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Granola is a type of breakfast cereal that is made from rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and often sweeteners like honey or maple syrup. It is typically baked in the oven to make it crispy and crunchy. Granola is often eaten with milk, yogurt, or fruit and can be a healthy and filling breakfast option.
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1. Hold your horses: It means to be patient and wait.

Examples:
a) "We need to wait for the bus to arrive. Hold your horses!"
b) "Before making a decision, let's gather all the facts. Hold your horses until then."

2. Did I stutter?: It is a sarcastic remark used when someone doesn't understand or pay attention to what was said. It implies that the speaker's words were clear and should not have required repeating.

Examples:
a) Person A: "I told you to clean your room."
Person B: "Did I stutter? I heard you the first time."

b) Teacher: "The exam is tomorrow. Don't forget to study."
Student: "Did I stutter? I've been studying all week!"


3. Holy moly: It is an exclamation of surprise or astonishment.

Examples:

a) "Holy moly! Look at the size of that burger!"
b) "Holy moly! I can't believe I won the lottery!"

4. A tad more: It means a small or slight amount more.

Examples:
a) "The soup needs a tad more salt to enhance the flavor."
b) "Could you turn the volume up a tad more? It's still a bit quiet."

5.Ducks in a row: It means to get organized or prepared.

Examples:
a) "Before starting the project, make sure you have all your ducks in a row."
b) "She always has her ducks in a row when it comes to planning events."

6. Put your money where your mouth is: It means to take action or back up your words with action.

Examples:
a) "If you think you can do a better job, why don't you put your money where your mouth is and show us?"
b) "Instead of just talking about charity, let's put our money where our mouth is and make a donation."

7. Along the lines of: It means similar to or in the same manner as something mentioned.

Examples:
a) "I'm looking for a romantic movie along the lines of 'The Notebook.'"
b) "Can you write a speech along the lines of what we discussed earlier?"

8. Square up: It means to settle a debt or to face a situation directly.

Examples:
a) "We need to square up the bill before leaving the restaurant."
b) "It's time to square up with your mistakes and apologize."

9. Picture perfect: It means flawless or ideal in appearance.

Examples:
a) "The wedding venue was decorated beautifully, it was picture perfect."
b) "The sunset on the beach created a picture perfect moment."

10. Without a scratch: It means to remain undamaged or unharmed.

Examples:
a) "Despite the car accident, he walked away without a scratch."
b) "After the intense game, the player emerged without a scratch."

11. They have nine lives: It is an expression referring to cats, suggesting that they can survive dangerous situations multiple times.

Examples:
a) "My cat fell from the tree, but luckily they have nine lives, so they're fine."
b) "She's always getting into trouble, but she seems to have nine lives."

12. Don't hold your breath: It means don't expect something to happen anytime soon.

Examples:
a) "The repairman said he would come today, but don't hold your breath."
b) "I asked for a raise, but considering the company's situation, I wouldn't hold my breath."

Examples:
a) "I requested a response from the customer service, but don't hold your breath. They're usually slow to reply."
b) "They promised to fix the issue, but based on their track record, don't hold your breath for a quick resolution."

13. Cut you off: It means to interrupt someone abruptly or to stop someone from speaking.

Examples:
a) "I was explaining my idea, but he cut me off before I could finish."
b) "She tends to cut people off in conversations, which can be quite rude."
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Armchair expert is someone who gives advice based on theory rather than practice.
کارشناس یا خبره نظری( کسی که تجربه کار عملی را ندارد).
Example:
He is such an armchair expert - he’s ready to give a lot of advice about driving, but he’s never driven in his life.
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Homeless بی خانمان
Hopeless نا امید
Shirtless لخت
Fearless نترس
Carless بی ماشین
Jobless بی شغل
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Bag of tricks” means “all the clever methods by which someone achieves something.”
تمام ترفندها و حقه ها یا شیوه‌های‌جذب کننده
Examples:

1. I wonder what the Democrats will pull out of their bag of tricks to win the election this time.

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Hotel managers are using a whole new bag of tricks to attract their guests.

3. This thesis depicts the whole bag of tricks of decision-making analysis.
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My watch has stopped
ساعتم خوابیده

My watch gains a minute per day
ساعتم روزی یک دقیقه جلو میره

My watch loses a minute per day
ساعتم روزی یک دقیقه عقب میره

My watch is ten minutes fast
ساعتم ده دقیقه جلو هست

My watch is ten minutes slow
ساعتم ده دقیقه عقب هست

My watch is shockproof
ساعتم ضد ضربه هست

My watch is waterproof
ساعتم ضد آب هست
My watch is broken
ساعتم خرابه
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Misogyny
زن ستیزی
Misogyny will be eliminated
زن ستیزی ریشه کن خواهد شد
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This filmmaker is perpetuating misogynistic stereotypes
این فیملساز در حال تداوم بخشیدن به کلیشه های زن ستیزانه است
He faced backlash over his misogynistic remarks
او به دلیل اظهارات زن ستیزانه خود با واکنش شدید مواجه شد.
They’re trying to promote misogynistic culture
آنها در تلاش برای ترویج فرهنگ زن ستیز هستند
Misogynistic attitudes will not persist long.
نگرش های زن ستیزانه مدت زیادی ادامه نخواهد داشت.
Misogyny is ingrained in their culture
زن ستیزی ریشه در فرهتگ آنها دارد.
He came under fire for his misogyny
او به دلیل زن ستیزی مورد انتقاد قرار گرفت.

Come under fire: مورد انتقاد قرار گرفتن