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    Expresiones Idiomticas (Idioms)

    que Usted debe saber

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    Bienvenido a Frases y expresiones del Ingls que U sted debe saber de la serie Auto Ingls

    Repita en ingls las frases y luego las oraciones donde stas se usan. Las pausas en la grabacin le permitenrepetirlas.

    Idiomatic expressions with the letter A

    ABOUT TIME Repeat ABOUT TIMEFinalmente, ya era hora.

    Its about time you paid the rent. Repeat . Its about time you paid the rent.

    Ya era hora de que pagaras el alquiler.

    (TO GET) ACROSS Repeat TO GET ACROSS

    Explicar con xito. Comunicarse.Laurie has tried hard, but she just cant seem to get across her concept. Repeat . Laurie has tried hard,

    but she just cant seem to get across her concept. Laurie lo ha intentado, pero al parecer no logra que su profesora comprenda el concepto de sutesis.

    (TO PUT ON) AIRS Repeat TO PUT ON AIRS Darse aires de grandeza.

    Karens always putting on airs. Especially when she goes to a party. Repeat . Karens always putting on

    airs. Especially when she goes to a party.

    Karen siempre se da aires de grand eza. Sobre todo cuando va a una esta.

    (TO BE) ALL WET Repeat TO BE ALL WET

    Estar mal informado, equivocado.The journalist didnt study his material, his questions were all wet. Repeat . The journalist didnt study

    his material, his questions were all wet.

    El periodista no estudi su materia, sus preguntas fueron totalmente errneas.

    (TO GO) ALONG WITH Repeat TO GO ALONG WITH

    Aceptar algo.I dont particularly like the new tax, but Ill go along with it. Repeat . I dont particularly like the new tax,

    bu t Ill go along with it.

    No me gusta el nuevo impuesto, pero que remedio.

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    (TO HAVE) ANTS IN ONES PANTS Repeat TO HAVE ANTS IN ONES PANTS

    Estar intranquilo. Tener hormigueo. He can never stay still. He has ants in his pants. Repeat . He can never stay still. He has ants in his

    pants.

    Nunca se est quieto. Es de los que no se le sientan pulgas.

    (TO) ASK FOR THE MOON Repeat TO ASK FOR THE MOONDesear algo inalcanzable, un imposible. Literalmente, pedir la luna.

    If you tell me youd only live in a mansion, youre asking for the moon. Repeat . If you tell me youd

    only live in a mansion, youre asking for the moon.

    Si me dices que slo viviras en una mansin, ests pidiendo la luna.

    Idiomatic expressions with the letter B

    (TO) BACK DOWN; (TO) BACK OFF Repeat TO BACK DOWN; TO BACK OFFEcharse atrs en un pleito o enfrentamiento.

    When the time came, Joe backed off and Bill backed down. Repeat . When the time came, Joe backed

    off and Bill backed down.

    A la hora de la verdad, Joe retrocedi y Bill desisti.

    (TO) BACK OUT; (TO GO) BACK ON Repeat TO BACK OUT; TO GO BACK ON

    Echarse atrs en una promesa o acuerdo.

    Why did you back out, Jim? Because you went back on your word. Repeat . Why did you back out, Jim?Because you went back on your word.

    Por qu te echaste atrs, Jim? Porque t faltaste a tu palabra.

    (TO) BAD MOUTH Repeat TO BAD MOUTH

    Hablar mal de alguien.Margaret is known for bad mouthing her colleagues. Repeat . Margaret is known for bad mouthing her

    colleagues.

    Margaret es conocida por hablar mal de sus colegas.

    BALL OF FIRE Repeat BALL OF FIRE

    Persona enrgica, personalidad arrolladora.Tina Turner is a ball of re. Repeat . Tina Turner is a ball of re.

    Tina Turner tiene una personalidad arrolladora. (Es una bola de fuego.)

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    (TO) BARK WORSE THAN ONES BITE Repeat TO BARK WORSE THAN ONES BITE

    Perro ladrador, poco mordedor.The teacher looks mean, but his bark is worse than his bite. Repeat . The teacher looks mean, but his

    bark is worse than his bite.

    El maestro parece malo, pero su ladrido es pero que su mordedura.

    BASKET CASE Repeat BASKET CASE

    Est para que la aten. Mary is so nervous! You could say shes a basket case. Repeat . Mary is so nervous! You could say

    shes a basket case.

    Mary esta tan nerviosa! Se podra decir que est para que la aten.

    (TO) BAT AN EYE Repeat TO BAT AN EYE

    Sin pestaear. When Jim told her she was red, she didnt even bat an eye. Repeat . When Jim told her she was red,

    she didnt even bat an eye .Cuando Jim le dijo que estaba despedida, ella ni siquiera pestae.

    (TO) BEAT AROUND THE BUSH Repeat TO BEAT AROUND THE BUSHDar rodeos al hablar.

    He beat around the bush before he got to the point. Repeat . He beat around the bush before he got to

    the point.Estuvo dando rodeos antes de ir al grano.

    (TO) BEAT ONES BRAINS OUT Repeat TO BEAT ONES BRAINS OUT

    Literalmente, estrujarse los sesos o esforza rse por entender algo.The student beat his brains out trying to understand the book. Repeat . The student beat his brains out

    trying to understand the book.

    El alumno se estruj los sesos tratando de entender el libro.

    BE MY GUEST Repeat BE MY GUEST

    Haga lo que quiera irnicamente. Harry told Sally be my guest, I dont care if you go or stay. Repeat . Harry told Sally be my guest, I

    dont care if you go or stay.

    Harry le dijo a Sally haz lo que te plazca no me importa si te vas o te quedas.

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    BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE Repeat BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE

    BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA Repeat BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE

    SEA

    Ambos quieren decir entre la espada y la pared.I was between a rock and a hard place, I had no money and I was hungry. Repeat . I was between a rock

    and a hard place, I had no money and I was hungry.Estaba entre la espada y la pared, no tena dinero y tena hambre.

    BIG DEAL Repeat BIG DEAL

    Sarcasmo que resta importancia a un asunto.So hes been prom oted in his job. Big deal! Repeat . So hes been promoted in his job. Big deal!

    As que lo han ascendido en su trabajo. Y qu?

    BIRDS AND BEES Repeat BIRDS AND BEESHablarle a nios de sexo.

    Its too soon to tell her about the birds and the bees. Repeat . Its too soon to tell her about the birds

    and the bees.

    Es muy pronto para hablarle de sexo.

    BIRTHDAY SUIT Repeat BIRTHDAY SUIT

    Como Dios lo trajo al mundo.

    Dont run around the house in your birthday suit, put this on. Repeat . Dont run around the house inyour birthday suit, put this on.

    No andes por la casa como Dios te trajo al mundo, ponte esto.

    (TO) BITE THE DUST Repeat TO BITE THE DUST

    Fracasar.My class bit the dust at the dance contest. Repeat . My class bit the dust at the dance contest.

    Mi clase fracas en el concurso de baile.

    BLABBERMOUTH; BIG MOUTH Repeat BLABBERMOUTH; BIG MOUTH

    Persona que todo lo habla, un bocazas.I wish youd stop being such a blabbermouth you big mouth you. Repeat . I wish youd stop being such

    a blabbermouth you big mouth you.

    Me gustara que dejaras de ser tan bocazas, chismoso que eres.

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    BLIND ALLEY Repeat BLIND ALLEY

    Callejn sin salida.When I lost my job I felt I was in a blind alley. Repeat . When I lost my job I felt I was in a blind alley.

    Cuando perd mi empleo me sent como en un callejn sin salida.

    BLIND DATE Repeat BLIND DATECuando una pareja se cita sin conocerse.

    I dont like blind dates when I meet people I dislike. Repeat . I dont like blind dates when I meet people I

    dislike.

    No me gusta la cita a ciegas cuando termino con gente que me cae mal.

    (TO) BLOW UP Repeat TO BLOW UP

    Perder la calma, explotar.

    Judy blew up when she found out shed unked the course. Repeat . Judy blew up when she found outshed unked the course.

    Judy explot cuando se enter que haba reprobado el curso.

    (TO BE) BLUE Repeat TO BE BLUE

    Estar triste.How come Zoila looks so blue today? Repeat . How come Zoila looks so blue today?

    Por qu Zoila parece tan triste hoy?

    (HIT THE) BOOKS Repeat HIT THE BOOKS

    Estudiar con intensidad.Alan always waits till the day before the nals to hit the books. Repeat . Alan always waits till the day

    before the nals to hit the books.

    Alan espera al da antes de los exmenes nales para empollar.

    (TO GET THE) BOOT; (TO GIVE THE) BOOT Repeat TO GET THE BOOT; TO GIVE THE BOOT

    Cesantear o ser cesanteado.The president got the boot because he gave the boot to too many. Repeat . The president got the boot

    because he gave the boot to too many.

    El presidente fue despedido porque despidi a demasiada gente.

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    (TO) BRAINSTORM Repeat TO BRAINSTORM

    Reunin para generar ideas.All company managers meet weekly to brainstorm new products. Repeat . All company managers meet

    weekly to brainstorm new products.

    Todos los gerentes de la empresa se renen semanalmente para generar ideas de productos

    nuevos.

    BRING DOWN THE HOUSE Repeat BRING DOWN THE HOUSE

    Ovacin.She brought down the house with her nal song. Repeat . She brought down the house with her nal

    song.

    El auditorio se vino abajo con su ltima cancin.

    (TO BE) BROKE Repeat TO BE BROKEEstar sin dinero.

    I cant go to the movies. Im broke. Repeat . I cant go to the movies. Im broke.

    No puedo ir al cine. Estoy sin una perra.

    (TO) BRUSH OFF Repeat TO BRUSH OFF

    No prestar atencin, ignorar.She gave me the brush-off when I tried to ask her out for a date. Repeat . She gave me the brush-off

    when I tried to ask her out for a date.Ella me ignor cuando intent pedirle que saliera conmigo.

    (TO) BRUSH UP ON Repeat TO BRUSH UP ON

    Refrescar la memoria. Repasar.Better brush up on your English if you plan to go to Asia. Repeat . Better brush up on your English if

    you plan to go to Asia.

    Ms vale que vayas repasando el ingls, si piensas ir a Asia.

    (TO HAVE) BUTTERFLIES IN ONES STOMACH Repeat TO HAVE BUTTERFLIES IN ONES STOMACH

    Nerviosismo.When I got to the plane I had butter ies in my stomach. Repeat . When I got to the plane I had

    butter ies in my stomach.

    Cuando me sub al avin, me puse muy nervioso.

