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to [clear] the decks [frază]

to get ready for action by removing physical and mental obstacles

Ex: Clearing the decks before Christmas , that 's my plan .

saved by the bell [frază]

rescued from an unpleasant or difficult situation at the last moment by an unexpected event, action, or intervention

Ex: I wish I had been saved by the bell .

addicted [adjectiv]

dependent

Ex: The addicted gambler could n't resist the urge to place another bet .

Jucătorul dependent nu a putut rezista impulsului de a plasa un alt pariu.

addiction [substantiv]

dependență

Ex: His addiction to video games kept him from focusing on his schoolwork .

Dependența lui de jocurile video l-a împiedicat să se concentreze asupra temelor școlare.

bald [adjectiv]

chel

Ex: He used a special shampoo to try to prevent becoming completely bald .

A folosit un șampon special pentru a încerca să prevină devenirea complet chel.

baldness [substantiv]

chelire

Ex: Baldness can be caused by genetics or medical conditions.

Chelierea poate fi cauzată de genetică sau afecțiuni medicale.

deaf [adjectiv]

surd

Ex: The deaf child communicates using sign language .

Copilul sur comunică folosind limbajul semnelor.

deafness [substantiv]

surzenie

Ex: Deafness can occur at any stage of life .

Surzeniea poate apărea în orice etapă a vieții.

disabled [adjectiv]

handicapat

Ex: He uses a wheelchair to get around because he is disabled .

El folosește un scaun cu rotile pentru a se deplasa deoarece este handicapat.

disability [substantiv]

handicap

Ex: He was born with a disability that affects his ability to walk .

S-a născut cu o dizabilitate care îi afectează capacitatea de a merge.

imperfect [adjectiv]

imperfect

Ex: The old chair was comfortable but imperfect , with a wobbly leg .

Vechea scaun era confortabilă dar imperfectă, cu un picior instabil.

imperfection [substantiv]

imperfecțiune

obese [adjectiv]

obez

Ex: Due to his sedentary lifestyle and poor diet , Tom has become obese .

Din cauza stilului de viață sedentar și a alimentației proaste, Tom a devenit obez.

obesity [substantiv]

obezitate

Ex: The prevalence of obesity is associated with various factors , including sedentary lifestyles , poor dietary habits , and genetic predisposition .

more than meets the eye [frază]

used for saying that a person or thing has more of a specific quality than it seems

Ex: The new employee seemed quiet and reserved , but there was definitely more than meets the eye as she turned out to be a talented artist and musician .

{one's} heart [is] {not} in {sth} [Propoziție]

used to show one's lack of genuine interest or enthusiasm for something

Ex: Her heart wasn’t in the speech; she seemed uninterested and distant.

to [dig] {one's} heels in [frază]

to stubbornly refuse to change one's ideas, plans, etc.

Ex: It was really the British who , by digging their heels in , prevented any last-minute deal .

to [come] to {one's} senses [frază]

to start to think in a logical or correct way after admitting one's mistakes

Ex: She finally came to her senses and realized that public transport was faster than driving in the city .

dismally [adverb]

posomorât

Ex: The sky was dismally gray , reflecting the mood of the day .

Cerul era trist gri, reflectând starea zilei.

flowing [adjectiv]

fluent

Ex: The car’s flowing design reduces air drag.

Designul fluid al mașinii reduce rezistența aerului.

head and shoulders above {sb/sth} [frază]

used to describe someone or something that is far superior when compared to others of the same type

Ex: The talented pianist was head and shoulders above the other competitors in the music competition , showcasing exceptional skill and artistry .

to [feel] {sth} in {one's} bones [frază]

to believe something strongly, even though one cannot explain why

Ex: When she first set foot in the new city, she knew in her bones that it was the right place for her to start a new chapter in life.

(at|in) the back of {one's} mind [frază]

in the part of the mind that holds thoughts and memories that are not often recalled or thought about

Ex: I 've been so busy with work that the idea of taking a vacation has been at the back of my mind for months .

two heads are better than one [Propoziție]

used to suggest that working together with others can often lead to better results than working alone, as combining different perspectives and ideas can create stronger solutions

Ex: The business partners brought different skills and expertise to the table , recognizing that two heads are better than one when it comes to launching a successful venture .

in vain [adverb]

în zadar

Ex: Despite hours of searching , the lost keys were found in vain , and she had to get a spare set .

În ciuda orelor de căutare, cheile pierdute au fost găsite în zadar, și a trebuit să ia un set de rezervă.

body and soul [frază]

with all that one has

Ex: She was now committed to the band , body and soul .

to [keep] {sth} in mind [frază]

to remember or consider a particular piece of information or advice

Ex: Keep in mind that the meeting is at 3 PM.

weight off {one's} shoulders [frază]

a sense of relief gained as a result of no longer being in a difficult or worrisome situation

Ex: So I told him that if he needs me as an assistant to do the odd jobs which are once or twice a year , I 'd be willing to take some weight off his shoulders .

faint heart never won fair (lady|maiden) [Propoziție]

used to suggest that one must be bold and take risks to achieve one's goals

Ex: The timid athlete was afraid to attempt the difficult jump, fearing injury. Her coach reminded her that faint heart never won fair lady, and encouraged her to push her limits.

to [pull] the wool over {one's} eyes [frază]

to hide the truth from someone and make them believe something that is not true

Ex: The salesman tried to pull the wool over my eyes by telling me that the car was in perfect condition , when in fact it was full of problems .

feather in {one's} cap [frază]

a thing that someone takes pride in, such as an accomplishment, honor, etc.

Ex:

to [let] the cat out of the bag [frază]

to reveal information that were supposed to be kept secret, often by accident

Ex: She wanted to buy designer clothes and dine at fancy restaurants, but with her student budget, she had champagne taste on a beer budget.

lifeless [adjectiv]

inerte

Ex: The lifeless body of the bird lay motionless on the ground .

Trupul fără viață al păsării zăcea nemișcat pe pământ.

pearly [adjectiv]

sidefiu

shrivelled [adjectiv]

ofilit

watery [adjectiv]

apos

Ex: The soup was disappointingly watery , lacking the rich flavor of homemade broth .

Supa a fost dezamăgitor de aposă, lipsind gustul bogat al supei de casă.

to head out [verb]

pleca

Ex: They often head out for a walk in the park after dinner .

Ei pleacă adesea la o plimbare în parc după cină.

to [get] the (sack|boot|axe) [frază]

to be fired from one's position or job

Ex: He 's not doing his work properly , so he might get the boot soon .

to [take] {sth} on the chin [frază]

to experience a lot of problems, setbacks, damages, etc., as a result of something

Ex: After losing the championship match , the team took it on the chin but remained determined to come back stronger next season .

[show|teach] {sb} the ropes [frază]

to show or teach someone how a particular job or task is done

Ex: When it comes to astronomy, Professor Smith really knows his stuff.

to [keep|play|hold] {one's} cards close to {one's} (chest|vest) [frază]

to refrain from revealing one's true intentions or plans

Ex: The negotiator kept his cards close to his chest during the business deal , not revealing his true bottom line to the other party .

to [put|lay] {one's} cards on the table [frază]

to honestly share one's thoughts, feelings, or plans

Ex: During the negotiation , she decided to put her cards on the table and honestly discuss her expectations and limitations .

hard to (swallow|take) [frază]

(of a particular idea, statement, or situation) challenging to accept as true

Ex: He said the news that the farm was being sold was hard to swallow at first .

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