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memorable
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memory
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vivid
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vague
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memento
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souvenir
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to reminisce
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to take back
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to remind
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to remember
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to jog one's memory
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straight
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curly
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wavy
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bald
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mousy
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spiky
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dyed
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wrinkle
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clean-shaven
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chubby
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round
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beard
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muscular
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stocky
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a bit
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overweight
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fat
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slim
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skinny
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good-looking
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scruffy
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elegant
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tanned
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confused
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suspicious
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uneasy
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curious
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annoyed
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excited
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uninterested
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optimistic
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shocked
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relieved
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cold fish
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(as) hard as nails
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a pain in the neck
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one's heart is in the right place
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high-flyer
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loner
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skeptical
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tough customer
nostalgic
nostalgic
adjectiv
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bringing back fond memories of the past, often with a sense of longing or affection

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The nostalgic song reminded him of his childhood summers spent at the beach.
Looking through old photo albums can be a nostalgic experience, reminiscing about past events and loved ones.
memorable
adjectiv
m
m
e
ɛ
m
m
o
ɜ
r
r
a
ə
b
b
ə
l
l
e
(de neuitat)

(de neuitat)

memorabil

easy to remember or worth remembering, particularly because of being different or special

forgetful
forgetful
adjectiv
f
f
o
ɜ
r
r
g
g
e
ɛ
t
t
f
f
u
ə
l
l
(neglijent)

(neglijent)

uituc

likely to forget things or having difficulty to remember events

memory
substantiv
m
m
e
ɛ
m
m
o
ə
r
r
y
i
(amintire)

(amintire)

memorie

the ability of mind to keep and remember past events, people, experiences, etc.

vivid
adjectiv
v
v
i
ɪ
v
v
i
ə
d
d
(viu)

(viu)

vii

producing lifelike and detailed mental images

vague
vague
adjectiv
v
v
a
g
g
u
e
(neclar)

(neclar)

vag

not clear or specific, lacking in detail or precision

memento
memento
substantiv
m
m
e
ɪ
m
m
e
ɛ
n
n
t
t
o
(amintire)

(amintire)

suvenir

an object that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event

souvenir
souvenir
substantiv
s
s
ou
u:
v
v
e
ə
n
n
i
ɪ
r
r
(amintire)

(amintire)

suvenir

something that we usually buy and bring back for other people from a place that we have visited on vacation

to reminisce
to reminisce
verb
r
r
e
ɛ
m
m
i
ə
n
n
i
ɪ
s
s
c
e
(a rememora)

(a rememora)

a-și aminti

to remember past events, experiences, or memories with a sense of nostalgia

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Intranzitiv
to take back
verb
uk flag
/tˈeɪk bˈæk/
(a întoarce înapoi)

(a întoarce înapoi)

a readuce aminte

to remind someone of the the past

Informații Gramaticale:

Tranzitiv
Statut Phrasal
separable
verbul frazei
take
particulă a frazei
back
to remind
to remind
verb
uk flag
/rɪˈmaɪnd/
(a aminti)

(a aminti)

a reaminti

to make a person remember an obligation, task, etc. so that they do not forget to do it

Informații Gramaticale:

Tranzitiv
to remember
to remember
verb
r
r
e
ɪ
m
m
e
ɛ
m
m
b
b
e
ə
r
r
(a-și aduce aminte)

(a-și aduce aminte)

a-și aminti

to bring a type of information from the past to our mind again

forget

Informații Gramaticale:

Tranzitiv
to [jog] {one's} memory
to jog one's memory
frază
uk flag
/dʒˈɑːɡ wˈʌnz mˈɛmɚɹi/
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N/A

Idiom
Informal

to help someone remember something they forgot

What is the origin of the idiom "jog one's memory" and when to use it?

The idiom "jog one's memory" likely originates from the idea of using a physical action, such as a gentle jog or nudge, to stimulate or awaken a person's memory. This expression is now used when you want to remind or prompt someone to remember something they may have forgotten or overlooked. It is often used in situations where a person is struggling to recall specific details or facts, and you want to assist them in remembering.

straight
straight
adjectiv
s
s
t
t
r
r
ai
gh
t
t
(liniar)

(liniar)

drept

(of hair) not curly or wavy

curly
curly
curly
adjectiv
c
k
u
ɜ
r
r
l
l
y
i
(creț)

(creț)

cârlionțat

(of hair) having a spiral-like pattern

straight
wavy
wavy
adjectiv
w
w
a
v
v
y
i
(mătăsos)

