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itchy feet
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travel bug
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independent
4-
to experience
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culture shock
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to wander
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homesick
8-
fascinated
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fascinating
10-
daunting
11-
challenging
12-
petrified
13-
petrifying
14-
annoyed
15-
annoying
16-
disgusted
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disgusting
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inspired
19-
inspiring
20-
worried
21-
worrying
22-
cool
23-
chilly
24-
sub-zero
25-
mild
26-
scorching
27-
to pour
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drizzle
29-
to shower
30-
showery
31-
breeze
32-
breezy
33-
overcast
34-
bright
35-
to emigrate
36-
abroad
37-
to move
38-
to leave
39-
to roam
40-
to set off
41-
to see off
42-
off
43-
to go away
44-
to go on
45-
to go for
46-
to go back on a promise
47-
to go down with
48-
to have a go
49-
to make a go of something
50-
on the go
51-
to go without saying
52-
to go back on one's word
itchy feet
substantiv
uk flag
/ˈɪtʃi fˈiːt/
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Închide
Conectare
(dor de lumea largă)

(dor de lumea largă)

neastâmpăr

Idiom
Informal

a strong urge to travel or leave somewhere

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Ever since he was a child, he had itchy feet and dreamt of exploring distant lands.
After retiring, she couldn't ignore her itchy feet and decided to fulfill her travel aspirations.
What is the origin of the idiom "itchy feet" and when to use it?

The idiom "itchy feet" is thought to have originated from the sensation of restlessness or a strong desire to travel or explore new places. The phrase implies a feeling of discomfort or an impulse to move and go on an adventure. It's often used to describe a person who cannot stay in one place for long and is eager to embark on a journey, whether for leisure or exploration.

Informații Gramaticale:

Substantiv Compozit
travel bug
substantiv
uk flag
/tɹˈævəl bˈʌɡ/
(dorința de a călători)

(dorința de a călători)

microbul călătoriilor

a strong desire to travel and explore new places

Informații Gramaticale:

Substantiv Compozit
independent
independent
adjectiv
i
ɪ
n
n
d
d
e
ɪ
p
p
e
ɛ
n
n
d
d
e
ə
n
n
t
t
(autonom)

(autonom)

independent

able to do things as one wants without needing help from others

to experience
to experience
verb
e
ɪ
x
ks
p
p
e
ɪ
r
r
ie
n
n
c
s
e
(a trăi)

(a trăi)

a experimenta

to personally be involved in and understand a particular situation, event, etc.

Informații Gramaticale:

Tranzitiv
culture shock
substantiv
uk flag
/kˈʌltʃɚ ʃˈɑːk/
(dezechilibru cultural)

(dezechilibru cultural)

șoc cultural

the feeling of disorientation and confusion that people experience when they are in a new and unfamiliar cultural environment

Informații Gramaticale:

Substantiv Compozit
to wander
to wander
verb
w
w
a
ɑ
n
n
d
d
e
ə
r
r
(a hoinări)

(a hoinări)

a rătăci

to move in a relaxed or casual manner

Informații Gramaticale:

Intranzitiv
homesick
adjectiv
h
h
o
m
m
e
s
s
i
ɪ
ck
k
(îndurerat de dorul casei)

(îndurerat de dorul casei)

nostalgic

feeling sad because of being away from one's home

fascinated
fascinated
adjectiv
f
f
a
æ
s
s
c
i
ə
n
n
a
t
t
e
ə
d
d
(captivat)

(captivat)

fascinat

intensely interested or captivated by something or someone

fascinating
fascinating
adjectiv
f
f
a
æ
s
s
c
i
ə
n
n
a
t
t
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(captivant)

(captivant)

fascinant

extremely interesting or captivating

daunting
adjectiv
d
d
au
ɔ
n
n
t
t
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(descurajant)

(descurajant)

intimidant

Disapproving

intimidating, challenging, or overwhelming in a way that creates a sense of fear or unease

challenging
adjectiv
ch
ʧ
a
æ
ll
l
e
ə
n
n
g
ʤ
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(provocator)

(provocator)

controversat

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

petrified
petrified
adjectiv
p
p
e
e
t
t
r
r
i
ɪ
f
f
ie
d
d
(înghețat)

(înghețat)

petrificat

frozen in place, often due to shock or fear

petrifying
adjectiv
p
p
e
ɛ
t
t
r
r
i
ɪ
f
f
y
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(spirit-aterizant)

(spirit-aterizant)

