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to zero in on
to zero in on [verb]
اجرا کردن

a se concentra pe

Ex: During the negotiation, it's essential to zero in on the key points to reach a swift agreement.

În timpul negocierii, este esențial să te concentrezi asupra punctelor cheie pentru a ajunge rapid la un acord.

(from|since) day one
(from|since) day one [frază]
اجرا کردن

since the earliest stage or point in time

Ex: The project was doomed from day one .
goody two shoes
goody two shoes [frază]
اجرا کردن

a person who tries hard to let others know that they always do the right thing and behave well

Ex: He constantly brags about his charitable donations and impeccable ethical choices. It's clear he's just a goody two shoes seeking attention.
like two peas in a pod
like two peas in a pod [frază]
اجرا کردن

nearly identical, especially in looks or behavior

Ex: She is convinced the men are brothers. She said: `It was uncanny. They were like two peas in a pod.
the third degree
the third degree [frază]
اجرا کردن

a tough and forceful way of questioning someone in order to make them reveal information or admit to something, often using harsh methods

Ex: The suspect is being subjected to the third degree in the interrogation room .
it [is] six of one, half a dozen of the other
it [is] six of one, half a dozen of the other [Propoziție]
اجرا کردن

used to say that both options or situations are equal and that none is better or worse than the other

Ex: Whether we take the highway or the scenic route, it's six of one, half a dozen of the other—we'll reach our destination in the same amount of time.
behind the eight ball
behind the eight ball [frază]
اجرا کردن

in a situation that involves difficulty, particularly one that is worse compared to that of others

Ex: Many families in this country are still behind the eight ball and do not enjoy the same standard of living that other people enjoy .
on cloud nine
on cloud nine [frază]
اجرا کردن

tremendously excited about something

Ex: Getting engaged to the love of her life put her on cloud nine .
dressed (up|) to the nines
dressed (up|) to the nines [frază]
اجرا کردن

dressed up in a very attractive or fashionable way

Ex: Daniel had dressed up to the nines at the wedding , looking dashing in his tailored suit and polished shoes .
twenty-three skidoo
twenty-three skidoo [frază]
اجرا کردن

used to describe a sudden departure or a hasty retreat

Ex: I had to make a twenty-three skidoo when my boss walked in on me taking a nap at my desk .
forty winks
forty winks [substantiv]
اجرا کردن

un pui de somn

Ex: During the lunch break , I like to take forty winks in my office to recharge for the afternoon .

În timpul pauzei de prânz, îmi place să fac o mică siestă în biroul meu pentru a mă reîncărca pentru după-amiază.

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