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broke
[adjectiv]

having little or no financial resources

falit, fără un ban

falit, fără un ban

Ex: He felt embarrassed admitting to his friends that he was broke and could n't join them for dinner .S-a simțit jenat să recunoască prietenilor că este **falit** și nu poate să se alăture lor la cină.
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buck
[substantiv]

one dollar

un dolar, o bancnotă

un dolar, o bancnotă

Ex: He bet his friend a buck that his favorite team would win the game .A pariat cu prietenul său un **dolar** că echipa lui preferată va câștiga meciul.
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to bug
[verb]

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

deranja,  sâcâi

deranja, sâcâi

Ex: Ignoring a person's desire for solitude and continuing to talk may bug them.Ignorarea dorinței unei persoane de solitudine și continuarea conversației o poate **deranja**.
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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

Ex: She is a vegan and won't be seen dead eating meat or any animal products.
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dough
[substantiv]

an informal slang for cash or money

bani, gologani

bani, gologani

Ex: They were excited about the big paycheck , knowing it would add a good amount of dough to their savings .Erau entuziasmați de salariul mare, știind că va adăuga o sumă bună de **bani** la economiile lor.
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to drag
[verb]

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

trage, târî

trage, târî

Ex: The fearless explorer had to drag his weary companions up the steep mountain slope to reach the summit .Exploratorul neînfricat a trebuit să-și **tragă** obosiții tovarăși pe panta abruptă a muntelui pentru a ajunge pe vârf.
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drop-dead
[adverb]

to an extreme or intense degree

de moarte, incredibil

de moarte, incredibil

Ex: They were drop-dead tired after hiking up the mountain all day .
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to become drunk just to forget something upsetting or disturbing

Ex: Drowning your sorrows may provide temporary relief , but it wo n't solve the underlying issues causing the pain .
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to reluctantly pay a significant amount of money

scos, plăti

scos, plăti

Ex: The unexpected medical bills forced him to fork out a large portion of his savings .Facturile medicale neașteptate l-au obligat să **cheltuiască** o mare parte din economiile sale.
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gee
[interjecție]

used to express surprise or astonishment

Vai, Doamne

Vai, Doamne

Ex: Gee, thanks for the wonderful gift!**Vai**, mulțumesc pentru cadoul minunat!
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to be entertained, delighted, or excited by someone or something

Ex: Whenever they watch old family videos, the whole family gets a kick out of seeing their younger selves and reliving the memories.
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to start or begin something, often with a sense of urgency or purpose

Ex: Letget this project going by dividing up the tasks .
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to perfectly match someone's interests or needs

Ex: When the promotion became available, everyone in the office knew it had John's name written all over it due to his consistent hard work and leadership skills.
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holy cow
[interjecție]

said when one is surprised, shocked, or amazed

Vacă sfântă!, Doamne Dumnezeule!

Vacă sfântă!, Doamne Dumnezeule!

Ex: She got a promotion and a raise?A primit o promovare și o mărire de salariu? **Sfinte Sisoe**, asta e fantastic!
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joint
[substantiv]

a casual and informal place, often a restaurant or eatery, where people can gather for simple and hearty food

un local, o cantină

un local, o cantină

Ex: Let 's meet at the Mexican joint for some tacos and nachos .Să ne întâlnim la **localul** mexican pentru niște taco și nachos.
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to observe someone or something with particular attention or interest

Ex: Get a load of him juggling three flaming torches , it 's incredible !
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now you are talking
[Propoziție]

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

Ex: Ordering pizza for dinner?
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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 mechanic 's outrageous bill for simple repairs felt like a rip-off.Factura exorbitantă a mecanicului pentru reparații simple a părut a fi o **înșelătorie**.
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to have a great deal of money

Ex: With the new contract, the company is rolling in money, expanding rapidly.
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to shop to the point of exhaustion or until one collapses

Ex: She loves shop until she drops, especially during big sales events .
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too fancy or costly for someone

Ex: The spicy curry was too rich for her blood; she preferred milder flavors.
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to trash
[verb]

to severely criticize or condemn someone or something

a distruge, a critica aspru

a distruge, a critica aspru

Ex: The coach trashed the team ’s performance after their disappointing loss .Antrenorul a **distrus** performanța echipei după înfrângerea lor dezamăgitoare.
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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: Window-shopping can be a fun way to get inspiration for your next shopping spree.**Window-shopping-ul** poate fi o modalitate distractivă de a găsi inspirație pentru următoarea ta cumpărătură nebunească.
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brother
[substantiv]

