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Cartea Street Talk 3 - A Closer Look: Lesson 12

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repeatedly and frequently

Ex: The song again and again on the radio , becoming annoyingly familiar .
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boo-boo
[substantiv]

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

zgârietură, bubă

zgârietură, bubă

Ex: Dad , I got boo-boo on my knee when I tripped on the sidewalk .
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bye-bye
[substantiv]

a farewell remark

adio, la revedere

adio, la revedere

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

obră la obră, cu obră la obră

obră la obră, cu obră la obră

Ex: The old couple cheek-to-cheek, lost in the moment .
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choo-choo
[substantiv]

a child's word for locomotive

locomotivă, trenuleț

locomotivă, trenuleț

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door-to-door
[adjectiv]

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

de la ușă la ușă, de tip ușă la ușă

de la ușă la ușă, de tip ușă la ușă

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(of a person) to look extremely happy and satisfied

Ex: The children couldn't hide their excitement on Christmas morning, as they smiled from ear to ear while opening their gifts.
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frou-frou
[adjectiv]

overly elaborate or decorative, often in fashion or décor

exuberant, pretențios

exuberant, pretențios

Ex: I prefer simple styles , but my sister is all frou-frou fashion .
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gaga
[adjectiv]

extremely enthusiastic or obsessed, often romantically

foarte entuziast, obsedat (de)

foarte entuziast, obsedat (de)

Ex: She went gaga over the designer shoes and bought three pairs.
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goochie-goo
[interjecție]

baby talk used to make a baby laugh or react playfully

Goochie-goo, Gugu

Goochie-goo, Gugu

Ex: He tickled the baby, saying ‘Goochie-goo!
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ha ha
[interjecție]

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

Haha, Hehe

Haha, Hehe

Ex: "Ha ha, nice try," she said sarcastically after his failed attempt.
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to walk while holding hands, often as a sign of affection or unity

Ex: walked hand-in-hand without saying a word .
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(of two things) to be closely connected to one another, particularly in a way that one of them causes the occurrence of another

Ex: In a successful educational system , student engagement and effective go hand in hand.
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hand-to-hand
[adjectiv]

direct and very close

de contact direct, de aproape

de contact direct, de aproape

Ex: The video game has a strong focus hand-to-hand combat mechanics .
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head-to-head
[adjectiv]

involving direct confrontation between two sides

direct, între doi adversari

direct, între doi adversari

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heart-to-heart
[adjectiv]

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

sincer, deschis

sincer, deschis

Ex: His heart-to-heart talk with his parents really helped him understand their concerns.
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hip hip hooray
[interjecție]

used to express joy, celebration, or congratulations

Hura!, Ura!

Hura!, Ura!

Ex: Hip hip hooray !
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lulu
[substantiv]

a very attractive or seductive looking woman

femeie seducătoare, femeie atrăgătoare

femeie seducătoare, femeie atrăgătoare

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muumuu
[substantiv]

a loose, flowing dress, usually worn in warm climates

rochie lână, rochie lejeră

rochie lână, rochie lejeră

Ex: muumuu looks so comfortable , perfect for a hot day .
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mouth-to-mouth
[substantiv]

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

respirație gură la gură, înfășurare gură la gură

respirație gură la gură, înfășurare gură la gură

Ex: The CPR instructor mouth-to-mouth resuscitation .
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naughty naughty
[interjecție]

used to reprimand children in a playful or mild way

Uite că,  uite că!

Uite că, uite că!

Ex: The toddler giggled when his mom saidnaughty naughty , and tickled him .
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used when two or more participants in a race or competition are very close and have an equal chance of winning

Ex: The chess match reached a point where both players neck and neck, and it could have gone either way .
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no-no
[substantiv]

***a thing that is not possible or acceptable

interzis, inacceptabil

interzis, inacceptabil

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on and on
[frază]

*** continually; at tedious length

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one by one
[adverb]

in succession

câte unul, unu câte unu

câte unul, unu câte unu

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to urinate, often used in a way that is informal

a face pipi, a urina

a face pipi, a urina

Ex: The parent gently reminded the toddler to pee-pee before their afternoon nap.
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pom-pom
[substantiv]

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

pompon, minge decorativă

pompon, minge decorativă

Ex: Her costume included a short skirt , knee-high socks , and a pair of bright pom-poms.
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(said in a playful or childlike manner) to defecate

a face pipi, a se caca

a face pipi, a se caca

Ex: "You can’t go play until you’ve poo-pooed and washed your hands," the mother reminded him.
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used to indicate that nothing has changed and things remain the same

Ex: "How’s life?"
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so-so
[adjectiv]

being average or mediocre, neither impressive nor disappointing

mediu, satisfăcător

mediu, satisfăcător

Ex: The phone ’s battery life so-so, lasting just a few hours .
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such-and-such
[adjectiv]

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

fiu de felul acesta, de acest fel

fiu de felul acesta, de acest fel

Ex: I ca n’t remember the exact date , but it was such-and-such a time .
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ta-ta
[interjecție]

a casual way to say goodbye

Pa-pa, La revedere

Pa-pa, La revedere

Ex: As the train pulled away, he blew a kiss and said, "Ta-ta!"
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to urinate, often used when speaking to or around children to make the topic sound less serious or more playful

Ex: The babysitter asked the child if she go tee-tee before their car ride .
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tom-tom
[substantiv]

any of various drums with small heads

tambar, tom-tom

tambar, tom-tom

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tum-tum
[substantiv]

a babyish or affectionate way to say stomach

burtică, tummy

burtică, tummy

Ex: " I ’m hungry , tum-tum is growling , " the toddler whined .
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two-by-two
[adverb]

with one person next to another

doi câte doi, pe două rânduri

doi câte doi, pe două rânduri

Ex: The children two-by-two on the bus .
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side by side
[adjectiv]

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

lângă-lângă, una lângă alta

lângă-lângă, una lângă alta

Ex: Their desks were side by side to encourage teamwork .
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yum
[interjecție]

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

Yummy, Mmm

Yummy, Mmm

Ex: Yum, I love the combination of flavors in this salad .
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face-to-face
[frază]

within each other's presence

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