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Street Talk 1
to belt
[verb]

to strike forcefully or swiftly with something like a belt or a similar object

a lovi, a zbughi

a lovi, a zbughi

Ex: The child belted his sibling in the arm while swinging his toy wildly .
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in a way that unfairly takes advantage of a person's weaknesses

Ex: Employing personal attacks instead of addressing the issue at hand is below the belt strategies .
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to feel upset, irritated, or unhappy

Ex: He tried to cheer her up, but she was still in a bad mood.
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(of a computer or electronic device) to start and load the operating system into memory for use

a porni, a încărca sistemul de operare

a porni, a încărca sistemul de operare

Ex: After a power outage, it takes a few minutes for the system to boot up again.
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boot camp
[substantiv]

camp for training military recruits

tabără de instrucție, curs de pregătire militară

tabără de instrucție, curs de pregătire militară

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to produce, distribute, or sell illicit or unauthorized goods

a contrabanda, a fabrica ilegal

a contrabanda, a fabrica ilegal

Ex: Authorities arrested a group of individuals attempting bootleg a new designer drug , which had recently been classified as illegal .
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to shake involuntarily as a response to extreme fear

Ex: The haunted house we visited last Halloween had us all trembling in our shoes.
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blue-collar
[adjectiv]

relating to jobs or workers who engage in manual labor or skilled trades

de muncă manuală, al muncitorilor calificați

de muncă manuală, al muncitorilor calificați

Ex: Blue-collar workers are known for their hands-on approach to problem-solving and their ability to work effectively with tools and machinery.
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extremely furious or upset

Ex: I have a feeling she will hot under the collar when she realizes her proposal was rejected without proper explanation .
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off the cuff
[frază]

without any preparations or prior plans

Ex: His off-the-cuff speech at the wedding was heartfelt and genuine, making it a memorable moment.
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to be specially careful, gentle, or considerate when dealing with someone or something

Ex: In negotiations , it 's crucial handle the sensitive topic with kid gloves to maintain a positive atmosphere .
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hats off
[interjecție]

said to someone to show praise or respect for what they have done

Respect!, Bravo!

Respect!, Bravo!

Ex: If you can do that and come up smiling—well, then, it's hats off all round.
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to avoid sharing a secret with others

Ex: The detective shared crucial information with the witness, stressing the importance of keeping it under their hat to protect ongoing investigations.
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old hat
[frază]

used to describe something that has been used many times or has existed for an extended period of time and is no longer new

Ex: She thought her idea for a smartphone app was groundbreaking, but by the time she developed it, it was already old hat.
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to have different roles, positions, or jobs at the same time

Ex: The teacher wears several hats in the classroom, including educator, counselor, and mentor.
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to have a hard time staying calm due to being extremely nervous or excited about something

Ex: They were full of ants in their pants as they anxiously waited for the winner to be announced.
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to unexpectedly expose or confront someone in an embarrassing situation

Ex: He was caught with his pants down when he accidentally sent a personal text to the entire office.
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to cause a person to become greatly interested in one, particularly in the first encounter

Ex: Sarah's impressive knowledge and captivating storytelling skills never failed to charm the pants off her audience during presentations.
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in a way that solely relies on one's intuition or personal judgment rather than the necessary knowledge, tools, etc.

Ex: The team faced unexpected challenges during the competition and had to adapt their strategy by the seat of their pants.
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to take legal action against someone and demand so much money and damages from them that it leaves them with nothing

Ex: He intends to sue the pants off the hospital for the medical malpractice he experienced.
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to be the one who makes important decisions and is in complete control and of a relationship or family

Ex: Although Jack is the more easygoing of the two, everyone knows that Emily wears the pants in their relationship.
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everything a person has to offer for helping someone, even things that they need for themselves

Ex: In a true act of selflessness, she gave the shirt off her back to a homeless person she encountered on the street, providing some warmth and comfort.
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keep one's shirt on
[Propoziție]

used for telling a person to be more patient or to think before reacting angrily

Ex: She was about to yell at her colleague, but he told her to keep her shirt on and discuss the issue calmly.
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to lose a big sum of money, often due to a risky bet or investment

Ex: With the real estate market downturn, homeowners lost their shirts when the value of their properties declined sharply.
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stuffed shirt
[substantiv]

someone who considers themselves more important than others and often behaves in a very formal and old-fashioned way

cocălău, fără umor

cocălău, fără umor

Ex: The politician 's speeches were filled with empty promises stuffed shirt rhetoric .
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used to suggest that if something accurately describes or applies to a person, they should accept it as true

Ex: I understand you're sensitive about being labeled as lazy, but if the shoe fits, wear it.
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a person who tries hard to let others know that they always do the right thing and behave well

Ex: She always volunteers for every task and never misses an opportunity to remind everyone about it.
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to have a hidden resource, plan, or advantage that can be used strategically when needed

Ex: During the tough contract negotiations, she had an experienced lawyer up her sleeve, ready to step in if the situation got tricky.
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to make someone become impressed

Ex: The new book is blowing my socks off.
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to tell a person to stop making noise or stop talking, especially if they are being loud or annoying

Ex: The loud music from the neighboring apartment was disturbing everyone, so I finally went over and asked them to stuff a sock in it.
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