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

frate, prieten

frate, prieten

Ex: You got this , brother!Poți face asta, **frate**! Cred în tine.
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to hit
[verb]

to get to or reach a particular place

a ajunge la, a atinge

a ajunge la, a atinge

Ex: I 'm leaving early to hit the airport before the crowds .Plec devreme pentru a **ajunge** la aeroport înaintea mulțimii.
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scream
[substantiv]

an experience or event that was extremely amusing or funny, often to the point of being wildly entertaining

un râs, o distracție

un râs, o distracție

Ex: We ’re going to tell you about that day ; it was a scream!Vă vom spune despre acea zi; a fost **extrem de amuzant**!
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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 sponged off his roommate for months , not paying rent or buying groceries .El a **profitat** de colegul său de cameră luni de zile, fără să plătească chirie sau să cumpere alimente.
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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: She felt proud to be the breadwinner, ensuring her family ’s financial security .Ea s-a simțit mândră să fie **sursa de venit**, asigurând securitatea financiară a familiei sale.
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to be extremely cold, typically due to harsh or freezing weather

Ex: If we do n’t leave soon , wefreeze our buns off waiting for the bus .
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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 teacher entered the room , someone shouted "Cheese it ! "Când profesorul a intrat în cameră, cineva a strigat "**Fugiți!**" și clasa a tăcut.
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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: At work , shecooking on all four burners— handling customer service , managing the team , and running the reports .
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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: After the mishap, his goose was cooked.
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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: I just got to work.
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in a very comfortable, expensive, and luxurious way

Ex: With the recent promotion , she 's been high off the hog, dining at the finest restaurants and shopping at luxury boutiques .
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to eat it
[frază]

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

Ex: The company eat it when their project failed miserably .
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to eat up
[verb]

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

roade, devora

roade, devora

Ex: The mistake she made last year still eats her up every time she looks at the situation.Greșeala pe care a făcut-o anul trecut încă o **mănâncă** de fiecare dată când se uită la situație.
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to start eating a meal

Ex: We arrived at the restaurant hungry and ready put the feedbag on, ordering a variety of dishes to satisfy our appetites .
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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: Fudge it , I ’m going to take a break ; this project is driving me crazy !**Să ne prefacem**, o să fac o pauză; acest proiect mă înnebunește!
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to tamper with or alter something in a way that is imprecise or unreliable

tampera, mânui

tampera, mânui

Ex: Do n’t fudge around with the recipe too much , or it might not turn out right .Nu **tampera** prea mult cu rețeta, altfel s-ar putea să nu iasă bine.
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to sell very quickly and in large amounts

Ex: The fresh batch of pastries went like hot cakes this morning.
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used to describe something or someone that is weak, floppy, or lacking in strength, energy, or firmness

Ex: He tried to get up , but his legs limp as a noodle from the exhaustion .
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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: We didn’t have a set plan, so we just noodled around with some ideas for the project.Nu aveam un plan stabilit, așa că ne-am **jucat** doar cu câteva idei pentru proiect.
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noodlehead
[substantiv]

a foolish, silly, or absentminded person

prost, tampit

prost, tampit

Ex: Only a noodlehead would try to fix a leaky pipe without turning off the water first .Doar un **cap de tăiței** ar încerca să repare o țeavă care curge fără să închidă mai întâi apa.
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(of a person) crazy, irrational, or behaving in an extremely foolish or eccentric way

Ex: After pulling three all-nighters in a row , I felt off my noodle.
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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: Everyone was thrilled about the surprise , except for Jake , who , as usual , acted like a wet noodle.Toată lumea a fost încântată de surpriză, cu excepția lui Jake, care, ca de obicei, s-a comportat ca un **tăiței ud**.
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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: Come here , sweetie pie, and give me a hug !Vino aici, **dragă**, și dă-mi o îmbrățișare.
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used to describe someone that is extremely kind, charming, or pleasant in manner

Ex: Their little daughter is sweet as sugar, always offering hugs and smiles to everyone.
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