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used to refer to something completely dark in color

Ex: The raven 's feathers shone in the sunlight , revealing a deep iridescent blackblack as coal.
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to suddenly lose consciousness or become unaware, often due to a drop in blood pressure, shock, or exhaustion

a leșina, a pierde cunoștința

a leșina, a pierde cunoștința

Ex: He felt dizzy and almost blacked out from the sudden change in temperature .S-a simțit amețit și aproape că **a leșinat** din cauza schimbării bruște de temperatură.
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used to refer to something that is extremely dark or black

Ex: As the power outage struck, the city was plunged into darkness, the streets becoming black as night.
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vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent

vota împotrivă, refuza să aprobe

vota împotrivă, refuza să aprobe

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to put a person, company, or entity on a list that prohibits or restricts their access, participation, or involvement in certain activities

a pune pe lista neagră, blacklista

a pune pe lista neagră, blacklista

Ex: The government blacklisted the airline due to safety concerns .Guvernul a **pus pe lista neagră** compania aeriană din cauza preocupărilor legate de siguranță.
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in the black
[frază]

used to refer to something, particularly a bank account, that is providing one with a considerable amount of profit

Ex: The organization has been in the black for several quarters now, thanks to a successful cost-cutting initiative.
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blue
[adjectiv]

feeling sad or melancholic

trist,  melancolic

trist, melancolic

Ex: After the argument , he was left with a blue feeling that lingered throughout the day .După cearta, a rămas cu un sentiment **albastru** care a persistat pe parcursul întregii zile.
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bluegrass
[substantiv]

a type of country music that uses unamplified stringed instruments such as banjos, guitars, etc. and is usually high-pitched

bluegrass, muzică bluegrass

bluegrass, muzică bluegrass

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blues
[substantiv]

a feeling of sadness or depression, often mild and temporary

tristețe, melancolie

tristețe, melancolie

Ex: A case of the Monday blues made it hard to get out of bed .Un caz de **blues** de luni a făcut dificilă scularea din pat.
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occurring without prior warning

Ex: The sudden storm out of the blue, catching many people unprepared .
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to use offensive words in an intense and rapid manner

Ex: The politician, during a fiery debate, started to curse a blue streak, using aggressive language to attack his opponent's policies.
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used for saying that one will not achieve what they want no matter how much they try

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gray area
[substantiv]

a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear

zonă gri, zonă neclară

zonă gri, zonă neclară

Ex: The boundaries of privacy in the digital age often exist in a gray area, raising important questions about personal data and surveillance .Limitele confidențialității în era digitală există adesea într-o **zonă gri**, ridicând întrebări importante despre datele personale și supraveghere.
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gray matter
[substantiv]

a person's ability to learn or understand something

materie cenușie, inteligență

materie cenușie, inteligență

Ex: The team 's creative ideas demonstrate their exceptional gray matter.Ideile creative ale echipei demonstrează **materia lor cenușie** excepțională.
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green
[adjectiv]

inexperienced or lacking in worldly knowledge, often showing innocence or gullibility

inexperimentat, naiv

inexperimentat, naiv

Ex: Her green perspective on relationships showed in her unrealistic expectations .Perspectiva ei **verde** asupra relațiilor s-a reflectat în așteptările ei nerealiste.
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(of a person) feeling or looking nauseated, pale, or sickly

Ex: The first-time bungee jumper was visibly green at the gills before making the leap.
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green thumb
[substantiv]

a person's natural talent or ability to make plants grow efficiently

deget verde, talent la grădinărit

deget verde, talent la grădinărit

Ex: She 's always had a green thumb.A avut întotdeauna **degetul verde**. Plantele ei de interior înfloresc, chiar și în lunile de iarnă.
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feeling jealous of another's advantages, possessions, or experiences that one lacks

Ex: When she saw her friend's luxurious vacation photos, she turned green with envy, wishing she could experience such luxury.
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the feeling of discontent caused by lacking someone else's possessions, accomplishments, etc.

Ex: She could n't hide green-eyed monster when she saw her best friend spending time with someone else .
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greenback
[substantiv]

a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)

bancnotă verde, bancnotă

bancnotă verde, bancnotă

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used to say that people often think that other situations or circumstances are better than their own, even if they are not

Ex: Sometimes , people the grass is greener on the other side, but they do n't realize that every job has its challenges .
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(of a person) in a very healthy physical state

