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again and again
2-
boo-boo
3-
bye-bye
4-
cheek-to-cheek
5-
choo-choo
6-
door-to-door
7-
to grin from ear to ear
8-
frou-frou
9-
gaga
10-
goochie-goo
11-
ha ha
12-
to walk hand-in-hand
13-
to go hand in hand
14-
hand-to-hand
15-
head-to-head
16-
heart-to-heart
17-
hip hip hooray
18-
lulu
19-
muumuu
20-
mouth-to-mouth
21-
naughty naughty
22-
neck and neck
23-
no-no
24-
on and on
25-
one by one
26-
to pee-pee
27-
pom-pom
28-
to poo-poo
29-
same old same old
30-
so-so
31-
such-and-such
32-
ta-ta
33-
to go tee-tee
34-
tom-tom
35-
tum-tum
36-
two-by-two
37-
side by side
38-
yum
39-
face-to-face
again and again
adverb
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/ɐɡˈɛn ænd ɐɡˈɛn/
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N/A

repeatedly and frequently

example
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She checked her phone again and again, hoping for a message that never came.
The toddler asked again and again for the same story, never growing tired of it.
boo-boo
substantiv
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/bˈuːbˈuː/
(bubă)

(bubă)

zgârietură

a small wound or bruise, often used when talking to children

bye-bye
bye-bye
substantiv
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/ˈbaɪˈbaɪ/
(la revedere)

(la revedere)

adio

a farewell remark

cheek-to-cheek
adverb
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/tʃˈiːktətʃˈiːk/
(cu obră la obră)

(cu obră la obră)

obră la obră

with faces or bodies touching or very close, especially while dancing

choo-choo
substantiv
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/tʃˈuːtʃˈuː/
(trenuleț)

(trenuleț)

locomotivă

a child's word for locomotive

door-to-door
adjectiv
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/dˈoːɹɾədˈoːɹ/
(de tip ușă la ușă)

(de tip ușă la ușă)

de la ușă la ușă

(of e.g. journeys or deliveries) direct from point of origin to point of destination

to grin from ear to ear
frază
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/ɡɹˈɪn smˈaɪl fɹʌm ˈɪɹ tʊ ˈɪɹ/
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N/A

Idiom
Informal

(of a person) to look extremely happy and satisfied

What is the origin of the idiom "grin from ear to ear" and when to use it?

The idiom "grin from ear to ear" or "smile from ear to ear" suggests a broad and joyful smile that stretches across a person's face, from one ear to the other. The origin of this phrase is quite literal, as it describes the physical appearance of a very wide and happy smile, which naturally extends to the ears.

frou-frou
adjectiv
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/fɹˈuːfɹˈuː/
(pretențios)

(pretențios)

exuberant

overly elaborate or decorative, often in fashion or décor

gaga
adjectiv
g
g
a
ɑ
g
g
a
ə
(obsedat (de))

(obsedat (de))

foarte entuziast

extremely enthusiastic or obsessed, often romantically

goochie-goo
interjecție
uk flag
/ɡˈuːtʃiɡˈuː/
(Gugu)

(Gugu)

Goochie-goo

baby talk used to make a baby laugh or react playfully

ha ha
ha ha
interjecție
uk flag
/hɑːˈhɑː/
(Hehe)

(Hehe)

Haha

used to represent laughter or amusement in a casual or sarcastic manner

to walk hand-in-hand
frază
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/wˈɔːk hˈændɪnhˈænd/
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N/A

to walk while holding hands, often as a sign of affection or unity

to go hand in hand
frază
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/ɡˌoʊ ɔːɹ biː hˈænd ɪn hˈænd/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

(of two things) to be closely connected to one another, particularly in a way that one of them causes the occurrence of another

What is the origin of the idiom "hand in hand" and when to use it?

The idiom "go hand in hand" is derived from the physical act of two people walking or moving together while holding each other's hands. This literal practice of walking hand in hand signifies unity, cooperation, and mutual support. The idiom extends this idea to describe situations where two elements or factors are closely connected and work together in a harmonious or complementary manner, often reinforcing each other's influence. Its origin lies in the universal gesture of physical connection and cooperation.

hand-to-hand
adjectiv
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/hˈændtəhˈænd/
(de aproape)

(de aproape)

de contact direct

direct and very close

head-to-head
adjectiv
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/hˈɛdtəhˈɛd/
(între doi adversari)

(între doi adversari)

direct

involving direct confrontation between two sides

heart-to-heart
adjectiv
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/hˈɑːɹttəhˈɑːɹt/
(deschis)

(deschis)

sincer

describing a conversation or discussion that is honest, open, and sincere, typically between close friends or family members

hip hip hooray
hip hip hooray
interjecție
uk flag
/hˈɪp hˈɪp hˈoːɹeɪ/
(Ura!)