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    Idiomatic expressions with the letter C

    (TO TAKE THE) CAKE Repeat TO TAKE THE CAKE

    El colmo.Al said he wasnt going to pay back a cent --that takes the cake! Repeat . Al said he wasnt going to pay

    back a cent--that takes the cake!

    Al me dijo que no devolvera ni un centavo. Eso ya es el colmo.

    (TO) CALL IT QUITS Repeat TO CALL IT QUITS

    Interrumpir una actividad.Dont you think its about time to call it quits? Repeat . Dont you think its about time to call it quits?

    No te parece que ya es hora de que dejemos esto?

    (TO) CARRY A LOT OF WEIGHT Repeat TO CARRY A LOT OF WEIGHT

    Persona de peso o inuencia. Edward carries a lot of weight. Better watch what you say. Repeat . Edward carries a lot of weight.

    Better watch what you say.

    Edward es una persona inuyente. Ten cuidado con lo que dices.

    (TO) CARRY THE LOAD Repeat TO CARRY THE LOAD

    Cargar con las responsabilidades de otros.Fred has to carry the load now that his partner has left. Repeat . Fred has to carry the load now that his

    partner has left.Fred tendr que proseguir ahora que su socio ha dejado la compaa.

    (TO) CASH IN ON (SOMETHING) Repeat TO CASH IN ON SOMETHING

    Obtener una ganancia o ventaja canjeando algo o saliendo de un negocio.The stock isnt going up. Wed better cash in on it straight away. Repeat . The stock isnt going up.

    Wed better cash in on it straight away. La accin no va a subir. Mejor que le saquemos provecho de inmediato.

    (TO LET THE) CAT OUT OF THE BAG Repeat TO LET THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG

    Cuando uno dice algo que no debi decir.Dont talk too much or youll let the cat out of the bag. Repeat . Dont talk too much or youll let the cat

    out of the bag.

    No hables demasiado o vas a divulgar demasiado.

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    (TO RAIN) CATS AND DOGS Repeat (TO RAIN) CATS AND DOGS

    Llover a cntaros.Its raining cats and dogs in the city. Repeat . Its raining cats and dogs in the city.

    En la ciudad est lloviendo a cntaros.

    (TO HIT THE) CEILING Repeat TO HIT THE CEILINGEnfadarse mucho.

    If Teresas not home by 11, her mothers going to hit the ceiling. Repeat . If Teresas not home by 11,

    her mothers going to hit the ceiling.

    Si Teresa no est en casa a las 11, su madre va a poner el grito en el cielo.

    (TO GET A) CHARGE (OUT OF) Repeat TO GET A CHARGE OUT OF

    Disfrutar intensamente de algo.Mark gets a charge out of playing tricks on other people. Repeat . Mark gets a charge out of playing

    tricks on other people.

    A Mark le encanta gastarles bromas a los otros.

    CHEAPSKATE Repeat CHEAPSKATE

    Tacao, agarrado.Henry is such a cheapskate, he wouldnt pay for the taxi. Repeat . Henry is such a cheapskate, he

    wouldnt pay for the taxi.

    Henry es un agarrado, no quera pagar el taxi.

    (TO) CHEW OUT Repeat TO CHEW OUT

    Echar una bronca.Ivonne got chewed out by her boss. Repeat . Ivonne got chewed out by her boss.

    El jefe de Ivonne la rega.

    (TO) CHEW THE FAT Repeat TO CHEW THE FAT

    Charlar para pasar el rato.

    Drop over and lets chew the fat for a while. Repeat .Drop over and lets chew the fat for a while .Pasa por casa para estar un rato de palique.

    (TO) CLAMP DOWN Repeat TO CLAMP DOWN

    Restringir o actuar con severidad.The boss is threatening to clamp down if things dont shape up a little. Repeat .The boss is threatening

    to clamp down if things dont shape up a little.

    El jefe amenaza con ser severo si las cosas no se componen un poco.

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    (TO) CLAM UP Repeat TO CLAM UP

    Negarse a hablar. Cerrar el pico. The witness clammed up after he got a threatening letter. Repeat . The witness clammed up after he got

    a threatening letter.

    El testigo cerr el pico despus que recibi una amenaza.

    (TO BE) CLEAN Repeat TO BE CLEAN

    No tener encima drogas ni armas.They searched him, but he was clean. Repeat . They searched him, but he was clean.

    Lo registraron, pero no llevaba nada encima.

    (IN A) CLUTCH Repeat IN A CLUTCH

    Cuando no queda otro remedio.

    I admit its not the best nancial move, but itll do in a clutch. Repeat . I admit its not the best nancialmove, but itll do in a clutch .

    Reconozco que no es la mejor tctica nanciera, pero servir en una emergencia.

    COAST IS CLEAR Repeat COAST IS CLEAR

    No hay moros en la costa. Algo que se puede hacer porque no hay impedimentos.The coast is clear. We can go into the house without being seen. Repeat . The coast is clear. We can go

    into the house without being seen.

    No hay moros en la costa. Podemos entrar en la casa sin ser vistos.

    (TO GET) COLD FEET Repeat TO GET COLD FEET

    Arrepentirse de algo.Dont get cold feet. Marriage is not as bad as you think. Repeat . Dont get cold feet. Marriage is not as

    bad as you think.

    No te arrepientas. El matrimonio no es tan malo como t crees.

    (TO GET THE) COLD SHOULDER Repeat TO GET THE COLD SHOULDERSer ignorado.

    We got the cold shoulder at the party the other night. Repeat . We got the cold shoulder at the party the

    other night.

    La otra noche nos ignoraron en la esta.

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    (TO) COME ACROSS Repeat TO COME ACROSS

    1. Impactar, dar una impresin.He came across to us as an honest man. Repeat . He came across to us as an honest man.

    l nos dio la impresin de ser un hombre honesto. ______________________________________________________________________

    2. Cruzarse con una persona o cosa.

    The other night I came across Julie as she came across an elk. Repeat . The other night I came acrossJulie as she came across an elk.

    La otra noche me cruc con Julie mientras ella se cruzaba con un reno.

    COME AGAIN Repeat COME AGAIN

    Repetir algo que se ha dicho previamente.I didnt hear that. Come again please. Repeat . I didnt hear that. Come again please.

    No te o. Reptelo, por favor.

    (TO) COME APART AT THE SEAMS Repeat TO COME APART AT THE SEAMS

    Perder los nervios, perder la compostura.I feel like Im coming apart at the seams. Repeat . I feel like Im coming apart at the seams.

    Siento como si fuera a perder los nervios.

    (TO) COME AROUND Repeat TO COME AROUND

    Aceptar una idea.

    Im not really worried . He always comes around in the end. Repeat . Im not really worried. He alwayscomes around in the end.

    No estoy muy preocupada. l siempre acaba pasando por el aro.

    (TO) COME CLEAN Repeat TO COME CLEAN

    Poner las cartas sobre la mesa.All right now, come clean. Where did you hide the money? Repeat . All right now, come clean. Where

    did you hide the money?

    Muy bien, canta. Dnde escondiste el dinero?

    COOKING Repeat COOKING

    Tramar. Traerse algo entre manos.Whats cooking at the of ce? Repeat . Whats cooking at the of ce?

    Qu se traen entre manos en la ocina?

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    CRASH PROGRAM ; CRASH PROJECT Repeat CRASH PROGRAM ; CRASH PROJECT

    Programa con carcter de emergencia.The government began a crash program to regulate the economy. Repeat . The government began a

    crash program to regulate the economy .

    El gobierno ha iniciado un programa econmico de emergencia.

    (TO BE) CRAZY ABOUT Repeat TO BE CRAZY ABOUT

    Estar loco por algo.Shes crazy about the guy she met the other night. Repeat . S hes crazy about the guy she met the other

    night.

    Est loca por el tipo que conoci la otra noche.

    CREAM OF THE CROP Repeat CREAM OF THE CROPLa or y nata.

    Im going to introduce you to the best, the cream of the crop. Repeat . Im going to introduce you to the

    best, the cream of the crop.Te voy a presentar a lo mejor, la or y nata de la sociedad.

    CREEP Repeat CREEP

    Persona que repele por su comportamiento o aspecto.

    Betty is a perverted individual. Shes a real creep. Repeat . Betty is a perverted individual. Shes a realcreep.

    Betty es una persona pervertida. Es un ser repulsivo.

    CROCODILE TEARS Repeat CROCODILE TEARS

    Cuando se nge el llanto.They shed crocodile tears when she died, they really couldnt care less. Repeat . They shed crocodile

    tears when she died, they really couldnt care less.

    Derramaron lgrimas falsas cuando ella muri, les import un comino.

    (TO HAVE A) CRUSH ON SOMEONE Repeat TO HAVE A CRUSH ON SOMEONE

    Enamorarse de alguien.Shes got a crush on her lawyer. Repeat . Shes got a crush on her lawyer.

    Ella est enamorada de su abogado.

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    Idiomatic expressions with the letter D

    (TO PUT A) DAMPER ON Repeat TO PUT A DAMPER ON

    Algo que cae como un jarro de agua fra. Que desanima.His bad news about our trip put a damper on my plans. Repeat . His bad news about our trip put a

    damper on my plans.Sus malas noticias acerca de nuestro viaje desalentaron nuestros planes.

    (TO GET ONES) DANDER UP Repeat TO GET ONES DANDER UP

    Sacar a alguien de sus casillas o salirse uno de sus propias casillas.The children get their grandmothers dander up when they refuse to eat. Repeat . The children get their

    grandmothers dander up when they refuse to eat.

    Los nios sacan a la abuela de sus casillas cuando se niegan a comer.

    DISH IT OUT Repeat DISH IT OUT

    Criticar, regaar.If you dish it out, you also have to be able to take it. Repeat . If you dish it out, you also have to be able

    to take it.Si criticas, tambin tienes que aceptar ser criticado.

    (TO) DITCH Repeat TO DITCH Abandonar algo o a alguien.

    I had a date with Martin but he ditched me after the rst dance. Repeat I had a date with Martin but he

    ditched me after the rst dance.Tuve una cita con Martin pero me dej despus del primer baile.

    DIVE Repeat DIVE

    Alude a un establecimiento de poca monta, un antro.

    We ended up dancing in a dive. Repeat . We ended up dancing in a dive. Acabamos bailando en un antro.

    DOUGH Repeat DOUGH

    Dinero. Literalmente, pasta. How much dough do you think Irene makes translating books? Repeat . How much dough do you think

    Irene makes translating books?Cunta plata crees que gana Irene traduciendo libros?

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    DRAG Repeat DRAG

    1. La avenida principal. Literalmente, arrastrar.The boutique is off the main drag. Repeat . The boutique is off the main drag.

