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Street Talk 1
booze
[substantiv]

an alcoholic beverage, especially the type containing high amounts of alcohol

alcool, băutură alcoolică

alcool, băutură alcoolică

Ex: The store specialized in imported and craft booze, catering to enthusiasts and collectors .Magazinul era specializat în **băuturi alcoolice** importate și de meșteșug, adresându-se pasionaților și colecționarilor.
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to notify one's employer or supervisor that one is unwell and unable to work on a specific day

Ex: called in sick last Monday because of a stomach virus .
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to can
[verb]

terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

concedia, destitui

concedia, destitui

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to strongly criticize someone in an angry manner

mustra, certui

mustra, certui

Ex: The manager chewed out the staff for not maintaining cleanliness .Managerul a **certat** personalul pentru că nu a menținut curățenia.
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to make an effort to demonstrate a better behavior and treat others better

Ex: She clean up her act immediately if she wants to keep this high-paying job .
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to down
[verb]

to drink completely, often in one go

bea dintr-o înghițitură, termina de băut

bea dintr-o înghițitură, termina de băut

Ex: She downed the last of her coffee before heading out the door .Ea a **băut** ultima parte din cafeaua ei înainte de a ieși pe ușă.
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to suddenly become angry

Ex: I have a feeling she fly off the handle when she finds out about the mistake .
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to get
[verb]

to be irritating or annoying for someone

enerva, irita

enerva, irita

Ex: What really gets me is the slow response from customer support .Ceea ce mă **enervează** cu adevărat este răspunsul lent al suportului pentru clienți.
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I hear you
[Propoziție]

used to tell someone that one completely understands or agrees with what they are saying

Ex: I hear ya, finding quality time can be challenging in our busy lives.
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to successfully reach or attend a place or event

ajunge, reuși să vină

ajunge, reuși să vină

Ex: He barely made it on time for the train .Abia **a reușit** să ajungă la timp pentru tren.
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to speak loudly or complain, often in a bold or confrontational manner

a vorbi obraznic, a se plânge cu voce tare

a vorbi obraznic, a se plânge cu voce tare

Ex: She often mouths off when she disagrees with a decision .Ea **vorbește fără să se gândească** când nu este de acord cu o decizie.
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back burner
[substantiv]

a state of low priority where something is set aside to be dealt with later

prioritate scăzută, arzător din spate

prioritate scăzută, arzător din spate

Ex: The idea was on the back burner for now , but I ’ll revisit it later .Ideea era pe **arzătorul din spate** deocamdată, dar o voi revizui mai târziu.
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ripped
[adjectiv]

heavily affected or exited by a chemical substance, especially alcohol

fumat, beat

fumat, beat

Ex: At the party, he became increasingly ripped as he indulged in the drinks being passed around.La petrecere, a devenit din ce în ce mai **beat** în timp ce se delecta cu băuturile care circulau.
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to ruin a situation through mistakes or poor judgment

strica, dărâma

strica, dărâma

Ex: The politician tried not to screw his speech up by rehearsing multiple times.Politicianul a încercat să nu **strice** discursul său repetând de mai multe ori.
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stone sober
[substantiv]

someone who is not in any way affected by chemical substances or alcoholic drinks

treaz ca piatra, complet treaz

treaz ca piatra, complet treaz

Ex: He 's committed to his sobriety , and he 's been stone sober for several years .Este dedicat sobrietății sale și a fost **stone sober** de câțiva ani.
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having the requisite qualities for

Ex: The workers get rid of those whose work is not up to the mark.
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what's up
[interjecție]

used as a greeting or conversation starter in casual settings

Ce mai faci?, Care e treaba?

Ce mai faci?, Care e treaba?

Ex: What's up, everyone?**Ce mai faci**, toată lumea? Cum vă simțiți astăzi?
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wimp
[substantiv]

a person who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy

laş, fricos

laş, fricos

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to vomit forcefully or expel the contents of one's stomach, often in a graphic or intense manner

Ex: I felt so nauseous after that terrible meal, I almost barfed up my guts.
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cut it out
[Propoziție]

used to tell someone to stop annoying one with their action or behavior

Ex: Cut it out, we 're in a library , and you 're being too loud .
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goings on
[substantiv]

the activities, events, or situations that are currently happening

evenimente, activități

evenimente, activități

Ex: We do n’t know much about the goings on in the neighborhood , but it ’s been quiet lately .Nu știm prea multe despre **întâmplările** din cartier, dar în ultimul timp a fost liniște.
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to possess knowledge or understanding of something; to have an idea or information about a situation or topic

Ex: had a clue that something was wrong when she started acting differently .
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low-down
[substantiv]

slang terms for inside information

informații interne, informații confidențiale

informații interne, informații confidențiale

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to anger or frustrate someone by one's actions or behaviors

enerva, irita

enerva, irita

Ex: The delayed flight and lack of information from the airline ticked them off.Zborul întârziat și lipsa de informații din partea companiei aeriene i-a **enervat**.
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zoned
[adjectiv]

