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to unexpectedly expose or confront someone in an embarrassing situation

Ex: He was caught with his pants down when he accidentally sent a personal text to the entire office.
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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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to dump
[verb]

to get rid of waste material, particularly in an unorganized manner

a arunca, a deversa

a arunca, a deversa

Ex: dumped the leftover food into the compost bin .
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to be deceived or tricked by someone or something

a fi păcălit de, a cădea în capcană

a fi păcălit de, a cădea în capcană

Ex: In the world of online dating , it 's essential to be cautious and not fall for someone 's charming online persona .
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forget that noise
[Propoziție]

used to express anger and the fact that someone does not care about someone or something

Ex: Hearing his proposal to invest all their savings in a risky business venture, she immediately said, "Forget that noise; we need a safer plan."
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having finished one's supply of something very recently

Ex: I was hoping to get a copy of the latest bestseller, but the library is fresh out of stock.
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to be entertained, delighted, or excited by someone or something

Ex: Whenever they watch old family videos, the whole family gets a kick out of seeing their younger selves and reliving the memories.
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to get
[verb]

to understand something by hearing it

a înțelege, a percepe

a înțelege, a percepe

Ex: Sorry , I did n't get your last name ; could you tell me again ?
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to put a sudden stop to something one was doing for some time

Ex: He's been trying to fix that old car for weeks; it might be time to give it a rest and call a mechanic.
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used when someone is about to undergo a medical operation

Ex: The patient consented to be put under the knife to remove the tumor.
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nuts
[adjectiv]

behaving in a crazy or irrational manner

nebun, zăpăcit

nebun, zăpăcit

Ex: People thought he nuts for living alone in the woods .
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various small things that have no importance or value

Ex: She likes to odds and ends from her travels as souvenirs .
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one-track mind
[substantiv]

used of a person whose mind is busy with the thought of a particular person or thing and cannot think of anyone or anything else

om cu o minte îngustă, persoană cu o minte fixă

om cu o minte îngustă, persoană cu o minte fixă

Ex: She 's so infatuated with her new romantic interest that she has one-track mind and ca n't seem to think about anything else .
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to purchase something

a cumpăra, a lua

a cumpăra, a lua

Ex: He picked a new jacket up during the clearance sale.
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to figure out why things are the way they are and be able to identify the reason

Ex: After hours of searching for the missing document, she finally put her finger on it hidden under a stack of papers.
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rag
[substantiv]

a newspaper of low quality

ziar de proastă calitate, publicație de nimic

ziar de proastă calitate, publicație de nimic

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stuff
[substantiv]

informal terms for personal possessions

chestii, aparatură

chestii, aparatură

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to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant

Ex: Find a hobby.
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totally
[adverb]

in a complete and absolute way

Ex: The project totally funded by the government .
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uh-oh
[interjecție]

used to express mild concern, surprise, or anticipation of a problem or mishap

Ups, Vai de mine

Ups, Vai de mine

Ex: Uh-oh, we need to fix this typo before we submit the report .
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bum
[substantiv]

someone who is feeling disappointed, down, or depressed, often due to a situation not going as expected

nenorocit, căpcăun

nenorocit, căpcăun

Ex: Do n't be such bum; things will get better .
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to empty something, such as a stock, merchandise, or money

a goli, a curăța

a goli, a curăța

Ex: cleaned out the bar by the end of the night .
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to become aware of something, often used when someone is slow to understand a situation or misses obvious signs

Ex: It took him a while get a clue that he was being pranked .
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honker
[substantiv]

a large nose, often used humorously or in a teasing manner

nas mare, nas imens

nas mare, nas imens

Ex: You could see honker from across the room !
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used to comment on someone's unexpected or unkempt arrival, typically when they appear disheveled, tired, or out of place

Ex: You missed the bus, huh?
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lookit
[interjecție]

used to draw attention to something or someone, often in a surprised, impressed, or excited tone

Uite!, Vezi!

Uite!, Vezi!