    Al almacn de modas se sale de la calle principal. ______________________________________________________________

    2. Darle una calada a un cigarrillo.That was his rst drag of a cigarette in two days. Repeat . That was his rst drag of a cigarette in two

    days.

    sa fue su primera calada de un cigarrillo en dos das. ______________________________________________________________

    3. Travesti.He went to the party in drag, complete with high heels and hose. Repeat . He went to the party in drag, complete with high heels and hose.

    l fue a la esta vestido de mujer, con tacones y medias y todo.

    (TO) DRAG ONES FEET Repeat TO DRAG ONES FEET

    Hacer algo sin ganas.When I want to go shopping, my husband drags his feet. Repeat . When I want to go shopping, my

    husband drags his feet.Cuando voy de compras, mi esposo me acompaa a rastras.

    (TO) DRAW A BLANK Repeat TO DRAW A BLANK

    Quedarse en blanco.I tried to nd your book, but everytime I called a bookstore I drew a blank. Repeat . I tried to nd your

    book, but everytime I called a bookstore I drew a blank.Intent conseguir tu libro, pero siempre que llamaba una librera, no saban nada.

    (TO GO) DUTCH Repeat TO GO DUTCH.

    Ir a medias.Well go dutch in the dinner but Ill pay the taxi. Repeat . Well go dutch in the dinner but Ill pay the taxi.

    Pagaremos la cena a medias pero yo pagar el taxi.

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    Idiomatic expressions with the letter E

    (THE) EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORM Repeat THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORM

    Al que madruga, Dios lo ayuda.Ive always been convinced that the early bird gets the worm. Repeat . Ive always been convinced that

    the early bird gets the worm.Vivo convencido de que al que madruga, Dios lo ayuda.

    (TO) EARN (ONES) WINGS Repeat TO EARN ONES WINGS

    Ganarse algo a pulso o por su propio esfuerzo, como las alas del piloto. Youve passed the test. Guess youve earned your wings now. Repeat . Youve passed the test. Guess

    youve earned your wings now.Pasaste el examen. Creo que te lo has ganado a pulso.

    (TAKE IT) EASY Repeat TAKE IT EASY

    Tomar las cosas con calma.If problems arise its better to take it easy. Repeat . If problems arise its better to take it easy.

    Si surgen problemas es mejor tomar las cosas con calma.

    EASY STREET Repeat EASY STREET

    Llevar una vida acomodada.Hes living on easy street since he won the lottery. Repeat . Hes living on easy street since he won the

    lottery.

    Desde que gan la lotera vive cmodamente.

    (TO) EAT LIKE A BIRD Repeat TO EAT LIKE A BIRD

    Comer muy poco.Maria only eats carrots. She eats like a bird. Repeat . Maria only eats carrots. She eats like a bird.

    Maria slo come zanahorias. Come poco.

    (TO) END UP Repeat TO END UP

    Dnde termina uno, cmo termina algo.How did the movie end up? Repeat . How did the movie end up?

    Cmo acab la pelcula?

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    Idiomatic expressions with the letter F

    (TO) FACE DOWN Repeat TO FACE DOWN

    Encarar a alguien.The teacher faced down the rioting students. Repeat . The teacher faced down the rioting students.

    El maestro se encar con los estudiantes rebeldes.

    FAIR-WEATHER FRIEND Repeat FAIR-WEATHER FRIEND

    Oportunista.Shes just a fair -weather friend. She only calls asking for favors. Repeat . Shes just a fair -weather

    friend. She only calls asking for favors.Ella es una amiga interesada. Solamente llama para pedir favores.

    (TO) FALL FOR Repeat TO FALL FOR

    Volverse loco por alguien o dejarse engaar.He fell for her from the very start, but she didnt fall for his lies. Repeat . He fell for her from the very

    start, but she didnt fall for his lies.l se enamor de ella desde el principio, pero ella no le crey sus mentiras.

    (THE) FALL GUY Repeat THE FALL GUY

    El que carga con la culpa de algo.That actor always portrayed the fall guy in his movies. Repeat . That actor always portrayed the fall guy

    in his movies.Ese actor siempre interpret el papel de culpable en sus pelculas.

    FAR-OUT Repeat FAR-OUT

    Algo muy excntrico.Gus likes to get together with far-out characters. Repeat . Gus likes to get together with far-out

    characters.

    A Gus le gusta juntarse con personajes excntricos.

    FAST BUCK Repeat FAST BUCK

    Dinero fcil, a veces obtenido de manera ilegal.They want to make a fast buck with the drug business. Repeat They want to make a fast buck with the

    drug business.Quieren hacer dinero fcil con el negocio de las drogas.

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    FAT CHANCE Repeat FAT CHANCE

    Algo muy difcil que ocurra o que se permita. You have a fat chance of getting to know that singer. Repeat . You have a fat chance of getting to know

    that singer.Difcilmente llegars a conocer a ese cantante.

    (A) FEATHER (IN ONES CAP) Repeat A FEATHER IN ONES CAP

    Anotarse un punto.Getting that new business is surely a feather in your cap. Repeat Getting that new business is surely a

    feather in your cap.Lograr esa nueva venta ser con seguridad una marca de xito en tu carrera.

    (TO MAKE A) FEDERAL CASE OUT OF (SOMETHING) Repeat TO MAKE A FEDERAL CASE OUT OF SOMETHING

    Exagerar algo ms all de lo normal. Literalmente, hacerlo un caso federal.

    So I bought an expensive dress. Dont make a federal case out of it. Repeat . So I bought an expensivedress. Dont make a federal case out of it.

    Pues s, me he comprado un vestido caro. No exageres.

    (TO BE) FED UP Repeat TO BE FED UP

    Estar harto, hasta las narices.Im fed up with your stupid lies. Repeat . Im fed up with your stupid lies.

    Estoy hasta las narices de tus estpidas mentiras.

    FEED (ONES) FACE Repeat FEED ONES FACE

    Llenarse el estmago.Theres more to life than just feedi ng your face. Repeat . Theres more to life than just feeding your

    face.

    Hay algo ms en la vida que llenarse el estmago.

    (TO HAVE) FEET OF CLAY Repeat TO HAVE FEET OF CLAY

    dolo de barro. Literalmente, tener pies de arcilla.

    The father showed he had feet of clay. He is a compulsive gambler. Repeat . The father showed he hadfeet of clay. He is a compulsive gambler.

    El padre mostr ser un dolo de barro. Es adicto empedernido al juego.

    (TO) FIGURE OUTRepeat TO FIGURE OUTDescifrar algo.

    I cant gure ou t whats going on between my parents. Repeat . I cant gure out whats going on

    between my parents.

    No acabo de entender qu est ocurriendo entre mis padres.

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    (TO) FILL IN Repeat TO FILL IN

    Rellenar una solicitud o documento.I had to ll in an application for that job. Repeat . I had to ll in an application for that job.

    Tuve que rellenar una solicitud para ese trabajo.

    FILTHY RICH Repeat FILTHY RICHEstar podrido de dinero.

    Doris must be lthy rich. She has a mansion and a yacht. Repeat . Doris must be lthy rich. She has a

    mansion and a yacht.Doris debe estar podrida de dinero. Tiene una mansin y un yate.

    (TO) FIND OUT Repeat TO FIND OUT

    Descubrir, averiguar algo.

    I just found out who took the books away from the room. Repeat I just found out who took the booksaway from the room.

    Acabo de descubrir quin fue el que sac los libros de la habitacin.

    (TO BE) FIRED UP Repeat TO BE FIRED UP

    Estar entusiasta para hacer algo.Hes all red up to be part of this campaign. Repeat . Hes all red up to be part of this campaign.

    Est listo para ser parte de esta campaa.

    FISHY Repeat FISHY

    Algo turbio, donde hay gato encerrado.That story sounds pretty shy to me. Repeat . That story sounds pretty shy to me.

    A mi me da que en esa historia hay gato encerrado.

    FIXRepeat FIX1. Un encuentro deportivo que est amaado de antemano.

    The football game was xed. Repeat . The football game was xed.El partido de ftbol fue amaando.

    _______________________________________________________________________2. Dosis de heroina.

    When drug addicts enter a rehab center they want a x. Repeat . When drug addicts enter a rehab

    center they want a x.Cuando los drogadictos ingresan a un centro de rehabilitacin, quieren tomar drogas.

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    (TO) FIX (SOMEONE) UP Repeat TO FIX SOMEONE UP

    1. Conseguir una cita.See if you can x me up with some chick for tonight. Repeat . See if you can x me up with some chick

    for tonight.Mira a ver si puedes conseguirme una cita con una chica para esta noche.

    __________________________________________________________________

    2. Proveerles servicios a alguien.How about xing me up with a new car? Repeat . How about xing me up with a new car?

    Qu tal si me consigue un auto nuevo?

    FLAT BROKE Repeat FLAT BROKE

    Estar totalmente sin dinero, arruinado.Sorry buddy, Im at broke today. Repeat . Sorry buddy, Im at broke today.

    Lo siento, compaero, pero hoy estoy totalmente sin dinero.

    (TO GO) FLY A KITE Repeat TO GO FLY A KITE

    Vete a freir esprragos.If you dont want to go with us, go y a kite. Repeat . If you dont want to go with us, go y a kite.

    Si no quieres venir con nosotros, vete a freir esprragos.

    (TO) FOAM AT THE MOUTH Repeat TO FOAM AT THE MOUTH

    Estar enojado.

    Marion was foaming at the mouth during her argument wih Ann. Repeat . Marion was foaming at themouth during her argument wih Ann.

    Marion echaba espuma por la boca de lo enojado que estaba con Ann.

    (TO BE IN A) FOG Repeat TO BE IN A FOG

    Estar desconcertado.After her death I dont know what to do. Im in a fog. Repeat . After her death I dont know what to do.

    Im in a fog.

    No se qu hacer ahora que ella ha muerto. Estoy anonadado.

    (TO) FOLD Repeat TO FOLD

    Algo que cierra, que fracasa.What do we do if the business folds? Repeat . What do we do if the business folds?

    Qu hacemos si el negocio fracasa?

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    (TO) FOOL AROUND Repeat TO FOOL AROUND

    1. Perder el tiempo.Stop fooling around and get to work. Repeat . Stop fooling around and get to work.

    Deja de perder el tiempo y ponte a trabajar. ___________________________________________________________________

    2. Ser inel en el matrimonio.He started fooling around right after they got married. Repeat . He started fooling around right after

    they got married.

    l comenz a ser inel inmediatamente despus que se casaron.

    FOR KEEPS Repeat FOR KEEPS

    Para siempre.I mean i t, Im leaving Madrid for keeps. Repeat . I mean it, Im leaving Madrid for keeps.

    Te lo aseguro, me voy de Madrid para siempre.

