O príncipe do natal Flashcards
Aglow a.
Shining with colour, warmth or happiness / Incandescente a.
Ex.: Christmas trees aglow with lights
Ex.2: children’s faces all aglow
Shining with colour, warmth or happiness / Incandescente a.
Aglow a.
Ex.: Christmas trees aglow with lights
Ex.2: children’s faces all aglow
To produce or present a play, a show, etc. v.
Put on v.
Ex.: The local drama club is putting on ‘Macbeth’.
Put on v.
To produce or present a play, a show, etc. v.
Ex.: The local drama club is putting on ‘Macbeth’.
Get a load of sb./st. i.
(informal) used to tell somebody to look at or listen to sb./st. i.
Ex.: Get a load of that dress!
(informal) used to tell somebody to look at or listen to sb./st. i.
Get a load of sb./st. i.
Ex.: Get a load of that dress!
(Informal) a person who is strange or unusual or who forgets things easily n.
Flake n.
Ex.: He’s a total flake!
(formal) a period of time during which a country, an organization, etc. does not have a leader and is waiting for a new one n.
interregnum n. (plural interregnums) /ˌɪntəˈreɡnəm/
(of a soldier) missing in action; missing after a battle abbrev.
MIA abbreviation
MIA abbreviation
(of a soldier) missing in action; missing after a battle abbrev.
interregnums n. (plural interregnums)
(formal) a period of time during which a country, an organization, etc. does not have a leader and is waiting for a new one n.
Flake n.
(Informal) a person who is strange or unusual or who forgets things easily n.
Ex.: He’s a total flake!
If you are ________ somewhere, you are expected to be there a.
Due a.
Ex.: I’m due at a meeting in ten minutes.
Ex.2: He’s due back this weekend.
Due a.
Ex.: I’m due at a meeting in ten minutes.
Ex.2: He’s due back this weekend.
If you are ________ somewhere, you are expected to be there a.
In the place where something is happening and among the people who are in the situation, especially a war i.
on the ground i.
Ex.: On the ground, there are hopes that the fighting will soon stop.
Ex.2: There’s a lot of support for the policy on the ground.
Ex.3: I need boots on the ground.
on the ground i.
In the place where something is happening and among the people who are in the situation, especially a war i.
Ex.: On the ground, there are hopes that the fighting will soon stop.
Ex.2: There’s a lot of support for the policy on the ground.
Ex.3: I need boots on the ground.
(informal) to do or say something that will cause you a lot of trouble or harm, especially when you are trying to get an advantage for yourself i.
shoot yourself in the foot i.
Ex.: I don’t mean to shoot myself in the foot, but why me?
a task or piece of work that somebody is given to do, usually as part of their job or studies n.
Assignment n. (count.)
Ex.: Students are required to complete all homework assignments.
Ex.2: You will need to complete three written assignments per semester.
Ex.3: a business/special assignment
Ex.4: I had set myself a tough assignment.
Ex.5: She is in Greece on an assignment for one of the Sunday newspapers.
Ex.6: One of our reporters on assignment in China.
Assignment n. (count.)
Ex.: Students are required to complete all homework assignments.
Ex.2: You will need to complete three written assignments per semester.
Ex.3: a business/special assignment
Ex.4: I had set myself a tough assignment.
Ex.5: She is in Greece on an assignment for one of the Sunday newspapers.
Ex.6: One of our reporters on assignment in China.
a task or piece of work that somebody is given to do, usually as part of their job or studies n.
(informal) a person that you dislike very much and find very unpleasant n.
creep n.
Ex.: He’s a nasty little creep!
Ex.2: You little creep!
creep n.
(informal) a person that you dislike very much and find very unpleasant n.
to arrange for something to happen v.
Set up v.
Ex.: I’ve set up a meeting for Friday.
Set up v.
to arrange for something to happen v.
1. to deliberately not meet somebody when you said you would; to end a romantic relationship with somebody v.
- to deliberately not do something that you said you would v.
- blow somebody off v.
- blow something off v.
Ex.: He looks for any excuse he can to blow off work.
Gun-shy a. (about st./about doing st.)
Very careful or anxious about doing something, because of a previous bad experience a.
Ex.: Since last summer, Horace has been gun-shy about swimming in the lake.
Very careful or anxious about doing something, because of a previous bad experience a.
Gun-shy a. (about st./about doing st.)
- blow somebody off v.
- blow something off v.
1. to deliberately not meet somebody when you said you would; to end a romantic relationship with somebody v.
- to deliberately not do something that you said you would v.
to put a lot of energy into starting a process or an activity or into making it start more quickly v.
jump-start st. v.
jump-start st. v.
to put a lot of energy into starting a process or an activity or into making it start more quickly v.
(informal) to leave a place, especially in a hurry v.
Take off v.
Ex.: When he saw me coming he took off in the opposite direction.
Take off v.
(informal) to leave a place, especially in a hurry v.
bloodhound n.
a large dog with a very good sense of smell, used to follow or look for people n.
a large dog with a very good sense of smell, used to follow or look for people n.
bloodhound n.
A bill for goods you receive but pay for later, especially for food or drinks in a restaurant or bar; the price or cost of something n.
tab n.
Ex.: a bar tab
Ex.2: Can I put it on my tab?
Ex.3: The tab for the meeting could be $3 000.
Ex.4: Who is going to pick up the tab (= pay) for the legal expenses?
Ex.5: He walked out of the restaurant and left me to pick up the tab for the whole meal.
tab n.
Ex.: a bar tab
Ex.2: Can I put it on my tab?
Ex.3: The tab for the meeting could be $3 000.
Ex.4: Who is going to pick up the tab (= pay) for the legal expenses?
Ex.5: He walked out of the restaurant and left me to pick up the tab for the whole meal.
A bill for goods you receive but pay for later, especially for food or drinks in a restaurant or bar; the price or cost of something n.
[singular] (esp. Am. English, old-fashioned, informal) used as a word for ‘father’, especially as a form of address n.
Pop n.
Ex.: Hi, Pop!
Pop n.
[singular] (esp. Am. English, old-fashioned, informal) used as a word for ‘father’, especially as a form of address n.
a hot dog covered with a mixture of cornmeal, fried and served on a stick n.
corn dog n.
Ex.: Pizza, corn dogs and hamburgers were provided for the kids.
corn dog n.
a hot dog covered with a mixture of cornmeal, fried and served on a stick n.
an amount of food, medicine, etc. produced at one time / fornada, remessa, punhado n.
Batch n.
Ex.: Shall I make another batch of cookies?
Ex.2: loaves of bread baked in batches of 20
Ex.3: It is necessary to make new batches of flu vaccine whenever a different, virulent strain of flu makes an appearance.
Batch n.
an amount of food, medicine, etc. produced at one time / fornada, remessa, punhado n.
(of food, such as chili peppers) extremely pungent or hot a.
Five alarm a.
Five alarm a.
(of food, such as chili peppers) extremely pungent or hot a.
an opportunity that helps you to be successful n.
Break n.
Ex.: a lucky break
Ex.2: Kiefer’s big break came with the film Stand By Me.
break n.
an opportunity that helps you to be successful n.
(in the US) a small, usually cheap, restaurant n.
diner n. /ˈdaɪnər/
Ex.: a roadside diner
diner n. /ˈdaɪnər/
(in the US) a small, usually cheap, restaurant n.
Biscoito da sorte n.
Fortune cookie n.
“Sei lá mais o quê”
Whatnot n.
shack up with somebody | be shacked up with somebody i.
(slang) to start/be living with somebody that you have a sexual relationship with, but that you are not married to i.
Ex.: I hear he’s shacked up with some woman.
(slang) to start/be living with somebody that you have a sexual relationship with, but that you are not married to i.
shack up with somebody | be shacked up with somebody i.
Ex.: I hear he’s shacked up with some woman.
A woman who has the rank of a count or an earl / condessa n.
Countess n. /ˈkaʊntəs/
Countess n. /ˈkaʊntəs/
Condessa n.
(informal) an offensive word for somebody who you think is stupid or often says or does the wrong thing n.
Jerk n.
Ex.: He was acting like a complete jerk.
Jerk n.