Ex: Lookit, it's snowing already!
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to rag
[verb]

to tease, mock, or harass someone, usually in a lighthearted or persistent manner

a tachina, a cita

a tachina, a cita

Ex: He ragged by his friends until he finally laughed along .
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to eat a large quantity of food quickly and greedily, often with little regard for manners or the amount consumed

Ex: Every time we go to that restaurant , he stuffs his face with everything on the menu .
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heavens to besty
[interjecție]

used to express surprise, astonishment, or sometimes dismay, often in a humorous or old-fashioned

Ceruri cu Betsy!, Sfinte ceruri!

Ceruri cu Betsy!, Sfinte ceruri!

Ex: Heavens to betsy, I didn’t think you’d go that far!
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Big Berta
[substantiv]

a large or overweight woman

Bertha cea mare, Bertha voluminoasă

Bertha cea mare, Bertha voluminoasă

Ex: The nickname Big Bertha stuck with her throughout high school, even though she lost weight later on.
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yes siree, Bob
[interjecție]

used to affirm or agree with something, often with added emphasis

Da,  domnule!

Da, domnule!

Ex: "You're absolutely right about that one."
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dick
[substantiv]

an obnoxious, rude, or inconsiderate person

un idiot, un nesimțit

un idiot, un nesimțit

Ex: I ca n't believe he made those comments — he 's such dick.
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to stop working properly, malfunction, or break down. Often used to describe a machine or system that has failed

a se defecta, a da rateu

a se defecta, a da rateu

Ex: My phone fritzed out, so I had to reboot it.
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by George
[interjecție]

used to express surprise, emphasis, or sometimes excitement

Doamne,  cred că am reușit!

Doamne, cred că am reușit!

Ex: By George , I 've finally figured it out !
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to leave a location, usually to embark on a journey or trip

Ex: With a sense of anticipation , they fueled up the RV and prepared hit the road for their summer vacation .
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jack shit
[substantiv]

used to emphasize the state of insignificance, emptiness, or dissatisfaction

nimic, deloc

nimic, deloc

Ex: The old car 's jack shit on the market .
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extremely quickly or almost instantaneously

Ex: He changed the subject faster than you can say Jackie Robinson.
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Joe Schmoe
[substantiv]

a term used to refer to an average or ordinary person, often in a dismissive or humorous way

Toma Necredinciosul, ion cinci

Toma Necredinciosul, ion cinci

Ex: I ca n’t Joe Schmoe was able to solve that problem , it ’s usually such a challenge .
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someone who is very prompt, reliable, and available when needed, especially in a situation requiring immediate action

Ex: Tim 's Johnny on the spot when it comes to finishing the project before the deadline .
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no way, Jose
[interjecție]

used to indicate that something is absolutely not going to happen or is completely unacceptable, often in a playful or exaggerated manner

Nici vorbă,  José!

Nici vorbă, José!

Ex: He'll never take such a shortcut, no way, Jose!
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Don Juan
[substantiv]

a man who is charming, attractive, and often romantically involved with many women

Don Juan, zburdalnic

Don Juan, zburdalnic

Ex: He's got the looks and the smooth talk, definitely a modern-day Don Juan.
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geez louise
[interjecție]

used to convey surprise, frustration, or disbelief, often in a mild or humorous way

Doamne,  ce ciudat!

Doamne, ce ciudat!

Ex: "Geez Louise, that was one crazy roller coaster ride!"
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for Pete's sake
[interjecție]

used to express frustration, annoyance, or emphasis. It's often used when someone is irritated or trying to convey impatience about something

De mă-sa,  poți să mă asculți și tu odată?

De mă-sa, poți să mă asculți și tu odată?

Ex: For Pete's sake, why do you always have to make things so complicated?
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used to express surprise, frustration, or disbelief

Pentru dragostea lui Dumnezeu,  de ce nu mi-ai spus despre întâlnire?

Pentru dragostea lui Dumnezeu, de ce nu mi-ai spus despre întâlnire?

Ex: For the love of Manfred , do n't let the cow kick the bucket again !
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