    (TO) FORK OVER Repeat TO FORK OVER

    Soltar dinero.I had to fork over 300 bucks to the doctor this month. Repeat . I had to fork over 300 bucks to the doctor

    this month.Este mes tuve que soltarle al doctor 300 dlares.

    FOR THE BIRDS Repeat FOR THE BIRDS Algo que no merece la pena hacer.

    That Greek course is for the birds. Repeat . That Greek course is for the birds.

    Ese curso de griego es una prdida de tiempo.

    (TO) FOUL UP Repeat TO FOUL UP

    Estropear.Dont foul us up now. The trip has been planned for months. Repeat . Dont foul us up now. The trip has

    been planned for months.No nos estorbes. El viaje lleva meses de planicad o.

    (A) FRAME UP Repeat A FRAME UP

    Conspiracin contra una persona.I swear this is a frame up. Repeat . I swear this is a frame up.

    Juro que esto es una conspiracin.

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    (TO) FREELOAD Repeat TO FREELOAD

    Vivir a costa de otro.Larrys been freeloading ever since he got here. He should get a job. Repeat . Larrys been freeloading

    ever since he got here. He should get a job.Larry ha estado viviendo a costa ma desde que lleg. Que empiece a buscar trabajo.

    FREE-WHEELING Repeat FREE-WHEELING

    Actuar de una manera muy libre.Elliot leads a free-wheeling life style that allows him time for travel. Repeat . Elliot leads a free-wheeling

    life style that allows him time for travel.Elliot lleva un estilo de vida muy libre que le deja tiempo para viajar.

    FROM SCRATCH Repeat FROM SCRATCH

    Desde el principio, de la nada.Marian built her cosmetic empire from scratch. Repeat . Marian built her cosmetic empire from scratch.

    Marian levant su imperio de cosmtico de la nada.

    FULLBLAST Repeat FULLBLAST

    A todo dar.The party was going fullblast when the police intervened. Repeat . The party was going fullblast when

    the police intervened.La esta estaba a todo dar cuando la polica intervino.

    FUNNY BUSINESS Repeat FUNNY BUSINESS

    Negocio turbio, sucio.

    I dont want any more funny business from you. Repeat . I dont want any more funny business fromyou.

    No quiero volver a or de tus negocios sucios.

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    Idiomatic expressions with the letter G

    GANG UP ON Repeat GANG UP ON

    Atacar en grupo, en pandilla.We need to gang up on the problem if we are to solve it. Repeat . We need to gang up on the problem if

    we are to solve it.Tenemos que afrontar el problema juntos si es que lo vamos a resolver.

    (TO) GET (TO) ME Repeat TO GET TO ME

    Algo que molesta, que crispa.That guy really gets to me. He has no manners with his coworkers. Repeat . That guy really gets to me.

    He has no manners with his coworkers.

    Ese tipo me crispa. No tiene modales con sus compaeros de trabajo.

    (TO) GET IT Repeat TO GET IT

    Comprender, entender.Whyd he leave so abruptly? I dont get it at all. Repeat . Whyd he leave so abruptly? I dont get it at all.

    Por qu se fue de una manera tan abrupta? No lo puedo entender.

    (TO) GET AHEAD Repeat TO GET AHEAD

    Salir adelante en el trabajo.

    After three years in the same job, Jill had some dif culties getting ahead. Repeat . After three years inthe same job, Jill had some dif culties getting ahead.

    Luego de 3 aos en el mismo trabajo, Ji ll tuvo dicultades en salir adelante.

    (TO) GET AWAY Repeat TO GET AWAY

    Darse a la fuga.The robbers made a spectacular getaway. Repeat . The robbers made a spectacular getaway.

    Los ladrones se dieron a la fuga de una manera espectacular.

    (TO) GET AWAY WITH MURDER Repeat TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER

    Salirse con las suyas. Literalmente, ser asesino y escapar castigo.All tolerate Peters bad behavior. He always gets away with murder. Repeat . All tolerate Peters bad

    behavior. He always gets away with murder.Todos toleran el mal comportamiento de Peter. Siempre se sale con las suyas.

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    (TO) GET OFF Repeat TO GET OFF

    Bajar, salir, apearse o desmontar.Tommy got off the bus at the wrong stop. Repeat . Tommy got off the bus at the wrong stop.

    Tommy se baj del autobs en la parada equivocada.

    (TO) GET OFF ONES BACK Repeat TO GET OFF ONES BACK

    Dejar en paz a alguien.Don always tells Sheila to get off his back when she begins to nag. Repeat . Don always tells Sheila to

    get off his back when she begins to nag.Don siempre le dice a Sheila que lo deje en paz cuando ella empieza a quejrsele.

    (TO) GET OFF ON THE WRONG FOOT Repeat TO GET OFF ON THE WRONG FOOT

    Tener mala pata en algo que se inicia.Im afraid I got off on the wrong foot with the students. Repeat . Im afraid I got off on the wrong foot

    with the students.Me temo que empec con mala pata con los estudiantes.

    (TO) GET ON ONES NERVES Repeat TO GET ON ONES NERVES

    Sacar a alguien de sus casillas.She gets on my nerves. I cant stand her silliness. Repeat . She gets on my nerves. I cant stand her

    silliness.

    Ella me saca de mis casillas. No puedo soportar sus oeras.

    (TO) GET THE AX Repeat TO GET THE AX

    Ser despedido de un trabajo.Doris is very depressed. She got the ax at the company yesterday morning. Repeat . Doris is very

    depressed. She got the ax at the company yesterday morning.

    Doris est muy deprimida. Ayer en la maana la echaron de la compaa.

    (TO) GET THE MESSAGE Repeat TO GET THE MESSAGE

    Comprender.Fine, I got the message. Now I understand what you expect from my project. Repeat . Fine, I got the

    message. Now I understand what you expect from my project.

    Muy bien, ya comprendo. Ahora entiendo lo que esperas de mi proyecto.

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    (TO) GET THROUGH ONES HEAD Repeat TO GET THROUGH ONES HEAD

    Meterse algo en la cabeza hasta comprenderlo.Betsy cant get it through her head that I wont allow her to go ca mping. Repeat . Betsy cant get it

    through her head that I wont allow her to go camping.

    Betsy no puede meterse en la cabeza que no pienso dejarla ir de camping.

    (TO) GET TO THE BOTTOM OF Repeat TO GET TO THE BOTTOM OF

    Llegar al fondo de la cuestin.The police kept investigating until they got to the bottom of the crime. Repeat . The police kept

    investigating until they got to the bottom of the crime.

    La polica continu investigando hasta llegar al fondo del crimen.

    (TO) GIVE UP Repeat TO GIVE UPDarse por vencido.

    I give up with you.Im tired of trying to make you study. Repeat . I give up with you. Im tired of trying to

    make you study.

    Me doy por vencida contigo. Estoy cansada de intentar que estudies.

    GO-AHEAD Repeat GO-AHEAD

    Dar luz verde a algo o a alguien.

    Henry got the go-ahead to make the investment. Repeat . Henry got the go-ahead to make theinvestment.

    Henry recibi la luz verde para llevar a cabo la inversin.

    GO-GETTER Repeat GO-GETTER

    Persona ambiciosa que se sabe buscar la vida.Edith is a real go-getter. She always manages to nd a good job. Repeat . Edith is a real go-getter. She

    always manages to nd a good job.

    Edith es una buscavidas. Siempre se las agencia para encontrar un buen empleo.

    (A) GOOD DEAL Repeat A GOOD DEAL

    Cantidad considerable.She spends a good deal of money in food. Repeat . She spends a good deal of money in food.

    Ella gasta una cantidad considerable de dinero en comida.

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    (TO) GO THROUGH Repeat TO GO THROUGH

    Examinar algo con detenimiento.I went through all the papers and I didnt nd mistakes. Repeat . I went through all the papers and I

    didnt nd mistakes.Examin con cuidado los papeles y no encontr ningn error.

    (TO) GO TO ONES HEAD Repeat TO GO TO ONES HEAD 1. Cuando la bebida lo marea a uno.

    If I drink beer, it goes to my head. Repeat . If I drink beer, it goes to my head.

    Si bebo cerveza, se me sube a la cabeza. _________________________________________________________________________

    2 . Cuando a una persona se le sube a la cabeza el xito.Success went to his head and he thought he was infallible. Repeat . Success went to his head and he

    thought he was infallible.

    El xito se le subi a la cabeza y crey que era infalible.

    GRAND Repeat GRAND

    Nombre que se le da a la cantidad de mil dlares.Whered the ve grand go? Repeat . Whered the ve grand go?

    A dnde fueron a parar los cinco mil dlares?

    GREASY SPOON Repeat GREASY SPOON

    Literalmente, cuchara grasienta. Restaurante cuya comida deja mucho que desear.This streets full of greasy spoons. Repeat . This streets full of greasy spoons.

    Esta calle est llena de fonduchas.

    GREEN THUMB Repeat GREEN THUMB

    Persona de buena mano con las plantas.Have you seen Tonys gorgeous garden? He sure was born with a green thumb. Repeat . Have you seen Tonys gorge ous garden? He sure was born with a green thumb.

    Has visto el esplndido jardn de Tony? Parece que naci con buena mano para las plantas.

    (TO BE) GREEN WITH ENVY Repeat TO BE GREEN WITH ENVY

    Estar muerto de envidia.Since I bought my new fur coat Margaret has been green with envy. Repeat . Since I bought my new fur

    coat Margaret has been green with envy.Desde que me compr el abrigo de pieles, Margaret est muerta de envidia.

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    GRIND Repeat GRIND

    Algo que resulta montono, aburrido y trabajoso.The French class is turning out to be a real grind. Repeat . The French class is turning out to be a real

    grind.

    La clase de francs est resultando una verdadera aburricin.

    Idiomatic expressions with the letter HHAD IT Repeat HAD IT

    Estar harto, exhausto.Ive had it with you. Either you start helping me or you are out of here. Repeat . Ive had it with you.

    Either you start helping me or you are out of here.Estoy harto de ti. O empiezas a ayudarme o es hora de que te vayas de aqu.

    (TO GET IN ONES) HAIR Repeat TO GET IN ONES HAIR

    Molestar.The kids are always getting into his hair. Repeat . The kids are always getting into his hair.

    Los chicos siempre estn molestndolo.

    (TO FLY OFF THE) HANDLE Repeat TO FLY OFF THE HANDLE

    Enfadarse.Lucy ies off the handle for any little thing. Repeat . Lucy ies off the handle for any little thing.

    Lucy se enfada por cualquier cosa.

    HAND-ME-DOWN Repeat HAND-ME-DOWN

    Artculo de segunda mano.She seldom gets a chance to wear anything, but hand-me-downs from her sister. Repeat . She seldom

    gets a chance to wear anything, but hand-me-downs from her sister.Pocas veces tiene la oportunidad de ponerse ropa, que no sea la que ha usado su hermana.