(informal) an offensive word for somebody who you think is stupid or often says or does the wrong thing n.
Sabedoria, sensatez, conhecimento n.
Wisdom n.
Wisdom n.
Sabedoria, sensatez, conhecimento n.
“What’s taking so long?”
“Por que está demorando tanto?”
“Por que está demorando tanto?”
“What’s taking so long?”
Press n.
Imprensa n.
Imprensa n.
Press n.
jerk somebody around i.
(informal, Am.) to make things difficult for somebody, especially by not being honest with them i.
Ex.: Consumers are often jerked around by big companies.
(informal, Am.) to make things difficult for somebody, especially by not being honest with them i.
jerk somebody around i.
Ex.: Consumers are often jerked around by big companies.
“Por minha conta”
Ex.: Bebidas por minha conta.
“On me”
Ex.: Drinks on me.
“On me”
Ex.: Drinks on me.
“Por minha conta”
Ex.: Bebidas por minha conta.
“De mãos vazias”
“Empty-handed”
Ex.: I can’t go home empty-handed.
garland n. /ˈɡɑːrlənd/
a circle of flowers and leaves that is worn on the head or around the neck or is hung in a room as decoration / grinalda, coroa de flores n.
Ex.: The office was decked with garlands for the party.
a circle of flowers and leaves that is worn on the head or around the neck or is hung in a room as decoration / grinalda, coroa de flores n.
garland n. /ˈɡɑːrlənd/
Ex.: The office was decked with garlands for the party.
drawing room n.
(formal or old-fashioned) a room in a large house in which people relax and guests are entertained n.
(formal or old-fashioned) a room in a large house in which people relax and guests are entertained / sala de visitas n.
drawing room n.
atrium n. /ˈeɪtriəm/
(plural atria /ˈeɪtriə/)
a large high space, usually with a glass roof, in the centre of a modern building / átrio n.
Ex.: The reception was held in the atrium.
a large high space, usually with a glass roof, in the centre of a modern building / átrio n.
atrium n. /ˈeɪtriəm/
(plural atria /ˈeɪtriə/)
Ex.: The reception was held in the atrium.
1. (Br., old-fashioned) a pub, usually in the country and often one where people can stay the night n.
- (Am.) a small hotel, usually in the country n.
Inn n.
Ex.1: It was very warm in the inn.
Ex.1: We had dinner at the inn.
Ex.2: We stayed at a country inn.
Inn n.
1. (Br., old-fashioned) a pub, usually in the country and often one where people can stay the night n.
Ex.1: It was very warm in the inn.
Ex.1: We had dinner at the inn.
- (Am.) a small hotel, usually in the country n.
Ex.2: We stayed at a country inn.
Buscar, ir pegar v.
Fetch v.
Fetch v.
Buscar, ir pegar v.
Scum n. /skʌm/
(informal, offensive) an offensive word for people who you think are very bad / Escória n.
Ex.: Don’t waste your sympathy on scum like that.
Ex.2: Drug dealers are the scum of the earth (= the worst people there are).
(informal, offensive) an offensive word for people who you think are very bad / Escória n.
Scum n. /skʌm/
Ex.: Don’t waste your sympathy on scum like that.
Ex.2: Drug dealers are the scum of the earth (= the worst people there are).
1. (in stories) a small creature like a little man, that has magic powers and behaves badly n.
- A child who behaves badly, but not in a serious way n.
Imp n.
Imp n.
1. (in stories) a small creature like a little man, that has magic powers and behaves badly n.
- A child who behaves badly, but not in a serious way n.
china doll n.
boneca de porcelana n.
Ex.: I’m not a china doll.
boneca de porcelana n.
china doll n.
Ex.: I’m not a china doll.
Loo n. /luː/ (plural loos)
(Br., informal) a toilet
Ex.: She’s gone to the loo.
Ex.2: Can I use your loo, please?
(Br., informal) a toilet
Loo n. /luː/ (plural loos)
Ex.: She’s gone to the loo.
Ex.2: Can I use your loo, please?
not used or cared for and in bad condition / abandonado, degradado a.
derelict a. /ˈderəlɪkt/
Ex.: The canal has been derelict for many years.
Ex.2: The land lay derelict for ten years.
do the trick i.
(informal) to succeed in solving a problem or achieving a particular result i.
Ex.: I don’t know what it was that did the trick, but I am definitely feeling much better.
(informal) to succeed in solving a problem or achieving a particular result i.
do the trick i.
Ex.: I don’t know what it was that did the trick, but I am definitely feeling much better.
“Façam suas apostas”
“Place your bets”
quarters [plural] n.
Rooms that are provided for soldiers, servants, etc. to live in n.
Ex.: We were moved to more comfortable living quarters.
Ex.2: the servants’/officers’ quarters
undercover a. /ˌʌndərˈkʌvər/
working or done secretly in order to find out information for the police, a government, etc. a.
Ex.: an undercover agent
Ex.2: an undercover operation/investigation
Ex.3: The scandal was revealed after months of undercover work by journalists.
working or done secretly in order to find out information for the police, a government, etc. a.
undercover a. /ˌʌndərˈkʌvər/
Ex.: an undercover agent
Ex.2: an undercover operation/investigation
Ex.3: The scandal was revealed after months of undercover work by journalists.
play out v.
when an event is played out, it happens; enact
Ex.: Their love affair was played out against the backdrop of war.
Ex.2: Play this out as long as you can.
loosey-goosey a.
not precise or careful enough / descuidado a.
Ex.: She sometimes took a loosey-goosey approach to her studies.
Not precise or careful enough / descuidado a.
loosey-goosey a.
Ex.: She sometimes took a loosey-goosey approach to her studies.
delightful a. /dɪˈlaɪtfl/
very pleasant; charming a.
Ex.: a delightful book/restaurant/town
Ex.2: a delightful child
Ex.3: It was a delightful little fishing village.
very pleasant; charming / agradável, encantador a.
delightful a. /dɪˈlaɪtfl/
Ex.: a delightful book/restaurant/town
Ex.2: a delightful child
Ex.3: It was a delightful little fishing village.
to make somebody feel embarrassed by doing something better than them v.
Show up v.
Ex.: Don’t worry about being shown up by the kids—they’ve always used computers.
Ex.2. Are you afraid of being shown up?
Lop off v.
to remove part of something by cutting it, especially to remove branches from a tree; chop v.
Ex.: She’ll lop off my head.
to remove part of something by cutting it, especially to remove branches from a tree; chop v.
Lop off v.
Ex.: She’ll lop off my head.
Grip v.
to hold something tightly; grasp v.
Ex.: ‘Please don’t go,’ he said, gripping her arm.
to hold something tightly; grasp v.
Grip v.
Ex.: ‘Please don’t go,’ he said, gripping her arm.
draw back v.
to move away from somebody/something v.
Ex.: He came close but she drew back.
to move away from somebody/something v.
draw back v.
Ex.: He came close but she drew back.
“Na mosca”, no centro do alvo n.
Bullseye n. /ˈbʊlzaɪ/
gibberish n. /ˈdʒɪbərɪʃ/
[uncountable, singular] (informal)
words that have no meaning or are impossible to understand; nonsense n.
Ex.: You were talking gibberish in your sleep.
Ex.2: After a while I stopped listening to his stream of gibberish.
Ex.3: She was mumbling a strange gibberish as she prepared the mixture.
[uncountable, singular] (informal)
words that have no meaning or are impossible to understand; nonsense n.
gibberish n. /ˈdʒɪbərɪʃ/
Ex.: You were talking gibberish in your sleep.
Ex.2: After a while I stopped listening to his stream of gibberish.
Ex.3: She was mumbling a strange gibberish as she prepared the mixture.
(be) at one (with somebody/something) i.
(formal) to feel that you completely agree with somebody/something, or that you are part of something i.
Ex.: a place where you can feel at one with nature
(formal) to feel that you completely agree with somebody/something, or that you are part of something i.
(be) at one (with somebody/something) i.
Ex.: a place where you can feel at one with nature
thingy n. /ˈθɪŋi/
(plural thingies)
(informal) used to refer to a person or thing whose name you do not know or have forgotten, or which you do not want to mention n.
Ex.: Look at that woman over there—the one with the straw hat with the pink thingy around it.
