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Книга Street Talk 2 - Более Пристальный Взгляд: Урок 7

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(as|) snug as a bug in a rug

used to refer to something that is very soothing and comforting

в полном уюте, тепло и спокойно

в полном уюте, тепло и спокойно

Ex: The baby looked snug as a bug in a rug after her bath. 
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boo hoo
boo hoo
[междометие]

used to express mock or exaggerated sadness, often in a playful or sarcastic manner

бу-у-у, ой-ой-ой

бу-у-у, ой-ой-ой

Ex: He lost his favorite toy and went, "Boo hoo, it's the end of the world!" 
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bummer in the summer

something disappointing or unfortunate, often related to summer activities or plans

Ex: "We were planning a beach trip, but the rain ruined everything. What a bummer in the summer!" 
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by hook or by crook

by any means that is necessary

любыми средствами, во что бы то ни стало

любыми средствами, во что бы то ни стало

Ex: He was determined to get the money by hook or by crook. 
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to [be] cruising for a bruising

to knowingly do what can get one into trouble

сам нарываться на неприятности, сам напрашиваться на проблемы

сам нарываться на неприятности, сам напрашиваться на проблемы

Ex: Unless you've got your stuff together then you're cruising for a bruising 
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different strokes for different folks

used to emphasize that people have different tastes, preferences, and needs, and that it is important to recognize and respect these differences

Ex: The human resources manager understood that her employees had varying needs and preferences, and created a flexible work environment to accommodate them - different strokes for different folks. 
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double trouble
double trouble
[существительное]

*** a situation in which there is twice the number of problems that usually exist

двойные неприятности

двойные неприятности

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(as|) drunk as a (skunk|fiddler)

so intoxicated with alcohol that one starts behaving like a lunatic

пьяный в стельку, мертвецки пьяный

пьяный в стельку, мертвецки пьяный

Ex: After the bachelor party, he was as drunk as a skunk and couldn't remember a thing. 
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fair and square
fair and square
[фраза]

done honestly, justly, or without disobeying any rules

честно и по правилам, без жульничества

честно и по правилам, без жульничества

Ex: She won the match fair and square. 
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fender-bender
fender-bender
[существительное]

a minor car accident that usually involves small damage to the vehicles

небольшая авария, мелкое ДТП

небольшая авария, мелкое ДТП

Ex: The fender-bender caused a small dent in the car's bumper. 
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fuddy-duddy
fuddy-duddy
[существительное]

a conservative who is old-fashioned or dull in attitude or appearance

консерватор, старомодный человек

консерватор, старомодный человек

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geez louise
geez louise
[междометие]

used to convey surprise, annoyance, or disbelief

Боже мой, Вот это да

Боже мой, Вот это да

Ex: Geez Louise, it's hot in here 
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to [go] with the flow

to accept things as they happen, without trying to control or resist them

Ex: I don’t know what’s going to happen, but I’m just going to go with the flow. 
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holy moly
holy moly
[междометие]

used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

вот это да, ничего себе

вот это да, ничего себе

Ex: Holy moly, this suitcase is heavier than it looks. 
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hot to trot
hot to trot
[фраза]

eager or ready for sexual activity

готовый к сексу, сильно возбуждённый

готовый к сексу, сильно возбуждённый

Ex: After a few drinks, he was hot to trot. 
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hotshot
hotshot
[существительное]

someone who is extraordinarily successful and talented at what they do

талантливый человек

талантливый человек

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humdrum
humdrum
[прилагательное]

lacking excitement or variety

однообразный

однообразный

Ex: The office job became increasingly humdrum as the daily tasks followed a predictable and monotonous routine. 
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hustle and bustle
hustle and bustle
[фраза]

a busy, noisy, and active environment or situation

Ex: The hustle and bustle of the city can be overwhelming for some people. 
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you snooze, you lose
you snooze, you lose
[Предложение]

used to emphasize the importance of staying cautious and alert, so as not to miss any opportunities

Ex: I always tell my students that you snooze, you lose, and that they should always be ready to take advantage of opportunities when they arise. 
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in a while, crocodile

used to respond to a farewell, typically in a fun or lighthearted way

Ex: You’re leaving already? In a while, crocodile, see you soon! 
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itsy-bitsy
itsy-bitsy
[прилагательное]

extremely small, often in a cute or endearing way

крошечный, малюсенький

крошечный, малюсенький

Ex: The child found an itsy-bitsy spider crawling on the windowsill. 
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jeepers creepers
jeepers creepers
[междометие]

used to express surprise, shock, or mild alarm

Боже мой, Ничего себе

Боже мой, Ничего себе

Ex: Jeepers creepers, that was an unexpected turn of events! 
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jet set
jet set
[существительное]

a group of wealthy, stylish individuals who travel frequently and luxuriously, often to exclusive destinations for leisure and social activities