    HANDOUT Repeat HANDOUT

    1. Un regalo o donacin, limosna.The beggar was asking for a handout. Repeat . The beggar was asking for a handout.

    El pordiosero estaba pidiendo limosna.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    2. Un paneto explicatorio.The ecologists were giving free handouts to the people. Repeat . The ecologists were giving free

    handouts to the people.Los ecologistas estaban dando panetos gratis a las personas.

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    (TO) HANDLE WITH KID GLOVES Repeat TO HANDLE WITH KID GLOVES

    Tratar con tacto, con guantes de seda. When Polly gets angry I try to handle her with kid gloves. Repeat . When Polly gets angry I try to handle

    her with kid gloves.Cuando Polly se enfada, procuro tratarla con guantes de seda.

    HANDS OFF Repeat HANDS OFF

    Cuando se le pide a alguien que no se meta.Keep hands off the computer. We are adopting a hands-off policy with this account. Repeat . Keep

    hands off the computer. We are adopting a hands-off policy with this account.No toques el ordenador. Estamos adoptando la poltica de no tocar esa cuenta.

    (TO GET THE) HANG (OF) Repeat TO GET THE HANG OF

    Lograr aprender algo.Keep trying. Youll get the hang of swimming pretty soon. Repeat . Keep trying. Youll get the hang of swimming pretty soon.

    Sigue intentndolo. Pronto vas a saber nadar.

    (TO) HAVE A FIT Repeat TO HAVE A FIT

    Enfadarse, que le d un berrinche.I hate it when Wendy throws a t for nothing. Repeat . I hate it when Wendy throws a t for nothing.

    Detesto que Wendy se emberrinche por nada.

    (TO) HEAD UP Repeat TO HEAD UP

    Encabezar. Estar al frente de algo.The students from Richmond High School headed up the demonstration. Repeat . The students from

    Richmond High School headed up the demonstration.Los estudiantes del Colegio Superior Richmond encabezaban la manifestacin.

    HIGH SEAS Repeat HIGH SEASEn alta mar, mar abierto.

    The boat drifted away from the coast, getting lost in the high seas. Repeat . The boat drifted away from

    the coast, getting lost in the high seas.La barca se alej de la costa hasta perderse en el mar.

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    HIT Repeat HIT

    1. Un xito. Literalmente, un golpe.The new songs going to be a hit. Repeat . The new son gs going to be a hit.

    La nueva cancin va a ser un xito. __________________________________________________

    2. Llegar a una ciudad.

    We hit Orlando at 11 p.m. in spite of the storm. Repeat . We hit Orlando at 11 p.m. in spite of the storm.Llegamos a Orlando a las 11 de la noche a pesar de la tormenta.

    __________________________________________________3. Sacarle dinero a una persona.

    Everytime I see Eric, he hits me for $20. Repeat . Everytime I see Eric, he hits me for $20.

    Cada vez que veo a Eric me saca $20.

    (TO) HITCH A RIDE Repeat TO HITCH A RIDE

    Hacer auto-stop, aventn, pon.Casey hitched a ride to Miami. Repeat . Casey hitched a ride to Miami.

    Casey lleg a Miami haciendo auto-stop.

    (TO) HOLD ONES BREATH Repeat TO HOLD ONES BREATH

    Alma en vilo.As the principal was announcing the college acceptances, I held my breath. Repeat . As the principal

    was announcing the college acceptances, I held my breath.

    Mientras el director anunciaba los que iran a la universidad, tena el alma en vilo.

    (TO) HOLD ONES HORSES Repeat TO HOLD ONES HORSES

    Ten paciencia. I told her to hold her horses as we were not ready to start the plan. Repeat . I told her to hold her horses

    as we were not ready to start the plan.Le dije que se aguantara, que no estamos listos para comenzar el plan.

    (TO) HOLD ON TO Repeat TO HOLD ON TO Aferrarse a algo o a alguien.

    Mike insists on holding on to his beliefs, despite pressure to change. Repeat . Mike insists on holding

    on to his beliefs, despite pressure to change.Mike insiste en aferrarse a sus creencias, a pesar de las presiones para que cambie.

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    (A) HOLE IN THE WALL Repeat A HOLE IN THE WALL

    Local comercial chico.My rst business was a hole in the wall but in a busy street. Repeat . My rst business was a hole in the

    wall but in a busy street.Mi primer negocio era un cuchitril pero en una calle muy frecuentada.

    HOLY COW Repeat HOLY COW

    Exclamacin de asombro, santos cielos. Holy cow! Shes the prettiest girl Ive ever seen! Repeat . Holy cow! Shes the prettiest girl Ive ever

    seen!

    Santos cielos! Es la chica ms bonita que he visto.

    (A) HOLY TERROR Repeat A HOLY TERROR

    Nio insoportable. Un diablito.Marys little boy is a holy terror, always carving out a path of destruction. Repeat . Marys little boy is a

    holy terror, always carving out a path of destruction.El pequeo de Mary es un diablito, por donde pasa todo lo destruye.

    (BUNCH OF) HOOEY Repeat BUNCH OF HOOEY

    Tonteras, idioteces.What he said at the dinner about Laurie is a bunch of hooey. Repeat . What he said at the dinner about

    Laurie is a bunch of hooey.Lo que dijo de Laurie durante la cena no es ms que una sarta de tonteras.

    (TO PLAY) HOOKY Repeat TO PLAY HOOKY

    Salir de la escuela sin permiso.The teacher found out that Bill was playing hooky in school. Repeat . The teacher found out that Bill

    was playing hooky in school.La profesora se enter de que Bill sola pretender que iba a la escuela.

    (TO) HORSE AROUND Repeat TO HORSE AROUND

    Hacer payasadas.Stop horsing around and get to work. Repeat . Stop horsing around and get to work.

    Deja de hacer payasadas y ponte a trabajar.

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    HORSE OF A DIFFERENT COLOR Repeat HORSE OF A DIFFERENT COLOR

    Equivale a harina de otro costal. I understand her rage, but to insult people is a horse of a different color. Repeat .I understand her rage,

    but to insult people is a horse of a different color.Comprendo su enfado, pero insultar a la gente es harina de otro costal.

    HORSE TRADING Repeat HORSE TRADING

    Negociar sin lmites o reglas.The political parties horse traded their interest until they formed a coalition. Repeat . The political

    parties horse traded their interest until they formed a coalition.Los partidos polticos negociaron y regatearon hasta formar la coalicin electoral.

    HOT AIR Repeat HOT AIR

    Hablar tonteras.When Huey talks its a lot of hot air. Repeat . When Huey talks its a lot of hot air.

    Cuando Huey habla es para decir tonteras.

    (TO BE IN THE) HOT SEAT Repeat TO BE IN THE HOT SEAT

    Estar en la mirilla.Christopher is in the hot seat. It was crazy of him to confront his boss. Repeat . Christopher is in the

    hot seat. It was crazy of him to confront his boss.

    Christopher est en la mirilla. Fue una locura de su parte enfrentarse al jefe.

    HOT SHOT Repeat HOT SHOT

    Pez gordo.Vince thinks that the man is a real hot shot. That is why he talks to him. Repeat . Vince thinks that the

    man is a real hot shot. That is why he talks to him.Vince cree que el hombre es un verdadero peje gordo. Por eso le habla.

    (TO BE IN A) HOT SPOT Repeat TO BE IN A HOT SPOT

    Metido en un lo.If you ever get in a hot spot, give me a ring. Repeat . If you ever get in a hot spot, give me a ring.

    Si alguna vez te metes en los, llmame.

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    HOT STUFF Repeat HOT STUFF

    1. Ser de lo mejor.They think theyre hot stuff -- thats why they dont hang out with us. Repeat . They think theyre hot

    stuff-- thats why they dont hang out with us. Se lo tienen muy credo--por eso ya no salen con nosotros.

    ___________________________________________________________________2. Algo o alguien sensacional.

    This book is really hot stuff. Repeat . This book is really hot stuff.

    Este libro es algo sensacional.

    (TO BE IN) HOT WATER Repeat TO BE IN HOT WATER

    Estar metido en un lo.Evelyns always getting herself into hot water with her wild ideas. Repeat . Evelyns always getting

    herself into hot water with her wild ideas.Evelyn siempre se est metiendo en los con sus ideas descabelladas.

    (ON THE) HOUSE Repeat ON THE HOUSE

    Invita la casa.Help yourself with the drinks. Its on the house. Repeat . Help yourself with the drinks. Its on the house.

    Tmese unas copas. Invita la casa.

    (TO GET) HUNG UP Repeat TO GET HUNG UP

    No poder desocuparse.Sorry Im late. Got hung up at the store. Repeat . Sorry Im late. Got hung up at the store.

    Siento haber llegado tarde. No pude salir de la tienda a tiempo.

    HUSH-HUSH Repeat HUSH-HUSH Algo que se mantiene en secreto.

    Terry is wrapped up in a hush-hush meeting. Repeat . Terry is wrapped up in a hush-hush meeting.

    Terry est muy ocupado en una reunin muy secreta.

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    (TO) HUSTLE Repeat TO HUSTLE

    1. Prostituirse.She was out hustling all night. Repeat . She was out hustling all night.

    Ella estuvo toda la noche haciendo la carrera. _______________________________________

    2. Buscarse la vida con cualquier tipo de negocio.

    Ken is always hustling around trying to nd ways of making money. Repeat . Ken is always hustlingaround trying to nd ways of making money.

    Ken siempre se est buscando la vida intentando encontrar formas de hacer dinero. __________________________________________

    3. Darse prisa.Hustle it up. We havent all night to get to the concert. Repeat . Hustle it up. We havent all night to get

    to the concert.Date prisa. No tenemos toda la noche para llegar al concierto.

    Idiomatic expressions with the letter I

    IDIOT BOX Repeat IDIOT BOX

    TelevisorI dont like it when my son watches the idiot box all day long. Repeat . I dont like it when my son

    watches the idiot box all day long.

    No me gusta cuando mi hijo est frente a la caja tonta todo el da.

    ILL AT EASE Repeat ILL AT EASE

    Estar incmodo.I feel ill at ease when Im with strangers. Repeat .I feel ill at ease when Im with strangers.

    Me siento incmodo cuando estoy entre desconocidos.

    I.O.U., I OWE YOU Repeat I.O.U., I OWE YOU

    Pagar.The Social Security Fund contains government I.O.U.s. Repeat .The Social Security Fund contains government I.O.U.s.

    El Fondo del Seguro Social contiene pagars del gobierno.