Ex.2: This new multimedia thingy means you can research things a lot more easily.
(informal) used to refer to a person or thing whose name you do not know or have forgotten, or which you do not want to mention n.
thingy n. /ˈθɪŋi/
(plural thingies)
Ex.: Look at that woman over there—the one with the straw hat with the pink thingy around it.
Ex.2: This new multimedia thingy means you can research things a lot more easily.
nobility n. /nəʊˈbɪləti/
the nobility [singular + singular or plural verb]
people of high social position who have titles such as that of duke or duchess; aristocracy
people of high social position who have titles such as that of duke or duchess; aristocracy n.
nobility n. /nəʊˈbɪləti/
the nobility [singular + singular or plural verb]
radiant a. /ˈreɪdiənt/
radiante a.
radiante a.
radiant a. /ˈreɪdiənt/
Cufflink n.
Abotoadura, botão de punho n.
[uncountable] soul-searching n. /ˈsəʊl sɜːrtʃɪŋ/
the careful examination of your thoughts and feelings, for example in order to reach the correct decision or solution to something n.
Ex.: After much soul-searching she decided to leave.
the careful examination of your thoughts and feelings, for example in order to reach the correct decision or solution to something n.
[uncountable] soul-searching n. /ˈsəʊl sɜːrtʃɪŋ/
Ex.: After much soul-searching she decided to leave.
Abotoadura, botão de punho n.
Cufflink n.
Chambermaid n. /ˈtʃeɪmbərmeɪd/
a woman whose job is to clean bedrooms, usually in a hotel / Camareira, arrumadeira n.
a woman whose job is to clean bedrooms, usually in a hotel /
Camareira, arrumadeira n.
Chambermaid n. /ˈtʃeɪmbərmeɪd/
conniving a. /kəˈnaɪvɪŋ/
behaving in a way that secretly hurts others or deliberately fails to prevent others from being hurt a.
Ex.: He plays a power-hungry, conniving politician in the new Wednesday-night drama.
behaving in a way that secretly hurts others or deliberately fails to prevent others from being hurt a.
conniving a. /kəˈnaɪvɪŋ/
Ex.: He plays a power-hungry, conniving politician in the new Wednesday-night drama.
jockey (with somebody) (for something) | jockey (with somebody) (to do something) v.
/ˈdʒɑːki/
to try all possible ways of gaining an advantage over other people v.
Ex.: The runners jockeyed for position at the start.
Ex.2: The bands are constantly jockeying with each other for the number one spot.
Ex.3: Several key figures are already jockeying to succeed the leader.
to try all possible ways of gaining an advantage over other people v.
jockey (with somebody) (for something) | jockey (with somebody) (to do something) v.
/ˈdʒɑːki/
Ex.: The runners jockeyed for position at the start.
Ex.2: The bands are constantly jockeying with each other for the number one spot.
Ex.3: Several key figures are already jockeying to succeed the leader.
- (informal) interesting because you find it exciting or it shocks you a.
2. (informal) attractive because it will bring you a lot of money or happiness a.
Juicy a.
Ex.1: juicy gossip
Ex.1: She told me all the juicy details.
Ex.2: a juicy prize
Juicy (informal) a.
- interesting because you find it exciting or it shocks you a.
Ex.1: juicy gossip
Ex.1: She told me all the juicy details.
2. attractive because it will bring you a lot of money or happiness a.
Ex.2: a juicy prize
(Am.) one-on-one
(Br.) one-to-one
between two people only
Ex.: a one-on-one meeting
Ex.2: I need some one-on-one time with him.
cocky a. /ˈkɑːki/
(informal) too confident about yourself in a way that annoys other people a.
Ex.: For a young man on his first day at work he’s remarkably cocky.
(informal) too confident about yourself in a way that annoys other people a.
cocky a. /ˈkɑːki/
Ex.: For a young man on his first day at work he’s remarkably cocky.
smitten (with/by somebody/something) a. /ˈsmɪtn/
(especially humorous) suddenly feeling that you are in love with somebody a.
Ex.: From the moment they met, he was completely smitten by her.
(especially humorous) suddenly feeling that you are in love with somebody a.
smitten (with/by somebody/something) a. /ˈsmɪtn/
Ex.: From the moment they met, he was completely smitten by her.
to put something in a safe or secret place, usually so that you can use it later / guardar, esconder v.
Stash v.
Ex.: The police are looking for guns that have been stashed away.
Ex.2: He kept thousands of banknotes stashed in a jar.
Gloomy a.
sombrio, escuro, tenebroso, lúgubre, melancólico, triste a.
sombrio, escuro, tenebroso, lúgubre, melancólico, triste a.
Gloomy a.
philanderer n. /fɪˈlændərər/
(old-fashioned, disapproving)
a man who has sexual relationships with many different women
Ex.: He had a reputation as a philanderer.
(old-fashioned, disapproving)
a man who has sexual relationships with many different women n.
philanderer n. /fɪˈlændərər/
Ex.: He had a reputation as a philanderer.
the business of giving the public information about a particular organization or person in order to create a good impression abrev.
(‘public relations’) PR abrev.
Ex.: A PR department/agency/campaign
Ex.2: The article is very good PR for the theatre.
an event such as a performance, a dinner, etc., organized in order to raise money for a particular person or charity n.
benefit n.
Ex.: a benefit match/concert
Ex.2: The proceeds from the benefit will go directly to the refugee camps.
friendly and private a.
(Am.) cozy (Br.) cosy a. /ˈkəʊzi/
Ex.: a cozy chat with a friend
Encerramento (de um evento, por ex.) n.
Closing remarks n.
Ex.: He used to make the closing remarks.
postpone v. /pəʊˈspəʊn/
to arrange for an event, etc. to take place at a later time or date than originally planned; put off v.
Ex.: The game has already been postponed three times.
Ex.2: We’ll have to postpone the meeting until next week.
Ex.3: They have agreed to postpone repayment of the loan to a future unspecified date.
Ex.4: It was an unpopular decision to postpone building the new hospital.
to arrange for an event, etc. to take place at a later time or date than originally planned; put off v.
postpone v. /pəʊˈspəʊn/
Ex.: The game has already been postponed three times.
Ex.2: We’ll have to postpone the meeting until next week.
Ex.3: They have agreed to postpone repayment of the loan to a future unspecified date.
Ex.4: It was an unpopular decision to postpone building the new hospital.
[uncountable] treason n. /ˈtriːzn/
(also high treason)
the crime of doing something that could cause danger to your country, such as helping its enemies during a war n.
Ex.: an act of high treason against the English crown
Ex.2: They were charged with treason and sentenced to death.
the crime of doing something that could cause danger to your country, such as helping its enemies during a war n.
[uncountable] treason n. /ˈtriːzn/
(also high treason)
used for stating that something said or written in a statement or document is now official or for emphasizing what you are saying ad.
Hereby ad.
firing squad n.
[countable + singular or plural verb, uncountable]
a group of soldiers who are ordered to shoot and kill somebody who is found guilty of a crime n.
Ex.: He was executed by (a) firing squad.
Ex.2: It was almost his turn to go before the firing squad.
Ex.3: He could face a firing squad if found guilty.
a group of soldiers who are ordered to shoot and kill somebody who is found guilty of a crime n.
firing squad n.
Ex.: He was executed by (a) firing squad.
Ex.2: It was almost his turn to go before the firing squad.
Ex.3: He could face a firing squad if found guilty.
Shirk v.
to avoid doing something you should do, especially because you are too lazy / fugir v.
Ex.: Discipline in the company was strict and no one shirked.
Ex.2: A determined burglar will not shirk from breaking a window to gain entry.
Ex.3: She never shirked her responsibilities.
Ex.4: Shirk doing something.
to avoid doing something you should do, especially because you are too lazy / fugir v.
Shirk v.
Ex.: Discipline in the company was strict and no one shirked.
Ex.2: A determined burglar will not shirk from breaking a window to gain entry.
Ex.3: She never shirked her responsibilities.
Ex.4: Shirk doing something.
the coast is clear i.
(informal) there is no danger of being seen or caught i.
Ex.: As soon as the coast was clear, he climbed in through the window.
