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

really easy to understand or notice

Ex: The truth of her feelings was plain as the nose on her face; her smile and sparkling eyes gave it away.
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flash in the pan

a sudden but brief success that is not sustained

Ex: The band's chart-topping single 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: Do you think they ’ll go together officially or just keep it casual ?Crezi că vor **fi împreună** oficial sau vor păstra lucrurile simple?
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to [hit] the nail on the head

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

Ex: The movie's depiction of office politics hit the nail on the head from my own experience.
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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: She never believed in love at first sight until she met him and felt an instant connection.
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to [pop] the question

to propose someone to join one in marriage

Ex: She never expected him to pop the question so soon, but when he did, she happily said yes.
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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

Ex: Don't take everything he says seriously; he enjoys pulling people's legs.
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to [rob] the cradle

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

Ex: She's in her 40s, but she's been robbing the cradle by dating a guy in his early 20s.
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to [tie] the knot

to become someone's husband or wife in marriage

Ex: The two tied the knot after meeting in college and falling in love.
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to [get] hitched

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

Ex: Despite their families' objections, they followed their hearts and got hitched in a small, intimate ceremony at a local courthouse.
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to [walk] arm in arm

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

Ex: The two best friends always walk arm in arm when they go shopping.
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man
man
[interjecție]

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

Omule, Doamne

Omule, Doamne

Ex: Man, that concert was amazing!**Omule**, acel concert a fost uimitor!
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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: If you’ve got confidence, why not strut your stuff and own the moment?
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to turn on

to cause someone to feel sexual attraction or excitement

excita, aprinde

excita, aprinde

Ex: That outfit she wore last night?Totally turned him on.Acel outfit pe care l-a purtat noaptea trecută? L-a **excitat** complet.
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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: We ’re planning a trip to the Big Apple next summer to catch a Broadway show .Planificăm o excursie în **Marea Măr** vara viitoare pentru a vedea un spectacol de pe Broadway.
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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: It’s unfair to compare apples and oranges when evaluating their effectiveness in this situation.
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how do you like them apples

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

Ex: She thought I was joking, but I showed up with tickets to the concert.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 keeps making the same mistake over and over — what a total pea brain!Continuă să facă aceeași greșeală iar și iar—ce **creier de mazăre** total!
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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: She went beet red when she tripped and spilled her drink at the party .A devenit **roșie ca sfecla** când a călcat strâmb și și-a vărsat băutura la petrecere.
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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: Retirement has been a bowl of cherries for my grandparentsthey travel all the time!
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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, hurry up!We’re going to be late!**Pentru dragul porumbului**, grăbește-te! O să întârziem!
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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 play had some great moments , but the ending was pure corn.Piesa a avut câteva momente minunate, dar finalul a fost **melodramă** pură.
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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: Stop being such a cornball and say something real for once !Încetează să fii atât de **trandafiriu** și spune ceva real măcar o dată!
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fruit
fruit
[substantiv]

a homosexual person, often with negative connotations.

poponar, pederast

poponar, pederast

Ex: He overheard someone referring to him as a "fruit, " but he chose to ignore it and walk away .A auzit pe cineva referindu-se la el ca la un **"fruct"**, dar a ales să ignore și să plece.
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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: The old leather jacket looked wrinkled as a prune, but it had character.
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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: She gave her pumpkin a kiss before leaving for work.Ea i-a dat **dovleacului** său un sărut înainte de a pleca la muncă.
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sprout
sprout
[substantiv]

a short, young person, typically a child or teenager

vlăstar, micuț

vlăstar, micuț

Ex: Do n’t tease the sprout too much — he 's still learning !Nu tachina prea mult **vlăstarul**—încă mai învață!
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tomato
tomato
[substantiv]

an attractive woman, often focusing on her physical appeal

roșie, bombă

roșie, bombă

Ex: They were all impressed by her looks — she ’s a real tomato.Toți au fost impresionați de înfățișarea ei—ea este o adevărată **roșie**.
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