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    Idiomatic expressions with the letter J

    (TO) JACK UP Repeat TO JACK UP

    Incrementar los precios.General Motors jacked up the sales price 10% this year. Repeat . General Motors jacked up the sales

    price 10% this year.

    La General Motors increment los precios de venta en un 10% este ao.

    (TO) JAM Repeat TO JAM

    1. Estar metido en problemas.Lucys in a jam. She should call a lawyer. Repeat . Lucys in a jam. She should call a lawyer.

    Lucy est metida en problemas. Debera llamar a un abogado. __________________________________________________________

    2. Producir interferencias.

    The communist government is jamming the Voice of America. Repeat . The communist government is jamming the Voice of America.

    El gobierno comunista est interriendo la Voz de Amrica.

    JAM SESSION Repeat JAM SESSION

    Reunin donde msicos de jazz improvisan.Theyre holdi ng a jam session with a real good group of musicians. Repeat . Theyre holding a jam

    session with a real good group of musicians.

    Van a tener una sesin de improvisacin con un grupo muy bueno de msicos.

    (TO) JUMP THE GUN Repeat TO JUMP THE GUN

    Precipitarse.Hold on now. Dont jump the gun. Weve got plenty of time before signing. Repeat . Hold on now. Dont

    jump the gun. Weve got plenty of time before signing. Espera. No te precipites.Tenemos tiempo de sobra antes de rmarlo.

    Idiomatic expressions with the letter K

    KANGAROO COURT Repeat KANGAROO COURT

    Tribunal irregular e ilegal.The terrorists held a kangaroo court and executed the hostage. Repeat . The terrorists held a kangaroo

    court and executed the hostage.Los terroristas hicieron la farsa de un juicio y ejecutaron al secuestrado.

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    (TO) KEEP A STIFF UPPER LIP Repeat TO KEEP A STIFF UPPER LIP

    Mantener la compostura ante una contrariedad. Mantenerse sereno.When the pilot said that one engine was down, she kept a stiff upper lip. Repeat When the pilot said

    that one engine was down, she kept a stiff upper lip.Cuando el piloto dijo que un motor haba fallado, ella se mantuvo serena.

    (TO) KEEP TABS ON Repeat TO KEEP TABS ON

    Llevar al da un asunto.The company keeps tabs on the number of products sold each day. Repeat . The company keeps tabs

    on the number of products sold each day.La compaa mantiene al da el # de productos que se compran al da.

    (TO) KICK (SOMETHING) AROUND Repeat TO KICK SOMETHING AROUND

    Dar vueltas a una idea o negocio.Why dont we kick the idea around a little before we act on it? Repeat . Why dont we kick the idea

    around a little before we act on it?Por qu no le damos ms vueltas a la idea, antes de tomar una determinacin?

    (TO) KICK THE BUCKET Repeat TO KICK THE BUCKET

    Morirse.To buy the farm is the same as kick the bucket it means to die. Repeat . To buy the farm is the

    same as kick the bucket it means to die. Comprar la granja es lo mismo que patear el balde quiere decir morirse.

    KID STUFF Repeat KID STUFF

    Asunto de nios.Anybody can draw a house. Thats kid stuff. Repeat . Anybody can draw a house. Thats kid stuff.

    Cualquiera puede dibujar una casa. Eso es cosa de nios.

    (TO) KNOCK Repeat TO KNOCKCriticar. Literalmente, golpear.

    Stop knocking the other guy and take a good look at yourself. Repeat . Stop knocking the other guy and

    take a good look at yourself. Antes de criticar al otro tipo, mrate t al espejo.

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    (A) KNOCK-DOWN-DRAG-OUT-FIGHT Repeat A KNOCK-DOWN-DRAG OUT-FIGHT

    Pelea aparatosa.Last night we left the bar when a knock-down-drag-out- ght started. Repeat . Last night we left the bar

    when a knock-down-drag-out- ght started. Anoche salimos del bar cuando empez una pelea tremebunda.

    KNOW-IT-ALL Repeat KNOW-IT-ALLSabihondo.

    Okay Mr. Know-it-all, tell me when was Plato born. Repeat . Okay Mr. Know-it-all, tell me when was Plato

    born.

    Muy bien, sabihondo, dime cundo naci Platn.

    (TO) KNUCKLE DOWN Repeat TO KNUCKLE DOWN

    Concentrarse.

    Knuckle down if you want to pass this course. Repeat . Knuckle down if you want to pass this course.Concntrate en los estudios si quieres pasar el curso.

    KNUCKLEHEAD Repeat KNUCKLEHEAD

    Cabeza de alcornoque, persona necia.Alicia is such a knucklehead. She insists on arguing with her teacher. Repeat . Alicia is such a

    knucklehead.

    She insists on arguing with her teacher.

    Alicia es una cabeza de alcornoque. Se empecina en discutir con su profesora.

    Idiomatic expressions with the letter L

    LADY KILLER Repeat LADY KILLER

    Hombre mujeriego.On screen, Clark Gable usually portrayed the prototype of the lady killer. Repeat . On screen, Clark

    Gable usually portrayed the prototype of the lady killer.

    Clark Gable sola representar en el cine el prototipo del Don Juan.

    (A) LADYS MAN Repeat A LADYS MAN

    Hombre galante y mujeriego.Ted seems like a shy man, but hes known at work as a ladys man. Repeat . Ted seems like a shy man,

    but hes known at work as a ladys man. Ted parece tmido, pero en el trabajo es conocido como un mujeriego.

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    (TO BE ON THE) LAM Repeat TO BE ON THE LAM

    Fugitivo de la polica.Last night Joe hit a woman with his car. I think hes on the lam. Repeat . Last night Joe hit a woman

    with his car. I think hes on the lam. Anoche Joe choc contra una mujer con su auto. Creo que est fugitivo de la polica.

    (TO) LEAD ON Repeat TO LEAD ON

    Hacer creer a alguien algo que no es verdad.They want to lead him on to believe its a good business to invest now. Repeat . They want to lead him

    on to believe its a good business to invest now.

    Quieren hacerle creer que es buen negocio invertir hoy por hoy.

    (TO) PULL (SOMEONES) LEG Repeat TO PULL SOMEONES LEG

    Bromear.Martin knew all along that the sales person was trying to pull his leg. Repeat . Martin knew all along that

    the sales person was trying to pull his leg.Martin supo que el vendedor estaba intentando tomarle el pelo.

    LEMON Repeat LEMON

    Aparato en malas condiciones, un desastre, mal hecho.The new car we bought turned out to be a lemon that never worked. Repeat . The new car we bought

    turned out to be a lemon that never worked.El nuevo auto que compramos result un desastre que nunca funcion.

    (TO) LEVEL WITH SOMEONE Repeat TO LEVEL WITH SOMEONE

    Ser sincero.I want you to level with me now. Where were you during the last class? Repeat . I want you to level with

    me now. Where were you during the last class?Quiero que seas sincero conmigo. Dnde te metiste en la ltima clase?

    (NOT ON YOUR) LIFE Repeat NOT ON YOUR LIFE

    Ni en sueos.Lenyll never marry. Not on your life. Repeat . Lenyll never marry. Not on your life.

    Leny no se casar nunca. Ni en sueos.

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    LIGHT Repeat LIGHT

    Cerilla, fsforo, fuego. Literalmente, luz.Got a light? I ran out of matches. Repeat . Got a light? I ran out of matches.

    Tiene fuego? Se me acabaron las cerillas.

    (TO MAKE) LIGHT OF Repeat TO MAKE LIGHT OF

    No tomar en serio.My father makes light of his health problems refusing to go to the doctor. Repeat . My father makes

    light of his health problems refusing to go to the doctor.Mi padre resta importancia a sus problemas de salud y se niega a ir al mdico.

    (TO GO OUT ON A) LIMB Repeat TO GO OUT ON A LIMB

    Colocarse en peligro por accin propia.Mr. Bennets really out on a limb after his last polemical speech. Repeat . Mr. Bennets really out on a

    limb after his last polemical speech.El Sr. Bennet se la est jugando por haber dado su polmico discurso.

    (TO LAY ON THE) LINE Repeat TO LAY ON THE LINE

    Regaar.Let me lay it on the line, your misconduct will not be allowed. Repeat . Let me lay it on the line, your

    misconduct will not be allowed.Djeme hablarle con franqueza, su mala conducta no se va a permitir.

    LIVE WIRE Repeat LIVE WIRE

    Persona activa, llena de vida.Its a lot of fun to go out with a live wire like Ana. Repeat . Its a lot of fun to go out with a live wire like

    Ana.

    Es muy divertido salir con una mujer tan llena de vida como Ana.

    LOADED Repeat LOADED

    1. Borracho.Jerry usually picks a ght when he gets loaded. Repeat . Jerry usually picks a ght when he gets

    loaded.

    Generalmente, Jerry se mete en peleas cuando se emborracha. __________________________________________________

    2. Acaudalado.If we pull off this deal, well be loaded. Repeat . If we pull off this deal, well be loaded.

    Si sacamos adelante este trato, nos forramos.

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    (GET A) LOAD OF THIS Repeat GET A LOAD OF THIS

    Oigan esto! Hey, get a load of this ingenious camera. Repeat . Hey, get a load of this ingenious camera.

    Oye, no te pierdas esta ingeniosa cmara.

    (TO) LOWER THE BOOM Repeat TO LOWER THE BOOM

    Actuar con severidad.The manager is lowering the boom. You can expect ve people to be red. Repeat . The manager is

    lowering the boom. You can expect ve people to be red.El jefe est siendo severo. Se espera que eche a cinco personas.

    Idiomatic expressions with the letter M

    (TO) MAKE UP ONES MIND Repeat TO MAKE UP ON ES MIND

    Decidirse.Make up you mind. Either you stay and study or take the job. Repeat . Make up you mind. Either you

    stay and study or take the job.Decdete. O te quedas estudiando o aceptas el empleo.

    MAKINGS Repeat MAKINGS

    Ingredientes.Tonys got th e makings of a good businessman. Repeat . Tonys got the makings of a good

    businessman.

    Tony tiene madera de un buen hombre de negocios.

    (TO) MEAN BUSINESS Repeat TO MEAN BUSINESS

    Algo que se va a hacer.When she told me she was joining the army-- she meant business. Repeat . When she told me she was

    joining the army-- she meant business.Cuando ella me dijo que iba al ejrcito la cosa iba en serio.

    (TO) MESS AROUND Repeat TO MESS AROUND

    Perder el tiempo en tonteras.Stop messing around and get back to work. Repeat . Stop messing around and get back to work.

    Deja de perder el tiempo y sigue trabajando.

