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wise owl
[substantiv]

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

bufniță înțeleaptă, înțeleaptă bufniță

bufniță înțeleaptă, înțeleaptă bufniță

Ex: When it comes to financial planning, John is a wise owl.Când vine vorba de planificare financiară, John este un **bufniță înțeleptă**. El ia întotdeauna decizii inteligente de investiții și oferă sfaturi valoroase clienților săi.
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night owl
[substantiv]

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

bufniță de noapte, persoană care se culcă târziu

bufniță de noapte, persoană care se culcă târziu

Ex: The night owl lifestyle allows for peaceful reflection , and some people find it conducive to their personal creativity and productivity .Stilul de viață **bufniță de noapte** permite o reflecție liniștită, iar unii oameni îl consideră favorabil creativității și productivității lor personale.
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mousey
[adjectiv]

quiet and timid and ineffectual

timid, fricos

timid, fricos

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

Ex: The cat tiptoed into the roomas quiet as a mouse, not waking anyone up .
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monkey wrench
[substantiv]

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

cheie franceză, cheie reglabilă

cheie franceză, cheie reglabilă

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

Ex: Spending time with her energetic puppy more fun than a barrel of monkeys, bringing joy and laughter to her days .
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to display complete surprise or disbelief

Ex: She said she's going to win the lottery next week.
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to engage in playful, often mischievous, or silly behavior without a clear purpose

a se prosti, a face prostii

a se prosti, a face prostii

Ex: Why are you monkeying around when there 's work to be done ?De ce **faci pe maimuța** când este de lucru?
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pigs can fly
[Propoziție]

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

Ex: I'll study for the exam the night before and still get an A+.
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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

În visul tău!, În ochiul porcului!

În visul tău!, În ochiul porcului!

Ex: The politician made grandiose promises , but in a pig 's eye , they 'll be able to deliver on all of them .Politicianul a făcut promisiuni grandioase, dar **nici în vis**, nu vor putea să le împlinească pe toate.
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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

încăpățânat, obstinat

încăpățânat, obstinat

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to eat an excessive amount of food

Ex: The children had been playing all day, and when dinner was served, they ate like horses, their plates quickly emptied and asking for seconds.
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pigs can fly
[Propoziție]

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

Ex: I'll study for the exam the night before and still get an A+.
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overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

a mânca excesiv, a mânca ca un porc

a mânca excesiv, a mânca ca un porc

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rabbit ears
[substantiv]

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

antenă în V, urechile de iepure

antenă în V, urechile de iepure

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rat
[substantiv]

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

șobolan, ticălos

șobolan, ticălos

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to rat
[verb]

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

denunța, trăda

denunța, trăda

Ex: Many feared that if they spoke up, they would be labeled as rats by their peers.Mulți se temeau că dacă ar vorbi, ar fi etichetați drept **turnători** de către colegii lor.
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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

cursa șobolanilor, viață plină de concurență

cursa șobolanilor, viață plină de concurență

Ex: She has been stuck in the rat race for years , working long hours and sacrificing her personal life for her career .Ea a rămas blocată în **cursa șobolanilor** de ani de zile, lucrând multe ore și sacrificându-și viața personală pentru carieră.
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to begin to feel that there might be something wrong or dishonest about a situation

Ex: The unexpected turn of events in the negotiations made the experienced diplomat smell a rat, prompting a reassessment of the situation.
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so intoxicated with alcohol that one starts behaving like a lunatic

Ex: Trying to walk in a straight line after that much wine left him looking drunk as a skunk.
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extremely low in speed

Ex: The line at the post office was slow as a snail because of the long wait times .
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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

Ex: You're frantically searching for your keys, but they were on the kitchen counter the whole time.
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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 as 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, trădător

șarpe, trădător

Ex: She realized too late that her business partner was a snake, coiling around her trust with false promises and secret schemes to undermine her success .Ea și-a dat seama prea târziu că partenerul ei de afaceri era un **șarpe**, înfășurându-se în jurul încrederii ei cu promisiuni false și scheme secrete pentru a-i submina succesul.
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snake eyes
[substantiv]

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

ochii de șarpe, doi de unu

ochii de șarpe, doi de unu

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sheepish
[adjectiv]

showing a lack of confidence or courage in an awkward way

timid, jenat

timid, jenat

Ex: The shy student gave a sheepish nod when the teacher asked if he needed help .Elevul timid a dat un cap **jenat** când profesorul l-a întrebat dacă are nevoie de ajutor.
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to seriously and honestly discuss a matter

Ex: The mediator encouraged the disputing parties talk turkey and find common ground to resolve the conflict .
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turkey
[substantiv]

a person who does something thoughtless or annoying

prost, idiot

prost, idiot

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an extremely enjoyable or thrilling time

Ex: The hiking trip in the mountains was a challenge, but the group had a whale of a time conquering the trails and admiring the breathtaking views.
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to violently or forcefully hit a person or thing many times

Ex: The two wrestlers whaled on each other in the ring, giving the audience an intense and physical showdown.
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wolf
[substantiv]

a man who is aggressive in making amorous advances to women

lup, femeiar

lup, femeiar

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to eat something quickly and greedily, often without pausing

a devora, a mânca lacom

a devora, a mânca lacom

Ex: He wolfed down the entire plate of nachos while watching the game .El a **înghițit** întregul platou de nachos în timp ce se uita la meci.
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can of worms
[frază]

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

Ex: The legal case became can of worms when new evidence emerged , leading to further complications and delays in the trial .
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worm
[substantiv]

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

vierme, ticălos

vierme, ticălos

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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

Ex: The early bird catches the worm, so I made sure to submit my application first .
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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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