(Ura!)

Hura!

used to express joy, celebration, or congratulations

lulu
lulu
substantiv
l
l
u
u
l
l
u
u
(femeie atrăgătoare)

(femeie atrăgătoare)

femeie seducătoare

a very attractive or seductive looking woman

muumuu
substantiv
m
m
uu
ju:
ə
m
m
u
u:
u
(rochie lejeră)

(rochie lejeră)

rochie lână

a loose, flowing dress, usually worn in warm climates

mouth-to-mouth
substantiv
uk flag
/mˈaʊθtəmˈaʊθ/
(înfășurare gură la gură)

(înfășurare gură la gură)

respirație gură la gură

a first aid procedure where a person breathes air into another’s mouth to revive them

naughty naughty
interjecție
uk flag
/nˈɔːɾi nˈɔːɾi/
( uite că!)

( uite că!)

Uite că

used to reprimand children in a playful or mild way

neck and neck
neck and neck
frază
uk flag
/nˈɛk ænd nˈɛk/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

used when two or more participants in a race or competition are very close and have an equal chance of winning

What is the origin of the idiom "make a go of something" and when to use it?

The idiom "neck and neck" likely originates from the world of horse racing, where it is crucial to measure the distances between horses at the finish line. When two horses are very close to each other, with their necks aligned, it signifies a close and competitive race with no clear leader. Over time, this horse racing terminology has been adopted into everyday language to describe any close competition or situation where two or more parties are evenly matched.

(inacceptabil)

(inacceptabil)

interzis

***a thing that is not possible or acceptable

on and on
frază
uk flag
/ˌɑːn ænd ˈɑːn/
N/A

N/A

*** continually; at tedious length

one by one
adverb
uk flag
/wˈʌn baɪ wˌʌn/
(unu câte unu)

(unu câte unu)

câte unul

in succession

to pee-pee
verb
uk flag
/ˈpiˈpi/
(a urina)

(a urina)

a face pipi

to urinate, often used in a way that is informal

pom-pom
substantiv
uk flag
/pˈɑːmpˈɑːm/
(minge decorativă)

(minge decorativă)

pompon

a fluffy, decorative ball of material, typically waved by cheerleaders during performances

to poo-poo
verb
uk flag
/pˈuːpˈuː/
(a se caca)

(a se caca)

a face pipi

Culturally sensitive
Disapproving
Informal

(said in a playful or childlike manner) to defecate

same old same old
frază
uk flag
/sˈeɪm ˈoʊld sˈeɪm ˈoʊld/
N/A

N/A

used to indicate that nothing has changed and things remain the same

so-so
so-so
adjectiv
uk flag
/ˈsoʊˈsoʊ/
(satisfăcător)

(satisfăcător)

mediu

being average or mediocre, neither impressive nor disappointing

such-and-such
adjectiv
uk flag
/sˈʌtʃændsˈʌtʃ/
(de acest fel)

(de acest fel)

fiu de felul acesta

used to refer to something unspecified, unknown, or not needing to be named explicitly

ta-ta
interjecție
uk flag
/tˈɑːtˈɑː/
(La revedere)

(La revedere)

Pa-pa

a casual way to say goodbye

to go tee-tee
frază
uk flag
/ɡˌoʊ tˈiːtˈiː/
N/A

N/A

to urinate, often used when speaking to or around children to make the topic sound less serious or more playful

tom-tom
substantiv
uk flag
/tˈɑːmtˈɑːm/
(tom-tom)

(tom-tom)

tambar

any of various drums with small heads

tum-tum
substantiv
uk flag
/tˈʌmtˈʌm/
(tummy)

(tummy)

burtică

a babyish or affectionate way to say stomach

two-by-two
adverb
uk flag
/tˈuːbaɪtˈuː/
(pe două rânduri)

(pe două rânduri)

doi câte doi

with one person next to another

side by side
adjectiv
uk flag
/sˈaɪd baɪ sˈaɪd/
(una lângă alta)

(una lângă alta)

lângă-lângă

describing two or more things that are positioned next to each other

yum
yum
interjecție
yu
j
ə
m
m
(Mmm)

(Mmm)

Yummy

Informal

used to express pleasure or satisfaction related to taste, often in response to something delicious or appetizing

face-to-face
frază
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/ˈfeɪstuˈfeɪs/
N/A

N/A

within each other's presence

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