(of a person) dazed, absent-minded, or senseless, often due to exhaustion, distraction, or emotional shock

absent, în nori

absent, în nori

Ex: He had been working non-stop and was totally zoned when I asked him about it.Lucrase non-stop și era complet **absent** când l-am întrebat despre asta.
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used to informally say goodbye, often in a playful or lighthearted manner

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beaver
[substantiv]

the inner part of a woman's body that connects the outside to the uterus. It's where sexual activity can happen and where a baby passes through during birth

pizdă, vagina

pizdă, vagina

Ex: She rolled her eyes when he referred to her body using the word "beaver. "Ea a dat ochii peste cap când s-a referit la corpul ei folosind cuvântul **"biber"**.
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bird legs
[substantiv]

someone with very thin or scrawny legs

picioare de pasăre, picioare subțiri

picioare de pasăre, picioare subțiri

Ex: They joked about his bird legs , but he just laughed it off .Au glumit despre **picioarele lui de pasăre**, dar el doar a râs și a trecut peste.
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catcall
[substantiv]

a sexually suggestive or insulting whistle, shout, or comment directed at someone in public

Ex: The police were called after the catcalls escalated into something more threatening .
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bother persistently with trivial complaints

a hărțui cu plângeri banale, a sâcâi cu reclamații nesemnificative

a hărțui cu plângeri banale, a sâcâi cu reclamații nesemnificative

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to be really stressed, angry, or upset about something that has happened or is going to happen

Ex: I can already imagine having a cow when he sees the dent on his car .
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used to respond to a farewell, typically in a fun or lighthearted way

Ex: I’ll be off now.
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lucky dog
[substantiv]

a person who is very fortunate or has experienced good luck in a particular situation

câine norocos, norocos

câine norocos, norocos

Ex: "I just met my favorite celebrity!"« Tocmai am întâlnit celebrul meu preferat! » « Ești un **câine norocos** ! »
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sly dog
[substantiv]

a person who is cunning, clever, and often deceitful in a way that helps them achieve their goals

câine şmecher, şmecher

câine şmecher, şmecher

Ex: You sly dog, you knew exactly how to win her over , did n't you ?**Câine viclean**, știai exact cum să o câștigi, nu-i așa?
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old goat
[substantiv]

an older man who is seen as being lecherous or overly interested in women, often in a way that is considered inappropriate or embarrassing for his age

bătrân țap, bătrân desfrânat

bătrân țap, bătrân desfrânat

Ex: Do n’t be such an old goat, you should act your age !Nu fi un **țap bătrân**, ar trebui să te comporți în conformitate cu vârsta ta!
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goose egg
[substantiv]

a score that is equivalent to zero in a match or game

zero, ou de gâscă

zero, ou de gâscă

Ex: He attempted to win the raffle , but he ended up with a goose egg— no prizes at all .A încercat să câștige la tombolă, dar a terminat cu un **ou de gâscă**—niciun premiu.
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goose
[substantiv]

a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

prost, idiot

prost, idiot

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horse's ass
[substantiv]

a person who is foolish, stubborn, or behaving in a ridiculous or irritating manner

cap de măgar, încăpățânat

cap de măgar, încăpățânat

Ex: The guy was such a horse's ass, he didn't even notice everyone was laughing at him.Tipul era atât de **măgar** încât nici măcar nu a observat că toată lumea râdea de el.
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monkey suit
[substantiv]

a formal suit or tuxedo, typically worn for events such as weddings or fancy parties

costum de maimuță, smoching

costum de maimuță, smoching

Ex: The groom insisted on wearing a monkey suit for the wedding , despite the casual setting .Mirele a insistat să poarte un **costum de maimuță** pentru nuntă, în ciuda atmosferei relaxate.
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pigeon
[substantiv]

a person who is easily deceived, tricked, or swindled, often used in reference to someone who falls for scams or dishonest schemes

porumbel, naiv

porumbel, naiv

Ex: The con artist was clever , but the guy he targeted was a total pigeon.Escrocul era inteligent, dar tipul pe care l-a țintit era un **porumbel** total.
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treat or classify according to a mental stereotype

eticheta, clasifica

eticheta, clasifica

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stool pigeon
[substantiv]

a person sent into a group as a spy to report on its activities

turnător, informator

turnător, informator

Ex: The journalist relied on a "stool pigeon" to expose the corrupt practices of the politician .Jurnalistul s-a bazat pe un **turnător** pentru a expune practicile corupte ale politicianului.
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rat
[substantiv]

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

șobolan, ticălos

șobolan, ticălos

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squirrelly
[adjectiv]

used to describe someone or something that is untrustworthy, erratic, or difficult to predict. It can also imply a sense of nervousness or instability in behavior

nede încredere, instabil

nede încredere, instabil

Ex: I don’t know if I should believe him; he’s been acting squirrelly lately.Nu știu dacă ar trebui să-l cred; s-a purtat **nepredictibil** în ultima vreme.
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cold turkey
[frază]

in a manner that is sudden, unexpected, and not gradual

Ex: They gave up sugary cold turkey, opting for healthier alternatives instead .
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whale
[substantiv]

a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

uriaș, colos

uriaș, colos

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to make someone reveal information by questioning them repeatedly or cleverly

Ex: The lawyer attempted to worm information out of the witness, hoping to uncover a crucial detail for the case.
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