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bumper-to-bumper

used of traffic

ambuteiaj, blocaj de trafic

ambuteiaj, blocaj de trafic

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to [burn] rubber

to accelerate very fast, particularly so that smoke can be seen coming out from the tires

a demara în trombă, a porni cu scârțâit de roți

a demara în trombă, a porni cu scârțâit de roți

Ex: The drag racer revved the engine and burned rubber as he sped down the track. 
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to conk out

stop operating or functioning

a nu mai funcționa, a se strica

a nu mai funcționa, a se strica

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to [eat] {one's} dust

to experience a massive defeat by someone in any competitive situation

a suferi o înfrângere usturătoare, a pierde rău

a suferi o înfrângere usturătoare, a pierde rău

Ex: The home team ate their rivals' dust in the final. 
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fender-bender
fender-bender
[substantiv]

a minor car accident that usually involves small damage to the vehicles

accident minor, coliziune ușoară

accident minor, coliziune ușoară

Ex: The fender-bender caused a small dent in the car's bumper. 
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flat
flat
[substantiv]

a deflated pneumatic tire

anvelopă dezumflată, pneu flat

anvelopă dezumflată, pneu flat

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to floor
to floor
[verb]

to press the accelerator pedal down as far as it will go to make the vehicle go very fast

a apăsa pedala la podea, a accelera la maximum

a apăsa pedala la podea, a accelera la maximum

Ex: When the traffic light turned green, the driver floored the car and it sped away quickly. 
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four-wheeler
four-wheeler
[substantiv]

a vehicle with four wheels, commonly referred to as a car, truck, or ATV

vehicul cu patru roți, ATV

vehicul cu patru roți, ATV

Ex: I just bought a new four-wheeler for off-road adventures. 
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fuzz
fuzz
[substantiv]

a policeman

polițist, gardă

polițist, gardă

Ex: The fuzz pulled over the car on Main Street. 
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to hop up
to hop up
[verb]

to modify a vehicle or its engine to enhance its power or performance

modifica, îmbunătăți

modifica, îmbunătăți

Ex: The car enthusiast decided to hop his vintage car up for better acceleration. 
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jalopy
jalopy
[substantiv]

an old, dilapidated car in poor condition

vehicul vechi, vechitură

vehicul vechi, vechitură

Ex: They drove around town in a beat-up jalopy during college. 
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to jaywalk

to cross a street or road without following the rules, typically by crossing outside of crosswalks or against traffic signals

a traversa strada în afara trecerii de pietoni, a traversa neregulamentar

a traversa strada în afara trecerii de pietoni, a traversa neregulamentar

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jump-start
jump-start
[substantiv]

the act of starting a vehicle with a discharged battery using power from another vehicle's battery

pornire cu cabluri, pornire prin conectare la altă baterie

pornire cu cabluri, pornire prin conectare la altă baterie

Ex: He gave my car a jump-start when the battery died. 
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to [leave] {sb/sth} in the dust

to defeat or outperform someone or something with ease

a lăsa mult în urmă, a depăși ușor

a lăsa mult în urmă, a depăși ușor

Ex: Their new software left the competition in the dust. 
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officer
officer
[substantiv]

a member of the police

ofițer, polițist

ofițer, polițist

Ex: Every officer wears a badge for identification. 
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to peel out

to leave a place swiftly in a vehicle, often making the wheels leave behind skid marks

a pleca cu viteza lăsând urme de pneuri, a demara rapid

a pleca cu viteza lăsând urme de pneuri, a demara rapid

Ex: At the stoplight, the impatient driver peeled out when it turned green, impressing onlookers with the screech of tires. 
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(in|into) high gear

in a state that is extremely efficient or active

la turație maximă, în plină viteză

la turație maximă, în plină viteză

Ex: After the funding arrived, the project moved into high gear. 
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pedal to the metal

used to say that a vehicle is driven with great speed

cu accelerația la maximum, în viteză maximă

cu accelerația la maximum, în viteză maximă

Ex: He went pedal to the metal as soon as the highway opened up. 
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to rear-end