элита

элита

Ex: The event was attended by the jet set, arriving in their private jets. 
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Joe Schmoe
Joe Schmoe
[существительное]

a term used to refer to an average or ordinary person, often in a dismissive or humorous way

Вася Пупкин, Иван Иванович

Вася Пупкин, Иван Иванович

Ex: Anyone could do that job, even Joe Schmoe off the street. 
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local yokel
local yokel
[существительное]

a person from a rural or small town, often used in a slightly mocking or humorous way

деревенщина, провинциал

деревенщина, провинциал

Ex: They thought I was just a local yokel, but I knew exactly what I was doing. 
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loose lips sink ships
loose lips sink ships
[Предложение]

used to warn against the dangers of careless talk or gossip, particularly in situations where secrecy or confidentiality is important, as it can have serious consequences

Ex: She knew that loose lips sink ships, so she kept the details of her new project to herself until it was ready to be launched. 
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lovey-dovey
lovey-dovey
[прилагательное]

***very affectionate or romantic, especially excessively so

чрезмерно романтичный, прилипчивый

чрезмерно романтичный, прилипчивый

Ex: A lovey-dovey couple. 
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to [have] it made in the shade

to be in a very good position and be living a luxurious life

жить припеваючи, быть устроенным

жить припеваючи, быть устроенным

Ex: With that inheritance, he has it made in the shade. 
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to [make] or [break]
to make or break
[фраза]

to bring about either success or failure for someone or something

определить успех или провал, быть решающим

определить успех или провал, быть решающим

Ex: This interview could make or break his career. 
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hanky panky
hanky panky
[существительное]

verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way

жульничество, обман

жульничество, обман

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heebie-jeebies
heebie-jeebies
[существительное]

extreme nervousness

дрожь, нервозность

дрожь, нервозность

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hell's bells
hell's bells
[существительное]

used to show one's frustration, surprise, or anger

чёрт возьми, господи

чёрт возьми, господи

Ex: Hell's bells, I left my keys in the office again. 
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helter-skelter
helter-skelter
[наречие]

haphazardly

беспорядочно, наугад

беспорядочно, наугад

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hocus-pocus
hocus-pocus
[междометие]

used as part of the magician's patter to create excitement and anticipation for the magical effect about to occur

абракадабра, фокус-покус

абракадабра, фокус-покус

Ex: Now, ladies and gentlemen, watch closely as I perform my greatest trick yet, hocus-pocus! 
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hodgepodge
hodgepodge
[существительное]

a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas

мешанина, сборная солянка

мешанина, сборная солянка

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hoity-toity
hoity-toity
[прилагательное]

affectedly genteel

жеманный, претенциозный

жеманный, претенциозный

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okey-dokey
okey-dokey
[междометие]

used to show agreement, approval, etc.

лады, оки-доки

лады, оки-доки

Ex: "Okey-dokey," she replied cheerfully when asked if she was ready to start the meeting. 
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mean and lean
mean and lean
[фраза]

(of a person) tough, efficient, and in peak physical or functional condition

Ex: After months of training, he's looking mean and lean for the competition. 
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mumbo jumbo
mumbo jumbo
[существительное]

complicated activities, rituals, or words that lack any real purpose

заумная бессмыслица, пустые ритуалы

заумная бессмыслица, пустые ритуалы

Ex: The politician's speech was filled with meaningless mumbo jumbo, leaving the audience confused about his actual stance. 
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namby-pamby
namby-pamby
[прилагательное]

weak in willpower, courage or vitality

слабый, малодушный

слабый, малодушный

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the nitty-gritty
the nitty-gritty
[фраза]

the most important aspects or principles of something such as an experience or idea

суть дела, главные детали

суть дела, главные детали

Ex: Now that the planning is done, let's get into the nitty-gritty of executing the project. 
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nitwit
nitwit
[существительное]

a foolish or clueless person

дурак, болван

дурак, болван

Ex: She laughed at the nitwit who fell for the prank. 
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no muss, no fuss
no muss, no fuss
[Предложение]

said to mean that something can be easily done or achieved

без лишней возни, без хлопот

без лишней возни, без хлопот

Ex: Just upload the file, click submit, and you're done—no muss, no fuss. 
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no pain, no gain
no pain, no gain
[фраза]

used for saying that without working hard and experiencing difficulties, one cannot achieve anything

