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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 booze, catering to enthusiasts and collectors .
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to notify one's employer or supervisor that one is unwell and unable to work on a specific day

Ex: He 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

a concedia, a da afară

a concedia, a da afară

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to strongly criticize someone in an angry manner

a reproșa, a ceartă

a reproșa, a ceartă

Ex: The chewed out the staff for not maintaining cleanliness .
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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

a termina, a bea cu sete

a termina, a bea cu sete

Ex: downed the last of her coffee before heading out the door .
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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

îi face nervoși, îi enervează

îi face nervoși, îi enervează

Ex: What gets me is the slow response from customer support .
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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

a ajunge, a reuși să participe

a ajunge, a reuși să participe

Ex: He made it on time for the train .
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to speak loudly or complain, often in a bold or confrontational manner

a se plânge, a vorbi obraznic

a se plânge, a vorbi obraznic

Ex: She mouths off when she disagrees with a decision .
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back burner
[substantiv]

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

prioritate scăzută, pe plan secund

prioritate scăzută, pe plan secund

Ex: The idea was on back burner for now , but I ’ll revisit it later .
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ripped
[adjectiv]

heavily affected or exited by a chemical substance, especially alcohol

făcut praf, tras

făcut praf, tras

Ex: At the party, he became increasingly ripped as he indulged in the drinks being passed around.
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to ruin a situation through mistakes or poor judgment

a strica, a face o greșeală

a strica, a face o greșeală

Ex: The politician tried not to screw his speech up by rehearsing multiple times.
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stone sober
[substantiv]

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

cu capul pe umeri, total sober

cu capul pe umeri, total sober

Ex: He 's committed to his sobriety , and he 's stone sober for several years .
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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?, Ce-i pe sufletul tău?

Ce mai faci?, Ce-i pe sufletul tău?

Ex: What's up, everyone?
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wimp
[substantiv]

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

slăbiciune, neputincios

slăbiciune, neputincios

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

a vomi în mod violent, a răsturna stomacul

a vomi în mod violent, a răsturna stomacul

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

evenimentele, întâmplările

evenimentele, întâmplările

Ex: We do n’t know much about goings on in the neighborhood , but it ’s been quiet lately .
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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 confidențiale, insider

informații confidențiale, insider

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

a enerva, a supăra

a enerva, a supăra

Ex: The delayed flight and lack of information from the airline ticked them off.
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zoned
[adjectiv]

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

dezghețat, absent

dezghețat, absent

Ex: He had been working non-stop and was totally zoned when I asked him about it.
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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

muscă, vagin

muscă, vagin

Ex: She rolled her eyes when he referred to her body using the word beaver. "
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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 bird legs , but he just laughed it off .
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catcall
[substantiv]

a loud, often sexually suggestive remark or whistle directed at someone, typically in public, intended to attract attention. It is often considered disrespectful or inappropriate

strigăt de atracție, apel sexual

strigăt de atracție, apel sexual

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

a cicali, a enerva

a cicali, a enerva

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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 (persoană)

câine norocos, norocos (persoană)

Ex: "I just met my favorite celebrity!"
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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

băiat viclean, șmecher

băiat viclean, șmecher

Ex: sly dog, you knew exactly how to win her over , did n't you ?
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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

bătrânule obraznic, moșneagul păcătos

bătrânule obraznic, moșneagul păcătos

Ex: Do n’t be such old goat, you should act your age !
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goose egg
[substantiv]

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

zero, punctaj zero

zero, punctaj zero

Ex: He attempted to win the raffle , but he ended up with goose egg— no prizes at all .
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goose
[substantiv]

a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

prost, nepriceput

prost, nepriceput

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horse's ass
[substantiv]

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

idiot, boul

idiot, boul

Ex: The guy was such a horse's ass, he didn't even notice everyone was laughing at him.
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monkey suit
[substantiv]

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

smoking, costum elegant

smoking, costum elegant

Ex: The groom insisted on wearing monkey suit for the wedding , despite the casual setting .
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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

naiv, bătaie de joc

naiv, bătaie de joc

Ex: The con artist was clever , but the guy he targeted was a pigeon.
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treat or classify according to a mental stereotype

a încadra, a clasifica

a încadra, a clasifica

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stool pigeon
[substantiv]

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

turnător, spion

turnător, spion

Ex: The journalist relied on a stool pigeon" to expose the corrupt practices of the politician .
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rat
[substantiv]

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

trădător, vânzător de neam

trădător, vânzător de neam

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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

neconstanți, neprevăzut

neconstanți, neprevăzut

Ex: I don’t know if I should believe him; he’s been acting squirrelly lately.
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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

balenă, gigant

balenă, gigant

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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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