(informal) there is no danger of being seen or caught i.
the coast is clear i.
Ex.: As soon as the coast was clear, he climbed in through the window.
step up v.
to increase the amount, speed, etc. of something v.
Ex.: He has stepped up his training to prepare for the race.
Ex.2: The teaching unions are stepping up industrial action in support of their pay claim.
Ex.3: If he wants to win this election, he really needs to step it up (= put in more effort).
to increase the amount, speed, etc. of something v.
step up v.
Ex.: He has stepped up his training to prepare for the race.
Ex.2: The teaching unions are stepping up industrial action in support of their pay claim.
Ex.3: If he wants to win this election, he really needs to step it up (= put in more effort).
dibs n. /dɪbz/
(informal) the right to have or choose something before other people n.
Ex.: Jamie had first dibs and chose the top bunk.
Ex.2: Dibs on (= I claim) the chocolate cake !
Ex.3: I guess you already called dibs on the first shower?
frostbite n. /ˈfrɔːstbaɪt/
[uncountable] a medical condition in which parts of the body, especially the fingers and toes, become damaged as a result of extremely cold temperatures
Ex.: The climbers were all suffering from frostbite.
a sight [singular]
(informal, Br.) a person or thing that looks silly, untidy, unpleasant, etc.
Ex.: She looks a sight in that hat!
(informal, Br.) a person or thing that looks silly, untidy, unpleasant, etc.
a sight [singular]
Ex.: She looks a sight in that hat!
(Am.) groundskeeper (Br.) groundsman n. /ˈɡraʊndzkiːpər/
a person whose job is to take care of a sports field or a park / zelador, jardineiro n.
Ex.: My dad was a groundskeeper at the Woodlands Park Zoo in Seattle.
a person whose job is to take care of a sports field or a park / zelador, jardineiro n.
(Am.) groundskeeper (Br.) groundsman n. /ˈɡraʊndzkiːpər/
Ex.: My dad was a groundskeeper at the Woodlands Park Zoo in Seattle.
toboggan n. /təˈbɑːɡən/
a long, light, narrow sledge (= a vehicle that slides over snow) sometimes curved up in front, used for sliding down slopes n.
Ex.: They’re on a toboggan.
a long, light, narrow sledge (= a vehicle that slides over snow) sometimes curved up in front, used for sliding down slopes
toboggan n. /təˈbɑːɡən/
Ex.: They’re on a toboggan.
[only before noun] (formal) (of a person) no longer alive / falecido a.
Late a.
Ex.: She spoke of her late husband with passion.
Ex.2: The event was organized in memory of the late Stephen Hawking.
Late a.
[only before noun] (formal) (of a person) no longer alive / falecido a.
Ex.: She spoke of her late husband with passion.
Ex.2: The event was organized in memory of the late Stephen Hawking.
know your way around i.
to be familiar with a place, subject, etc. i.
Ex.: I know my way around the shipping industry.
Ex.2: Ellie knew her way around pretty well.
to be familiar with a place, subject, etc. i.
know your way around i.
Ex.: I know my way around the shipping industry.
Ex.2: Ellie knew her way around pretty well.
(Br.) bobsleigh (Am.) bobsled n.
a racing sledge (= a vehicle for two or more people that slides over snow)
a racing sledge (= a vehicle for two or more people that slides over snow)
(Br.) bobsleigh (Am.) bobsled n.
Head (back) v.
Voltar v.
Ex.: Let’s head back home.
Voltar v.
Head (back) v.
Ex.: Let’s head back home.
ward somebody/something off v.
to protect or defend yourself against danger, illness, attack, etc.
Ex.: to ward off criticism
Ex.2: She put up her hands to ward him off.
to protect or defend yourself against danger, illness, attack, etc.
ward somebody/something off v.
Ex.: to ward off criticism
Ex.2: She put up her hands to ward him off.
stick to something v.
to continue doing something despite difficulties v.
Ex.: She finds it impossible to stick to a diet.
to continue doing something despite difficulties v.
stick to something v.
Ex.: She finds it impossible to stick to a diet.
have a field day i.
to be given the opportunity to do something that you enjoy, especially something that other people do not approve of i.
Ex.: The tabloid press had a field day with the latest government scandal.
Ex.2: Shoplifters appear to have had a field day at the January sales.
personable a. /ˈpɜːrsənəbl/
(of a person) attractive to other people because of having a pleasant appearance and character a.
Ex.: The sales assistant was a very personable young man.
(of a person) attractive to other people because of having a pleasant appearance and character a.
personable a. /ˈpɜːrsənəbl/
Ex.: The sales assistant was a very personable young man.
a written record of the things you do, see, etc. every day n.
journal n.
Ex.: He kept a journal of his travels across Asia.
Ex.2: I’m keeping a food journal for a school science project.
Ex.3: Her journal entry for that day describes a thunderstorm.
journal n.
a written record of the things you do, see, etc. every day n.
Ex.: He kept a journal of his travels across Asia.
Ex.2: I’m keeping a food journal for a school science project.
Ex.3: Her journal entry for that day describes a thunderstorm.
journal n. /ˈdʒɜːrnl/
a written record of the things you do, see, etc. every day n.
Ex.: He kept a journal of his travels across Asia.
Ex.2: I’m keeping a food journal for a school science project.
Ex.3: Her journal entry for that day describes a thunderstorm.
forfeit something v. /ˈfɔːrfɪt/
to lose something or have something taken away from you because you have done something wrong v.
Ex.: He has forfeited his right to be taken seriously.
to lose something or have something taken away from you because you have done something wrong v.
forfeit something v. /ˈfɔːrfɪt/
Ex.: He has forfeited his right to be taken seriously.
“Nas suas mãos”
“On your hands”
(of a piece of news) to become known v.
Break v.
Ex.: There was a public outcry when the scandal broke.
Ex.2: Break the story!
Ex.3: breaking news (= news that is arriving about events that have just happened)
Camponês n.
Peasant n. /ˈpeznt/
spotlight n.
Holofote n.
Holofote n.
spotlight n.
take your chances i.
to take a risk or to use the opportunities that you have and hope that things will happen in the way that you want i.
Ex.: He took his chances and jumped into the water.
Ex.2: I’ll take my chances.
to take a risk or to use the opportunities that you have and hope that things will happen in the way that you want i.
take your chances i.
Ex.: He took his chances and jumped into the water.
Ex.2: I’ll take my chances.
hotshot n. /ˈhɑːtʃɑːt/
(informal) a person who is extremely successful in their career or at a particular sport n.
Ex.: She’s a hotshot reporter.
(informal) a person who is extremely successful in their career or at a particular sport n.
hotshot n. /ˈhɑːtʃɑːt/
Ex.: She’s a hotshot reporter.
live by st. v.
to follow a particular belief or set of principles v.
Ex.: That’s a philosophy I could live by.
Ex.2: Those are words to live by.
to follow a particular belief or set of principles v.
live by st. v.
Ex.: That’s a philosophy I could live by.
Ex.2: Those are words to live by.
could do with something v.
(informal) used to say that you need or would like to have something v.
Ex.: I could do with a drink!
Ex.2: Her hair could have done with a wash.
(informal) used to say that you need or would like to have something v.
could do with something v.
Ex.: I could do with a drink!
Ex.2: Her hair could have done with a wash.
rekindle verb /ˌriːˈkɪndl/
(formal) to make a feeling or relationship become active again; reawaken
Ex.: to rekindle feelings/hopes
Ex.2: The sight of her after so many years rekindled his passion.
measure up (to something/somebody) v.
to be as good, successful, etc. as expected or needed v.
Ex.: Last year’s intake just didn’t measure up.
Ex.2: The job failed to measure up to her expectations.
Ex.3: I’ll never measure up to you, father.
a sweatshirt and sweatpants worn together, for relaxing or playing sports in n. (2)
sweatsuit, sweats n.
sweatsuit, sweats n.
a sweatshirt and sweatpants worn together, for relaxing or playing sports in n.
(informal) everything
The works
We went to the chip shop and had the works: fish, chips, gherkins, mushy peas.
The works
(informal) everything
We went to the chip shop and had the works: fish, chips, gherkins, mushy peas.
