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take a stand

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to state your opinion clearly and not be persuaded to change it
TOMAR UMA POSIÇÃO, POSICIONAR-SE.
- All the other kids in the class were too afraid to speak out, but Georgina took a stand for what she knew was right.
- She was more than willing to take a stand on abortion rights.
- Michael decided to take a firm stand in the matter. (Michael decidiu tomar uma posição firme em relação ao assunto.)

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to cross someone

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to annoy someone by not doing or saying what they want:
- I wouldn’t cross him if I were you, not if you value your life.

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cut school

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to not go to a lesson​/​school when you should be there. That’s the second time you’ve cut class this week.

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barfed

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very informal
/bɑːrf/
to vomit:
- He got drunk and barfed all over the carpet.

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kindergartner

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/ˈkɪn.dɚˌɡɑːr.tən/
school for children aged 5-6
jardim de infância
pré-escola

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save it

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Basically a quick way of suddenly interrupting someone and telling them to shut the fuck up–because you don’t want to hear whatever it is they are lying about, bragging about, or complaining about. Instantly makes them realize you know they are full of shit and they stop.

  • I got this kickass plan and in a week I can make like 150 thou—

— SAVE IT!

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