to hit the back of another vehicle with the front of your vehicle

a lovi din spate, a intra în spatele

a lovi din spate, a intra în spatele

Ex: He accidentally rear-ended the car in front of him at the stoplight. 
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to rev up
to rev up
[verb]

to increase the speed of an engine

crește turația, accelera motorul

crește turația, accelera motorul

Ex: The mechanic revved up the engine to test its performance. 
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set of wheels

a car, particularly one that is very desirable or expensive

mașină tare, mașină de lux

mașină tare, mașină de lux

Ex: I just got my driver's license and can't wait to get my own set of wheels. 
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spare tire
spare tire
[substantiv]

an extra tire kept in a vehicle for use in case one of the main tires becomes flat or damaged

roata de rezervă, anvelopă de rezervă

roata de rezervă, anvelopă de rezervă

Ex: He pulled over to change the flat tire with the spare tire from the trunk. 
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to tank up

to fill a vehicle or container with fuel or liquid

a umple rezervorul, a face plinul

a umple rezervorul, a face plinul

Ex: Yesterday, I tanked up my car before the long journey. 
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wheel
wheel
[substantiv]

a handwheel that is used for steering

volan, roată de direcție

volan, roată de direcție

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to beat
to beat
[verb]

to surpass or outdo someone or something

depăși, întrece

depăși, întrece

Ex: The new model of the car beats the old one in terms of fuel efficiency. 
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to [burn] rubber

to accelerate very fast, particularly so that smoke can be seen coming out from the tires

a demara în trombă, a porni cu scârțâit de roți

a demara în trombă, a porni cu scârțâit de roți

Ex: The drag racer revved the engine and burned rubber as he sped down the track. 
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to check out

to closely examine to see if someone is suitable or something is true

verifica, examina

verifica, examina

Ex: The detective will check out the alibi to verify its legitimacy. 
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clunker
clunker
[substantiv]

an old car that is in poor condition and often unreliable

vehicul vechi, cazane

vehicul vechi, cazane

Ex: He drove a clunker to work every day, its engine coughing and sputtering along the way. 
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cop
cop
[substantiv]

someone who works as one of the members of a police force

polițist, gardian

polițist, gardian

Ex: The cop patrolled the neighborhood to ensure the safety of residents. 
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jeez
jeez
[interjecție]

used to express frustration, annoyance, surprise, or impatience

Doamne, Fir-ar

Doamne, Fir-ar

Ex: Jeez! I can't believe how fast time flies. 
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knock it off
knock it off
[interjecție]

used to express annoyance or frustration with someone's actions and to demand that they stop those actions

Termină cu asta!, Gata acum!

Termină cu asta!, Gata acum!

Ex: I've told you before, don't tease your sister. Knock it off! 
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to [have] a lead foot

to have a tendency to drive very fast

a conduce prea repede din obișnuință, a apăsa prea tare accelerația

a conduce prea repede din obișnuință, a apăsa prea tare accelerația

Ex: Watch out for the driver in the fast lane; he's known to have a lead foot. 
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pile
pile
[substantiv]

a noticeably huge number or amount of a particular thing

grămadă, munte

grămadă, munte

Ex: The team had a pile of work to finish before the deadline. 
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so what
so what
[interjecție]

used to express indifference, dismissiveness, or lack of concern

și ce, apoi ce

și ce, apoi ce

Ex: You didn't like the movie? So what, everyone has different tastes. 
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to soak
to soak
[verb]

to impose high charges, taxes, or fees on something or someone

a impune taxe mari, a percepe taxe excesive

a impune taxe mari, a percepe taxe excesive

Ex: The government decided to soak the wealthy with higher taxes to fund the new project. 
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on a dime
on a dime
[frază]

used to describe something, typically an action or change, that is done without any difficulty or hesitation

fără ezitare, pe loc

fără ezitare, pe loc

Ex: The team changed direction on a dime when the client rejected the first idea. 
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sucker
sucker
[substantiv]

a gullible person who is easily cheated or taken advantage of

prost, naiv

prost, naiv

Ex: He bought that broken car for full price – what a sucker. 
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to [take] a spin