“Como diz o ditado”
“as the saying goes”
(of a person) badly dressed in clothes that have been worn a lot a.
shabby a.
Ex.: The man was shabby and unkempt.
Ex.2: I suddenly felt rather shabby and uncomfortable.
Tread v. /tred/
to put your foot down while you are stepping or walking v.
Ex.: Ouch! You trod on my toe!
Ex.2: Careful you don’t tread in that puddle.
to put your foot down while you are stepping or walking v.
Tread v. /tred/
Ex.: Ouch! You trod on my toe!
Ex.2: Careful you don’t tread in that puddle.
Rightful a.
Legítimo, devido a.
Legítimo, devido a.
Rightful a.
Pledge v.
To formally promise to give or do something / Prometer v.
To formally promise to give or do something / Prometer v.
Pledge v.
fealty n. /ˈfiːəlti/
[uncountable] (old use) a promise to be loyal to somebody and show them your support, especially a king or queen / fidelidade n.
uphold v. /ʌpˈhəʊld/
to support something that you think is right and make sure that it continues to exist / defender, preservar, assegurar v.
Ex.: We have a duty to uphold the law.
Ex.2: The regime has been criticized for failing to uphold human rights.
Ex.3: We are determined to uphold the law.
to support something that you think is right and make sure that it continues to exist / defender, preservar, assegurar v.
uphold v. /ʌpˈhəʊld/
Ex.: We have a duty to uphold the law.
Ex.2: The regime has been criticized for failing to uphold human rights.
Ex.3: We are determined to uphold the law.
peerage n. /ˈpɪrɪdʒ/
[singular] all the peers as a group
a member of the peerage
[singular] all the peers as a group a member of the peerage n.
Ex.: If any of the peerage has anything to say…
[singular] all the peers as a group a member of the peerage n.
peerage n. /ˈpɪrɪdʒ/
Ex.: If any of the peerage has anything to say…
dispute v. /dɪˈspjuːt/
to question whether something is true or legally or officially acceptable / contestar v.
Ex.: These figures have been disputed.
Ex2.: to dispute a decision/claim
Ex.3: The family wanted to dispute the will.
Ex.4: No one is disputing that there is a problem.
Ex.5: It is disputed whether the law applies in this case.
Ex.6: It is disputed how the law applies in this case.
to question whether something is true or legally or officially acceptable / contestar v.
dispute v. /dɪˈspjuːt/
Ex.: These figures have been disputed.
Ex2.: to dispute a decision/claim
Ex.3: The family wanted to dispute the will.
Ex.4: No one is disputing that there is a problem.
Ex.5: It is disputed whether the law applies in this case.
Ex.6: It is disputed how the law applies in this case.
Grounds n.
a reason for what you say or do, or for being allowed to say or do something n.
Ex.: There do seem to be some grounds for their complaints.
Ex.2: He believes he has reasonable grounds for making the demand.
Ex.3: The Act prohibits discrimination on the grounds of sex or marital status.
Ex.4: on medical/legal/financial etc grounds: The army turned him down on medical grounds.
Ex.5: They oppose the bill on the grounds that it is too restrictive.
a reason for what you say or do, or for being allowed to say or do something n.
Grounds n.
Ex.: There do seem to be some grounds for their complaints.
Ex.2: He believes he has reasonable grounds for making the demand.
Ex.3: The Act prohibits discrimination on the grounds of sex or marital status.
Ex.4: on medical/legal/financial etc grounds: The army turned him down on medical grounds.
Ex.5: They oppose the bill on the grounds that it is too restrictive.
fraudulent a. /ˈfrɔːdʒələnt/
(formal) intended to cheat somebody, usually in order to make money illegally a.
Ex.: fraudulent advertising
Ex.2: fraudulent insurance claims
(formal) intended to cheat somebody, usually in order to make money illegally a.
fraudulent a. /ˈfrɔːdʒələnt/
Ex.: fraudulent advertising
Ex.2: fraudulent insurance claims
uncover v.
to discover something that was previously hidden or secret v.
Ex.: Police have uncovered a plot to kidnap the President’s son.
Ex.2: It will be difficult to uncover the truth.
Ex.3: Archaeologists have uncovered an entire Roman city.
to discover something that was previously hidden or secret v.
uncover v.
Ex.: Police have uncovered a plot to kidnap the President’s son.
Ex.2: It will be difficult to uncover the truth.
Ex.3: Archaeologists have uncovered an entire Roman city.
out of hand i.
difficult or impossible to control i.
Ex.: Unemployment is getting out of hand.
difficult or impossible to control (“fora de controle”) i.
out of hand i.
Ex.: Unemployment is getting out of hand.
close to you and easy to reach (2) i.
At hand; close/near at hand i.
Ex.: Help is always at hand if you need it.
Ex.2: I always keep my calculator close at hand.
preside v. /prɪˈzaɪd/
(formal) to lead or be in charge of a meeting, ceremony, etc. v.
Ex.: the presiding judge
Ex.2: They asked if I would preside at/over the committee meeting.
Ex.3: (figurative) The party presided over one of the worst economic declines in the country’s history (= it was in power when the decline happened).
(formal) to lead or be in charge of a meeting, ceremony, etc. v.
preside v. /prɪˈzaɪd/
Ex.: the presiding judge
Ex.2: They asked if I would preside at/over the committee meeting.
Ex.3: (figurative) The party presided over one of the worst economic declines in the country’s history (= it was in power when the decline happened).
… and then some i.
(informal) and a lot more than that i.
Ex.: We got our money’s worth and then some.
Ex.2? “Have you got what you needed?” “And then some”.
(informal) and a lot more than that i.
… and then some i.
Ex.: We got our money’s worth and then some.
Ex.2? “Have you got what you needed?” “And then some”.
(further) along/down the road | years down the road i.
at some time in the future i.
Ex.: There are certain to be more job losses further down the road.
Ex.2: Will this movie still be funny a few years down the road?
at some time in the future i.
(further) along/down the road | years down the road i.
Ex.: There are certain to be more job losses further down the road.
Ex.2: Will this movie still be funny a few years down the road?
corny; cornball a. /ˈkɔːrni/
(informal) not original; used too often to be interesting or to sound sincere / clichê, cafona (2) a.
Ex.: a corny joke/song
Ex.2: I know it sounds corny, but it really was love at first sight!
Ex.3: You sound like someone out of a corny film!
(informal) not original; used too often to be interesting or to sound sincere / clichê, cafona (2) a.
corny; cornball a. /ˈkɔːrni/
Ex.: a corny joke/song
Ex.2: I know it sounds corny, but it really was love at first sight!
Ex.3: You sound like someone out of a corny film!
quorum n. /ˈkwɔːrəm/
[singular] the smallest number of people who must be at a meeting before it can begin or decisions can be made n.
Ex.: If a quorum is not present, the meeting must be adjourned.
Ex.2: I’m afraid we don’t have a quorum.
Ex.3: The number of representatives attending was too small to constitute a quorum.
[singular] the smallest number of people who must be at a meeting before it can begin or decisions can be made n.
quorum n. /ˈkwɔːrəm/
Ex.: If a quorum is not present, the meeting must be adjourned.
Ex.2: I’m afraid we don’t have a quorum.
Ex.3: The number of representatives attending was too small to constitute a quorum.
Respeito, consideração, estima, apreço n.
Regard n.
Ex.: It must be held in the highest regard.
the buildings and land that a business or organization uses n.
premises n.
Ex.: The charity is hoping to move to new premises next year.
Ex.2: business/school/shop premises: Banks and business premises were damaged by yesterday’s bomb.
Ex.3: on/off the premises: While on the premises, all visitors must carry some form of identification.
premises n.
the buildings and land that a business or organization uses n.
Ex.: The charity is hoping to move to new premises next year.
Ex.2: business/school/shop premises: Banks and business premises were damaged by yesterday’s bomb.
Ex.3: on/off the premises: While on the premises, all visitors must carry some form of identification.
Regard n.
Respeito, consideração, estima, apreço n.
Ex.: It must be held in the highest regard.
bear/give witness (to something) i.
to provide evidence of the truth of something i.
Ex.: The crowd of mourners at his funeral bore witness to the great affection in which he was held.
