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Street Talk 1
an arm and (a) leg
[фраза]

a large sum of money

большая сумма денег

большая сумма денег

Ex: The wedding ceremony at the exclusive venue was lovely, but it came with a price tag of an arm and leg.
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dive
[существительное]

a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall

закусочная, публичный дом

закусочная, публичный дом

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fat chance
[существительное]

used to say that one doubts that something can ever happen or be true

никаких шансов на успех

никаких шансов на успех

Ex: Fat chance he 'll admit he was wrong ; he 's too stubborn .
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blimp
[существительное]

a person who is significantly overweight, often used in a humorous or exaggerated manner

крупный человек, толстяк

крупный человек, толстяк

Ex: She said she would need to exercise more to avoid putting on more weight and becoming blimp.
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come off it
[междометие]

used to tell someone that they should stop saying or doing a particular thing

Бросьте, Прекрати

Бросьте, Прекрати

Ex: He told us he could make us millionaires overnight ; we had to tell him come off it .
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fries
[существительное]

thin slices of potato that have been cooked in hot oil until they are crispy and golden brown

картофель фри, жареная картошка

картофель фри, жареная картошка

Ex: They shared a large portion fries at the table .
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to quickly make a meal for oneself, often due to a time constraint

Перекусить немного

Перекусить немного

Ex: I'm too tired to cook tonight; let's just grab a bite from the nearby takeout place.
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to have a cow
[фраза]

to be really stressed, angry, or upset about something that has happened or is going to happen

станьте злым,  возбужденным

станьте злым, возбужденным

Ex: I can already imagine having a cow when he sees the dent on his car .
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to have a strong interest or attraction toward a particular person or thing

Интересоваться

Интересоваться

Ex: He’s into sports, especially basketball, and watches every game.
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john
[существительное]

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

туалет, уборная

туалет, уборная

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to lose it
[фраза]

to become overwhelmed by strong emotions

Ex: After holding it together for so long , lost it and let all his frustration out .
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to polish off
[глагол]

to finish eating something completely, often quickly or with enthusiasm

поглощать, прибрать

поглощать, прибрать

Ex: polished off the last of the cookies , leaving none for anyone else .
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in an instant and with no delay

без промедления

без промедления

Ex: They agreed to the terms of the contract off the bat.
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ritzy
[прилагательное]

luxurious and stylish, often associated with wealth or a high social status

роскошный, шикарный

роскошный, шикарный

Ex: He always ritzy places to dine , favoring exclusivity over simplicity .
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to behave in a crazy and uncontrollable manner

быть слегка сумасшедшим

быть слегка сумасшедшим

Ex: The professor's unconventional teaching methods and nonsensical lectures make me think he has a screw missing.
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slop
[существительное]

unappetizing and poorly prepared food, often in a liquid or semi-liquid form

каша, жидкая еда

каша, жидкая еда

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to stink
[глагол]

to be morally wrong or unpleasant

вонять, плохо пахнуть

вонять, плохо пахнуть

Ex: The teacher 's favoritism towards certain students really made the fairness of the grading stink.
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to suddenly stop moving or doing something due to being extremely surprised, frightened, or impressed

Ex: The unexpected sight of a bear on the hiking trail made the stop in their tracks and slowly back away .
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to tip off
[глагол]

to discreetly share important information or advice with someone to help them take action or avoid a problem

предупредить, навести на мысль

предупредить, навести на мысль

Ex: The spy needed tip off headquarters about the enemy 's plans .
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to wash down
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to drink a beverage after a meal to help swallow and digest the food

запить, смыть

запить, смыть

Ex: We always wash our meals down with a refreshing beverage at this restaurant.
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joint
[существительное]

a casual and informal place, often a restaurant or eatery, where people can gather for simple and hearty food

заведение, кафешка

заведение, кафешка

Ex: Let 's meet at the joint for some tacos and nachos .
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to chow down
[глагол]

to eat, often in a hearty or enthusiastic manner

жрать, пожирать

жрать, пожирать

Ex: We gathered around the table chow down on Thanksgiving dinner .
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to hold
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to request the omission or exclusion of an ingredient or item from a dish

убрать, без

убрать, без

Ex: I 'll have a pizza , hold the mushrooms .
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living soul
[существительное]

a human being or creature that possesses life and consciousness

живая душа, живое существо

живая душа, живое существо

Ex: Not living soul noticed the subtle change in the atmosphere .
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poker
[существительное]

a person who is overweight or fat

толстяк, жиртрест

толстяк, жиртрест

Ex: Do n't let those comments about being poker get to you .
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sneaking
[прилагательное]

used to describe something done in a secretive or furtive manner, typically to avoid detection or to hide intentions

кривой, недобросовестный

кривой, недобросовестный

Ex: I don't have any sneaking doubts about this decision.
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to set foot in
[фраза]

to enter or begin involvement in a particular place, situation, or context, often implying the start of an experience or journey

Ex: Have you set foot in this industry yet?
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to stiff a waiter
[фраза]

to deliberately fail to give a proper tip or to withhold payment for services rendered by a waiter, usually implying an act of poor or unfair behavior

Ex: I never stiff waiters, as I believe in rewarding good service.
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one in a million
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used to describe something or someone that is extremely rare, unique, or extraordinary, often with a positive connotation

Ex: Not every job opportunity one in a million, so do n't miss this one .
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give me five
[междометие]

used to ask for a high five, a gesture where two people slap the palms of their hands together as a form of celebration, greeting, or acknowledgment

Дай пять! Мы это сделали!, Хлопни меня! Мы справились!

Дай пять! Мы это сделали!, Хлопни меня! Мы справились!

Ex: Give me five ?
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in seventh heaven
[фраза]

in a state where one is experiencing outmost joy and happiness

В состоянии крайнего счастья

В состоянии крайнего счастья

Ex: Surrounded by loved ones and basking in the warm glow of birthday wishes , she in seventh heaven, overwhelmed with happiness and gratitude .
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nine to five
[фраза]

a typical full-time job that operates during standard business hours, typically from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday

Ex: I'm tired of the nine-to-five grind.
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to hang ten
[фраза]

to surf toward the front of the surfboard so that the toes of both feet are hanging over the edge of the board

Ex: The surfer performed a hang ten before dropping into the wave .
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to eighty-six
[глагол]

to get rid of, discard, or eliminate something, often used in reference to canceling, rejecting, or killing

избавиться от, ликвидировать

избавиться от, ликвидировать

Ex: After the fight, he was eighty-sixed from the group for good.
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eighty-eight
[существительное]

a standard full-sized piano

восемьдесят восемь, фортепиано размером с восемьдесят восемь клавиш

восемьдесят восемь, фортепиано размером с восемьдесят восемь клавиш

Ex: I 've always dreamed of owning a eighty-eight in my living room .
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used to emphasize that something has been repeated many times, often in frustration or to convey exasperation

Ex: If I have told you once, I have told you a thousand times make sure the door is locked before you leave!
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