15 NOVO

The candidates for this job were coming Out of the Woodwork.

"Appear unexpectedly or in large quantities".

People who nitpick are bothered by minor problems.

"Criticize small and irrelevant details." Scrutinize "," be overly critical ." looking for a horn on a horse's head,

Do you mind if I bring some friends to your party? " "Not at all! The more the Merrier! "

"Do you mind if I take some friends to your party?" "No way! The more, the better! "

"Has anyone seen my keys?

"Has anyone seen Jim this morning?

Have you finished watching Stranger Things yet?"

"Have you already folded the laundry?"

"Where have you been?"

"Have you considered looking for a new job?"

Have you thought about telling the truth?

"Have you ever thought about what would happen if we discovered life on other planets?",

. Have we met before?"

"Have you seen my phone?

How long have you been there?

"Hey. Have you been there before?"

I warned you not to go to that party last night.

"I told you it wouldn't work." "See, it broke! I told you so."

If any more people quit, we'll really be Up the Creek. If the check doesn't arrive today I'm up a creek. The car wouldn't start, so I was up the creek without a paddle. (remo)

"In the bush without a dog", in portuguese. Literally, it means "upstream"; that is, "next to a stream,". is in a difficult situation with no escape. In trouble, in a serious predicament. This slangy idiom conjures up the image of a stranded canoeist with no way of moving the canoe.

We need a process that Weeds Out corrupt police officers.

"Remove unwanted plants from (a growing area)". remove, excise.

I'm not trying to Sell you a Goods bill. What I say is true. I am not deceiving you. What I say is true.

"Sell a receipt of goods" - allusion to the act of selling only one receipt, instead of the actual merchandise, which has often happened a few centuries ago, in commercial ports in Europe, where goods were traded while the ships were still on the high seas

Nineteen senators Broke Ranks with the administration.

"Separate from" a particular group,

"Should we do it now?" "Sure. There's no time like the Present."

"Should we do it now?" "Of course. There is no reason to wait. "

"The doctor was busy ministering to ( atendendo)the injured"

"The doctor was busy ministering to the injured"

When has that ever happened?

"What have you done?

Why has no one ever mentioned this?

"Why has no one ever told me this before?"

They can't bench me. I'm the best shooter on the team." "You wish!"

"You and I will hook up some day, you'll see." "Dream on!"

She has nothing to do with this.

(Ela não tem nada a ver com isso.)

I'm sick of you, Endora. I've had it with you, Endora

(I'm tired of you Endora (Eu estou farto de você, Endora)

genetically engineered plants

(of an organism) modified by manipulation of genetic material.

You know my motto, sir: "Always be prepared.

(slogan, saying (alexandre barros)

The pink panter play Sherlock Holmes with a whimsical sense of humor.

, funny , eccentric , quirky , , comical. Win Fisical

Sometimes I see how much he struggles, and ache for him.

. Sometimes I see how much he fights, and I suffer for him. (AXE)

you get off my wife's lap

...TOP (COMPUTADOR PORTATIL)

To Beat the Clock, he teams up with a colleague. Sometimes I wake early to beat the clock.

: to do or finish something quickly before a particular time

We just installed a new computer program, and we're still working, or ironing out the kinks.

: to try to fix the small problems or flaws

A college friend who made good in Hollywood. I intend to make good on my promise to Sara. I couldn't make good on my debts, and I got in a lot of trouble.

A college buddy who was successful in Hollywood. I intend to keep my promise to Sara. I couldn't settle any of my pending issues, and I got in a lot of trouble.

A drowning man will grasping at straws.

A drowning man will clutch at straws. A drowning man will resort to any means to save himself.

The police investigated many clues, but they were all red herrings.

A fact, idea, or subject that takes people's attention away from the central point being considered: False clue

morgue

A place where dead bodies are kept

A professional actor is destined to repeat the roles he had been doing time and again.

A professional actor is destined to repeat the roles he has already done, repeatedly.

She made a big hit in this performance,

Achieve (or be) a success, especially a popular one, as in

Once I sand and paint this old chair, it will be As good as New.

After I sand and paint this old chair, it will look like new.

After he had won the lottery, several old friends came crawling out of the woodwork.

After he won the lottery, many old friends appeared out of nowhere

After meeting foreigners, I Set About to speak English every day

After meeting foreigners, I started to speak English every day, with determination or enthusiasm.

You'll come around, after you hear the whole story. You must come around, to our place, for a while. The smelling salts, quickly made her come round.

Agree, visit, regain consciousness

the trueness or falseness of that statement can be easily determined ( DETHURRMENT)

Agreement with fact or reality. Facticity, factuality, sooth, truth, verity

And please send my regrets.

And please send my apologies.

Yet here I am, Up to my Elbows in secrets.

And yet, here I am, full of secrets. (NO ENTANTO)

Aren't they something?

Aren't they amazing?

At first, I thought he was joking but then I realized he meant it.

At first, I thought he was kidding, but then I realized that he was serious.

She Makes a Point Of, treating her employees fairly.

Be certain that you do something implement, ensure. (Ela faz questão de tratar seus funcionários com justiça.)

Bob always Trots Out the same excuses for being late. He trotted out all his old war medals.

Bob always makes the same excuses for being late. He trotted out all his old war medals. when someone presents an idea, or something already well known, or when he displays something, for others to appreciate, showing a certain pride

At first, I thought they were Winding me Up.

CHEAT, DECEIVE

If we all Pitch in, we can finish today.

COLABORATE

Calculus is very hard for me. I'm in over my head.

Calculation is very difficult for me. I am beyond my capabilities.

Calling yourself a journalist, Mr. Kaufmann, is a Bit of a Stretch, don't you think?

Calling yourself a journalist, Mr. Kaufmann, is a bit of an exaggeration, don't you think?

His lawyer filed a Lawsuit against Los Angeles city.

Cause

The only reason Charlie keeps winning is he's just playing some Dirty Pool to create an advantage over his competition.

Conduct that is unfair, unethical or illegal. Being deceitful or deceptive for unfair advantage.

"fate decided our course and has brought us together.

Destiny united us

You left the car unlocked? I thought you'd know better.

Did you leave the car unlocked? I thought you would have more sense.

Do they Stand any Chance of winning the championship?

Do they have any chance of winning the championship?

Do you mind if I sit in on your class this afternoon?

Do you mind if I attend your class this afternoon?

Driving across the country would be a long haul.

Driving inland would be a long journey.

I know it sounds Corny, but it really was love at first sight!

Dull, distasteful or cliché thing - it refers to things "full of corn", that is, things that attract people from the countryside.

She went to the dressing room to Try On the sweater.