Ex.2: The ancient temples bear silent witness to the passing dynasties.
to provide evidence of the truth of something i.
bear/give witness (to something) i.
Ex.: The crowd of mourners at his funeral bore witness to the great affection in which he was held.
Ex.2: The ancient temples bear silent witness to the passing dynasties.
amend v. /əˈmend/
to change a law, document, statement, etc. slightly in order to correct a mistake or to improve it v.
Ex.: He asked to see the amended version.
Ex.2: The law has been amended to read as follows:…
Ex.3: Parliament will vote to amend the constitution.
to change a law, document, statement, etc. slightly in order to correct a mistake or to improve it v.
amend v. /əˈmend/
Ex.: He asked to see the amended version.
Ex.2: The law has been amended to read as follows:…
Ex.3: Parliament will vote to amend the constitution.
lawful a. /ˈlɔːfl/
(formal) allowed or recognized by law; legal
Ex.: his lawful heir
Ex.2: Can an act that causes death ever be lawful?
Ex.3: She is his lawful wife, and so is entitled to inherit the money.
(formal) allowed or recognized by law; legal
lawful a. /ˈlɔːfl/
Ex.: his lawful heir
Ex.2: Can an act that causes death ever be lawful?
Ex.3: She is his lawful wife, and so is entitled to inherit the money.
decree n. /dɪˈkriː/
[countable, uncountable] an official order from a leader or a government that becomes the law / decreto, mandado, ordenação n.
Ex.: to issue/sign a decree
Ex.: a presidential/royal decree
Ex.: a leader who rules by decree (= not in a democratic way)
[countable, uncountable] an official order from a leader or a government that becomes the law / decreto, mandado, ordenação n.
decree n. /dɪˈkriː/
Ex.: to issue/sign a decree
Ex.: a presidential/royal decree
Ex.: a leader who rules by decree (= not in a democratic way)
seal n. /siːl/
[countable] an official design or mark, stamped on a document to show that it is real and carries the authority of a particular person or organization n.
Ex.: The letter bore the president’s seal.
[countable] an official design or mark, stamped on a document to show that it is real and carries the authority of a particular person or organization n.
seal n. /siːl/
Ex.: The letter bore the president’s seal.
(informal) to start again; to continue v.
Pick up v.
Ex.: Let’s pick up where we left off yesterday.
Pick up v.
(informal) to start again; to continue v.
Ex.: Let’s pick up where we left off yesterday.
(informal) to stop doing something v.
leave off v.
Ex.: Start reading from where you left off last time.
Ex.2: He left off playing the piano to answer the door.
Ex.3: Leave off moaning!
leave off v.
(informal) to stop doing something v.
Ex.: Start reading from where you left off last time.
Ex.2: He left off playing the piano to answer the door.
Ex.3: Leave off moaning!
by all means i.
used to say that you are very willing for somebody to have something or do something i.
Ex.: ‘Do you mind if I have a look?’ ‘By all means.’
used to say that you are very willing for somebody to have something or do something i.
by all means i.
Ex.: ‘Do you mind if I have a look?’ ‘By all means.’
showing signs of careful thought / ponderado, reflexivo a.
thoughtful a.
Ex.: a player who has a thoughtful approach to the game
vest in sb./st. (law) (of power, property, etc.) v.
to belong to somebody/something legally v.
Ex.: In the case of bankruptcy, the property shall vest in the trustee.
Ex.2: By the power vested in me as Prime Minister…
to belong to somebody/something legally v.
vest in sb./st. (law) (of power, property, etc.) v.
Ex.: In the case of bankruptcy, the property shall vest in the trustee.
Ex.2: By the power vested in me as Prime Minister…
thoughtful a.
showing signs of careful thought / ponderado, reflexivo a.
Ex.: a player who has a thoughtful approach to the game
(Am.) puff piece (Br. and Am.) puff n. /ˈpʌf piːs/
(informal, usually disapproving) a piece of writing or speech that praises somebody/something too much n.
Ex.: This is a puff piece.
(informal, usually disapproving) a piece of writing or speech that praises somebody/something too much (2) n.
(Am.) puff piece (Br. and Am.) puff n. /ˈpʌf piːs/
Ex.: This is a puff piece.
schmaltz n. /ʃmɔːlts/
[uncountable] (informal, disapproving) the fact of being too sentimental n.
Ex.: At the end of the movie we drown in a sea of schmaltz.
Ex.2: Pure schmaltz.
[uncountable] (informal, disapproving) the fact of being too sentimental n.
schmaltz n. /ʃmɔːlts/
Ex.: At the end of the movie we drown in a sea of schmaltz.
Ex.2: Pure schmaltz.
a place at the centre of changes that are happening fast or violently n.
ground zero n.
Ex.: Silicon Valley remains ground zero for the electronics industry.
Ex.2: You were at ground zero.
ground zero n.
a place at the centre of changes that are happening fast or violently n.
Ex.: Silicon Valley remains ground zero for the electronics industry.
Ex.2: You were at ground zero.
big time ad.
(informal) on a large scale; to a great extent ad.
Ex.: This time they’ve messed up big time!
(informal) on a large scale; to a great extent ad.
big time ad.
Ex.: This time they’ve messed up big time!
in the meantime/meanwhile i.
in the period of time between two times or two events i.
Ex.: My first novel was rejected by six publishers. In the meantime I had written a play.
Ex.2: The next programme starts in five minutes; in the meantime, here’s some music.
in the period of time between two times or two events (2) i.
in the meantime/meanwhile i.
Ex.: My first novel was rejected by six publishers. In the meantime I had written a play.
Ex.2: The next programme starts in five minutes; in the meantime, here’s some music.
all along i.
all the time; from the beginning i.
Ex.: I realized it was in my pocket all along.
all the time; from the beginning i.
all along i.
Ex.: I realized it was in my pocket all along.
[transitive] (informal) to think or decide that something will happen or is true v.
figure v.
Ex.: I figured (that) if I took the night train, I could be in Scotland by morning.
Ex.2: We figured the sensible thing to do was to wait.
Ex.3: He tried to figure why she had come.
figure v.
[transitive] (informal) to think or decide that something will happen or is true v.
Ex.: I figured (that) if I took the night train, I could be in Scotland by morning.
Ex.2: We figured the sensible thing to do was to wait.
Ex.3: He tried to figure why she had come.
Setup n.
Armação n.
Ex.: It’s not a setup.
Armação n.
Setup n.
Ex.: It’s not a setup.
to make someone leave or go to a place when they do not want to v.
Drag v.
Ex.: drag someone out of/away from/off something: I’m sorry to call so early – I hope I didn’t drag you out of bed.
Ex.2: You drag me away from my meeting just to tell me this!
Ex.3: drag yourself away/up/down etc: If you can manage to drag yourself away from the TV you can help.
Drag v.
to make someone leave or go to a place when they do not want to v.
Ex.: drag someone out of/away from/off something: I’m sorry to call so early – I hope I didn’t drag you out of bed.
Ex.2: You drag me away from my meeting just to tell me this!
Ex.3: drag yourself away/up/down etc: If you can manage to drag yourself away from the TV you can help.
after-party n.
a party that is held after another event, such as a concert n.
Ex.: The couple first met at an after-party during her world tour.
a party that is held after another event, such as a concert n.
after-party n.
Ex.: The couple first met at an after-party during her world tour.
ring in something v.
to ring bells to celebrate something, especially the new year v.
Ex.: We’re about to ring in the new year.
to ring bells to celebrate something, especially the new year v.
ring in something v.
Ex.: We’re about to ring in the new year.
from the (bottom of your) heart i.
in a way that is sincere i.
Ex.: I beg you, from the bottom of my heart, to spare his life.
Ex.2: It was clearly an offer that came from the heart.
Ex.3: I could tell he spoke from the heart.
Ex.4: He’s gonna rule from the heart.
in a way that is sincere i.
from the (bottom of your) heart i.
Ex.: I beg you, from the bottom of my heart, to spare his life.
Ex.2: It was clearly an offer that came from the heart.
Ex.3: I could tell he spoke from the heart.
Ex.4: He’s gonna rule from the heart.
of building
[countable] a part of a large building that sticks out from the main part n.
wing n.
