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of the same type as something else or closely resembling it

Ex: I'm not sure if this is what you had in mind, but I drafted a proposal along these lines to get us started.
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at large
[adjectiv]

having escaped, especially from confinement

liber, evadat

liber, evadat

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front burner
[substantiv]

a state of high priority where something is dealt with immediately or given the most attention

prioritate maximă, prim plan

prioritate maximă, prim plan

Ex: Her career took the front burner while other plans were set aside .Cariera ei a luat **prioritate**, în timp ce alte planuri au fost lăsate deoparte.
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to have a result contrary to what one desired or intended

a avea un efect contrar, a se întoarce împotrivă

a avea un efect contrar, a se întoarce împotrivă

Ex: The strategy to increase sales by raising prices backfired as customers turned to cheaper alternatives .Strategia de creștere a vânzărilor prin majorarea prețurilor **a avut efect contrar** atunci când clienții au apelat la alternative mai ieftine.
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bank job
[substantiv]

a robbery or heist involving a bank, typically involving the illegal act of stealing money or valuables from a bank

jaf la bancă, furt din bancă

jaf la bancă, furt din bancă

Ex: " After the bank job, they went into hiding for months . "După **jaf la bancă**, au stat ascunși luni de zile.
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behind bars
[adverb]

used to refer to someone who is imprisoned or serving time in prison

în spatele gratii, în închisoare

în spatele gratii, în închisoare

Ex: After his conviction , he found himself behind bars, facing a lengthy sentence .După condamnare, s-a trezit **în spatele gratilor**, confruntându-se cu o pedeapsă lungă.
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capitol hill
[substantiv]

a hill in Washington, D.C., where the Capitol Building sits and Congress meets

Dealul Capitoliului, Capitol Hill

Dealul Capitoliului, Capitol Hill

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to execute a decision, order, or directive

executa, realiza

executa, realiza

Ex: In times of emergency , the police force must be ready to carry out orders to maintain public safety .În caz de urgență, forțele de poliție trebuie să fie pregătite să **execute** ordine pentru a menține siguranța publică.
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make oneself visible; take action

a veni în față, a acționa

a veni în față, a acționa

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closely following or pursuing someone or something, often in a persistent or bothersome manner

Ex: He will be on my heels, monitoring my progress and expecting constant updates.
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crackdown
[substantiv]

a severe and often sudden enforcement of law or regulations, typically to suppress or control specific activities, behaviors, or groups perceived as problematic or threatening

represiune, măsură dură

represiune, măsură dură

Ex: The crackdown on organized crime gangs resulted in a series of raids and arrests across the city .**Represiunea** asupra bandelor de crimă organizată a dus la o serie de percheziții și arestări în întregul oraș.
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crook
[substantiv]

someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

criminal, escroc

criminal, escroc

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cutback
[substantiv]

the act of reducing the amount of something

reducere, tăiere

reducere, tăiere

Ex: Environmental cutbacks weakened pollution controls .
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to confront and deal with a difficult or unpleasant situation directly and courageously

înfruntare, confrunta

înfruntare, confrunta

Ex: As a responsible leader, it's crucial to face up to the challenges and make decisions for the betterment of the team.Ca lider responsabil, este crucial să **înfruntăm** provocările și să luăm decizii pentru îmbunătățirea echipei.
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heist
[substantiv]

‌an act of violently stealing something valuable, especially from a shop or bank

jaf, furt

jaf, furt

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(of an outcome, decision, or situation) to depend entirely on a particular factor or set of circumstances

a depinde de, a se învârti în jurul

a depinde de, a se învârti în jurul

Ex: The success of the event will hinge on the weather cooperating for the outdoor activities .Succesul evenimentului **va depinde** de cooperarea vremii pentru activitățile în aer liber.
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at a time when everyone can witness something

Ex: The murder occurred in broad daylight, leaving witnesses horrified and demanding swift justice for the victim.
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start or re-start vigorously

reîncepe, începe energic

reîncepe, începe energic

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to take something illegally without permission

fura, șterpeli

fura, șterpeli

Ex: The art heist crew knocked off the museum , stealing priceless paintings .Echipa de furt de artă a **jefuit** muzeul, furând tablouri de neprețuit.
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to secretly wait for the right time to catch or attack an enemy or prey

Ex: The sniper lie in wait for hours , waiting for the enemy to reveal their position .
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to nab
[verb]

to catch someone because they are suspected of doing something wrong

prinde, aresta

prinde, aresta

Ex: The undercover operation was designed to nab members of the organized crime syndicate .Operațiunea sub acoperire a fost concepută pentru a **prinde** membrii sindicatului criminal organizat.
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in an uncertain or unstable situation that is likely to fail or collapse

Ex: The scientist's theory is on shaky ground, and further research is needed to confirm or disprove their findings.
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on the floor
[frază]

used to refer to an idea, proposal, or issue that is formally presented or under discussion in a meeting, especially in a legislative or organizational context

Ex: The issue of employee benefits will on the floor during the meeting tomorrow .
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the individuals or groups who hold the most authority or influence in a particular organization, community, or situation

Ex: When it comes to deciding which shows get renewed and which get canceled, the powers that be at the network make the final decision.
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private eye
[substantiv]

someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information

detectiv privat, investigator privat

detectiv privat, investigator privat

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to be too harsh on someone just to prove that their ideas are wrong or stupid

distruge, critica aspru

distruge, critica aspru

Ex: During the debate , opponents tried to shoot down the candidate 's stance on economic policies .În timpul dezbaterii, oponenții au încercat să **dărâme** poziția candidatului privind politicile economice.
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to find a way to overcome a problem or obstacle

se descurca, ocoli

se descurca, ocoli

Ex: He got around the issue by suggesting a different approach .El a **ocolit** problema sugerând o abordare diferită.
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underway
[adjectiv]

currently happening

în desfășurare, în curs

în desfășurare, în curs

Ex: The preparations for the event are underway, with organizers setting up booths and decorations .Pregătirile pentru eveniment sunt **în desfășurare**, organizatorii montând standuri și decoruri.
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