EXPERIMENT

We can Pull Out oil from shale. (xisto) They Pull Out the mineral from open pits, (pocos) and underground mines.

EXTRACT

Everyone was making unpleasant remarks about John, but I Stuck Up For him.

Everyone was making nasty comments about John, but I defended him.

Everyone was waiting for the bride to show up.

Everyone was waiting for the bride to arrive.

Everything you said is on point!

Everything you said is correct, it is relevant

Heavy smoking and drinking will take its toll on a person's health. The civil war has taken its toll on both sides.

Excessive smoking and alcohol consumption will damage your health.

I'd love to come for a pint, but I'm in Up to my Elbows with work for my class on Monday. John has been Up to his Elbows with the kids lately. See also: elbow, to, up.

Extremely busy; deeply involved or engrossed in or with something

I'd like to Wind Up the meeting soon.

FINISH

Fred flunked out of school, to sing funk, and never tried to go back.

Fred left school to sing funk and never tried to go back.

Frequent physical exercise is a must.

Frequent physical exercise is vital.

"Beat it, kid - nobody wants you here. Bugger off, will you?

Get out of my house!

The Ferrari Set the Pace for the first eight laps.

Give the rhythm

Grandma, always kept a little of money ,Tucked Away in case of an emergency.

Grandma always kept a little money in case of an emergency. Hide "," keep " (CORRIDA DE CAMINHOES)

He scared them away, by yelling and firing(atirando) into the air.

HERE

He always thinks that he knows better.

He always thinks he is smarter.

He could see the Writing on the Wall, months before the business failed.

He could see bad omens months before the business failed.

He decided to Have At his arguments.

He decided to attack his arguments.

He walked into a lot of money by marrying her.

He easily made a lot of money by marrying her.

He fought fiercely, but his opponent easily Got the better Of him. Her anger got the better of her and she blew up.

He fought bravely, but his opponent easily overpowered him. Her anger overcame her and she lost control.

He gave me some excuse, but it was a bunch of Bullshit.

He gave me some excuse, but it was a bunch of Hot Air. Empty speech that intends to impress " (BS)

He dropped out of the race after two laps.

He gave up on the race after two laps.

He's full of himself, sharp and aggressive.

He is full of himself, incisive and aggressive.

He knew the police Were Onto him.

He knew the police were aware of his actions

He sells cars, motorcycles, or What have You.

He sells cars, motorcycles, or things like that.

He stole my grass, that grasping neighbor

He stole my grass, that greedy neighbor

The balloon Rose Above the trees.

He was able to ignore the prejudices of his generation.

He was arrested two days later after a friend tipped off the FBI.

He was arrested two days later, then a friend alerted the FBI.

He wrote about whatever took his fancy.

He wrote about whatever attracted his interest.

He's always handing out advice to people.

He's always giving people advice.

He's Walking Into a situation that he absolutely can't control .

He's getting into a situation that he absolutely cannot control.

He'll give those professional players a Run for their Money. Though they lost, they gave last year's champions a run for their money.

He's going to make those professional players sweat to be able to win. : To make it difficult for (someone) to win a game or contest by trying hard and playing or performing well Though

He's used to hard physical work - this is a walk in the park to him. As any director will tell you: doing Shakespeare isn't a walk in the park.

He's used to heavy physical work - that's easy for him.

Her predictions were right On the Nose. The busload of students arrived at the museum at ten o'clock right on the nose, He guessed the final score on the nose.

Her predictions were accurate. precisely

History, in such Plays out a surprising way, that nobody knows how it would Play out. At the end of the film we were Played out

History Develops in such a surprising way

I just wanted to give her a surprise; How Was I to Know you'd already bought tickets?

How am I supposed to know?

Chop-chop! We haven't got all day!

Hurry up! We don't have all day!

I Can't Help But want you.

I CAN'T STOP WANTING YOU

I'm facing this calamity just like every other citizen.

I am facing this calamity just like all other citizens.

When I said get out, I Meant It

I am serious.

I'm all for it

I am totally in favor

I'm trying to cut down on salt, because many people were cut down, by high blood pressure.So, I cut down my recipes to more healthy dishes

I am trying to reduce salt because, many people have been affected, by hypertension. So, I changed my recipes to healthy dishes

I can help out In a Pinch if you need a babysitter.

I can help in an emergency if you need a babysitter.

I can't cancel my plans at such Short Notice.

I can't cancel my plans so late (em cima da hora, sem aviso previo)

I Can't Go for That. No Can Do

I can't do this, I can't do

I've done all I can; now the Ball's in your Court.

I did everything I can; now it's your responsibility.

I didn't mean it To be that Way, my dear.

I didn't want it to be that way, my dear.

I do not sit on the throne of my apartment with my mouth gaping waiting for death to arrive

I do not sit on the throne of my apartment with my mouth wide open waiting for death to arrive

I couldn't care less about your opinion.

I don't care, I don't give a shit.

I don't really Care For strawberry ice cream.

I don't like

This time, I'll fix your car for free. You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours.

I don't mind helping him out this time, he's scratched my back many times. One good turn deserves another.

Got Into a Pickle, when I had my car stolen

I got in trouble because of my broken teeth. In difficult situation

I've had my say.

I had my opinion.

I've been in relationships that are Dead on Arrival. If he is right, the plan will be dead on arrival in the Senate.

I have been in relationships that are destined to fail.

I heard about problems at work, and so forth.

I heard about problems at work, and so on.

I hid the bootleg in the bag

I hid the pirated goods in the bag

I Punched In ten minutes late this morning and the company fired me. ​

I hit the spot ten minutes later this morning and the company fired me. ​

I meant to buy some milk, but it completely slipped my mind.

I intended to buy some milk, but I completely forgot.

The evicted family are looking for a new home. I invited them to live with me

I invited them to live with me. (EVITAR)

I know your motives behind this act; don't try to blow smoke in my eyes.

I know her motives behind this act; don't try to deceive me.

that color Strikes my Fancy

I like this color

I like to give my children what they want, even if I have to Go Without.

I like to give my children what they want, even if I have to go through hardship.

I Met up With him as I left the building.

I met him as I left the building.

I opened the door and the crowd went Piled out through a pile of rubble

I opened the door and the crowd went wildly through (empilhado) a pile of rubble

I was in on the spoof.

I participated in the parody.

I've laid out some preliminary concepts.

I presented some preliminary concepts.

I recognize that it's time to day of reckoning.

I recognize that it's time to settle accounts.

I Should Have Known Better

I should have imagined or known

I Took up smoking when I was at school.

I started smoking when I was at school.

I find that, a carrot and stick approach, works best. . The carrot-and-stick style of sales management.

I think the rewards and punishments method, works best. The management style that mixes rewards and punishments.