to take a vehicle for a brief, leisurely ride

a da o tură, a face o tur scurt

a da o tură, a face o tur scurt

Ex: On a sunny afternoon, they decided to take a spin around the countryside in their convertible. 
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to total
to total
[verb]

to completely destroy a vehicle, making it beyond repair

distruge complet, face ireparabil

distruge complet, face ireparabil

Ex: The car was totaled in the high-speed crash. 
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whoa
whoa
[interjecție]

used to express surprise, astonishment, or excitement

Uau, Oau

Uau, Oau

Ex: Whoa, that was unexpected! 
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yeah
yeah
[interjecție]

used as another way of saying 'yes'

Da, Mda

Da, Mda

Ex: Yeah, I agree with you on that point. 
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to broadside

collide with the broad side of

a intra în coliziune cu latura largă, a se ciocni cu partea lată a

a intra în coliziune cu latura largă, a se ciocni cu partea lată a

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blowout
blowout
[substantiv]

a large and lavish feast, often with excessive food and drink

festin, banchet

festin, banchet

Ex: We had a huge Thanksgiving blowout with turkey, stuffing, and endless desserts. 
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to [corner] like it [is] on rails

to navigate a turn or curve with exceptional control, stability, and precision, as if the vehicle were following a set path or track

Ex: The car corners like it's on rails on every tight turn. 
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to jinx
to jinx
[verb]

cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something

a arunca o vrajă asupra cuiva sau a ceva, a vrăji pe cineva sau ceva

a arunca o vrajă asupra cuiva sau a ceva, a vrăji pe cineva sau ceva

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(punch|floor) it
punch it
[interjecție]

used to tell someone to accelerate or speed up quickly, typically by pressing the accelerator in a vehicle

Haide,  apasă pedala!

Haide, apasă pedala!

Ex: Come on, punch it! We need to get to the airport faster! 
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to [run] a red light

to drive through an intersection when the traffic light is red, typically in violation of traffic laws

Ex: The driver ran a red light and nearly caused an accident. 
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slammer
slammer
[substantiv]

a place where individuals are confined as punishment for committing crimes

închisoare, pușcărie

închisoare, pușcărie

Ex: After getting caught stealing a car, he was sent straight to the slammer. 
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to [blow] a tire

to suddenly and unexpectedly lose air in a tire, usually due to a puncture, excessive wear, or a burst, causing a vehicle to become difficult or unsafe to drive

Ex: She blew a tire on the highway and had to pull over immediately. 
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dashboard
dashboard
[substantiv]

the panel placed inside a vehicle, below the glass at the front, that is facing the driver or pilot and contains most of the controls and switches

tablou de bord, panou de control

tablou de bord, panou de control

Ex: The dashboard lights flickered when the engine started. 
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deuce coupe
deuce coupe
[substantiv]

a small, high-performance automobile designed to seat only two people, often referring to classic hot rods, particularly the 1932 Ford Coupe, which was popular in early American car culture

un deuce coupe, o mașină mică

un deuce coupe, o mașină mică

Ex: He restored a vintage deuce coupe from the 1930s and took it to car shows. 
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flatfoot
flatfoot
[substantiv]

a member of a law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining public order, preventing and investigating crimes, and enforcing laws within a given jurisdiction

polițist, ofițer de poliție

polițist, ofițer de poliție

Ex: The police officer directed traffic after the accident. 
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(punch|floor) it
punch it
[interjecție]

used to tell someone to accelerate or speed up quickly, typically by pressing the accelerator in a vehicle

Haide,  apasă pedala!

Haide, apasă pedala!

