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a large sum of money

Ex: The wedding ceremony at the exclusive venue was lovely , but it came with a price tag an arm and leg.
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dive
[substantiv]

a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall

club de noapte ieftin, sala de dans de reputație proastă

club de noapte ieftin, sala de dans de reputație proastă

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fat chance
[substantiv]

used to say that one doubts that something can ever happen or be true

nici o șansă, nici visând

nici o șansă, nici visând

Ex: Fat chance he 'll admit he was wrong ; he 's too stubborn .**Puține șanse** să recunoască că a greșit; este prea încăpățânat.
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blimp
[substantiv]

a person who is significantly overweight, often used in a humorous or exaggerated manner

grăsan, burtos

grăsan, burtos

Ex: She said she would need to exercise more to avoid putting on more weight and becoming a blimp.Ea a spus că va trebui să facă mai mult exercițiu pentru a evita să pună mai multă greutate și să devină un **dirijabil**.
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come off it
[interjecție]

used to tell someone that they should stop saying or doing a particular thing

Las-o baltă, Termină

Las-o baltă, Termină

Ex: He told us he could make us millionaires overnight ; we had to tell him to come off it .Ne-a spus că ne poate face milionari peste noapte; a trebuit să-i spunem să **încheie**.
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fries
[substantiv]

thin slices of potato that have been cooked in hot oil until they are crispy and golden brown

cartofi prăjiți, fri

cartofi prăjiți, fri

Ex: They shared a large portion of fries at the table .Au împărțit o porție mare de **cartofi prăjiți** la masă.
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to quickly make a meal for oneself, often due to a time constraint

Ex: I'm too tired to cook tonight; let's just grab a bite from the nearby takeout place.
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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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to have a strong interest or attraction toward a particular person or thing

Ex: He’s into sports, especially basketball, and watches every game.
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john
[substantiv]

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

toaletă, WC

toaletă, WC

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to lose it
[frază]

to become overwhelmed by strong emotions

Ex: After holding it together for so long , lost it and let all his frustration out .
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to finish eating something completely, often quickly or with enthusiasm

termina, devora

termina, devora

Ex: She polished off the last of the cookies , leaving none for anyone else .Ea a **terminat** ultimele fursecuri, nelăsând nimic pentru alții.
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in an instant and with no delay

Ex: They agreed to the terms of the off the bat.
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ritzy
[adjectiv]

luxurious and stylish, often associated with wealth or a high social status

elegant, luxos

elegant, luxos

Ex: He always sought out ritzy places to dine , favoring exclusivity over simplicity .El căuta întotdeauna locuri **elegante** pentru a cina, preferând exclusivitatea în locul simplității.
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to behave in a crazy and uncontrollable manner

Ex: The professor's unconventional teaching methods and nonsensical lectures make me think he has a screw missing.
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slop
[substantiv]

unappetizing and poorly prepared food, often in a liquid or semi-liquid form

terci, mâncare neapetisantă

terci, mâncare neapetisantă

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to stink
[verb]

to be morally wrong or unpleasant

puți, avea miros neplăcut

puți, avea miros neplăcut

Ex: The teacher 's favoritism towards certain students really made the fairness of the grading system stink.Favoritismul profesorului față de anumiți elevi a făcut cu adevărat ca echitatea sistemului de notare să **puțe**.
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to suddenly stop moving or doing something due to being extremely surprised, frightened, or impressed