Ex.: the east wing
Ex.2: the new wing of the hospital
Ex.3: Our rooms were in the west wing.
Ex.4: He can have his own wing at the palace.
wing n.
of building
[countable] a part of a large building that sticks out from the main part n.
Ex.: the east wing
Ex.2: the new wing of the hospital
Ex.3: Our rooms were in the west wing.
Ex.4: He can have his own wing at the palace.
barge in (on somebody/something) v.
to enter a place or join a group of people, rudely interrupting what somebody else is doing or saying v.
Ex.: I hope you don’t mind me barging in like this.
Ex.2: He barged in on us while we were having a meeting.
to enter a place or join a group of people, rudely interrupting what somebody else is doing or saying v.
barge in (on somebody/something) v.
Ex.: I hope you don’t mind me barging in like this.
Ex.2: He barged in on us while we were having a meeting.
potpourri n. /ˌpəʊpʊˈriː/
[uncountable, countable] a mixture of dried flowers and leaves used for making a room smell pleasant / miscelânea n.
[uncountable, countable] a mixture of dried flowers and leaves used for making a room smell pleasant / miscelânea n.
potpourri n. /ˌpəʊpʊˈriː/
tag along v.
(behind/with somebody) to go somewhere with somebody, especially when you have not been asked or invited v.
Ex.: Do you mind if I tag along with you tonight?
Ex.2: You can tag along with Sloane to the mall.
(behind/with somebody) to go somewhere with somebody, especially when you have not been asked or invited v.
tag along v.
Ex.: Do you mind if I tag along with you tonight?
Ex.2: You can tag along with Sloane to the mall.
errand n. /ˈerənd/
a job that you do for somebody that involves going somewhere to take a message, to buy something, deliver goods, etc. v.
Ex.: He often runs errands for his grandmother.
Ex.2: Her boss sent her on an errand into town.
Ex.3: I have to run an errand.
a job that you do for somebody that involves going somewhere to take a message, to buy something, deliver goods, etc. v.
errand n. /ˈerənd/
Ex.: He often runs errands for his grandmother.
Ex.2: Her boss sent her on an errand into town.
Ex.3: I have to run an errand.
jack v.
to steal something from somebody, especially something small or of low value v.
Ex.: Someone jacked my seat.
roost n. /ruːst/
a place where birds sleep / poleiro n.
to steal something from somebody, especially something small or of low value v.
jack v.
Ex.: Someone jacked my seat.
a place where birds sleep / poleiro n.
roost n. /ruːst/
hock v. /hɑːk/
(informal) to leave a valuable object with somebody in exchange for money that you borrow v.
(informal) to leave a valuable object with somebody in exchange for money that you borrow v.
hock v. /hɑːk/
crank n. /kræŋk/
(disapproving) a person with ideas that other people find strange; eccentric n.
Ex.: Vegans are no longer dismissed as cranks.
Ex.2: Everybody famous gets crank calls and letters.
(disapproving) a person with ideas that other people find strange; eccentric n.
crank n. /kræŋk/
Ex.: Vegans are no longer dismissed as cranks.
Ex.2: Everybody famous gets crank calls and letters.
smash-and-grab a. /ˌsmæʃ ən ˈɡræb/
[only before noun] (Br.) relating to the act of stealing from a shop by breaking a window and taking the goods you can see or reach easily a.
Ex.: a smash-and-grab raid
footage n. /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/
[uncountable] part of a film showing a particular event n.
Ex.: old film footage of the moon landing
Ex.2: People see live footage of the war at home on their televisions.
Ex.3: Maybe you could review some footage to make sure.
[only before noun] (Br.) relating to the act of stealing from a shop by breaking a window and taking the goods you can see or reach easily a.
smash-and-grab a. /ˌsmæʃ ən ˈɡræb/
Ex.: a smash-and-grab raid
[uncountable] part of a film showing a particular event n.
footage n. /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/
Ex.: old film footage of the moon landing
Ex.2: People see live footage of the war at home on their televisions.
Ex.3: Maybe you could review some footage to make sure.
a small cake that is a combination of a croissant and a muffin n.
cruffin n.
Ex.: There’s another food hybrid about to send Londoners into a sugar-fuelled frenzy: the cruffin.
cruffin n.
a small cake that is a combination of a croissant and a muffin n.
Ex.: There’s another food hybrid about to send Londoners into a sugar-fuelled frenzy: the cruffin.
that’s about all | that’s about it i.
used to say that you have finished telling somebody about something and there is nothing to add i.
Ex.: ‘Anything else?’ ‘No, that’s about it for now.’
used to say that you have finished telling somebody about something and there is nothing to add i.
that’s about all | that’s about it i.
Ex.: ‘Anything else?’ ‘No, that’s about it for now.’
close out v.
to finish or settle something v.
Ex.: The band closes the album out with an instrumental track.
Ex.2: A rock concert closed out the festivities.
to finish or settle something v.
close out v.
Ex.: The band closes the album out with an instrumental track.
Ex.2: A rock concert closed out the festivities.
curfew n. /ˈkɜːrfjuː/
- [countable, uncountable] a law that says that people must not go outside after a particular time at night until the morning; the time after which nobody must go outside n.
Ex.: The army imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew.
Ex.2: You must get home before curfew. - (Am.) a time when children must be home in the evening n.
Ex.: I have a 10 o’clock curfew.
- [countable, uncountable] a law that says that people must not go outside after a particular time at night until the morning; the time after which nobody must go outside n.
- (Am.) a time when children must be home in the evening n.
curfew n. /ˈkɜːrfjuː/
- Ex.: The army imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew.
Ex.: You must get home before curfew. - Ex.: I have a 10 o’clock curfew.
keep (close) tabs on somebody/something i.
(informal) to watch somebody/something carefully in order to know what is happening so that you can control a particular situation i.
Ex.: It’s not always possible to keep tabs on everyone’s movements.
(informal) to watch somebody/something carefully in order to know what is happening so that you can control a particular situation i.
keep (close) tabs on somebody/something i.
Ex.: It’s not always possible to keep tabs on everyone’s movements.
shove v. /ʃʌv/
to push somebody/something in a rough way v.
Ex.: The crowd was pushing and shoving to get a better view.
Ex.2: The door wouldn’t open no matter how hard she shoved.
Ex.3: He shoved her down the stairs.
to push somebody/something in a rough way v.
shove v. /ʃʌv/
Ex.: The crowd was pushing and shoving to get a better view.
Ex.2: The door wouldn’t open no matter how hard she shoved.
Ex.3: He shoved her down the stairs.
stick out for something v.
(informal) to refuse to give up until you get what you need or want v.
Ex.: They are sticking out for a higher pay rise.
(informal) to refuse to give up until you get what you need or want v.
stick out for something v.
Ex.: They are sticking out for a higher pay rise.
doughnut (Am.) donut n. /ˈdəʊnʌt/
a small cake made of fried dough, usually in the shape of a ring, or round and filled with jam, fruit, cream, etc. n.
a small cake made of fried dough, usually in the shape of a ring, or round and filled with jam, fruit, cream, etc. n.
doughnut (Am.) donut n. /ˈdəʊnʌt/
barn dance n.
an informal social event at which people dance traditional country dances
jammed a. /dʒæmd/
[not before noun] not able to move; stuck a.
Ex.: I can’t get the door open—it’s completely jammed.
[not before noun] not able to move; stuck a.
jammed a. /dʒæmd/
Ex.: I can’t get the door open—it’s completely jammed.
mindful a. /ˈmaɪndfl/
[not before noun] (formal) remembering sb/sm. and considering them or it when you do something; conscious a.
Ex.: mindful of our responsibilities
Ex.2: Mindful of the danger of tropical storms, I decided not to go out.
Ex.3: She is mindful that the election result was very close last time.
[not before noun] (formal) remembering sb/sm. and considering them or it when you do something; conscious a.
mindful a. /ˈmaɪndfl/
Ex.: mindful of our responsibilities
Ex.2: Mindful of the danger of tropical storms, I decided not to go out.
Ex.3: She is mindful that the election result was very close last time.
a person who is very strong and full of energy / central de energia, centro de poder n.
powerhouse n.