I find your argument Strewn with lies gaping. We enter our child's room and see clothes and toys strewn everywhere. (STRÚNN)

I think your argument is full of wide-open lies. We go into our son's room and see the clothes and toys scattered everywhere. Seems like strong (Eu acho que seu argumento está cheio de mentiras escancaradas)

I thought I would outgrow enjoying the thrill of the chase, but I can't get over it. He eventually outgrew his adolescent interest in war and guns

I thought I was going to mature and stop enjoying the thrill of the hunt, but I can't get over it. to lose interest in an idea or activity as you get older:

I wanna Ease my thrysty

I want to relieve my thirst

I hope to try out new challenges

I want to try new challenges

But I will caution you... we are not Out of the Woods yet. I wanted to keep you Out of Harm's Way.

I want you Out of Danger until this is over.

I want you kids to stay put while I go into the store, OK?

I want you kids to be quiet while I walk into the store, OK?

I'll get in touch with you tomorrow.

I wanted to touch base with you

I swear to God I was never at that place.

I was never at that place.cross my heart and hope to die!

I've had my money's worth out of it.

I was rewarded for my investment in that regard.

They all Got to their Feet when the President came in. When you fall, Leap to your Feet and try again.

I was so weak, I could hardly get to my feet. The entire audience Rose to its Feet, applauding wildly.

I walked into the restaurant and, Lo and Behold, there was my boss with his wife.

I went inside the restaurant and suddenly my boss was there with his wife.

I Walked Into the store, and Walked into a table, and got a nasty bruise.

I went into the store and bumped into a table and got an ugly bruise.

I will Go Through With my film project

I will carry out,continue, my film project

I will think through this matter and get back to you.

I will examine this issue and come back (to speak) with you.

I won't waste time on your question. I have bigger fish to fry.

I will not waste time on your question. I have more important thing to do.

I'd watch your mouth if I were you.

I would be careful with the language if I were you.

I'm Dying for a cup of coffee.

I'm Dying for a cup of coffee.

I'm Pete Best, sitting in, for Ringo Star this week.

I'm Pete Best replacing Ringo Starr this week.

I'll get Andrew to give you a call. She also got him to join a political club.

I'm going to ask Andrew to call you. She also convinced him to join a political club.

I'll get someone, to show you around.

I'm going to ask someone to show you the place.

I Feel For the employees that were laid off.

I'm sorry for the employees who were fired.

I've been biding my time for years, just waiting for a chance like this. She was biding her time until she could get her revenge.

I've been waiting for years, just waiting for a chance like this. She was waiting until she could get her revenge.

If the guard sees us, we're Done For.

If the guard sees us, we are lost.

If you can get ahead, On your own Hook, God bless you.

If you can advance on your own initiative, God bless you. (inexídhév)

If you have problems at home, it's bound to affect your work. She's bound to find out sooner or later.

If you have problems at home, it will certainly affect your work. It is certain that she will find out sooner or later.

If you Play Down your part in the project, you won't get the credit you deserve.

If you minimize your part of the project, you will not receive the credit you deserve.

If you need help, just call on me. I can come at the drop of a hat. We were ready to pack our bags and go on vacation at the drop of a hat.

If you need help, just call me. I can go immediately. We were ready to pack our bags and go on vacation right away.

If you want to live alone, knowing how to cook is a must-have skill.

If you want to live alone, knowing how to cook is an essential skill.

Why was our government Asleep at the Wheel when the crisis began?

In Portuguese sleeping on the spot. Distracted, out of focus on something important.

Be that as it May, you still must carry out your responsibilities.

In any case, you must still fulfill your responsibilities.

As far as I'm concerned, when you get married it's for life.

In my opinion, when you get married it is for life.

The car, By Fits and Starts, was able to get it to a mechanic.

In short, inconsistent, and irregular intervals

In some societies, men still believe their wives are there to Do their Bidding.

In some societies, men still believe that their wives are there to carry out their orders.

Iron Maiden need to Iron Out their internal problems

Iron Maiden need to solve their internal problems

Iron Maiden, will Iron Out, rumors of separation

Iron Maiden will clarify, explain rumors of separation

If you don't shut your mouth I'll kick you out of the house. " "Is that so? You just try it!"

Is that right?

It Boils Down to the question of who is going to win.

It all Resume to who has the most money.

She's bound to find out sooner or later.

It is certain that she will find out sooner or later.

It's not rocket science - if we want more maths teachers, we should pay them more.

It is not difficult to understand - if we want more math teachers, we have to pay them better.

It stands to reason that the more experience you have, the better you'll be at solving problems.

It is obvious that the more experience you have, the better you will be at solving problems.

It only costs $ 2. That's not going to Break the Bank.

It only costs 2 dollars. This is not going to ruin finances.

I think it's all a storm in a teacup — there's probably no danger to public health at all.

It seemed like an innocent remark, but it set off a tempest in a teapot.

It's a tough assignment,(tarefa) and it will either make or break her. Christmas is often a make-or-break time(decisivo) for smaller retailers (vendedores).

It's a tough assignment, and it will either all or nothing.

It's Been a Long Time since we talked to each other.

It's been so long since I played video games.

It will Come out okay. Don't worry.

It's gonna be okay. Do not worry.

It's inconsiderate of her to go away without telling us

It's lack of consideration for her to leave without telling us

Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor was a Long time Coming. His promotion was a long time coming. (QUESTAO DE TEMPO , VEIO TARDE , PASSOU DA HORA)

Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor was a matter of time. His promotion was long overdue.

Jason's father always thought he would be a great baseball player, and encouraged Jason to give it a shot.

Jason's father always thought he was going to be a great baseball player, and encouraged Jason to make a try

Jesus, Just say it Already. Tell me "told you so".

Jesus, say it soon. Tell me "I told you so".

I have solved the puzzle

Jim has lost his watch

John was late again, so I told him to shape up or ship out.

John was late again, so I told him to adjust or leave.

I Played Ignorant even though I knew about the surprise party.

John without arms

Just stay put, and I'll get the car. Stay put until I get back. He stays put in Philadelphia, refusing to move to L.A.

Just stay still, I'll get the car. Stay here until I get back. He remains in Philadelphia, refusing to move to L.A.

Are you lending me a hand, or you're just going to Bail On me again?

Left me In the Lurch.

Make sure you tape up the envelope securely.

Make sure to seal the envelope securely.

Mary's sudden angry outbursts, make her seem unhinged.

Mary's sudden outbursts of anger, make her look troubled. Mentally unstable

Mason, it's time to get dressed.

Mason, it's time to get ready.

It's quite simple when you Get the Hang Of It.

Master (PEGA O JEITO)

Mom sent me out, to weed the garden.

