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to [blow] {sth} (far|way|up|all|) out of proportion

to make a situation appear much bigger or more serious than it actually is

a exagera lucrurile, a face din țânțar armăsar

a exagera lucrurile, a face din țânțar armăsar

Ex: It was only a small mistake, but the manager blew it out of proportion. 
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to [break] out in a sweat

to suddenly start sweating

Ex: The intense heat caused everyone in the room to break out in a sweat despite the air conditioning. 
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to [carry] a tune

to produce correct musical sounds by one's voice

a cânta corect, a ține melodia

a cânta corect, a ține melodia

Ex: I love singing, but I can't carry a tune. 
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a fair shake
a fair shake
[frază]

a chance or opportunity given to a person equally as others

o șansă corectă, o șansă egală

o șansă corectă, o șansă egală

Ex: All I want is a fair shake at the job. 
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to [go] off the deep end

to suddenly and violently express one's anger

explodează de furie, își iese brusc din fire

explodează de furie, își iese brusc din fire

Ex: He went off the deep end when he found out someone had scratched his car. 
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to {not} [have] a (single|) prayer

to have no chance of achieving success

a nu avea nicio șansă, fără speranță

a nu avea nicio șansă, fără speranță

Ex: Without more funding, the project doesn't have a prayer. 
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to talk into

to convince someone to do something they do not want to do

convinge, persuada

convinge, persuada

Ex: He's against the idea, but I think I can talk him into it. 
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that does it
that does it
[interjecție]

used to say that a specific action or event has pushed a situation to a point where it is no longer bearable or has become extremely serious

Gata!, Ajunge!

Gata!, Ajunge!

Ex: After her boss criticized her for the third time this week, Jane decided that enough was enough and said, "That does it! I'm quitting this job." 
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through the wringer

experiencing many difficulties or challenges

a trecut prin multe, a îndurat multe greutăți

a trecut prin multe, a îndurat multe greutăți

Ex: She looked exhausted after going through the wringer at work. 
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to [get] a grip on {oneself}

to stop behaving foolishly or recklessly and gain full control of one's emotions and thoughts

să se adune, să-și recapete controlul

să se adune, să-și recapete controlul

Ex: Get a grip on yourself before you say something you'll regret. 
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to pull together

to work with other people toward a common goal

a lucra împreună, a uni forțele

a lucra împreună, a uni forțele

Ex: In tough times, it's crucial for families to pull together and support one another. 
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to flip out

react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way

a înnebuni, a-și pierde controlul

a înnebuni, a-și pierde controlul

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that tears it
that tears it
[Propoziție]

used to indicate that something is the final frustration before a breaking point

Ex: They raised the rent again? That tears it, I’m moving out! 
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to [cut] class
to cut class
[frază]

to skip or intentionally miss a class, typically without an acceptable excuse

Ex: He decided to cut class and go to the beach instead. 
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gag me
gag me
[interjecție]

used to indicate extreme disgust, anger, or disapproval toward something unpleasant or morally offensive

Pfui!, Mă face să mă simt rău!

Pfui!, Mă face să mă simt rău!

Ex: Ugh, pineapple on pizza? Gag me! 
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to [kiss] up to {sb}

to excessively flatter or be overly submissive to someone, usually in an attempt to gain favor or advantages

Ex: He’s always kissing up to the boss, hoping for a promotion. 
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