Ex.: She’s our powerhouse.
powerhouse n.
a person who is very strong and full of energy / central de energia, centro de poder n.
Ex.: She’s our powerhouse.
router n. /ˈruːtər/, /ˈraʊtər/
a device that sends data to the appropriate parts of a computer network / roteador n.
Ex.: a wireless router
a device that sends data to the appropriate parts of a computer network / roteador n.
router n. /ˈruːtər/, /ˈraʊtər/
Ex.: a wireless router
huddled a. /ˈhʌdld/
(of people or animals) gathered closely together, usually because of cold or fear a.
Ex.: People were huddled together around the fire.
(of people or animals) gathered closely together, usually because of cold or fear a.
huddled a. /ˈhʌdld/
Ex.: People were huddled together around the fire.
(of a conversation or way of behaving or thinking) to change in the way it develops / virar, guinar v.
Veer v.
Ex.: The debate veered away from the main topic of discussion.
Ex.2: His emotions veered between fear and anger.
Veer v.
(of a conversation or way of behaving or thinking) to change in the way it develops / virar, guinar v.
Ex.: The debate veered away from the main topic of discussion.
Ex.2: His emotions veered between fear and anger.
pump iron i.
(informal) to do exercises in which you lift heavy weights in order to make your muscles stronger i.
(informal) to do exercises in which you lift heavy weights in order to make your muscles stronger
pump iron i.
hug it out i.
to hug, especially to put an end to an argument or to show solidarity
We hugged it out and I thought that would be the end of it.
Ex.: Come on, guys! Just hug it out.
to hug, especially to put an end to an argument or to show solidarity
We hugged it out and I thought that would be the end of it.
hug it out i.
Ex.: Come on, guys! Just hug it out.
(sometimes disapproving) expensive or connected with an expensive way of life / chique, extravagante, sofisticado a.
fancy a.
Ex.: fancy restaurants with fancy prices
Ex.2: Don’t come back with any fancy ideas.
fancy a.
(sometimes disapproving) expensive or connected with an expensive way of life / chique, extravagante, sofisticado a.
Ex.: fancy restaurants with fancy prices
Ex.2: Don’t come back with any fancy ideas.
to accept that something is true; admit v.
acknowledge v. /əkˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
Ex.: She refuses to acknowledge the need for reform.
Ex.2: It’s a generally acknowledged fact.
Ex.3: to openly/publicly/readily acknowledge something
Ex.4: He does not acknowledge that he has done anything wrong.
Ex.5: It is generally acknowledged to be true.
to accept that something is true; admit v.
acknowledge v. /əkˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
Ex.: She refuses to acknowledge the need for reform.
Ex.2: It’s a generally acknowledged fact.
Ex.3: to openly/publicly/readily acknowledge something
Ex.4: He does not acknowledge that he has done anything wrong.
Ex.5: It is generally acknowledged to be true.
acknowledge v. /əkˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
to accept that something is true; admit v.
Ex.: She refuses to acknowledge the need for reform.
Ex.2: It’s a generally acknowledged fact.
Ex.3: to openly/publicly/readily acknowledge something
Ex.4: He does not acknowledge that he has done anything wrong.
Ex.5: It is generally acknowledged to be true.
jeopardize v. /ˈdʒepərdaɪz/ (Br. also jeopardise)
(formal) to risk harming or destroying something/somebody; endanger v.
Ex.: He would never do anything to jeopardize his career.
Ex.2: This scandal could seriously jeopardize his chances of being re-elected.
(formal) to risk harming or destroying something/somebody; endanger v.
jeopardize v. /ˈdʒepərdaɪz/ (Br. also jeopardise)
Ex.: He would never do anything to jeopardize his career.
Ex.2: This scandal could seriously jeopardize his chances of being re-elected.
[countable] a person who helps and supports somebody who is in a difficult situation, especially a politician n.
ally n. /ˈælaɪ/
Ex.: a close ally and friend of the prime minister
Ex.2: her most powerful political ally
Ex.3: His sister was his ally against their grandparents.
ally n. /ˈælaɪ/
[countable] a person who helps and supports somebody who is in a difficult situation, especially a politician n.
Ex.: a close ally and friend of the prime minister
Ex.2: her most powerful political ally
Ex.3: His sister was his ally against their grandparents.
pass off as v.
to pretend that sb./st. is something they are not v.
Ex.: He escaped by passing himself off as a guard.
to pretend that sb./st. is something they are not v.
pass off as v.
Ex.: He escaped by passing himself off as a guard.
[uncountable] a sweet that you chew (= bite many times) but do not eat / chiclete n.
chewing gum; gum n.
chewing gum; gum n.
[uncountable] a sweet that you chew (= bite many times) but do not eat / chiclete n.
compel v. /kəmˈpel/
(formal) to force somebody to do something; to make something necessary / obrigar, forçar, impor v.
Ex.: The law can compel fathers to make regular payments for their children.
Ex.2: I feel compelled to write and tell you how much I enjoyed your book.
Ex.3: The court has powers to compel witnesses to attend.
Ex.4: Last year ill health compelled his retirement.
(formal) to force somebody to do something; to make something necessary / obrigar, forçar, impor v.
compel v. /kəmˈpel/
Ex.: The law can compel fathers to make regular payments for their children.
Ex.2: I feel compelled to write and tell you how much I enjoyed your book.
Ex.3: The court has powers to compel witnesses to attend.
Ex.4: Last year ill health compelled his retirement.
blatant a. /ˈbleɪtnt/
(disapproving) (of actions that are considered bad) done in an obvious and open way without caring if people are shocked; flagrant / gritante, óbvio, evidente a.
Ex.: a blatant attempt to buy votes
Ex.2: It was a blatant lie.
(disapproving) (of actions that are considered bad) done in an obvious and open way without caring if people are shocked; flagrant / gritante, óbvio, evidente a.
blatant a. /ˈbleɪtnt/
Ex.: a blatant attempt to buy votes
Ex.2: It was a blatant lie.
Christmas stocking; stocking n.
a long sock that children leave out when they go to bed on Christmas Eve so that it can be filled with presents n.
Ex.: The stockings were hung by the chimney.
Ex.2: Santa will be filling the stockings at Christmas time.
Ex.3: Can I open my stockings now?
a long sock that children leave out when they go to bed on Christmas Eve so that it can be filled with presents n.
Christmas stocking; stocking n.
Ex.: The stockings were hung by the chimney.
Ex.2: Santa will be filling the stockings at Christmas time.
Ex.3: Can I open my stockings now?
sink into v.
to spend a lot of money on a business or an activity, for example in order to make money from it in the future v.
Ex.: We sank all our savings into the venture.
to spend a lot of money on a business or an activity, for example in order to make money from it in the future v.
sink into v.
Ex.: We sank all our savings into the venture.
get in the way of i.
to prevent somebody from doing something; to prevent something from happening i.
Ex.: He wouldn’t allow emotions to get in the way of him doing his job.
to prevent somebody from doing something; to prevent something from happening i.
get in the way of i.
Ex.: He wouldn’t allow emotions to get in the way of him doing his job.
A policy of the U.S. military from 1993 to 2011, which barred openly gay, lesbian, or bisexual people from serving in the military n.
don’t ask don’t tell n.
Ex.: She must adopt a “don’t ask don’t tell” policy.
don’t ask don’t tell n.
A policy of the U.S. military from 1993 to 2011, which barred openly gay, lesbian, or bisexual people from serving in the military n.
Ex.: She must adopt a “don’t ask don’t tell” policy.
delighted a.
encantado, contente, maravilhado a.
encantado, contente, maravilhado a.
delighted a.
onslaught n. /ˈɑːnslɔːt/
[countable, usually singular] a strong or violent attack n.
Ex.: His approach was met with a vicious onslaught.
Ex.2: The enemy onslaught on/against our military forces.
Ex.3: An onslaught of abuse.
Ex.4: The town survives the onslaught of tourists every summer.
[countable, usually singular] a strong or violent attack n.
onslaught n. /ˈɑːnslɔːt/
Ex.: His approach was met with a vicious onslaught.
Ex.2: The enemy onslaught on/against our military forces.
Ex.3: An onslaught of abuse.
Ex.4: The town survives the onslaught of tourists every summer.
