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to [batten] down the hatches

to get ready for trouble, difficulty, or danger

a se pregăti pentru greutăți, a lua măsuri pentru vremuri grele

a se pregăti pentru greutăți, a lua măsuri pentru vremuri grele

Ex: The company battened down the hatches before the recession hit. 
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to [burn] {sth} to a (crisp|cinder)

to cause significant damage or destruction to something by subjecting it to intense heat or fire

a arde până se face scrum, a carboniza complet

a arde până se face scrum, a carboniza complet

Ex: The sun was scorching hot, and it burned the grass to a crisp. 
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to call for

to suggest something as fitting or essential in a given situation

chema la, cere

chema la, cere

Ex: The successful negotiation calls for a round of applause for the entire team. 
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doozie
doozie
[substantiv]

something that is remarkable, extreme, or difficult, often in a surprising way

ceva remarcabil, ceva uimitor

ceva remarcabil, ceva uimitor

Ex: That thunderstorm last night was a real doozie! 
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hard pack
hard pack
[substantiv]

snow that has become compacted and firm, typically due to repeated freezing and thawing or heavy traffic

zăpadă compactă, zăpadă tare

zăpadă compactă, zăpadă tare

Ex: The skiers had to adjust their technique to handle the hard pack snow on the slopes. 
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heat wave
heat wave
[substantiv]

a period of hot weather, usually hotter and longer than before

val de căldură, canicula

val de căldură, canicula

Ex: The city issued a warning for a heat wave, advising residents to stay indoors and stay hydrated. 
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to kick up

(of wind or storms) to intensify or increase in strength

se intensifica, crește în putere

se intensifica, crește în putere

Ex: The wind is starting to kick up, so we should head inside. 
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mercury
mercury
[substantiv]

the level of mercury in a thermometer used to indicate temperature

nivelul mercurului, coloana de mercur

nivelul mercurului, coloana de mercur

Ex: The mercury showed 37 degrees Celsius. 
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to move in

to approach or advance someone or something from different directions, often with a threat or intention to take action

se apropia, avansa spre

se apropia, avansa spre

Ex: Tomorrow, the special forces will move in on the extremist group to neutralize the threat. 
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nasty
nasty
[adjectiv]

extremely unpleasant or disagreeable

scârbos, dezgustător

scârbos, dezgustător

Ex: The nasty smell coming from the garbage bin made it difficult to stand nearby. 
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on tap
on tap
[adjectiv]

available for immediate use

disponibil, gata de folosit

disponibil, gata de folosit

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on the flip side

used to introduce a contrasting aspect of a situation

pe de altă parte, în schimb

pe de altă parte, în schimb

Ex: On the flip side, while the job offers a higher salary, it also requires a longer commute. 
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powder
powder
[substantiv]

light, dry, and fluffy snow, often ideal for skiing or snowboarding

zăpadă pudră, praf

zăpadă pudră, praf

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to rain buckets

rain heavily

a ploua cu găleata, a turna cu găleata

a ploua cu găleata, a turna cu găleata

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scorcher
scorcher
[substantiv]

an extremely hot day

zi caniculară, ardeleană

zi caniculară, ardeleană

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to [soak] up the rays

to enjoy the sun, typically by lying or sitting outside, to absorb its warmth or light

Ex: After the long winter, she couldn’t wait to soak up the rays on the beach. 
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trough
trough
[substantiv]

(geology) a long, narrow depression or hollow, often occurring naturally, such as in the landscape or ocean floor

vale, depresiune

vale, depresiune

Ex: The river carved a deep trough through the canyon over millions of years, creating stunning natural landscapes. 
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twister
twister
[substantiv]

a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground

tornadă, vârtej

tornadă, vârtej

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