Mom told me to weed the garden.

Most of the children wore hand-me-down clothes. The younger children wore the hand-me-downs of the older ones.

Most of the children wore second-hand clothes. Younger children wore old people's worn clothes.

She switched on the fan(ventilador) to blow away the smoke. Her first novel blew me away. Their new product has blown all the others away.

Moved away, surprised, defeated

My dad is stubborn, and doesn't like to Climb Down, from his ideas.

My father is stubborn and doesn't like to go back on his ideas.

My parents ,sat up waiting for me, to come home.

My parents stayed up late, waiting for me to get home.

Neglect our advice at your peril. (PÉR~RIÓL)

Neglect our advice at your own risk.

The refugees, without a doubt, are the most vulnerable.

No doubt, she'll tell me everything ,when she's ready.

No wonder Drake had such a short temper when It Came to Alan.

No wonder Drake had such a short temper when referring to Alan.

We must learn from every economic meltdown.

No, I would be blamed for the economic crisis.

No way, was I going to pay that much for an old, beat-up car.

Not a chance!

Not only did the team lose the game, but two of its best players were injured. When it rains, it pours.

Not only did the team lose the game, but two of its best players were injured. Little misfortune is nonsense.

Your comment — though interesting — is neither here nor there. Her age is neither here nor there — the real question is, can she do the job?

Nothing to do "," without foot or head ", to say that something is irrelevant or unimportant

I'm Rolling in money

Now I'm swimming for money.

Now, more than ever, time is of the essence.

Now, more than ever, time is crucial.

JEEZ OH MAN

OH MY GOD

What matters is not college, but what you Make Of them.

Opinion,what do you do with it

Our team walked away with first place.

Our team easily won first place.

Sorry, I didn't catch that. Can you repeat it? What was that? Could you repeat it?

Pardon me, sir, can you repeat it again?

This comedian is very good at Taking Off politicians.

Parody

Paul Beats himself Up, whenever he doesn't perform well.

Paul blames himself whenever he doesn't perform well.

Bemused families said they were Left to their own Devices.

Perplexed families said they were left to fend for themselves.

"the announcement ended a protracted (prolongada) controversy"

Polemic

We've had to put off the trip to Japan.

Postponed, on the back burner

President Kennedy was killed by a Plot

President Kennedy was killed by a conspiracy

Produce a film in Brazil? I think I can Keep My Head Above Water.

Produce a film in Brazil? I think I can handle it

When itComes To playing chess, he's the best I know.

Referring —used to identify the specific topic that is being talked about

We're prepared to play hardball with the company. Reporters asked the president some hardball questions.

Reporters asked the president some difficult questions. .Has this connotation of "relentless", "ruthless", "difficult",

Out with whatever it is you're thinking about.

Reveal everything you are thinking about.

The apartment is Just a Stone's Throw from the sea.

SO CLOSE

Spare Me your sarcasm, master Belzer.

Save me

See if you can Even Up the legs of this table.

See if you can adjust the feet of this table.

I don't want to Grovel to the boss, but I want our plan to be approved, so I might have to do it.

Seems like groove and novel. Flatter, fawn,

She'd come hotfoot from the palace with the latest news.

She came running from the palace with the latest news.

She is a master at Blowing Smoke. She belongs in government.

She is a master at making small talk. Her place is in the government.

She's outgoing, vivacious - larger-than-life. Celebrities are always larger-than-life to their fans.

She is outgoing, lively - notoriously extravagant. Celebrities are always of extraordinary importance to their fans.

She is slowly Working her Way to the top of the company.

She is slowly walking to the top of the company.

She should know better, than to try to fool him.

She should have known, that she shouldn't try to deceive him.

She thought that their attitude was absolutely disgraceful .

She thought that their attitude was absolutely shameful .

She was a critic, who loomed large, in literary circles.

She was a critic, who was of great importance, in literary circles.

She's bound to fail.( VERB) She is bound for stardom. ( NOUN)

She's certain to fail. It's very probable that she will fail. She is destined to be a star. It's very likely that she will be famous. Destined for (*JAMES...)

I am absolutely appalled by the dirt state of our cities.

Shock ( apol)

Shall we play for fun or for keeps?

Should we play for fun or bet for real?

Some performances go over the top. We didn't go over the top. We didn't even get half, of what we set out to collect.

Some performances are exaggerated. We have not exceeded the goal. We haven't even achieved half of what we plan to collect.

Someone I had trusted now showed her true colors.

Someone I had trusted, now has shown her true face.

Sometimes we have to Play Along on the left, to not receive criticism.

Sometimes, we have to enter the game on the left to not receive criticism.

Floor It, or we'll never get to the airport on time!

Speed it up, or we'll never get to the airport in time! (PISO)

Tell them that Throwing childish Tantrums, won't get them anywhere.

Tell them that having children's tantrums is not going to get them anywhere. (Diga a eles que fazer birras infantis não os levará a lugar nenhum.)

Terri did everything she could, to bring her workers Up to Speed, but couldn't. I'll feel better about it, when I get up to speed, on what's going on.

Terri did everything she could, to bring it to the desired pace, "or" put it at the desired pace ". I will feel better about it, when I update myself, on what is going on.

That five-mile hike did me in.

That five-mile hike left me exhausted.

My sister brought a salad to the dinner party.But I decided to Up the Ante, I brought homemade bread and two bottles of wine.

That means that I did more than she did. I did something better.

The fate of Samantha's marriage Hangs in the Balance

The Destiny of Samantha's wedding is at stake

The Louvre is a must-see for any visitor to Paris.

The Louvre is a must for any visitor to Paris.

The afternoon sun blazed away. But, laziness made me stay

The afternoon sun was shining. (BRASA)

The powers that be have canceled the show. The powers that be have decided to send back the immigrants.

The authorities canceled the show. The authorities decided to send the immigrants back.

You're always Throwing Cold Water on my suggestions.

The bad news put a damper on the party.

The boss and I do not in accord. His ideas and mine were completely in accord.

The boss and I do not see eye to eye.

You boys sure gave me a fright.

The children got scared and ran away. Oh, sweetie, I know you had a scare last night.

The coach, as well as the team, is ready.

The coach, like the team, is ready.

The ebb and flow of fashion. the ebb and flow of state politics and power"

The coming and going. a recurrent or rhythmical pattern of coming and going or decline and regrowth.

The company's top investors, cashed in,(resgatou) as soon news of the CEO's scandal went public.

The company's main investors redeemed their shares as soon as news of the CEO scandal was made public.

The company's dominance of the market is gradually being chipped away.

The company's market dominance is gradually being eroded.

The control panel uses all the newest technology and is considered state-of-the-art.

The control panel uses all the latest technology and is considered to be of the latest generation.