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    (TO) MISS THE BOAT Repeat TO MISS THE BOAT

    Perder una oportunidad.Sorry, you missed the boat. They just hired the other guy instead of you. Repeat . Sorry, you missed the

    boat.

    They just hired the other guy instead of you.

    Lo siento, perdiste la oportunidad. Acaban de contratar a otro en tu lugar.

    MIX UP Repeat MIX UP

    Confusin.Everytime I see the Jefferson sisters I mix up their names. Repeat . Everytime I see the Jefferson sisters

    I mix up their names.Siempre que veo a las hermanas Jefferson confundo sus nombres.

    (TO) MONKEY AROUND Repeat TO MONKEY AROUND

    Ocupado sin una meta.William likes to monkey around sur ng the Web. Repeat . William likes to monkey around sur ng the

    Web.

    A William le gusta pasar el tiempo navegando la Internet.

    MONKEY BUSINESS Repeat MONKEY BUSINESS

    Conducta no tica, dudosa.I am sure theres some monkey business going on behind the sc enes. Repeat . I am sure theres some

    monkey business going on behind the scenes.Estoy segura de que detrs de la fachada se esconden asuntos sucios.

    Idiomatic expressions with the letter N

    NAIL Repeat NAIL

    Capturar. Literalmente, clavar.The cops nailed the murderer within two hours. Repeat . The cops nailed the murderer within two

    hours.Los policas capturaron al asesino en dos horas.

    (TO GO) NATIVE Repeat TO GO NATIVE

    Adoptar las costumbres de un pas.When he got to Tahiti, he decided to go native . Youd hardly recognize him. Repeat . When he got to

    Tahiti, he decided to go native. Youd hardly recognize him. Cuando lleg a Tahit decidi adoptar las costumbres del pas. No lo reconoceras.

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    (TO) NEEDLE Repeat TO NEEDLE

    Molestar, fastidiar repetidamente.She keeps needling me, reminding me to stop smoking. Repeat . She keeps needling me, reminding me

    to stop smoking.Me sigue molestando, recordndome que debo dejar de fumar.

    NEVER MIND Repeat NEVER MINDNo te preocupes u olvdate.

    Never mind, Ill nd the wallet by myself. Repeat . Never mind, Ill nd the wallet by myself.

    Ni te preocupes. Yo encontrar la billetera por mi cuenta.

    Idiomatic expressions with the letter O

    ODDBALL Repeat ODDBALL

    Excntrico.Frank is an oddball. He collects snakes and lizards. Repeat . Frank is an oddball. He collects snakes

    and lizards.Frank es un excntrico. Colecciona serpientes y lagartos.

    OFFBEAT Repeat OFFBEAT

    Algo no convencional.Marion has created an offbeat literary movement. Repeat . Marion has created an offbeat literary

    movement.

    Marion ha creado un movimiento literario raro.

    ONCE IN A BLUE MOON Repeat ONCE IN A BLUE MOON

    Algo infrecuente.Our grandchildren visit us once in a blue moon. Repeat . Our grandchildren visit us once in a blue

    moon.

    Nuestros nietos nos visitan de pascuas a ramos.

    (TO GIVE SOMEONE THE) ONCE OVER Repeat TO GIVE SOMEONE THE ONCE OVER

    Dar una mirada, ojeada, vistazo.Ross gave us the once over before he let us in. Repeat . Ross gave us the once over before he let us in.

    Ross nos ech un vistazo antes de dejarnos entrar.

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    ONE FOR THE ROAD Repeat ONE FOR THE ROAD

    Trago o copa de despedida.Lets have one for the road except for you, you are driving. Repeat . Lets have one for the road except

    for you, you are driving.Tomemos una copa de despedida excepto t, que vas a manejar.

    ON THE SPUR OF THE MOMENT Repeat ON THE SPUR OF THE MOMENTSin pensarlo dos veces.

    They met and at the spur of the moment they got married. Repeat . They met and at the spur of the

    moment they got married.Se conocieron y se casaron sin pensarlo dos veces.

    (TO BE) OVER A BARREL Repeat TO BE OVER A BARREL

    Estar en una posicin difcil, acorralado.

    Weve got him over a barrel. He will have to negotiate. Repeat . Weve got him over a barrel. He will haveto negotiate. Lo tenemos acorralado.

    Ahora tendr que negociar.

    OVERBOARD Repeat OVERBOARD

    Exageradamente entusiasta.No use going overboard with the new idea. The boss has no money. Repeat . No use going overboard

    with the new idea. The boss has no money.

    No exageres con la nueva idea. El jefe no tiene dinero.

    Idiomatic expressions with the letter P

    (TO) PAINT THE TOWN RED Repeat TO PAINT THE TOWN RED

    Celebrar.Lets paint the town red after we nish the exams. Repeat . Lets paint the town red after we nish the

    exams. Vamos a celebrarlo en grande cuando acabemos los exmenes.

    (TO) PAN OUT Repeat TO PAN OUT

    Resolver favorablemente.I hope the contract pans out all right and that we make a lot of money. Repeat . I hope the contract pans

    out all right and that we make a lot of money.Espero que el contrato se resuelva favorablemente y que hagamos mucho dinero.

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    PARTY POOPER Repeat PARTY POOPER

    Aguaestas.Come on, dont be a party pooper. Join in the fun. Repeat . Come on, dont be a party pooper. Join in

    the fun.

    Vamos, no seas aguaestas. Divirtete como los dems.

    (TO MAKE A) PASS AT Repeat TO MAKE A PASS ATIntento de seduccin.

    Henry made a pass at Loreta, but she ignored him. Repeat . Henry made a pass at Loreta, but she

    ignored him.Henry intent con Loreta, pero ella lo ignor.

    (TO) PASS OUT Repeat TO PASS OUT

    Perder el conocimiento, desmayarse.

    Dont pass out when you hear what happened today. Repeat . Dont pass out when you hear whathappened today.

    No te desmayes cuando escuches lo que ocurri hoy.

    (TO HIT) PAY DIRT Repeat TO HIT PAY DIRT

    Hallar un ln de oro. Lets not give up this nancial plan. I think were about to hit pay dirt. Repeat . Lets not give up this

    nancial plan. I think were about to hit pay dirt.

    No nos demos por vencidos con este plan nanciero. Estamos a punto de triun far.

    PAY OFF Repeat PAY OFF

    1. Soborno Youll get your pay off if you get them to sign. Repeat . Youll get your pay off if you get them to sign.

    Recibirs el soborno si logras que rmen. ___________________________________________________________

    2. Compensacin, algo que da frutos tras un esfuerzo realizado.

    The new restaurant Ted put up is paying off already. Repeat . The new restaurant Ted put up is payingoff already.El restaurante que Ted mont ya est dando frutos.

    ___________________________________________________________3. Liquidacin.

    Amy was paid off when her contract was up so she paid off the loan. Repeat . Amy was paid off when

    her contract was up, so she paid off the loan.

    Amy recibi su liquidacin cuando se le venca el contrato, as que pag el prstamo.

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    PEANUTS Repeat PEANUTS

    Cosa insignicante. Cantidad ridcula de dinero. This years income is peanuts compared to what John earned last year. Repeat . This years income is

    peanuts compared to what John earned last year.Los ingresos de este ao son calderilla comparado a lo que John gan el ao pasado.

    PEEPING TOM Repeat PEEPING TOMVoyeur o mirn.

    The radio says theres a peeping tom in our neighborhood. Repeat . The radio says theres a peeping

    tom in our neighborhood.En la radio se ha anunciado que hay un mirn en el barrio.

    (A) PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS Repeat A PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS

    Literalmente, dara un centavo por saber lo que ests pensando.Stacey told me a penny for your thoughts when she saw me smiling. Repeat . Stacey told me a penny

    for your thoughts when she saw me smiling.Stacey me dijo que dara cualquier cosa por saber qu pienso cuando me vio sonreir.

    PEP TALK Repeat PEP TALK

    Charla con el propsito de infundir nimo.The teacher gave us a pep talk before the exams. Repeat . The teacher gave us a pep talk before the

    exams.

    La profesora nos dio nimo antes de los exmenes.

    PET Repeat PET

    Acariciar las mascotas, que se dice pet tambin.Joan likes petting all her pets, both dogs and cats. Repeat . Joan likes petting all her pets, both dogs

    and cats.

    A Joan le gusta acariciar todas sus mascotas, tanto perros como gatos.

    PICKUP Repeat PICKUP

    1. Hacer una conquista amorosa.I hear that Ricks bar is an easy pickup joint. Repeat . I hear that Ricks bar is an easy p ickup joint.

    He odo que el bar de Rick es bueno para ligar. ____________________________________________________________

    2. Recogida o colecta.DHL does pickup and delivery door to door. Repeat . DHL does pickup and delivery door to door.

    DHL recoge y hace entrega de puerta a puerta.

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    (A) PIECE OF CAKE Repeat A PIECE OF CAKE

    Algo fcil de hacer, pan comido.The dance class was a piece of cake. Repeat . The dance class was a piece of cake.

    La clase de baile fue pan comido.

    PLUG Repeat PLUGRecomendacin.

    Nancy got the job because of a plug. Shes friends with the president. Repeat . Nancy got the job

    because of a plug. Shes friends with the president. Nancy consigui el trabajo por inuencia. Ella es amiga del presidente.

    (TO) POKE FUN (AT) Repeat TO POKE FUN AT

    Importunar, gastar bromas.

    I wish youd stop poking fun at her because of her big feet. Repeat . I wish youd stop poking fun at her because of her big feet.

    Me gustara que dejaras de burlarte de ella por tener los pies grandes.

    PRIVATE EYE Repeat PRIVATE EYE

    Detective privado.Nell hired a private eye to investigate the disappearance of his painting. Repeat . Nell hired a private

    eye to investigate the disappearance of his painting.

    Nell contrat a un detective para investigar la desaparicin de su pintura.

    PULL Repeat PULL

    1. Inuencia. Literalmente, halar.That newspaper has a lot of pull with the mayor. Repeat . That newspaper has a lot of pull with the

    mayor.

    Ese peridico tiene mucha inuencia con el alcalde.

    2. Sacar adelante, ganar, conseguir.Conrad could have pulled a 10 if he had studied harder. Repeat . Conrad could have pulled a 10 if he

    had studied harder.Conrad poda haber sacado un 10 si hubiera estudiado ms.

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    (TO) PULL IT OFF Repeat TO PULL IT OFF

    Lograr algo sobresaliente.If we work things right, I think we can pull the deal off successfully. Repeat . If we work things right, I

    think we can pull the deal off successfully.Si hacemos las cosas bien, podemos lograr que la negociacin salga con xito.

