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Translation glossary: American Slangs, Words & Phrases

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take another hitdar outro tapa / tapinha, dar uma outra tragada, dar mais uma tragada, dar mais um pega, dar mais uma passa 
英語 から ポルトガル語
Talk the TalkSupporting what you say, not just with words, but also through action or evidence. 
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Tea partyChá da tarde / Chá das 5 
英語 から ポルトガル語
The cold shoulder— A metaphor for deliberately ignoring someone. 
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There\'s No I in TeamTo not work alone, but rather, together with others in order to achieve a certain goal. 
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Throw In the TowelGiving up; to surrender. 
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Tight— An adjective that describes closeness between competitors, i.e. a tight competition. 
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Top DrawerHigh quality, exceptional; something that\'s very valuable. 
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Tough It OutTo remain resillient even in hard times; enduring. 
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training-like fashionem modo de treino / treinamento. 
英語 から ポルトガル語
training-like fashionem modo de treino / treinamento. 
英語 から ポルトガル語
training-like fashioncomo se estivesse praticando/treinando 
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Trash— Can be used as an intransitive verb for destruction. e.g. “He trashed the car.” 
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Tug of WarIt can refer to the popular rope pulling game or it can mean a struggle for authority. 
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Two Down, One to GoTwo things have been completed, but there is one more that has yet to be finished. 
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Ugly DucklingOne who may seem plain at first in appearance or capability, but later turns out to be beautiful or great. 
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Under the WeatherNot feeling well, in health or mood. 
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Under Your NoseMissing something that should be really obvious. 
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Up In ArmsAngry; being roused to the point that you are ready to fight. 
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Uptight— Stuffy, persnickety, the opposite of relaxed. 
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Wake Up CallAn occurance of sorts that brings a problem to somebody\'s attention and they realize it needs fixing. 
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washer-disinfector MIS rackcesto/rack para lavadoras-desinfectadoras MIS* 
英語 から ポルトガル語
What Am I, Chopped Liver?A rhetorical question used by a person who feels they are being given less consideration than someone else 
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What Goes Up Must Come DownThings that go up must eventually return to the earth due to gravity. 
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When the Rubber Hits the RoadWhen something is about to begin, get serious, or put to the test. 
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Wild Goose ChaseFutilely pursuing something that will never be attainable. 
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Wouldn\'t Harm a FlyNonviolent; someone who is mild or gentle. 
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Wrap (something) up— To finish or complete something. 
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Yada YadaA way to notify a person that what they\'re saying is predictable or boring. 
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You Can\'t Judge a Book By Its CoverDon\'t judge someone or something only by the outward appearance. 
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You Can\'t Teach an Old Dog New TricksIt can be challenging to teach a person something new. 
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Zonked— Completely exhausted.Our next post will cover British slang terms that Americans find confusing. Until then, here are some of our favorite American slang words: 
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