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broke
broke
[adjectiv]

having little or no financial resources

falit, fără un ban

falit, fără un ban

Ex: I'm broke until payday. 
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buck
buck
[substantiv]

one dollar

un dolar, o bancnotă

un dolar, o bancnotă

Ex: He found a buck on the sidewalk and used it to buy a lottery ticket. 
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to bug
to bug
[verb]

to persistently annoy someone, often by making repeated requests or demands

deranja,  sâcâi

deranja, sâcâi

Ex: The children continued to bug their parents for a new video game. 
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to {not} be (caught|seen) dead

used for saying that someone strongly refuses to participate in or be associated with something, often due to strong dislike, embarrassment, or a sense of moral objection

nici mort n-ar face-o, sub nicio formă

nici mort n-ar face-o, sub nicio formă

Ex: I wouldn't be caught dead wearing that jacket. 
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dough
dough
[substantiv]

money, cash, or financial resources

bani, numerar

bani, numerar

Ex: He needed some extra dough to cover his expenses for the month. 
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to drag
to drag
[verb]

to compel or force someone or something to come along against their will

trage, târî

trage, târî

Ex: The reluctant child had to be dragged to school every morning, protesting the entire way. 
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drop-dead
drop-dead
[adverb]

to an extreme or intense degree

de moarte, incredibil

de moarte, incredibil

Ex: She looked drop-dead gorgeous in that stunning dress. 
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to [drown] {one's} sorrows

to become drunk just to forget something upsetting or disturbing

a-și îneca amarul în alcool, a bea ca să uite

a-și îneca amarul în alcool, a bea ca să uite

Ex: He was in the pub drowning his sorrows after the break-up of his relationship. 
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to fork out

to reluctantly pay a significant amount of money

scos, plăti

scos, plăti

Ex: I had to fork out a substantial sum for the car repairs, and it was a financial hit. 
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gee
gee
[interjecție]

used to express surprise, mild shock, or amazement without swearing

Vai, Uau

Vai, Uau

Ex: Gee, that's a big pumpkin. 
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to [get] a kick out of {sth}

to be entertained, delighted, or excited by someone or something

a se bucura mult de ceva, a găsi ceva foarte amuzant

a se bucura mult de ceva, a găsi ceva foarte amuzant

Ex: Even as an adult, I still get a kick out of building sandcastles at the beach. 
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to [get] {sth} going

to start or begin something, often with a sense of urgency or purpose

Ex: We need to get the project going before the deadline approaches. 
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to [have] {one's} name (written|) on it

to perfectly match someone's interests or needs

parcă făcut pentru cineva, fix pe gustul cuiva

parcă făcut pentru cineva, fix pe gustul cuiva

Ex: When I saw the job listing for a graphic designer with expertise in animation, I knew it had my name written on it. 
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holy cow
holy cow
[interjecție]

used to express surprise, amazement, or disbelief

Doamne!, vai de mine!

Doamne!, vai de mine!

Ex: Holy cow, that dog is bigger than my sofa. 
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joint
joint
[substantiv]

a place, such as a bar, club, or restaurant

un birt, o crâșmă

un birt, o crâșmă

Ex: We decided to grab a quick bite at the burger joint on the corner. 
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to [get] a load of {sb/sth}

to observe someone or something with particular attention or interest

Ex: Get a load of George over there. That dude knows how to dress! 
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now you are talking
now you are talking
[Propoziție]

used to show that one agrees with someone's suggestion or statement

așa mai vii de-acasă, asta sună mai bine

așa mai vii de-acasă, asta sună mai bine

Ex: If you can finish the report by Friday, now you are talking. 
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rip-off
rip-off
[substantiv]

the act of cheating or exploiting someone, often by overcharging or providing subpar goods or services

înşelătorie, fraudă

înşelătorie, fraudă

Ex: The souvenir shop's prices were such a rip-off, I paid double for a cheap keychain. 
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to [be] rolling in (it|money)

to have a great deal of money

a se scălda în bani, a avea bani cu nemiluita

a se scălda în bani, a avea bani cu nemiluita

Ex: After selling the company, he was rolling in money. 
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to [shop] (till|until) {sb} [drop]

to shop for a very long time until one becomes tired

Ex: Every weekend my wife shops till she drops. 
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rich for {one's} blood

too fancy or costly for someone

prea scump pentru cineva, peste buget

prea scump pentru cineva, peste buget

Ex: That restaurant is a little rich for my blood. 
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to trash
to trash
[verb]

to severely criticize or condemn someone or something

a distruge, a critica aspru

a distruge, a critica aspru

Ex: The critics trashed the movie for its weak plot and poor performances. 
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to window-shop

to look at items displayed in store windows without intending to make a purchase; to browse visually

a se uita la vitrine, a face window shopping

a se uita la vitrine, a face window shopping

Ex: We love to window-shop on weekends, admiring all the latest fashion trends. 
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brother
brother
[substantiv]

a close friend or companion, often used in an informal or affectionate way

frate, prieten

frate, prieten

Ex: What's up, brother? It's been a while! 
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to hit
to hit
[verb]