(mătăsos)

ondulat

(of hair) having a slight curl or wave to it, creating a soft and gentle appearance

bald
bald
adjectiv
b
b
a
ɔ:
l
l
d
d
(chelie)

(chelie)

bald

having little or no hair on the head

mousy
mousy
adjectiv
m
m
o
a
u
ʊ
s
s
y
i
(moale)

(moale)

cenușiu

(of hair) pale brown in color that is considered to be too plain

spiky
spiky
adjectiv
s
s
p
p
i
k
k
y
i
(spicuit)

(spicuit)

îndreptat

(of hair) sticking upward on the top of the head

dyed
adjectiv
d
d
y
e
d
d
(colorat)

(colorat)

vopsit

colored in a way that is not natural, but done artificially

wrinkle
wrinkle
substantiv
w
r
r
i
ɪ
n
n
ə
k
k
l
l
e
(cute)

(cute)

rid

a small fold or line in a piece of cloth or in the skin, particularly the face

clean-shaven
clean-shaven
adjectiv
uk flag
/klˈiːnʃˈeɪvən/
(fără barbă)

(fără barbă)

rase

(of a man) with a recently shaved beard or moustache

chubby
adjectiv
ch
ʧ
u
ə
bb
b
y
i
(grasunel)

(grasunel)

pătrățos

(particularly of a child or young adult) slightly overweight in a way that is considered cute or charming rather than unhealthy or unattractive

round
round
adjectiv
r
r
o
a
u
ʊ
n
n
d
d
(circular)

(circular)

rotund

having a circular shape, often spherical in appearance

square
beard
beard
substantiv
b
b
ea
ɪ
r
r
d
d
(mustață)

(mustață)

bărbiță

the hair that grow on the chin and sides of a man’s face

muscular
muscular
adjectiv
m
m
u
ə
s
s
c
k
u
j
ə
l
l
a
ɜ
r
r
(puternic)

(puternic)

musculos

(of a person) powerful with large well-developed muscles

stocky
stocky
adjectiv
s
s
t
t
o
ɑ
ck
k
y
i
(scund și robust)

(scund și robust)

masiv

(especially of a man) having a short but quite solid figure with thick muscles

a bit
a bit
adverb
uk flag
/ɐ bˈɪt/
(un pic)

(un pic)

puțin

to a small extent or degree

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Adverb de Grad
overweight
overweight
adjectiv
o
v
v
e
ɜ
r
r
w
w
ei
gh
t
t
(exces de greutate)

(exces de greutate)

supraponderal

weighing more than what is considered healthy or desirable for one's body size and build

fat
fat
adjectiv
f
f
a
æ
t
t
(plin)

(plin)

graș

(of people or animals) weighing much more than what is thought to be healthy for their body

thin
slim
slim
adjectiv
s
s
l
l
i
ɪ
m
m
(subțire)

(subțire)

slăbuț

thin in an attractive way

skinny
skinny
adjectiv
s
s
k
k
i
ɪ
nn
n
y
i
(subțire)

(subțire)

slab

having a very low amount of body fat

good-looking
good-looking
adjectiv
uk flag
/ˈɡʊdˌlʊkɪŋ/
(bărbătesc)

(bărbătesc)

atractiv

possessing an attractive and pleasing appearance

scruffy
scruffy
adjectiv
s
s
c
k
r
r
u
ə
ff
f
y
i
(nebarbierit)

(nebarbierit)

neîngrijit

(of a man's face) not having been shaved for a long time

elegant
adjectiv
e
ɛ
l
l
e
ə
g
g
a
ə
n
n
t
t
(elegantă)

(elegantă)

elegant

having a refined and graceful appearance or style

inelegant
tanned
tanned
adjectiv
t
t
a
æ
nn
n
e
d
d
(întunecat)

(întunecat)

bronzat

(of skin) having a dark shade because of direct exposure to sunlight

confused
confused
adjectiv
c
k
o
ə
n
n
f
f
u
ju
s
z
e
d
d
(dezorientat)

(dezorientat)

confuz

feeling uncertain or not confident about something because it is not clear or easy to understand

suspicious
adjectiv
s
s
u
ə
s
s
p
p
i
ɪ
c
ʃ
iou
ə
s
s
(neîncrezător)

(neîncrezător)

suspect

doubtful about the honesty of what someone has done and having no trust in them

uneasy
adjectiv
u
ə
n
n
ea
i
s
z
y
i
(îngrijorat)