îngrozitor

causing extreme fear or terror, often to the point of paralysis or immobility

annoyed
annoyed
adjectiv
a
ə
nn
n
o
ɔ
y
ɪ
e
d
d
N/A

N/A

feeling slightly angry or irritated

annoying
annoying
adjectiv
a
ə
nn
n
o
ɔ
y
ɪ
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(iritant)

(iritant)

enervant

causing slight anger

disgusted
disgusted
adjectiv
d
d
i
ɪ
s
s
g
g
u
ə
s
s
t
t
e
ə
d
d
(repugnat)

(repugnat)

dezgustat

having or displaying great dislike for something

disgusting
disgusting
adjectiv
d
d
i
ɪ
s
s
g
g
u
ə
s
s
t
t
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(repulsiv)

(repulsiv)

dezgustător

extremely unpleasant

inspired
adjectiv
i
ɪ
n
n
s
s
p
p
i
aɪɜ
r
r
e
d
d
(deosebit)

(deosebit)

inspirat

amazing, impressive, exceptional, or special in a way that suggests being the result of a sudden creative impulse

inspiring
inspiring
adjectiv
i
ɪ
n
n
s
s
p
p
i
aɪɜ
r
r
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(inspirativ)

(inspirativ)

inspirator

producing feelings of motivation, enthusiasm, or admiration

uninspiring
worried
worried
adjectiv
w
w
o
ɜ
rr
r
ie
i
d
d
(îngrijorată)

(îngrijorată)

îngrijorat

feeling unhappy and afraid because of something that has happened or might happen

worrying
worrying
adjectiv
w
w
o
ɜ
rr
r
y
i
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
N/A

N/A

creating a sense of unease or distress about potential negative outcomes

cool
cool
adjectiv
c
k
oo
u
l
l
(frescă)

(frescă)

răcoros

having a pleasantly mild, low temperature

warm
chilly
chilly
adjectiv
ch
ʧ
i
ɪ
ll
l
y
i
(răcoros)

(răcoros)

frig

cold in an unpleasant or uncomfortable way

sub-zero
adjectiv
uk flag
/sˈʌbzˈiəɹoʊ/
(subtioară)

(subtioară)

subzero

having below zero degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit

mild
mild
adjectiv
m
m
i
l
l
d
d
(moale)

(moale)

blând

(of weather) pleasantly warm and less cold than expected

scorching
scorching
adjectiv
s
s
c
k
o
ɔ
r
r
ch
ʧ
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(cu soare dogoritor)

(cu soare dogoritor)

ars

(of weather or temperature) extremely hot, causing intense heat and discomfort

to pour
to pour
verb
p
p
ou
ɔ
r
r
(a cădea ploie)

(a cădea ploie)

a ploua

to rain heavily and in a large amount

Informații Gramaticale:

Intranzitiv
drizzle
drizzle
substantiv
d
d
r
r
i
ɪ
zz
z
ə
l
l
e
(ploaie mocănească)

(ploaie mocănească)

bruie

rain that falls in small, fine drops, creating a gentle and steady rainfall

to shower
to shower
verb
sh
ʃ
o
a
w
ʊ
e
ə
r
r
(a ninge)

(a ninge)

a ploua

to rain or snow as if in a shower

Informații Gramaticale:

Intranzitiv
showery
showery
adjectiv
sh
ʃ
o
a
w
ʊ
e
ə
r
r
y
i
(cu ploi scurte)

(cu ploi scurte)

plouător

having occasional or brief periods of rain

breeze
breeze
substantiv
b
b
r
r
ee
i
z
z
e
(vânt uşor)

(vânt uşor)

briză

a gentle and usually pleasant wind

breezy
breezy
adjectiv
b
b
r
r
ee
i
z
z
y
i
(cu briză)

(cu briză)

vântos

having a gentle, refreshing wind

overcast
adjectiv
o
v
v
e
ɜ
r
r
c
k
a
æ
s
s
t
t
(acoperit de nori)

(acoperit de nori)

înnorat

(of weather or the sky) filled with a lot of dark clouds

bright
bright
adjectiv
b
b
r
r
i
gh
t
t
(senin)

(senin)

luminos

(of weather) sunny and without many clouds

to emigrate
to emigrate
verb
e
ɛ
m
m
i
ə
g
g
r
r
a
t
t
e
(a părăsi țara)

(a părăsi țara)

a emigra

to leave one's own country in order to live in a foreign country

immigrate

Informații Gramaticale:

Intranzitiv
abroad
abroad
adverb
a
ə
b
b
r
r
oa
ɔ
d
d
(în afaceri străine)

(în afaceri străine)

în străinătate

in or traveling to a different country

Informații Gramaticale:

Incomparabil
Adverb de Loc și Mișcare
to move
to move
verb
m
m
o
u
v
v
e
(a strămutat)