Без боли ничего не добьёшься

Без боли ничего не добьёшься

Ex: She pushed through the tough workout, reminding herself, "no pain, no gain." 
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no way, Jose
no way, Jose
[междометие]

used to indicate that something is absolutely not going to happen or is completely unacceptable, often in a playful or exaggerated manner

ни за что,  Хосе

ни за что, Хосе

Ex: You can't borrow my car, no way, Jose! 
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out and about
out and about
[наречие]

out of the house or office, and actively engaged in various activities, especially outdoors

на улице и активен, на прогулке

на улице и активен, на прогулке

Ex: Out and about in the city, he explored new cafés and bookstores. 
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palsy-walsy
palsy-walsy
[прилагательное]

used to describe a relationship or behavior that is overly familiar or insincerely friendly, often to the point of being exaggerated or forced

панибратский, чрезмерно дружелюбный

панибратский, чрезмерно дружелюбный

Ex: Don’t get all palsy-walsy with me after what happened. 
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party-hearty
party-hearty
[прилагательное]

used to describe someone who is energetic, enthusiastic, and excessive in their approach to partying or celebrating

весельчак, зажигательный

весельчак, зажигательный

Ex: She’s always the life of the party, totally party-hearty and ready to dance all night. 
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payday
payday
[существительное]

the day on which you receive pay for your work

день зарплаты, день выплаты

день зарплаты, день выплаты

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plain Jane
plain Jane
[фраза]

a woman who is perceived as ordinary or unremarkable in appearance or style

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pooper scooper
pooper scooper
[существительное]

a tool or device used for picking up animal waste, particularly from dogs, in outdoor areas

совок для экскрементов, устройство для сбора экскрементов

совок для экскрементов, устройство для сбора экскрементов

Ex: Don’t forget the pooper scooper when you take the dog for a walk. 
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roly-poly
roly-poly
[прилагательное]

short and fat

коротышка

коротышка

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say it, do not spray it
say it, do not spray it
[Предложение]

used to tell someone to not spit when they are talking

говори, не плюйся, когда говоришь

говори, не плюйся, когда говоришь

Ex: Say it, don't spray it; you're spitting on my notebook. 
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[scarf] and [barf]
scarf and barf
[фраза]

the action of eating something rapidly or in large quantities, leading to feeling so full or sick that vomiting occurs afterward

Ex: I ate that burger too quickly and completely scarfed and barfed. 
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see you later, alligator
see you later, alligator
[Предложение]

used to informally say goodbye, often in a playful or lighthearted manner

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to [shop] until {sb} [drop]

to shop for an extended period of time, often to the point of exhaustion

Ex: We spent the entire weekend at the mall, shopping until we dropped! 
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silly Billy
silly Billy
[существительное]

used to playfully call someone who is acting foolish or silly, often in an affectionate or teasing manner

глупыш, весельчак

глупыш, весельчак

Ex: Oh, you forgot your keys again, silly Billy! 
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super duper
super duper
[прилагательное]

used to describe something that is exceptionally good, impressive, or intense

супер потрясающий, гипер веселый

супер потрясающий, гипер веселый

Ex: That concert was super duper fun! 
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tee-hee
tee-hee
[междометие]

used to represent a light, giggly, or mischievous laugh, often in a playful or teasing manner

хи-хи, хе-хе

хи-хи, хе-хе

Ex: Tee-hee! I totally pranked you! 
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up your nose with a rubber hose

used to playfully or mockingly dismiss someone, often as a lighthearted insult or comeback

Ex: You think you're so smart? Well, up your nose with a rubber hose! 
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wear and tear
wear and tear
[фраза]

the gradual damage or deterioration that occurs to an object or property as a result of normal use or aging

износ

износ

Ex: In addition, road conditions were very poor, which led to greater wear and tear. 
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wham-bam, thank you ma'am
wham-bam, thank you ma'am
[Предложение]

used to describe a quick, casual sexual encounter, where there is little to no emotional involvement, often followed by a swift departure or goodbye

Ex: He wasn’t looking for anything serious—just a wham-bam, thank you ma’am, and that was it. 
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what is the plan, Sam?
what is the plan, Sam?
[Предложение]

used to ask someone for their intended course of action or next steps, often in a casual or lighthearted manner

Ex: Alright, we've got the supplies. What's the plan, Sam? 
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to [wheel] and [deal]
to wheel and deal
[фраза]

to use various dishonest or complicated methods in order to gain things, particularly in politics or business

проворачивать закулисные сделки, вести мутные дела

проворачивать закулисные сделки, вести мутные дела

Ex: He wheeled and dealt with lobbyists until the bill passed. 
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