Ex: The unexpected sight of a bear on the hiking trail made the stop in their tracks and slowly back away .
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to discreetly share important information or advice with someone to help them take action or avoid a problem

a avertiza discret, a da un pont

a avertiza discret, a da un pont

Ex: The spy needed to tip off headquarters about the enemy 's plans .Spionul trebuia să **avertizeze** cartierul general despre planurile inamicului.
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to drink a beverage after a meal to help swallow and digest the food

a bea după mâncare, a însoți cu o băutură

a bea după mâncare, a însoți cu o băutură

Ex: We always wash our meals down with a refreshing beverage at this restaurant.Întotdeauna **clătim** mesele noastre cu o băutură răcoritoare la acest restaurant.
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joint
[substantiv]

a casual and informal place, often a restaurant or eatery, where people can gather for simple and hearty food

un local, o cantină

un local, o cantină

Ex: Let 's meet at the Mexican joint for some tacos and nachos .Să ne întâlnim la **localul** mexican pentru niște taco și nachos.
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to eat, often in a hearty or enthusiastic manner

a mânca cu entuziasm, a devora

a mânca cu entuziasm, a devora

Ex: We gathered around the table to chow down on Thanksgiving dinner .Ne-am adunat în jurul mesei pentru a **mânca cu poftă** cina de Ziua Recunoștinței.
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to hold
[verb]

to request the omission or exclusion of an ingredient or item from a dish

elimina, omite

elimina, omite

Ex: I 'll have a pizza , but hold the mushrooms .Voi lua o pizza, dar **ține** ciupercile.
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living soul
[substantiv]

a human being or creature that possesses life and consciousness

suflet viu, ființă vie

suflet viu, ființă vie

Ex: Not a living soul noticed the subtle change in the atmosphere .Niciun **suflet viu** nu a observat schimbarea subtilă din atmosferă.
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poker
[substantiv]

a person who is overweight or fat

gras, persoană cu exces de greutate

gras, persoană cu exces de greutate

Ex: Do n't let those comments about being a poker get to you .Nu lăsa acele comentarii despre faptul că ești **gras** să te afecteze.
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sneaking
[adjectiv]

used to describe something done in a secretive or furtive manner, typically to avoid detection or to hide intentions

furtiv, ascuns

furtiv, ascuns

Ex: I don't have any sneaking doubts about this decision.Nu am nicio îndoială **furisă** despre această decizie.
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to enter or begin involvement in a particular place, situation, or context, often implying the start of an experience or journey

Ex: Have you set foot in this industry yet?
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to deliberately fail to give a proper tip or to withhold payment for services rendered by a waiter, usually implying an act of poor or unfair behavior

Ex: I never stiff waiters, as I believe in rewarding good service.
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used to describe something or someone that is extremely rare, unique, or extraordinary, often with a positive connotation

Ex: Not every job opportunity one in a million, so do n't miss this one .
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give me five
[interjecție]

used to ask for a high five, a gesture where two people slap the palms of their hands together as a form of celebration, greeting, or acknowledgment

Dă-mi cinci!, Bate palma!

Dă-mi cinci!, Bate palma!

Ex: Give me five ?**Bate palma** ? Ai făcut o treabă grozavă cu acea prezentare!
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in a state where one is experiencing outmost joy and happiness

Ex: Surrounded by loved ones and basking in the warm glow of birthday wishes , she in seventh heaven, overwhelmed with happiness and gratitude .
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nine to five
[frază]

a typical full-time job that operates during standard business hours, typically from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday

Ex: I'm tired of the nine-to-five grind.
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to hang ten
[frază]

to surf toward the front of the surfboard so that the toes of both feet are hanging over the edge of the board

Ex: The surfer performed a hang ten before dropping into the wave .
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to get rid of, discard, or eliminate something, often used in reference to canceling, rejecting, or killing

elimina, anula

elimina, anula

Ex: After the fight, he was eighty-sixed from the group for good.După bătaie, a fost **eighty-sixed** din grup pentru totdeauna.
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eighty-eight
[substantiv]

a standard full-sized piano

pian cu coadă, pian standard

pian cu coadă, pian standard

Ex: I 've always dreamed of owning a grand eighty-eight in my living room .Întotdeauna am visat să am un **optzeci și opt** în sufrageria mea.
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used to emphasize that something has been repeated many times, often in frustration or to convey exasperation

Ex: If I have told you once, I have told you a thousand times make sure the door is locked before you leave!
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