The crooks Did the bank guard In.

The criminals murdered the bank guard.

The jig is up, boys, he's onto us!

The game is over, guys, he found us!

The widening schism between Church leaders and politicians. (UÀIDMEM SKÌZAM)

The growing Division between Church leaders and politicians

The hippies needed to Come Down to Earth.

The hippies needed to get back to reality

The invasion of bears, bearing upon with destruction of forests. Uncontrolled logging, bear upon, its natural habitat

The invasion of bears, is related to the destruction of forests. Uncontrolled logging, affects its natural habitat

The lazy student Fiddled the night Away instead of doing homework.

The lazy student wasted the night, instead of doing his homework. (DITADOR DR CUBA)

The left Strike them Off, because they criticized the black movement

The left removed them from the list

The mayor called out ,or, requested, the guard to suppress the riots.

The mayor requested the guard to suppress the riots.

Mosquitoes seem to want to feed off of me! We are able to feed off each other's ideas.

The mosquitoes seem to want to feed on me! We can feed each other's ideas

The most important thing she taught us, was to walk tall.

The most important thing she taught us was to.stand tall. If you say that someone walks tall, you mean that they behave in a way that shows that they have pride in themselves and in what they are doing.

The newspaper published a Rave

The newspaper published a Critique

The officer, drew up the troops.

The officer assembled the troops.

The old cobbles, of the Pelourinho were hundreds of years old. The old master worked tirelessly, and had troub l e. , to cobble shoes from dawn until dusk.

The old stones of Pelourinho were hundreds of years old. The old master worked tirelessly and had difficulty mending his shoes from dawn to dusk.

The police told the people watching to Move Along. ​

The police told people watching to get out of the way. ​

The possibility of civil war Loomed Large on the horizon.

The possibility of civil war is close to happening ". on the horizon.

The production of our new film is up to speed, . If there is any delay ,bring me up to speed

The production of our new film is at the desired pace. If there is any delay keep me informed

The show was an instant hit and a Cash Cow for Walters and ABC.

The program was an instant hit and a goose that laid the golden eggs for Walters and ABC.

The Point Being That you don't want to do that. The point being that he shouldn't have done it.

The question is, you shouldn't do that.

"I'm kind of in a rush here." "Yeah, let me get my cash."

The rain was falling but we were not in a hurry to leave.

The secretary types very quickly, and could Tap Into of this skill in the company

The secretary types very quickly and can exploit this skill in the company

Come over for lunch tomorrow.

The settlers came over the bridge.

The streets meet up at the next intersection.

The streets intersect at the next intersection.

The Bells and Whistles do not impress me. (supêrfluês)

The superfluous additional features do not impress me.

He did not touch on the issue of immigration.

The teacher only touched on the subject. There wasn't time to do more than that.

The zoo Boxed ,the elephants to a small area

The zoo confined elephants to a small area

There were so many people talking at once that I couldn't Get a word in Edgewise.

There were so many people talking at once, that I couldn't get a chance to speak.

My guess about the high price of beans was wrong. My guess about the high price of beans was Way off Beam.

These are signals sent constantly by a landing or docking place to guide airplanes or ships. Off is not being in the right place or on the right path. ( longe do feixe).

They all jumped ship as soon as other jobs opened up.

They all jumped ship as soon as other jobs available .

Jonathan keeps tiptoeing around the problem, instead of confronting it.

They avoid getting into certain subjects, or even talk about something superficially so that their popularity is not impaired.

The crowd, chowed down on pizza after the game.

They devoured the pizza after the game.

They must make amends for the harm they've caused you.

They need to redeem themselves for the damage they have done to you.

Our family is so competitive. Now that my cousin has gone to university, everyone will expect me and my brother to raise the bar too.

They raised the situation to be better or more difficult.

They tried to freeze me out of the conversation.

They tried to exclude me from the conversation.

An Open-Air concert will be held in the park.

They went Outdoors to light up their cigarettes.

This coffee, is really going to help me, Perk Up before work.

This coffee will really help cheer me up before work.

That's the right idea. Now you're on the beam!

This is the correct idea! Now you're on the right track!

This new dance is really beginning to catch on.

This new dance is really starting to come into fashion.

We played the play off,and I lost,

Tiebreaker,

We are going to have to Double Up in this job. "

To share something, like a room, with someone else:

In muslim countries travelers need to keep their Wits about cloths

Travelers need to remain alert. common sense

A couple of key losses, Did the team In.

Two crucial losses, ruined the team. (Duas derrotas cruciais arruinaram a equipe.)

Use a hammer to chip away the edge. But very soon paint started to chip away(descascar) from the wall.

Use a hammer to chip the end. But very soon the painting started to peel off the wall.

plagiarized

Using someone else's ideas

They didn't want me Playing Gooseberry on their first date.

Veronica Mars felt like a Third Wheel. To spend time with two people who are in a romantic relationship and cause an awkward tension as a result.

Overjoyed, Over love, Over you.

Very happy, Full of love, For you

Visiting the Louvre is a must-do for any visitor to Paris.

Visiting the Louvre is essential for any visitor to Paris.

Hold it, you two! Wait for us!

Wait a minute

Two children, ages 2 and 3 years old, were found Walking Around in the parking lot after being left alone at home.

Walking About,Roam About., Wander walk without a destination "

We're in for the long haul.

We are committed in the long run.

We're kicking it at the beach.

We are relaxing on the beach.

We sew up a deal yesterday,

We closed a deal yesterday

We don't do that by design,

We don't do that on purpose

We've had to cut corners to make a film on such a small budget.

We had to save money, take shortcuts, to make a movie on such a small budget.

How can you Turn a Blind Eye to all those starving children?

We have Looked the Other Way for too long. Ignore, pretend not to see (olho cego)

We have all the tools and supplies we need, so we're Good to Go.

We have all the tools and supplies we need, so we're ready.

We rode off, each one in a different direction.

We set out, each in a different direction. go away".

We were quietly eating dinner, when suddenly, the kids broke out laughing.

We were eating dinner quietly when the kids suddenly started laughing.

We got married a month before the war broke out.

We were married a month before the war started.

We succeeded because we worked together. After all, it takes two to tango.

We were successful because we worked together. After all, nobody does anything alone

We will Leave no stone Unturned to find the offender.

We will do everything possible to find the offender.

What are you into? I'm into listening to music.

What do you like? I like listening to music.

He likes to create a stink.

When John found a fly in his drink, he started to create a scene. Make a scandal *( VOCALISTA DO POLOCE)

When my dad found out I had failed the exams, he just lost it. When the teacher's chair broke, the class completely lost it.

When my dad found out that I failed my exams, he just went crazy. When the teacher's chair broke, the entire room burst out laughing.