(a strămutat)

a se muta

to change one's place of residence or work

stay

Informații Gramaticale:

Intranzitiv
to leave
to leave
verb
l
l
ea
i
v
v
e
(a pleca)

(a pleca)

a părăsi

to stop living, working, or being a part of a particular place or group

enter

Informații Gramaticale:

Tranzitiv
to roam
to roam
verb
r
r
oa
m
m
(a rătăci)

(a rătăci)

a hoinări

to go from one place to another with no specific destination or purpose in mind

Informații Gramaticale:

Intranzitiv
to set off
to set off
verb
uk flag
/sɛt ˈɑf/
(a porni)

(a porni)

a pleca

to start a journey

Informații Gramaticale:

Intranzitiv
Statut Phrasal
inseparable
verbul frazei
set
particulă a frazei
off
to see off
to see off
verb
uk flag
/sˈiː ˈɔf/
(a însoți)

(a însoți)

a conduce

to accompany someone to their point of departure and say goodbye to them

Informații Gramaticale:

Statut Phrasal
separable
verbul frazei
see
particulă a frazei
off
off
adverb
o
ɑ
ff
f
(afară)

(afară)

departe

away from a location or position in time or space

Informații Gramaticale:

Adverb de Loc și Mișcare
to go away
to go away
verb
uk flag
/ɡˌoʊ ɐwˈeɪ/
(a se duce)

(a se duce)

a pleca

to move from a person or place

come

Informații Gramaticale:

Intranzitiv
Statut Phrasal
inseparable
verbul frazei
go
particulă a frazei
away
to go on
verb
uk flag
/ɡoʊ ɑn/
(a se desfășura)

(a se desfășura)

a se întâmpla

to come to be or to happen

Informații Gramaticale:

Intranzitiv
Statut Phrasal
inseparable
verbul frazei
go
particulă a frazei
on
to go for
to go for
verb
uk flag
/ɡˈoʊ fɔːɹ/
(a alege)

(a alege)

a opta pentru

to choose something among other things

Informații Gramaticale:

Tranzitiv
Statut Phrasal
inseparable
verbul frazei
go
particulă a frazei
for
to go back on a promise
frază
uk flag
/ɡˌoʊ bˈæk ˌɑːn ɐ pɹˈɑːmɪs ɔːɹ dˈiːl ɔːɹ plˈɛdʒ/
N/A

N/A

Collocation

to fail to keep or fulfill a commitment or assurance made to someone

to go down with
to go down with
verb
uk flag
/ɡˌoʊ dˈaʊn wɪð/
(a răci)

(a răci)

a se îmbolnăvi de

to become affected by an illness

Informații Gramaticale:

Tranzitiv
Statut Phrasal
inseparable
verbul frazei
go
particulă a frazei
down with
to [have] a go
to have a go
frază
uk flag
/hæv ɐ ɡˈoʊ/
N/A

N/A

Idiom

to make an attempt to achieve or do something

to [make] a go of {sth}
to make a go of something
frază
uk flag
/mˌeɪk ɐ ɡˌoʊ ʌv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

to try to make something successful, often with a significant degree of effort or determination

What is the origin of the idiom "make a go of something" and when to use it?

The origin of the phrase "make a go of something" is uncertain, but it likely comes from the idea of taking a chance or making an attempt at something, even if success is not guaranteed. Over time, the phrase came to be used more broadly to describe the process of attempting to make something successful, whether it's a business, project, or personal goal.

on the go
on the go
frază
uk flag
/ɑːnðə ɡˈoʊ/
N/A

N/A

Idiom

in a state of being actively engaged in various activities or constantly in motion, typically indicating a busy and active lifestyle

What is the origin of the idiom "on the go" and when to use it?

The phrase "on the go" is believed to have originated in the early 19th century, and it is a reference to the idea of being in constant motion or activity. It used to describe a situation where someone is very busy and active, often moving from one place or task to another.

to [go] without saying
to go without saying
frază
uk flag
/ɡˌoʊ wɪðˌaʊt sˈeɪɪŋ ðæt/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

used to say that something is so obvious that there is no need for further explanation

What is the origin of the idiom "go without saying" and when to use it?

The idiom "go without saying" is believed to have originated in the English language in the early 20th century. It is used to express the idea that something is so evident or universally acknowledged that it doesn't require explicit mention or elaboration.

to go back on one's word
frază
uk flag
/ɡˌoʊ bˈæk ˌɑːn wˈʌnz wˈɜːd/
N/A

N/A

Collocation

to fail to keep a promise or commitment that was previously made

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