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It was a gripping drama, I couldn't take my eyes off it. Lernen beginnen
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a gripping film, story etc is very exciting and interesting
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They produced a touching story. Lernen beginnen
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making you feel sad, sympathetic, or grateful
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He felt it was a little creepy the way she spoke to him. Lernen beginnen
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making you feel nervous and slightly frightened
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The story was fast-paced it was hard to keep up with it at times. Lernen beginnen
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I can't watch gory films because they make my stomach turn. Lernen beginnen
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involving a lot of violence and blood sangrento, violento the gory details os detalhes sórdidos
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When she heard the explosion she became hysterical. Lernen beginnen
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unable to control your behaviour or emotions because you are very excited, angry, afraid, etc histérico; (informal) engraçadíssimo
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The site of the new road has been a controversial issue. Lernen beginnen
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causing a lot of disagreement among people
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Don't keep us in suspense! What happened? Lernen beginnen
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the feeling you have when waiting for something exciting to happen
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He gave an outstanding performance. Lernen beginnen
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excecional; marcante [característica, exemplo]
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This book about the war is very thought-provoking Lernen beginnen
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a thought-provoking book, film, etc makes you think deeply about the subject of the film, book, etc estimulante; que dá que pensar
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Students are under intense pressure to succeed. Lernen beginnen
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I thought the joke was rather offensive. Lernen beginnen
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ofensivo para alguém, repugnante
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Plans for the motorway created quite a stir among locals. Lernen beginnen
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a feeling of excitement or annoyance to cause a stir causar alvoroço
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It was a ground-breaking play. Lernen beginnen
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groundbreaking work involves making new discoveries, using new methods etc inovador revolucionário pioneiro pioneira
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The book got rave reviews in its first week. Lernen beginnen
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an article in a newspaper or magazine that gives a very positive opinion about a new book, play, film etc
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The concert was expected to be a sell-out. Lernen beginnen
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a performance, sports game etc for which all the tickets have been sold Referente a um espetáculo The concert was a sellout. Os bilhetes do concerto esgotaram-se.
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There’s been a lot of media hype surrounding this movie. Lernen beginnen
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when something is talked about a lot on television, in the newspapers etc, to make it seem good or important publicidade [sensacionalista]
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The end of the book was a real letdown. Lernen beginnen
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something that disappoints you because it is not as good as you expected (informal) deceção, desilusão
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The show’s first series was a complete flop. Lernen beginnen
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a film, show, plan, or product that is not successful
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I went through mainstream education. Lernen beginnen
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the most usual ideas or ways of doing something that are accepted by most people the mainstream a tendência dominante
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She likes playing alternative roles in films. Lernen beginnen
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deliberately different from what is usual, expected, or traditional
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It's the must-see performance of the year. Lernen beginnen
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highly recommended as worth seeing vista obrigatória; obrigatório ver
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Have you ever played the drums? Lernen beginnen
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a musical instrument made of skin stretched over a circular frame, played by hitting it with your hand or a stick
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She sang one of the songs on the album with just the acoustic guitar. Lernen beginnen
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an acoustic guitar or other musical instrument does not have its sound made louder electronically an acoustic guitar uma guitarra acústica
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The bass guitar often gives the beat of the music. Lernen beginnen
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an electric guitar with four strings, that plays low notes
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The fiddle is a common instrument in celtic music. Lernen beginnen
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He wanted to play the cello from a young age. Lernen beginnen
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a large wooden musical instrument that you hold between your knees and play by pulling a bow across the strings
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The grand piano was in the centre of the orchestra. Lernen beginnen
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the type of large piano often used in concerts
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Trombones are loud brass instruments. Lernen beginnen
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a large metal musical instrument that you play by blowing into it and sliding a long tube in and out
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It looks easy to play the flute, but it isn't. Lernen beginnen
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a musical instrument like a thin pipe that you play by holding it across your lips and blowing over a hole
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The clarinets are wind instruments. Lernen beginnen
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a wooden musical instrument like a long black tube that you play by blowing into it
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I play the harp at wedding receptions. Lernen beginnen
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a large musical instrument with strings stretched across a frame with three corners, which you play with your fingers
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My brother can play the saxophone. Lernen beginnen
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a curved musical instrument made of metal that you play by blowing into it and pressing buttons, used especially in jazz
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Our manager is blowing his own trumpet again, even though we did most of the work. Lernen beginnen
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to talk positively about yourself (literalmente: soprar o seu próprio trompete), que significa alguém que fala demais sobre suas conquistas, alguém que faz uma grande propaganda de si mesmo.