He used this, this... this Thingamajig, you saw him with the other day to fix the problem.

When we forget a word and use the term "thing" instead.

Whenever I hear Kool and the Gang, I really want to Get Down. Get down off the roof before you fall! Let's just get down and enjoy the party.

Whenever I listen to that band, I really want to dance. Get off the roof before you fall! Let's lose the inhibition and enjoy the party.

Are you ever going to settle down and get married?

Will you ever calm down and get married?

You are to blame and don't try to wiggle out of it!

You are guilty and don't try to get rid of it! move back and forth

The exam score is 75% and he got a 76%. Well, he passed by the Skin of his teeth.

You barely survived. This is meaning to barely make it.

You had better buckle down and get your things done.

You better do your best and do your thing.

You can't fool me anymore. I can See through you, and all your tricks. I'm prepared to See the project Through by my self, and I have enough savings to See me Through a month, without work.

You can't fool me anymore. I can see your tricks. I am ready to continue the project on my own. I have enough savings, to support myself until the end of a month without work.

You is completely hypocritical on this stance.(atitude)

You is completely hypocritical on this attitude

You look away for a moment and, Next thing you Know... she go away

You look away for a moment and, when you realize ... the child disappears.

This whole business is very puzzling. There is a lot more to it than meets the Eye.

You say 'there's more to this than meets the eye' when you think a situation is not as simple as it seems to be. (Talvez haja mais do que aparenta.)

You two are on point here. This hamburger is on point. None of the above comments are on point. Her outfit was on point.

You two are correct here. This burger is excellent. None of the above comments are relevant. Her outfit was elegant

I forgot to tell you that I got a postcard from Mary The other Day.

You're going to get into serious trouble One of these Days.

Its performance leaves much to be desired

Your performance leaves a lot to be desired

Paradox

a contradiction or dilemma

Stuff the pillow, a bag stuffed with money.

a feeling of being very full from eating

I'm proud that in my farm, the field are plowed

a flat and clear field ready to plant. Seems like crowd with P (PLAAUD)

lubricant

a fluid used to reduce friction

a Bulgarian folk ensemble

a group of musicians, actors, or dancers who perform together.

a pinch of salt

a little bit of salt

She have a degree of physical or mental impairment?

a loss of function or ability, damage, harm.

She often cracks her knuckles when she's speaking - it's one of her little idiosyncrasies.

a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual.

an antiques dealer. a used-car dealer. drug dealers.

a person or company that buys and sells something: Seems like killer

They're asking for students to be guinea pigs in their research into the flu and cold.

a person used in a scientific test, usually to discover the effect of a drug on humans:

The president surrounds himself with sycophants to escape criticism

a person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage. Seems like psychology and elephants

I was a real stoner when I was a teenager

a person who regularly takes drugs, especially marijuana.

You can't rely on Sarah, she's strictly a Fair-Weather Friend. How could I ever have trusted that snake in the grass?

a person who stops being a friend in times of difficulty ".

"her 11- year-old son has been constantly bullied at school"

a person who uses strength or power to harm or intimidate those who are weaker.

I'll always have a soft spot in my heart for Denver. She'd always had a soft spot for her younger nephew.

a strong liking for something or someone: to feel that you like someone very much:

The rude hoodlums

a thug or gangster

McDonalds quickly became a household word.

a word or name that everyone knows: McDonalds quickly became a familiar word.

I think you're pushing your luck in asking for another pay raise.

abuse of luck " when someone does something that goes beyond the limits (EMPURRAR SUA SORTE)

It won't be easy, but when all is said and done, we'll be glad we did it. The candidates claim to have different views but, when all is said and done, they're very much alike.

after considering or doing everything —used for a final general statement or judgment. The end of the day, (no final das contas)

Sara acquiesced(concordou) in his decision

agreed quietly without protest or enthusiasm

The redemption of Linda's bonds allowed her to buy a new car.

amortization , rescue

an emotional Melt Down

an emotional crisis

malle peer she peered through the window, to see if anyone was there.

an equal in age or position. to look carefully or with difficulty:.

sentences with smutty double entendre" (duplo sentido obsceno)

an expression that can be understood in two ways. Pun

No, I wasn't angry, I was just a little surprised." "Really? You could've fooled me."

an expression used to demonstrate cynicism or doubt about a statement "

Half of them would probably Jump Ship if something became available elsewhere.

an individual who leaves an organization, person or undertaking

She was run out money, because had taken their savings to make the Down Payment on a house"

an initial payment made when something is bought on credit.

It's not true. It's an old wives' tale.

an often traditional belief that is not based on fact : superstition.

chronic disease

an ongoing condition or illness

this is the story of the commoner who married a king

an ordinary person, without rank or title. this is the story of the commoner who married a king

Ashl

an unpleasant or stupid person:

loomed

appeared in a large or threatening form

Fights usually draw large crowds.

attract

Chris, to buy a round of drinks?, is like getting blood from a stone

be almost impossible

she was found bludgeoned to death in the basement

beat (someone) repeatedly with a bludgeon or other heavy object.

Robin played a throbbing dance music

beating with a strong, regular rhythm; pulsating.

carnage

bloody and extensive slaughter

She tried to tell me that it wasn't her fault, but I know better.

but I have enough judgment, not to believe it.

I sure the railroads, ushered in an era, of cheap mass travel

cause or mark the start of something new.

Well, there is an alternative .We could give in.

cede, give up

Our plane arrives at 9am, but we can't book in to our hotel until noon.

check in

We have no division, we all pitch in

collaborate, aid

You must Follow Through on the things that you start.

continue

I'll see if I can pull something together for Friday night.

control yourself

bruise

contusion (BLUSA)

Fight back against the oppression of the ruling elite. ​

counterattack, To resist, I fought against

the ravings of a madwoman

crazy, mad, insane, lunatic

We have to Play the Hand we're dealt.

deal with present circumstances and available resources,

The business had a slowdown after the holidays.

decelerate

Profits Fell Back slightly this month.

decrease

Our sales, have really Fallen Off, after the Holidays.

decreased

I'm trying to fight off a cold.

defend against an attacking enemy.

I bought a car consigned

deliver (something) to a person's custody, typically in order for it to be sold.

I was brought up, educate, to believe, that it was wrong, to wash your dirty linen in public.

describes someone who talks about private matters in public

I'm republican, and I ride or die with the republicans

do anything for someone you love

The school tries to Hammer Home, the importance of homework.

emphasize an idea and make it very clear, so that other people understand it.

Are you trying to duck out, of your responsibility?

está tentando fugir de sua responsabilidade?)