(îngrijorat)

neliniștit

feeling nervous or worried, especially about something unpleasant that might happen soon

curious
curious
adjectiv
c
k
u
r
r
iou
s
s
(curioasă)

(curioasă)

curios

(of a person) interested in learning and knowing about things

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

feeling slightly angry or irritated

excited
excited
adjectiv
e
ɪ
x
ks
c
i
t
t
e
ɪ
d
d
(entuziasmant)

(entuziasmant)

entuziasmat

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

uninterested
uninterested
adjectiv
u
ə
n
n
i
ɪ
n
n
t
t
e
r
r
e
ə
s
s
t
t
e
ɪ
d
d
(fără interes)

(fără interes)

neinteresat

lacking interest or enthusiasm toward something

interested
optimistic
optimistic
adjectiv
o
ɑ
p
p
t
t
i
ə
m
m
i
ɪ
s
s
t
t
i
ɪ
c
k
(optimistă)

(optimistă)

optimist

having a hopeful and positive outlook on life, expecting good things to happen

pessimistic
shocked
shocked
adjectiv
sh
ʃ
o
ɑ
ck
k
e
d
t
(uimitor)

(uimitor)

șocat

very surprised or upset because of something unexpected or unpleasant

relieved
relieved
adjectiv
r
r
e
i
l
l
ie
i
v
v
e
d
d
(confortat)

(confortat)

ușurat

feeling free from worry, stress, or anxiety after a challenging or difficult situation

cold fish
cold fish
substantiv
uk flag
/kˈoʊld fˈɪʃ/
(om rece)

(om rece)

păcălică

Idiom

someone who does not express emotions and is considered unfriendly

What is the origin of the idiom "cold fishing" and when to use it?

The idiom "cold fish" has its roots in the early 20th century and it likely stems from the association of fish with cold-blooded animals that do not exhibit warm emotions or expressions. It is used to describe someone who seems unfeeling, aloof, or indifferent, often making it difficult for others to form a close or emotional connection with them.

Informații Gramaticale:

Substantiv Compozit
(as|) (hard|tough) as nails
(as) hard as nails
frază
uk flag
/æz hˈɑːɹd tˈʌf æz nˈeɪlz/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

a tough person who is not easily affected by emotions

What is the origin of the idiom "hard as nails" and when to use it?

The origin of the phrase "hard as nails" can be traced back to the 19th century. The phrase likely emerged from the association between the physical hardness of nails. This phrase is typically used in informal contexts to describe someone's ability to withstand challenges, maintain a strong demeanor, or exhibit unwavering resolve.

a pain in the neck
a pain in the neck
frază
uk flag
/ɐ pˈeɪn ɪnðə nˈɛk/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

a person or thing that causes one great annoyance or a lot of difficulty

What is the origin of the idiom "a pain in the neck" and when to use it?

The idiom "a pain in the neck" uses the metaphor of physical discomfort or annoyance in the neck area to express a sense of frustration or exasperation. It is used to convey the idea that the person or thing being referred to is causing significant inconvenience or annoyance, similar to a persistent pain in the neck.

{one's} heart [is] in the right place
one's heart is in the right place
Propoziție
uk flag
/wˈʌnz hˈɑːɹt ɪz ɪnðə ɹˈaɪt plˈeɪs/
N/A

N/A

Approving
Idiom

having good intentions, even if the results are not perfect

What is the origin of the idiom "one's heart is in the right place" and when to use it?

The phrase "one's heart is in the right place" has been in use for a long time, but its specific origin is unclear. This idiom can be applied to various situations where someone genuinely cares but may not always act perfectly. It reminds us to focus on the goodness of someone's intentions rather than solely judging their actions.

high-flyer
substantiv
uk flag
/hˈaɪflˈaɪɚ/
(un învingător)

(un învingător)

un ambițios

someone who is likely to succeed because of their ambitiousness or capabilities, particularly in their career or education

loner
loner
substantiv
l
l
o
n
n
e
ɜ
r
r
(solitar)

(solitar)

singuratic

a person who actively avoids having any interaction with others

skeptical
skeptical
adjectiv
s
s
k
k
e
ɛ
p
p
t
t
i
ə
c
k
a
ə
l
l
(îndoielnic)

(îndoielnic)

skeptic

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

tough customer
substantiv
uk flag
/tˈʌf tɹˈɪki ˈɔːkwɚd kˈʌstəmɚ/
(persoană exigentă)

(persoană exigentă)

client dificil

someone who is difficult to please or deal with, and is often demanding or critical in their expectations

Informații Gramaticale:

Substantiv Compozit

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