    (TO) PULL OUT Repeat TO PULL OUT

    Retirarse, abandonar un proyecto.Edda pulled out at 5 oclock sharp. She might pull out of the project too. Repeat . Edda pulled out at 5

    oclock sharp. She might pull out of the project too. Edda se larg a las cinco en punto.Es posible que se retire del proyecto tambin.

    (TO) PULL (SOMETHING) OUT OF THE FIRE Repeat TO PULL SOMETHING OUT OF THE FIRE

    Salvar algo de un fracaso.Its going to take a lot of money to pull this business out of the re. Repeat . Its going to take a lot of

    money to pull this business out of the re.Va a hacer falta mucho dinero para sacar a este negocio de las castaas.

    PUNCH LINE Repeat PUNCH LINE

    El nal de un chiste.Jims terrible at telling jokes because he al ways forgets the punch line. Repeat . Jims terrible at telling

    jokes because he always forgets the punch line.Jim es terrible para contar chistes porque siempre olvida el nal.

    (TO) PUSSYFOOT Repeat TO PUSSYFOOT

    Andarse con rodeos.Stop pussyfooting around and get to the point. Repeat . Stop pussyfooting around and get to the point.

    Deja de andarte con rodeos y ve al grano.

    (TO) PUT (SOMETHING) ACROSS Repeat TO PUT SOMETHING ACROSSExplicar bien, hacer comprender.

    Im going to put the new idea across at the next meeting. Repeat . Im going to put the new idea across

    at the next meeting.Conseguir transmitir mi nueva idea en la prxima reunin.

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    (TO) PUT (SOMETHING OR SOMEONE) DOWN Repeat TO PUT SOMETHING OR SOMEONE DOWN

    Rechazar, criticar, regaar.His father puts him down as soon as he gets out of line. Repeat . His father puts him down as soon as

    he gets out of line.Su padre le regaa en cuanto se pasa de la raya.

    PUT OUT Repeat PUT OUT

    Sentirse enojado, rechazado, insultado. You shouldnt feel so put out. It wasnt your fault. Repeat . You shouldnt feel so put out. It wasnt your

    fault.

    No deberas estar tan enojado. No fue culpa tuya. _______________________________________________________

    2. Molestar a alguien.I hope this is not putting you out. Repeat .

    I hope this is not putting you out.

    Espero que esto no te moleste.

    PUT UP Repeat PUT UP

    1. Hospedar, alojar.Do you think you could put us up for the night? Repeat . Do you think you could put us up for the

    night?

    Crees que nos pudieras hospedar por esta noche?

    ______________________________________________________2. Tener que aceptar o aguantar algo o a alguien.

    I have to put up with my supervisor.Repeat . I have to put up with my supervisor.Tengo que aguantarme a mi supervisor.

    __________________________________________3. Entregar.

    Put up or shut up. Repeat . Put up or shut up.

    O tienes con que pagar o debes callarte.

    Idiomatic expressions with the letter Q

    QUICK ON THE DRAW Repeat QUICK ON THE DRAW

    De pensamiento rpido.Leslies quick on the draw when it comes to talking her way out of trouble. Repeat . Leslies quick on

    the draw when it comes to talking her way out of trouble.Leslie sabe cmo agencirselas cuando se trata de salirse de problemas.

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    Idiomatic expressions with the letter R

    RACKET Repeat RACKET

    1. Fraude organizado, estafa, red ilegal.The cops are trying to bust up the narcotics racket. Repeat . The cops are trying to bust up the

    narcotics racket.

    La policaest intentando desmantelar el negocio del narcotrco. ___________________________________________________________

    2. Un trabajo fcil y algo sucio.Hes got a good racket going since he closed on that shady deal. Repeat . Hes got a good racket going

    since he closed on that shady deal.l se lo ha montado muy fcil desde que sell ese turbio negocio.

    (TO) RAILROAD Repeat TO RAILROAD1. Encarcelar a alguien bajo cargos falsos.

    They want to railroad congressman Falk, but the public believes in him. Repeat . They want to railroad congressman Falk, but the public believes in him.

    Quieren encarcelar al congresista Falk bajo falsos cargos, pero el pblico le cree. ____________________________________________________________

    2. Apresurar, hacer precipitadamente.They railroaded the new project through in a week. Repeat . They railroaded the new project through in

    a week.Hicieron aprobar el proyecto a toda prisa en una semana.

    RAIN CHECK Repeat RAIN CHECK

    Promesa de cumplir con algo en un futuro.I have to give Jimmy a rain check. He expected to have dinner with us today. Repeat . I have to give

    Jimmy a rain check. He expected to have dinner with us today.Le prometo a Jimmy que ser la prxima vez. Esperaba cenar con nosotros hoy.

    (TO) RAISE CAIN Repeat TO RAISE CAIN

    Causar gran conmocin.The kids are raising a lot of Cain. I think its time to put them to bed. Repeat . The kids are raising a lot

    of Cain.

    I think its time to put them to bed.

    Los chicos estn armando un lo. Creo que es hora de meterlos en la cama.

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    (TO) RAISE EYEBROWS Repeat TO RAISE EYEBROWS

    Escandalizar.Susan raised the eyebrows at the meeting with her low cut dress. Repeat . Susan raised the eyebrows

    at the meeting with her low cut dress.Con su vestido escotado, Susan caus escndalo en la reunin.

    RAT Repeat RATCobarde, canalla, sopln. Literalmente, rata.

    The dictator, acting like a rat, condemmed 75 dissidents to jail. Repeat . The dictator, acting like a rat, condemmed 75 dissidents to jail.

    El dictador, como buen canalla, ha condenado a prisin a 75 disidentes ___________________________________________________________________

    . 2.Sopln, delator.A rat in school told the teacher who was cheating. Repeat . A rat in school told the teacher who was

    cheating.Un sopln le dijo al maestro quin estaba copiando.

    RAT RACE Repeat RAT RACE

    Competencia inexorable por el progreso econmico.Id like to get out of this rat race before I get too old to enjoy life. Repeat . Id like to get out of this rat

    race before I get too old to enjoy life.Me gustara apartarme de esta locura antes de ser muy viejo para disfrutar la vida.

    (TO) RATTLE (ON) Repeat TO RATTLE ON

    Parlotear, hablar por los codos.Maria never gets tired. She could rattle on all night. Repeat . Maria never gets tired. She could rattle on

    all night.Maria nunca se cansa. Podra estar hablando por los codos toda la noche.

    (TO BE) RATTLED Repeat TO BE RATTLED

    Desconcertado, consternado.Paul was really rattled after the conference. Repeat . Paul was really rattled after the conference.

    Paul estaba realmente consternado despus de la conferencia.

    RED TAPE Repeat RED TAPE

    Papeleo, trmites burocrticos.Janet had to go through a lot of red tape to get her passport. Repeat . Janet had to go through a lot of

    red tape to get her passport.Janet tuvo que pasar por mucha burocracia para conseguir su pasaporte.

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    REGULAR GUY Repeat REGULAR GUY

    Amable, simptico, decente.Teds a regular guy, hes always available when we need extra help. Repeat . Teds a regular guy, hes

    always available when we need extra help.Ted es un tipo amable, siempre est disponible cuando necesitamos ayuda.

    (TO) RIB Repeat TO RIB

    Tomar el pelo, burlarse. Burlarse a costillas de otro. Youve been ribbing me about my accent for long enough now. So stop it. Repeat . Youve been ribbing

    me about my accent for long enough now. So stop it.Te has estado burlando de mi acento por mucho tiempo. Ya no tiene gracia.

    (TO GO ALONG FOR THE) RIDE Repeat TO GO ALONG FOR THE RIDE

    Unirse pasivamente a una actividad y no por contribuir a ella. Literal, ir de paseo.I dont want to buy anything but Ill come along for the ride. Repeat . I dont want to buy anything but Ill

    come along for the ride.No quiero comprar nada pero los acompaar.

    (TO TAKE SOMEONE FOR A) RIDE Repeat TO TAKE SOMEONE FOR A RIDE

    Embaucar, estafar. Literalmente, darle un paseo a alguien.I paid her and she never sent me the books. She took me for a ride. Repeat . I paid her and she never

    sent me the books. She took me for a ride.Le pagu y nunca me envi los libros. Me estaf.

    (TO GET A) RISE (OUT OF SOMEONE) Repeat TO GET A RISE OUT OF SOMEONE

    Hacer perder los estribos.We made fun of Ginger, but didnt ever get a rise out of her. Repeat . We made fun of Ginger, but didnt

    ever get a rise out of her.Nos burlamos de Ginger, pero en ningn momento la hicimos perder los estribos.

    (TO HIT THE) ROAD Repeat TO HIT THE ROAD

    Emprender un viaje.They hit the road before daylight. Repeat . They hit the road before daylight.

    Emprendieron el viaje antes del amanecer.

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    (TO) ROB THE CRADLE Repeat TO ROB THE CRADLE

    Casarse con alguien mucho ms joven.Thats the second time someone in that family has robbed the cradle. Repeat . Thats the second time someone in that family has robbed the cradle.

    Es la segunda vez en esa familia que hay un matrimonio con gran diferencia de edad.

    (TO BE OFF ONES) ROCKER Repeat TO BE OFF ONES ROCKER Estar loco.

    Since Tom returned from the war hes been off his rocker. Repeat . Since Tom returned from the war

    hes been off his rocker.Desde que Tom volvi de la guerra est mal de la cabeza.

    (TO) ROLL OUT Repeat TO ROLL OUT

    1. Levantarse.

    When we were in the army we had to roll out of bed at 4:30 a.m. Repeat . When we were in the army wehad to roll out of bed at 4:30 a.m.

    Cuando estbamos en el ejrcito tenamos que levantarnos a las cuatro y media a.m. ________________________________________________________________

    2. Lanzar un producto o plan nuevo.We will roll out the new ad campaign on Thursday. Repeat . We will roll out the new ad campaign on

    Thursday.

    Vamos a lanzar la nueva campaa publicitaria el jueves.

    (TO) ROOT Repeat TO ROOT

    Aplaudir, alentar a gritos en eventos deportivos.We were rooting for the Spanish football team. Repeat . We were rooting for the Spanish football team.

    Estbamos aplaudiendo al equipo espaol de ftbol.

    (TO) ROOT OUT Repeat TO ROOT OUT

    Descubrir y resolver.

    He is on a mission to root out the disease. Repeat . He is on a mission to root out the disease.l est en una misin, acabar con la enfermedad.

    RUN-DOWN Repeat RUN-DOWN

    Estar en malas condiciones, con mala salud.Grandmother hasnt recovered yet from her illness. Shes still rundown. Repeat . Grandmother hasnt recovered yet from her illness. Shes still rundown.

    La abuela no se ha recuperado an de su enfermedad. Todava est mal.

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    Idiomatic expressions with the letter S