Don't blame me, I'm only carrying out(cumprindo ordens) orders.

execute, accomplish

The earth's resources, are being used up, at an alarming rate.

exhaust "or the entire resource has been used. (USADO)

You've decided to enter the contest? Now you're talking!

express enthusiastic agreement or approval of something.

fishing net are stuff, that could Snuff Out some species.

extinguish:, put an end to something

I doubt not the Sooth (ceteza) of what you say, but there may be other facts of which we are unaware (SÚFF)

facticity, factuality, trueness, truth, verity

The rock toppled over of top mountain

fall forward; tumble down

they lived happily ever after.(PARA SEMPRE) I hardly ever drink water

forever, almost never

If she ever gets there? get her off of there

get her out of there

Plans for the road were ditched, (abandonados) following a public inquiry'(apos um inquerito publico)

get rid of or give up.

The falling dollar is a Double-Edged Sword, or Mixed Blessing, for Americans investing abroad.

gives the idea of an experience that has two sides, a negative and a positive

the party fared badly in the spring elections

good or bad (se sair bem ou mal)

I chipped away at the dried cement on the tiles. (Eu lasquei o cimento seco nas telhas.)

gradual process of destruction / erosion. A translation is "to break / chip little by little":

Ben loathed his job, so he quit.

hates

I caught fever because I had walked in the rain

have

He just cracked up from the stress.

have a nervous breakdown

My mom's going to have a cow when she sees this!

having an attack "or" freaking out ", in the sense of getting angry

He fell and was left with knobbly in the knee, and elbows

having lumps on the surface:

Maradona was great, but Pele is peerless

having no equal; better than the rest, unmatched

humping after jumping

having sex after jumping

he wants to get back into music again.

he wants to RETURN to music again.

the charity cares for destitute children

helpless

bumped

hit yourself against something hard

The early Christians, Held On to their beliefs, despite strong opposition. (Os primeiros cristãos mantiveram suas crenças, apesar da forte oposição.)

hold tight , firm

If you don't Get it Together and drop these macho attitudes, you are out

if you do not compose yourself and abandon these macho attitudes, you are out

fancy

imagination (of a whimsical or fantastic nature); capricious liking; imagine; be fond of; . decorative; elaborate

The launching of a rocket or spacecraft with a Blastoff impressive

impulse

He was forced to eat crow when the company fired him.

in portuguese swallow frog

The snow Wore the shine Off my car. Most patients, find that, the numbness from the injection, wears off, after about an hour.

it gradually disappears: The snow took the shine off my car.

Increasing poverty in the world is the western politicians 'elephant in the room.(politicos ocidentais)

it is a metaphorical expression for a problem or risk that is obviously present, but nobody wants to argue, because it is more comfortable to do so.

Great job on that report, Jacobs—you really Hit it out of the Park!

it means doing stellar work, producing a spectacular achievement, or as we say more informally: ordering very well, rocking.

She was the sort of person who would make decisions On the Fly.

it means that it is done "in the course of", "during the progress" of an event, action, without a pause, a moment of planning

I do not think that everything can Come Down To money

it's not all about money ,summarize

I was envy of my sister Ivy

jealousy

The referee,(juiz) Sent Off both players, for fighting, during the match.

kick out or expel, say goodbye,

We're busy, Laying the Groundwork for another campaign.

lay the foundations, laying the basis, pave the way

Sue knew she had to do the right thing, and kick Edwin to the curb.

leave something or someone aside; ignore; do not give importance; to discard".

let's cut the ties of friendship

let's cut the bonds of friendship

A long-haul flight.

long-distance flight

I was really tired, so I slipped away from the party around 8pm.

lose opportunity ,time go by fast,leave without being seen

Anna is a Stalwart supporter of the Democratic Party.

loyal supporter, firm, loyal, Seems like star and forward.

I felt elated

make (someone) ecstatically happy.

But... I hope I don't slip up this time.

make a mistake, neglect ".

Larry Flynt, flinched,(se encolheu) with the force of the blow.

make a quick, nervous movement, as an instinctive reaction to fear, pain, or surprise. Seems like fly and hinge

The fall of the Berlin wall ushered in a new period in Germany's history.

mark the beginning

This will be a survival exercise under conditions of maximum hazard.

maximum danger. (LEMBRA AZAR)

We chipped away at the problem until it was solved. This generation is chipping away at the american way of life

means "making gradual progress" in solving a problem. To remove, take away, or withdraw gradually —often used with at

The Government failed to Make the Necessary Arrangements for dealing with the crisis.

measures, providence

I tripped up, on a couple of questions.

missed(nao acertei)

The congregation fell back from them, slightly as they entered.

move away, keep away

Lena Walked Away from the fight before she got angry. ​

move away, refuse ,

There are many hurdles, still to Get Over, before the new restaurant can open.

obstacles

When someone enters politics, most of the time, he doesn't want the good of the community, but his Piece of the Pie

obtain part of a certain profit or benefit

When the business started making money, everyone in his family wanted a piece of the pie.

obtain part of a certain profit or benefit.

Their marriage is on the rocks. Scotch on the rocks, please.

on the edge of the precipice "

Elena was off key, and her voice sounded very strained.

out of tune

I want to go hiking tomorrow, but it might rain. So let's Play by ear.

proceed instinctively according to results and circumstances rather than according to rules or a plan.

He was on his third Draft (scketch) of the speech, but still wanted to make some changes.

project, design, sketch

The police dragged the confession out of the suspect.

prolong, "pulled out"

Marcos had his grades Marked Down.

reduce the number of marks awarded to a student, candidate, or their work. (rebaixado)

Ronaldo strives to accomplish (atingir) her goals and being a dependable team player.

reliable, trustworthy,

the structure had been designed to withstand winds of more than 100 mph

remain undamaged or unaffected by; resist.

Take care when stripping away old paint. Strip away the jargon, and these ideas are just the same as the old ones.

remove, eliminate, undress. Can be used literally or figuratively,(TIRAR ROUPA DEVAGAR)

Completely outnumbered, the British troops simply fell back.

retreated (recuar)

She was trying to get back at him for humiliating her.

revenge".

Ana and Jeff, fell out, after the fight.

separation

You buy the tickets and I'll Settle Up with you later

settle accounts" Whether in order to resolve a debt or resolve any matter

Wendy criticized the movie for being raunchy, but not sexy. ​

sexually explicit,obscene (RANCHO)

she briefed him, on last week's decisions

she instruct him on last week's decisions

The men hung the butchered(esquartejadas) carcasses in the refrigeration room.

slaughter or cut up (an animal) for food.(massacre) Seems like boot and head

a scrap of paper/cloth;

small bit or fragment; discarded waste material;

I hit my head on the table and got a lump on my forehead

small mass (LUPA)

No wonder Drake had such a short temper when it came to Alan.

someone whose anger is easily provoked. In Portuguese short fuse (temperatusa curta)

:A major misconception about AIDS.

something not carefully or properly thought about or planned;a mistaken or erroneous idea:

The Gaping crowd, was mesmerized by the magician's baffling trick.

something that is wide open and exposed

You wanna drive my car? Only over my dead body

something that will never be permitted

A draw was used to create four teams. She won the draw for the blueberry pie.

sortition (Um sorteio foi usado para criar quatro equipes.)

