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wise owl
[substantiv]

someone who possesses great wisdom and good judgment, often referred to old people

bufniță înțeleaptă, înțelept vârstnic

bufniță înțeleaptă, înțelept vârstnic

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night owl
[substantiv]

a person who has a tendency to sleep very late at night

bufniță de noapte, tocilar de noapte

bufniță de noapte, tocilar de noapte

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mousey
[adjectiv]

quiet and timid and ineffectual

timid,  măcăleandru

timid, măcăleandru

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used to refer to someone or something that is extremely quiet and does not make much noise

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monkey wrench
[substantiv]

a type of wrench with a screw placed on its handle near the adjustable jaws

cheie reglabilă, cheie cu bătaie

cheie reglabilă, cheie cu bătaie

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describing a situation, activity, or experience that is extremely enjoyable, entertaining, or amusing

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to display complete surprise or disbelief

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to engage in playful, often mischievous, or silly behavior without a clear purpose

a se juca, a fi jucăuș

a se juca, a fi jucăuș

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pigs can fly
[Propoziție]

used to express one's disbelief about something happening or being true

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in a pig's eye
[interjecție]

used to show that one does not believe or accept something that was said or suggested

Nici pomeneală!, Într-o mie de ani!

Nici pomeneală!, Într-o mie de ani!

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pigheaded
[adjectiv]

persisting to do things the way one sees fit and unwilling to change one's opinion, no matter how irrational it might seem

îndărătnic, necruțător

îndărătnic, necruțător

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to eat an excessive amount of food

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pigs can fly
[Propoziție]

used to express one's disbelief about something happening or being true

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overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

a se îndopa, a mânca în exces

a se îndopa, a mânca în exces

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rabbit ears
[substantiv]

an indoor TV antenna; consists of two extendible rods that form a V

antena pentru televizor, urechi de iepure

antena pentru televizor, urechi de iepure

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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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to rat
[verb]

to inform on someone or betray them, often by disclosing their wrongdoing to authorities

a turna, a trăda

a turna, a trăda

Ex: The informant 's decision rat led to a major crackdown on the illegal operation .
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rat race
[substantiv]

a draining and stressful lifestyle that consists of constantly competing with others for success, wealth, power, etc. and so leaving no room for rest and pleasure

cursă de șobolani, viață de stres și competiție

cursă de șobolani, viață de stres și competiție

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to begin to feel that there might be something wrong or dishonest about a situation

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so intoxicated with alcohol that one starts behaving like a lunatic

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extremely low in speed

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said to mean that what a person is searching for is right where they are, but they have failed to notice it

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used to refer to a deceitful and untrustworthy person who cannot be easily caught or exposed

Ex: With her quick wit and resourcefulness , she 'll become slippery as a snake in negotiations , securing the best deals for her company .
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snake
[substantiv]

a dishonest person with the tendency to deceive people for personal gain

șarpe, mincinos

șarpe, mincinos

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snake eyes
[substantiv]

expressions used when when two dice are thrown and both come up showing one spot

ochii șarpelui, cu doi de unu

ochii șarpelui, cu doi de unu

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sheepish
[adjectiv]

showing a lack of confidence or courage in an awkward way

jenat, timid

jenat, timid

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to seriously and honestly discuss a matter

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turkey
[substantiv]

a person who does something thoughtless or annoying

băiat prost, neisprăvit

băiat prost, neisprăvit

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an extremely enjoyable or thrilling time

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to violently or forcefully hit a person or thing many times

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wolf
[substantiv]

a man who is aggressive in making amorous advances to women

lup, vânător

lup, vânător

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to eat something quickly and greedily, often without pausing

a devora, a mânca pe nemestecate

a devora, a mânca pe nemestecate

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can of worms
[frază]

something that when someone tries to deal with it causes many problems

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worm
[substantiv]

a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect

lighioană, șarpe ruginit

lighioană, șarpe ruginit

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used to imply that the person who starts their day or task early will have an advantage over those who start later or procrastinate

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to make someone reveal information by questioning them repeatedly or cleverly

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