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I always play second fiddle so no one notices me. Lernen beginnen
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to take a less important role relegado para segundo plano
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I needed to change my tune after Ann told me the truth about Jim. Lernen beginnen
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to suddenly take a different perspective
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These jeans are great and I bought them for a song! Lernen beginnen
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ao preço da banana ou da uva mijona
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The name rings a bell but I don't remember the face. Lernen beginnen
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remind somebody of something, sound familiar fazer lembrar de algo ou alguém; soar como algo familiar
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I went home to face the music. Lernen beginnen
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to experience the results of something bad you have done
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She was in the living room, fiddling with a deck of cards. Lernen beginnen
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to keep moving and touching something, especially because you are bored or nervous fuçar [v] mexer no, brincar com, tocar violino, mexer com
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She travelled throughout America drumming up support for the election. Lernen beginnen
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to get support, interest, attention etc from people by making an effort
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All I want is some peace and quiet. Lernen beginnen
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when everything is quiet and calm
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He’s been smoking for ten years now, on and off. Lernen beginnen
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for short periods but not regularly over a long period of time dentro e fora ligado e desligado intermitentemente activa ou desactiva
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Every marriage has its ups and downs. Lernen beginnen
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the good and bad things that happen in life, business etc
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I'm sick and tired of your excuses! Lernen beginnen
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angry or bored with something that has been happening for a long time de saco cheio de fazer alguma coisa, “por aqui” mesmo. cansado, farto ou exausto.
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He's a typical Englishman through and through. Lernen beginnen
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completamente a palmos a palmo
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In any relationship, there has to be some give and take. Lernen beginnen
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if there is give and take between two people, each person agrees to do some of the things that the other person wants
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The tests are only a rough and ready guide to a pupil’s future development. Lernen beginnen
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not perfect, but good enough for a particular purpose
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I hear from him every now and then. Lernen beginnen
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de quando em quando ocasionalmente
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When you're choosing a savings account, it's good to weigh up the pros and cons. Lernen beginnen
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the advantages and disadvantages of something, which you consider when making a decision about it
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His Spanish has improved in leaps and bounds since he moved to Madrid. Lernen beginnen
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muito rapidamente, a largas passadas
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He’s bound to find out sooner or later. Lernen beginnen
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used to say that something will definitely happen but you are not sure when
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That's the deal - take it or leave it. Lernen beginnen
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an offer has been made and it's non negotiable and will not change
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They don’t give you a lot of guidance – you’re just left to sink or swim, really. Lernen beginnen
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to succeed or fail without help from anyone else ou você afunda (não faz nada) ou nada (toma uma atitude). Em outras palavras, você tem de se virar sozinho
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The walk is about 10 kilometres - give or take a kilometre. Lernen beginnen
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to within a specific amount quando queremos dizer que um número, valor ou hora é aproximado, e não deve ser considerado como exato.
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It was an all or nothing decision. Lernen beginnen
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having no middle position or compromise available
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It felt like a life or death decision and really important for my future. Lernen beginnen
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uma questão de vida ou morte
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It was hit or miss whether they'd make it in time for the party. Lernen beginnen
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as likely to be unsuccessful as successful
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The bills have to be paid one way or another. Lernen beginnen
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using any method possible, somehow
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The boys are about the same height. Lernen beginnen
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how tall someone or something is
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What’s the length of the room? Lernen beginnen
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the distance from one end of something to the other end
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When did they widen the road? Lernen beginnen
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to become wider, or to make something wider
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Can you see the different thicknesses of the old stone walls? Lernen beginnen
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to become narrower, or to make something narrower
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No one could equal Dr Brenninger’s breadth of knowledge. Lernen beginnen
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the distance from one side of something to the other
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The lake has an average depth of six to eight metres. Lernen beginnen
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the distance from the top of something to the bottom of it
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Can I have these photos enlarged? Lernen beginnen
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if you enlarge something, or if it enlarges, it gets bigger
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Smoking shortens your life. Lernen beginnen
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to become shorter, or to make something shorter
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