Ex: Come on, punch it! We need to get to the airport faster! 
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fuzz-buster
fuzz-buster
[substantiv]

a device, typically a radar detector, used in vehicles to detect police radar signals, helping drivers avoid speeding tickets

detector de radar, avertizor de radar

detector de radar, avertizor de radar

Ex: He installed a fuzz-buster in his car to avoid getting caught by speed traps. 
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head-on collision
head-on collision
[substantiv]

a traffic accident where two vehicles hit each other directly from the front

coliziune frontală, ciocnire frontală

coliziune frontală, ciocnire frontală

Ex: The head-on collision between the two cars caused a major traffic jam on the highway. 
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high rider
high rider
[substantiv]

a vehicle, especially a car or truck, that is modified to have a raised suspension, resulting in a higher ride height than standard vehicles

vehicul ridicat, mașină cu suspensie ridicată

vehicul ridicat, mașină cu suspensie ridicată

Ex: He’s driving a high rider now, making it easier to see over other cars. 
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to [jam|slam] (on|) the [brake]

to suddenly or forcefully apply the brakes of a vehicle, often to avoid an accident or stop abruptly

Ex: I had to jam the brakes when the car in front of me suddenly stopped. 
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lemon
lemon
[substantiv]

a flawed or defective item, especially referring to an unsatisfactory automobile

lămâie, mașină stricată

lămâie, mașină stricată

Ex: He realized he had bought a lemon when the car broke down just a week after purchase. 
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to [light] it up

to make something more energetic, exciting, or vibrant

Ex: The DJ is about to light it up with his new remix. 
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loaded
loaded
[adjectiv]

(of a vehicle) equipped with a variety of additional features or accessories, such as a premium sound system, leather seats, or advanced technology

echipat, încărcat

echipat, încărcat

Ex: This car is loaded with all the latest tech features. 
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lowrider
lowrider
[substantiv]

a car that has been modified to sit lower to the ground, often with customized features

o mașină modificată pentru a sta mai jos la pământ, un vehicul personalizat cu suspensie coborâtă

o mașină modificată pentru a sta mai jos la pământ, un vehicul personalizat cu suspensie coborâtă

Ex: He rolled up in his lowrider, bouncing to the music. 
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to [nail] the breaks

to suddenly and forcefully apply the brakes in a vehicle, often causing the car to stop abruptly

Ex: He had to nail the brakes when the car in front of him stopped unexpectedly. 
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pile-up
pile-up
[substantiv]

a collision involving multiple vehicles, often caused by poor visibility or sudden braking

coliziune în lanț, pile-up

coliziune în lanț, pile-up

Ex: The highway was closed due to a massive pile-up involving ten cars during rush hour. 
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to [pop] the clutch

to quickly release the clutch in a manual transmission vehicle, typically when starting the engine or attempting to shift gears

Ex: To get the old car started, you had to pop the clutch on a cold morning. 
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rattletrap
rattletrap
[substantiv]

a vehicle, typically an old or poorly maintained one, that makes a lot of noise or rattles due to its condition. Often used to describe a car in poor shape

vehicul vechi, vehicul zdrăngănitor

vehicul vechi, vehicul zdrăngănitor

Ex: That old rattletrap barely made it up the hill, and the engine sounded like it might fall apart at any moment. 
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to soup up

to modify a vehicle or its engine to enhance its power or performance

modifica, îmbunătăți

modifica, îmbunătăți

Ex: The garage offers services for souping up trucks to improve towing capacity. 
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to [spin] doughnuts

to perform a driving maneuver where the vehicle spins in tight circles, typically on its rear tires, often creating smoke from the tires. It is commonly associated with reckless or show-off driving

Ex: He loves to spin doughnuts in the parking lot The car started spinning doughnuts on the icy road, narrowly missing the sidewalk.whenever he gets the chance. 
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to strip
to strip
[verb]

to clear out or empty a space of its contents

dezgoli, goli

dezgoli, goli

Ex: Before selling the house, they stripped the bedrooms of their beds, dressers, and nightstands. 
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to tail
to tail
[verb]

to drive closely behind another car, typically in a way that may be considered aggressive or dangerous

a se lipi, a urmări îndeaproape

a se lipi, a urmări îndeaproape

Ex: He was tailing the car in front of him so closely that it made the driver nervous. 
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wheelie
wheelie
[substantiv]

a maneuver in which a vehicle is temporarily balanced on its back two wheels, with the front wheels lifted off the ground

wheelie, ridicarea roții din față

wheelie, ridicarea roții din față

Ex: He pulled off a wheelie on his bike, impressing everyone at the park. 
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