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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 
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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 
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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. 
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training-like fashionem modo de treino / treinamento. 
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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* 
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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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