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to [catch] {sb} with {one's} pants down [frază]

to unexpectedly expose or confront someone in an embarrassing situation

Ex: I caught my roommate with his pants down when he was trying to sneak out without doing his chores.

to [catch] {sb} red-handed [frază]

to arrest or see someone the moment they are doing something that is illegal or dishonest

Ex: The neighbor caught the children red-handed when they were throwing rocks at his car, leaving visible dents.

to dump [verb]

arunca

Ex: Instead of recycling , some businesses opt to dump electronic waste in landfills .

În loc să recicleze, unele companii optează să arunce deșeurile electronice în gropi de gunoi.

to fall for [verb]

a pica în plasă

Ex: She could n't believe she had fallen for the scam and lost a significant amount of money .

Ea nu-și putea crede că a picat în capcana înșelăciunii și a pierdut o sumă semnificativă de bani.

forget that noise [Propoziție]

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

Ex: When he suggested going on a camping trip in the middle of winter , she responded , " Forget that noise ; it 's too cold . "

fresh out of {sth} [frază]

having finished one's supply of something very recently

Ex: I wanted to make pancakes for breakfast , but we 're fresh out of eggs .

to [get] a kick out of {sth} [frază]

to be entertained, delighted, or excited by someone or something

Ex: Even as an adult , I still get a kick out of building sandcastles at the beach .

to get [verb]

înțelege

Ex: Sorry , I did n't get the last part of your question ; could you repeat it ?

Îmi pare rău, nu am înțeles ultima parte a întrebării tale; poți să o repeți?

to [give] {sth} a rest [frază]

to put a sudden stop to something one was doing for some time

Ex: I have been giving team fishing a rest this season.

under the knife [frază]

used when someone is about to undergo a medical operation

Ex: After months of chronic pain, Jake decided to go under the knife and have his knee joint replaced.

nuts [adjectiv]

nebun

Ex: She seemed a bit nuts after staying awake for three nights .

Părea puțin nebună după ce a stat trează trei nopți.

odds and ends [frază]

various small things that have no importance or value

Ex: We packed just about everything , but probably left some odds and ends behind .

one-track mind [substantiv]

minte cu un singur sens

Ex: He has a one-track mind when it comes to fitness ; he 's constantly talking about workouts and nutrition .

Are o minte cu o singură pistă când vine vorba de fitness; vorbește constant despre antrenamente și nutriție.

to pick up [verb]

cumpăra

Ex: She picked up a few books from the sale .

Ea a cumpărat câteva cărți de la reducere.

to [put] {one's} finger on {sth} [frază]

to figure out why things are the way they are and be able to identify the reason

Ex: She could n't quite explain what was wrong with the painting , but she could put her finger on the issue after a closer look .

rag [substantiv]

ziar de calitate slabă

stuff [substantiv]

personal belongings or possessions

Ex: I need to pack my stuff before leaving .

to [get|take|keep] {one's} mind off {sth} [frază]

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

Ex: Reading a captivating novel is a fantastic way to take your mind off reality and immerse yourself in a different world .

totally [adverb]

total

Ex: His explanation was totally convincing .

Explicația lui a fost total convingătoare.

uh-oh [interjecție]

uh-oh

Ex: Uh-oh , what was that noise ?

Oh oh, ce a fost acel zgomot?

bum [substantiv]

ratat

Ex: I felt like a total bum after missing the opportunity .

M-am simțit un adevărat ratat după ce am pierdut oportunitatea.

to clean out [verb]

goli

Ex: The thieves cleaned out the safe before anyone noticed .

Hoții au golit seiful înainte ca cineva să observe.

to [get] a clue [frază]

to become aware of something, often used when someone is slow to understand a situation or misses obvious signs

Ex: He finally got a clue about why everyone was avoiding him .

honker [substantiv]

nas mare

Ex: He has a honker that he ca n't stop bragging about .

Are un nas mare despre care nu se poate abține să nu se laude.

look what the cat dragged in [Propoziție]

used to comment on someone's unexpected or unkempt arrival, typically when they appear disheveled, tired, or out of place

Ex: Look what the cat dragged in !

lookit [interjecție]

Uite!

Ex: Lookit! I finally finished my project!

Uite! Am terminat în sfârșit proiectul meu!

to rag [verb]

tachina

Ex: Stop ragging her , it 's not funny anymore .

Încetează să o tachinezi, nu mai este amuzant.

to [stuff] {one's} face [frază]

to eat a large quantity of food quickly and greedily, often with little regard for manners or the amount consumed

Ex: After the long hike, we all stuffed our faces with pizza.

heavens to besty [interjecție]

Cerurile la Betsy!

Ex: Heavens to betsy! I didn’t expect that!

Ceruri la Betsy! Nu mă așteptam la asta!

Big Berta [substantiv]

Mare Berta

Ex: I heard they call her Big Bertha because of her size, but she's actually really sweet.

Am auzit că o numesc Big Bertha din cauza mărimii ei, dar de fapt este foarte drăguță.

yes siree, Bob [interjecție]

da domnule

Ex: "Are we going to the beach tomorrow?" "Yes siree, Bob!"

"Mergem mâine la plajă?" "Da, domnule Bob!"

dick [substantiv]

nesimțit

Ex: That guy is such a dick for cutting in line .

Tipul ăla e un nesimțit că s-a băgat în față la coadă.

to fritz out [verb]

a se strica

Ex: He fritzed the whole thing out with just one wrong move.

El a distrus totul cu o singură mișcare greșită.

by George [interjecție]

Pe George

Ex: By George , I think we 've got it !

Pe George, cred că am înțeles!

to [hit] the road [frază]

to leave a location, usually to embark on a journey or trip

Ex: After packing the car , it was time to hit the road and start our cross-country adventure .

jack shit [substantiv]

nimic

Ex: He worked all day but got paid jack shit .

A lucrat toată ziua dar a fost plătit nimic.

(quicker|faster|before) you [can] say Jackie Robinson [frază]

extremely quickly or almost instantaneously

Ex: The computer loaded the website faster than you can say Jackie Robinson, much to my surprise.

Joe Schmoe [substantiv]

Ion Popescu

Ex: Anyone could do that job , even Joe Schmoe off the street .

Oricine ar putea face acel job, chiar și Ion Popescu de pe stradă.

Johnny on the spot [frază]

someone who is very prompt, reliable, and available when needed, especially in a situation requiring immediate action

Ex: When the boss asked for help with the presentation , Sarah was Johnny on the spot .

no way, Jose [interjecție]

nici o şansă

Ex: You can't borrow my car, no way, Jose!

Nu poți împrumuta mașina mea, nici vorbă, Jose !

Don Juan [substantiv]

un Don Juan

Ex: He 's such a Don Juan , always sweeping women off their feet with his charm .

El este un adevărat Don Juan, mereu cucerind femeile cu farmecul său.

geez louise [interjecție]

vai de mine

Ex: " She could n't believe it — geez louise , they were late again . "

Nu-și putea crede ochilor—Doamne iartă-mă, erau întârziați din nou.

for Pete's sake [interjecție]

pentru numele lui Dumnezeu

Ex: For Pete's sake, can you just listen to me for once?

Pentru numele lui Pete, poți să mă asculți măcar o dată?

for the love of {sb/sth} [interjecție]

Pentru dragostea cuiva sau a ceva

Ex: For the love of my sanity , would you just take a break ?

Pentru dragostea de sănătatea mea mintală, ai putea să faci o pauză?

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