk flag
/bɹˈeɪk dˈaʊn/
(a ceda)

(a ceda)

a se defecta

(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working as a result of a malfunction

Informații Gramaticale:

Statut Phrasal
inseparable
verbul frazei
break
particulă a frazei
down
silence
silence
substantiv
s
s
i
l
l
e
ə
n
n
c
s
e
(linește)

(linește)

tăcere

the absence of sound or noise, often creating a peaceful or uncomfortable atmosphere

either
adverb
ei
i
th
ð
e
ə
r
r
(niciodată)

(niciodată)

nici

used after negative statements to indicate a similarity between two situations or feelings

Informații Gramaticale:

Adverb Conjunctiv
disability
disability
substantiv
d
d
i
ɪ
s
s
a
ə
b
b
i
ɪ
l
l
i
ɪ
t
t
y
i
(dizabilitate)

(dizabilitate)

handicap

a physical or mental condition that prevents a person from using some part of their body completely or learning something easily

What is a "disability"?

A disability is a physical, mental, sensory, or developmental condition that may limit a person's ability to perform certain tasks, participate in activities, or interact with their environment in the same way as others. Disabilities can vary widely in nature and seriousness, and they can appear from birth or later in life due to injury, illness, or other factors. People with disabilities may face challenges in areas such as movement, communication, learning, or daily living activities. However, with appropriate support, accommodations, and access to resources, individuals with disabilities can lead independent and fulfilling lives. It is important to promote acceptance and remove barriers to make sure of equal opportunities and participation for people with disabilities in all aspects of society.

nightmare
substantiv
n
n
i
gh
t
t
m
m
a
ɛ
r
r
e
(vis urât)

(vis urât)

coșmar

a very scary, unpleasant, or disturbing dream

lately
lately
adverb
l
l
a
t
t
e
l
l
y
i
(în ultima vreme)

(în ultima vreme)

recent

in the recent period of time

Informații Gramaticale:

Adverb de Timp
obviously
obviously
adverb
o
ɑ
b
b
v
v
iou
s
s
l
l
y
i
(clar)

(clar)

evident

in a way that is easily understandable or noticeable

Informații Gramaticale:

Adverb de Grad
powerful
powerful
adjectiv
p
p
o
a
w
ʊ
e
ɜ
r
r
f
f
u
ə
l
l
(viguros)

(viguros)

puternic

possessing great strength or force

powerless
to audition
verb
au
ɑ
d
d
i
ɪ
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
(încerca)

(încerca)

auditiona

to give a short performance in order to get a role in a movie, play, show, etc.

to encourage
to encourage
verb
e
ɛ
n
n
c
k
ou
ɜ
r
r
a
ɪ
g
ʤ
e
(a sprijini)

(a sprijini)

a încuraja

to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence

discourage

Informații Gramaticale:

Tranzitiv

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