to get to or reach a particular place

a ajunge la, a atinge

a ajunge la, a atinge

Ex: Keep walking straight, and you'll hit the main street. 
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scream
scream
[substantiv]

an event, situation, or experience that is wildly entertaining

o distracție, o bucurie

o distracție, o bucurie

Ex: That vacation was a scream! We laughed nonstop the whole trip. 
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to sponge off

to rely on someone else's resources, typically money or support, without offering anything in return; to live at someone else's expense

a trăi pe seama altcuiva, a profita de

a trăi pe seama altcuiva, a profita de

Ex: He’s always sponging off his parents instead of getting a job. 
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breadwinner
breadwinner
[substantiv]

a person who earns money to support their family, typically the main or sole provider of income

sursă de venit principală, susținătorul familiei

sursă de venit principală, susținătorul familiei

Ex: As the breadwinner of the family, he works two jobs to support them. 
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to [freeze] {one's} buns off

to be extremely cold, typically due to harsh or freezing weather

Ex: We were outside all day in the snow, and I thought I was going to freeze my buns off. 
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cheese it
cheese it
[interjecție]

used to telll someone to stop doing something, especially when trying to avoid trouble or when someone is caught in an act

termina, ascunde-te

termina, ascunde-te

Ex: When the boss walked in, we all heard someone shout, "Cheese it!" and everyone froze. 
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to [cook] on all four burners

to work at full capacity, handling multiple tasks or responsibilities at once, or performing at one's best in a busy or demanding situation

Ex: She’s cooking on all four burners, managing her job, school, and personal life like a pro. 
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{one's} goose [is] cooked

use to state that someone is in serious trouble or their situation is hopeless, often implying that they are caught or defeated beyond redemption

Ex: If the boss finds out about the mistake, your goose is cooked! 
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what is cooking?
what is cooking?
[Propoziție]

used to ask about the current situation, activity, or what's happening. It can be a more casual or playful way of checking in

Ex: Hey, what's cooking? Haven't seen you in a while! 
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high (on|off) the hog

in a very comfortable, expensive, and luxurious way

în lux, pe picior mare

în lux, pe picior mare

Ex: After the bonus, they lived high on the hog for a few months. 
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to eat it
to eat it
[frază]

to accept failure or defeat, often used when someone experiences a setback or is humiliated

Ex: "You thought you could cheat your way to victory? Now you have to eat it," his friend said after he was caught. 
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to eat up
to eat up
[verb]

to be consumed by guilt, regret, or remorse over something that happened in the past

roade, devora

roade, devora

Ex: I lied to my best friend, and it's been eating me up ever since. 
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to [put] the (old|) feedbag on

to start eating a meal

a se apuca de mâncat, a se așeza la masă

a se apuca de mâncat, a se așeza la masă

Ex: I can't wait to get to grandma's and put the old feedbag on. 
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fudge it
fudge it
[interjecție]

used to suggest altering, modifying, or handling a situation in a way that avoids the exact or proper solution, often by being dishonest or making something up

lasă, uită

lasă, uită

Ex: This whole thing is a mess—fudge it, let’s just call it a day. 
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to fudge around

to tamper with or alter something in a way that is imprecise or unreliable

tampera, mânui

tampera, mânui

Ex: Stop fudging around with the settings; just leave it as it is! 
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to [sell|go] like hot cakes

to sell very quickly and in large amounts

Ex: The new phone sold like hot cakes as soon as it was released. 
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(as|) limp as a noodle

used to describe something or someone that is weak, floppy, or lacking in strength, energy, or firmness

Ex: After the long hike, I was as limp as a noodle and couldn't move another inch. 
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to noodle around

to experiment, play, or tinker with something in an aimless or casual way, often in a creative or exploratory manner. It can refer to playing an instrument, brainstorming ideas, or casually working on a task without a clear direction

experimenta, a se juca fără un scop clar

experimenta, a se juca fără un scop clar

Ex: I spent the afternoon noodling around on my guitar, trying to come up with a new melody. 
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noodlehead
noodlehead
[substantiv]

a foolish, silly, or absentminded person

prost, tampit

prost, tampit

Ex: Stop being such a noodlehead and pay attention to where you're going! 
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off {one's} noodle

(of a person) crazy, irrational, or behaving in an extremely foolish or eccentric way

Ex: If you think I’m going to jump into that freezing lake, you must be off your noodle! 
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wet noodle
wet noodle
[substantiv]

a person who dampens excitement, enthusiasm, or fun

stricător de petrecere, om care strică cheful

stricător de petrecere, om care strică cheful

Ex: Don't be such a wet noodle—just come dance with us! 
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sweetie pie
sweetie pie
[substantiv]

used to affectionately refer to a loved one, such as a romantic partner, child, or close friend

dragă, dulce

dragă, dulce

Ex: She tucked her son into bed, whispering, "Good night, my sweetie pie." 
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(as|) sweet as sugar

used to describe someone that is extremely kind, charming, or pleasant in manner

Ex: The old lady next door is sweet as sugar—she always bakes cookies for the neighborhood kids. 
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