1.beef up
to make something stronger or more effective, esp. by adding more support; to
add weight, strength, or power to (something) to make it more interesting or to improve it
feljavítani/megerősíteni
2.bristle at
to take on an aggressively defensive attitude (as in response to a slight or criticism)
feldühödni
3.clam up
to become silent suddenly, usually because you are embarrassed or nervous, or do not want to talk about a particular subject
befogja a száját
4.to size someone or something up
to examine something or someone carefully and decide what you think about it, him, or her
véleményt alkotni/megsaccolni
5.to crow about something
To brag about something; o express pride in oneself or one’s accomplishments
hencegni/kérkedni valamivel
6.fawn over
to praise/flatter someone too much and give them a lot of attention that is not sincere, in order to get a positive reaction
agyonbabusgatni/agyondicsérni
7.wipe out
to destroy completely; to eradicate
eltörölni a föld színéről,
8.bounce off
to talk about (something, such as an idea) with (someone) in an informal way in order to get an opinion
véleményt kicsalogatni valakiből beszélgetés során
9.mull over
to think carefully about something for a long time, to ponder
rágódik, tömpreng valamin
10.plod along
To move along slowly but deliberately
cammog, keservesen halad előre
source: Learnex, Cambridge Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Dictionary
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