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(as|) plain as the nose on  {one's} face

really easy to understand or notice

evident, clar ca lumina zilei

evident, clar ca lumina zilei

Ex: It was plain as the nose on his face that he was lying; his body language and inconsistent story gave it away. 
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flash in the pan

a sudden but brief success that is not sustained

succes de scurtă durată, succes care nu durează

succes de scurtă durată, succes care nu durează

Ex: Many people thought the singer was just a flash in the pan. 
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to go together

to be in a romantic relationship

a ieși împreună, a fi într-o relație

a ieși împreună, a fi într-o relație

Ex: I didn’t know Jake and Lisa go together now! 
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to [hit] the nail on the head

to say or do the exact right thing in a particular situation

a pune punctul pe i, a nimeri exact

a pune punctul pe i, a nimeri exact

Ex: The coach analyzed my form and said I was holding the racket too tight - he really hit the nail on the head with that observation. 
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love at first sight

an immediate and intense romantic attraction that one feels upon seeing someone for the first time

Ex: A third of dog owners have experienced love at first sight when setting eyes on their dog. 
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to [pop] the question

to propose someone to join one in marriage

a cere în căsătorie, cerere în căsătorie

a cere în căsătorie, cerere în căsătorie

Ex: He finally popped the question after five years. 
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to [pull] {one's} leg

to joke with someone in a friendly manner by trying to make them believe something that is not true

a lua pe cineva peste picior, a păcăli în glumă

a lua pe cineva peste picior, a păcăli în glumă

Ex: Relax, I was only pulling your leg. 
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to [rob] the cradle

to get married with or date someone who is much younger than one

relație cu mult mai tânăr, diferență mare de vârstă

relație cu mult mai tânăr, diferență mare de vârstă

Ex: People say he's robbing the cradle. 
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to [tie] the knot

to become someone's husband or wife in marriage

a se căsători, a încheia căsătoria

a se căsători, a încheia căsătoria

Ex: They decided to tie the knot after years of dating. 
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to [get] hitched

to become someone's husband or wife during a special ceremony

a se căsători, a face nunta

a se căsători, a face nunta

Ex: They got hitched last summer. 
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to [walk] arm in arm

to walk closely with one's arm linked through another's

Ex: They walked arm in arm through the park, looking like an old couple. 
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man
man
[interjecție]

used to express surprise, excitement, disappointment, or other strong emotions

Omule, Doamne

Omule, Doamne

Ex: Man, I’ve never seen a storm this bad before! 
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to [strut] {one's} stuff

to walk or move confidently in a way that deliberately attracts attention, often to show off one’s physical appearance, style, or attractiveness

Ex: She strutted her stuff on the beach, turning heads wherever she went. 
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to turn on

to cause someone to feel sexual attraction or excitement

excita, aprinde

excita, aprinde

Ex: Her confidence really turns him on. 
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Big Apple
Big Apple
[substantiv]

a nickname for the city of New York, often used to refer to its cultural, economic, and social prominence

Marea Măr, New York

Marea Măr, New York

Ex: I’ve always wanted to visit the Big Apple and see all the landmarks. 
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to [compare] apples and oranges

to attempt to compare two things that are very different and therefore cannot be meaningfully evaluated against each other

Ex: You can’t just compare apples and oranges when deciding which car to buy—they serve different needs. 
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how do you like them apples

used to express surprise, defiance, or triumph after an unexpected event or outcome

Ex: I just aced the test without studying—how do you like them apples? 
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pea brain
pea brain
[substantiv]

someone that is very unintelligent or foolish

creier de mazăre, tampit

creier de mazăre, tampit

Ex: He tried to fix the computer with a hammer—what a pea brain! 
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beet red
beet red
[adjectiv]

extremely red in the face, usually due to embarrassment, anger, or exertion

roșu ca sfecla, stacojiu

roșu ca sfecla, stacojiu

Ex: He turned beet red when the teacher caught him daydreaming in class. 
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a bowl of cherries

a situation that is pleasant, easy, or enjoyable. Often used in the negative to indicate that life is not always simple or trouble-free

Ex: She always acts like life is a bowl of cherries, but we all have struggles. 
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for corn's sake
for corn's sake
[interjecție]

used to show frustration, annoyance, or emphasis

Pentru dragostea porumbului, În numele boabelor de porumb

Pentru dragostea porumbului, În numele boabelor de porumb

Ex: For corn’s sake, can you stop making so much noise? 
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corn
corn
[substantiv]

exaggerated sentimentality or overly dramatic behavior, often in entertainment or speech, that comes across as clichéd or insincere

sentimentalitate exagerată, comportament excesiv dramatic

sentimentalitate exagerată, comportament excesiv dramatic

Ex: The movie was full of corn, with its predictable plot and cheesy dialogue. 
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cornball
cornball
[substantiv]

a person who is excessively sentimental, clichéd, or cheesy, often in a way that is considered outdated or awkward

persoană excesiv de sentimentală, persoană învechită

persoană excesiv de sentimentală, persoană învechită

Ex: He’s such a cornball, always telling those old-fashioned jokes at the party. 
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fruit
fruit
[substantiv]

a homosexual man

homosexual, poponar

homosexual, poponar

Ex: That fruit waved from across the street and laughed. 
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wrinkled as a prune

used to describe someone or something that is very wrinkled, typically due to old age or long exposure to the sun

Ex: She looked wrinkled as a prune after spending years in the sun without sunscreen. 
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pumpkin
pumpkin
[interjecție]

used to affectionately refer to a loved one, such as a partner, child, or close friend

dragă, iubire

dragă, iubire

Ex: Good morning, pumpkin! How did you sleep? 
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sprout
sprout
[substantiv]

a short, young person, typically a child or teenager

vlăstar, micuț

vlăstar, micuț

Ex: Look at that little sprout running around the playground! 
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tomato
tomato
[substantiv]

an attractive woman, often focusing on her physical appeal

roșie, bombă

roșie, bombă

Ex: That girl is such a tomato—everyone’s admiring her. 
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