Ex: Emily had just recovered from her illness and was now in the pink of health.
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pinko
[substantiv]

a term used to describe someone with moderately leftist or progressive political views, often associated with socialism or liberalism, but not as extreme as a communist

roz, stângist moderat

roz, stângist moderat

Ex: The documentary explored the history of political terms , including how "pinko" came to represent moderate leftist positions during the Cold War .Documentarul a explorat istoria termenilor politici, inclusiv cum "**pinko**" a ajuns să reprezinte poziții de stânga moderate în timpul Războiului Rece.
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pinky
[substantiv]

the little finger of one's hand

degetul mic, degetul mic

degetul mic, degetul mic

Ex: Injuries to the pinky, such as fractures or dislocations , can cause pain and limited mobility , affecting dexterity and hand function .Leziunile **degetului mic**, cum ar fi fracturile sau dislocările, pot provoca durere și mobilitate limitată, afectând dexteritatea și funcția mâinii.
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tickled pink
[frază]

filled with extreme happiness, excitement, or satisfaction

Ex: When she saw the adorable puppy , she could n't help but squeal with delight and was tickled pink.
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purple heart
[substantiv]

a United States military decoration awarded to any member of the armed forces who is wounded in action

inima purpurie, medalia Inimă Purpurie

inima purpurie, medalia Inimă Purpurie

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to arrest or see someone the moment they are doing something that is illegal or dishonest

Ex: The police caught the burglar red-handed as he was attempting to pick the lock of the house.
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in the red
[frază]

in debt due to spending more than one's earnings

Ex: The restaurant was struggling to attract enough customers, leading to significant losses, and they were operating in the red.
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to go out and drink alcohol, dance, or do whatever one pleases

Ex: For New Year's Eve, the city came alive with fireworks and festivities as people gathered to paint the town in celebration.
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red
[substantiv]

a person who is associated with or supports communist or socialist ideologies

roșu, comunist

roșu, comunist

Ex: The document detailed the activities of various reds involved in political activism .Documentul detalia activitățile diverselor **roșii** implicate în activismul politic.
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red cent
[substantiv]

an amount of money that is extremely small

un ban, un gologan

un ban, un gologan

Ex: The old house was n't worth a red cent in its current condition and needed significant renovations .Casa veche nu valora **un ban roșu** în starea ei actuală și avea nevoie de renovări semnificative.
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red-faced
[adjectiv]

describing a person whose face has become red, typically due to embarrassment, anger, or exertion

roșu de rușine, înroșit

roșu de rușine, înroșit

Ex: The sudden criticism left him red-faced and flustered , unable to respond immediately .Critica bruscă l-a lăsat **cu fața roșie** și tulburat, incapabil să răspundă imediat.
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red-hot
[adjectiv]

characterized by intense emotion or interest or excitement

arzător, pasionat

arzător, pasionat

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red tape
[substantiv]

official procedures or rules that are unnecessary and time-consuming

birocrație, hârtii inutile

birocrație, hârtii inutile

Ex: They had to navigate through a lot of red tape to get their visa approved .Au trebuit să navigheze prin multă **birocrație** pentru a-și obține viza aprobată.
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red-letter day
[substantiv]

a day that will always be remembered by an exceptionally good thing that has happened on it

zi memorabilă, zi de glorie

zi memorabilă, zi de glorie

Ex: During that period , every day felt like a red-letter day as they made significant progress towards their goals .În acea perioadă, fiecare zi părea a fi o **zi memorabilă** în timp ce ei făceau progrese semnificative către obiectivele lor.
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redneck
[substantiv]

a poor White person in the southern United States

țăran, alb sărac din sud

țăran, alb sărac din sud

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to treat a guest whom one greatly values with extra care and attention

Ex: At the international summit, the host country went all out to roll out the red carpet for world leaders, ensuring a warm and dignified welcome.
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to see red
[frază]

to suddenly become enraged and uncontrollably angry

Ex: I have a feeling their insincere apology will make see red and escalate the situation .
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used to refer to someone who looks unnaturally pale, often as a result of fear or illness

Ex: When the doctor told him the news, he turned white as a ghost.
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white-bread
[adjectiv]

of or belonging to or representative of the white middle class

al clasei de mijloace albe, burghez

al clasei de mijloace albe, burghez

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white elephant
[substantiv]

a thing that is of no value or use because it is excessively expensive to keep it in a good condition

elefant alb, povara costisitoare

elefant alb, povara costisitoare

Ex: The new software system , despite its promising features , proved to be a white elephant for the company due to constant glitches and compatibility issues .Noul sistem software, în ciuda caracteristicilor sale promițătoare, s-a dovedit a fi un **elefant alb** pentru companie din cauza defecțiunilor constante și a problemelor de compatibilitate.
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white lie
[substantiv]

a small lie that does not cause any harm, especially told to avoid making someone upset

minciună nevinovată, minciună albă

minciună nevinovată, minciună albă

Ex: She told her grandmother a white lie, pretending to enjoy the handmade sweater she received as a gift .I-a spus bunicii ei o **minciună nevinovată**, prefăcându-se că îi place puloverul făcut manual pe care l-a primit cadou.
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yellow
[adjectiv]

lacking in courage

laș, fricos

laș, fricos

Ex: The yellow character in the film was always the first to back down from confrontations .Personajul **galben** din film era întotdeauna primul care se retrăgea de la confruntări.
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