How on earth did you get that black eye? - come on, spit it out!

speak Now

I could tell from the look on her face, that she Meant Business. Stop laughing! I mean business.

speaks seriously.

Efforts at reform seem to come in fits and starts.

stopping and starting again many times, rather than progressing steadily (trancos e barrancos ENCAIXA E COMECA.)

We will have to put forth our best efforts to win.

suggest, floursh or thrive

Chrissy spread a checkered blanket, on the grass, and stretched out over it. The public is wary(cauteloso) of the new governor's checkered past.

suspect ,Questionable,

I need hit pause for while, take some time off

take a break

Once the spaceship blasts off, it takes 8 minutes to get to space. ​

take off, remove, go away.

tennis court

the court on which tennis is played

He craved power over others, not so much for its own sake, as for the Thrill of the Chase.

the feeling of pleasure and excitement you have when trying to find or achieve something difficult that you want ".

when the car broke down, It was the Straw that Broke the Camel's Back.

the last in a series of bad things that happen to make someone very upset, angry, etc.

fabled Fountain of Youth

the legendary Fountain of Youth.

I don't need all the details - just give me the bare bones.

the most important facts about something, to which more detail might be added later:

The crux of the matter is that people are afraid of change.

the most important part of something (such as a problem, issue, puzzle, etc.(cerne da questao)

She knew she had no choice but to listen and to Play a waiting Game.

the person is waiting for the right time to do something. Delay an action or decision so as to force an opponent to move or to gain additional information.

the sound of sniveling woke me

the sound of sniveling woke me

wisdom teeth

the third molars, usually the last teeth to appear

The political fallout of the revelations has been immense.

the unpleasant results or effects of an action or event: The negative consequences (As consequências políticas das revelações foram imensas.)

I decided to Sleep On It, before they put in an offer.

think some more

isn't this the place where they hold the witch trials

this is not the place where they conduct, make, witch trials

But it was a teensy bit insensitive of you to attack all witches.

tiny, extremely small)

We clapped loudly, Giving it Up For the magician after his tricks. :

to ask people to clap their hands to show that they like a performance:

it will take a while, for it to Sink in.

to be absorbed,be understood the information, Drop the plug

a large collection of records dating back to the 1950s

to be made or begun at a particular time in the past (data costa)

You have to Read the Room when you're performing.

to be or become aware of the opinions and attitudes of a group of people that you are talking to :

Careful, you've just slopped coffee all over the carpet!

to cause a liquid to flow over the edge of a container through not taking care or making a rough movement

My husband disparaged me, so I ended my marriage

to criticize someone or something in a way, that shows you do not respect or value him, her, or it:

He saw her and Look Away

to dodge

Mark is always harping on the same string about how little money he makes. I wish he would come up with something new to talk about!

to dwell on or recur to a subject tiresomely or monotonously (mesma corda da harpa)

We'd planned to go camping but at the last minute I think Ron finked out.

to fail to do something, especially something promised: Think

She bitterly resented her father's new wife.

to feel angry because you have been forced to accept someone or something that you do not like:

The squirrel, wiggled out, of the trap we caught it in.

to get out or break free from something, turning or twisting the body ": (ASA EM ING)

The new legislation is intended to Stamp Out child prostitution.

to get rid of something that is wrong or harmful:

The king Handed the throne Over to his successor.

to give someone else control of or responsibility for something:

Beware, the maniac could attack at night, Preying on lone women, in their twenties or thirties. I pray this never happens

to hurt or deceive a group of people, especially people who are weak or can easily be hurt or deceived:

Conceivably, supporters of the law could filibuster to prevent it from being revised.

to make a long speech in order to delay or prevent a new law being made: It is conceivable that defenders of the law could obstruct it to prevent it from being revised.

Rico studied extra hours, so that he could get ahead in school. ​

to progress,to anticipate ,

You need to flesh out your plan with more details.

to provide more information about (something) : to make (something) more complete by adding details

What time did she clock in? It's time to clock out and go home.

to record the time you arrive at work on a special machine:

Rony is honing the knife

to sharpen

Lopez is the first celebrity to Take the Stand in the trial. Today, he took the stand to testify at the trial of his neighbor, charged with the murder.

to sit (or stand) in the designated place in a courtroom and give testimony

I've been trying to Get the Ball Rolling in my movie project

to start something

We don't Take any bomb threat Lightly. Divorce is not a matter you can afford to take lightly. I've learned to take my work more lightly in recent years.

to treat something in a relaxed way, without the necessary seriousness ".

The city can harness(aproveitar) water power, or harness the energy of the sun.

to utilize, bring under conditions for effective use

He's always trying to put me down.

underestimate, despise, scorn, underrate

I call his comments about the murder callous

unfeeling, insensitive

This odor obnoxious will make you nauseous

unpleasant, nasty, disagreeable

You poor thing!

used to express sympathy to someone,,,,,,,

Why do you insist on Beating a dead Horse by bringing up these ancient problems of ours?

uselessly insist on the same subject

They was completely gobsmacked , and I goes mad ,when Flamengo won the award.

utterly astonished or surprised.

Robert's answers to the policeman's questions were evasive.

vague, elusive (eveisev)

It wasn't easy to walk away from him - especially now.

vanish, depart

We'll have to leave at the Crack of Dawn.

very early in the morning, especially at the time when the sun first appears: (racha do pra baixo)

Why don't you Come By for dinner tonight? Sara is always Coming By new trends and fashions.

visit, find

We've had a very successful year, and I think we have a right to Toot our own Horn a little.

we have the right to brag a little.

You've been in a bad mood all morning. What's eating you?

what animal bit you ?

It's a hard call, tough call

when talking about two different options

ambiguity of information

when there is not enough information to confirm or disprove hypotheses

as for the others, they'll arrive later

with regard to : concerning

We should be able to get the couch through edgewise.

with the narrowest part going first: Sideways

Amy has a hankering for a milkshake. Don't you ever have a hankering for a different lifestyle?

yearning, a strong wish:

I Take everything he says, At Face Value. This is good research, that can be taken at face value, by readers.

you accept or believe it, with your eyes closed, with total confidence, without bothering to confirm it beforehand.