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Question		Answer
Asestar, atacar, golpear to close a business, stop providing a service, or get rid of workers that you do not need start learning		axe
Enfrentarse, chocar to argue very angrily with someone start learning		clash
Condenar, criticar to say publicly that you think someone or something is bad or wrong start learning		condemn
Disputar, discutir to say that something such as a fact is not true or correct start learning		dispute
Divulgar, revelar to give information about something, especially something that should be kept secret start learning		divulge
Alabar, elogiar to praise someone or something start learning		laud
Filtrar, dejar escapar to tell private or secret information to journalists or to the public start learning		leak
Expulsar to remove someone from a position of power, especially in order to take that position start learning		oust He drove me out after what I've done.
Prometer, jurar to promise seriously and publicly to do something start learning		pledge
Alabar, elogiar to express strong approval or admiration for someone or something, especially in public start learning		praise
Provocar, incitar to cause a reaction, especially an angry one start learning		provoke
Anular, revocar to stop something from continuing start learning		quash
Desechar, eliminar to decide not to continue with something such as a plan or an event start learning		scrap
Criticar duramente to criticise someone or something severely start learning		slam
Provocar, desencadenar to make something happen, especially something involving violence or angry feelings start learning		spark
Jactarse, alardear to praise someone or something because you want other people to think they are good or important start learning		tout
Prometer, jurar to promise that you will do something start learning		vow
De un lado a otro, ida y vuelta from one place to another and back again many times start learning		back and forth
Blanco y negro (claro, simple) involving one idea that is clearly right and another that is clearly wrong, so that it is not difficult for you to make a moral decision start learning		black and white
En general, en su mayor parte used for saying that something is generally true, but not completely start learning		by and large
Ser muy diferentes used for saying that two people or things are completely different from each other start learning		chalk and cheese
Ya hecho, simple, sin sorpresas already clearly decided or settled start learning		cut and dried
Pros y contras, lo que se debe y no se debe hacer instructions and warnings about what you should and should not do in a particular situation start learning		dos and don’ts
Lo primero y más importante used for emphasising the main point or the most important reason for something start learning		first and foremost
Intercambio, dar y recibir if there is give and take between people, each person allows the other to get something that they want start learning		give and take
De forma intermitente, a trompicones stopping and starting again many times, rather than progressing steadily start learning		in fits and starts
Los pormenores, el meollo del asunto all the details or facts that you need to know in order to deal with a complicated situation, process, etc. start learning		the ins and outs
Incierto, arriesgado not certain and with a risk of death or serious failure start learning		touch and go
Prueba y error a way of finding a good method that involves trying several possibilities and learning from your mistakes start learning		trial and error
Probado y comprobado known to be good and effective start learning		tried and tested
IDIOM Estar fuera del circuito, no estar al tanto. to not belong to a group that has information and makes decisions about something start learning		be out of the loop
IDIOM Andarse con rodeos. to spend a long time getting to the main point of what you are saying, especially because it is embarrassing start learning		beat around the bush
IDIOM Captar la indirecta, entender lo que alguien quiere decir. to understand the basic meaning that someone is trying to express start learning		catch (someone's) drift
IDIOM Desahogarse. to talk to someone about something that has been worrying you, so that you feel better about it start learning		get (something) off your chest
IDIOM Entender algo mal. to understand something completely wrongly start learning		get the wrong end of the stick
IDIOM Confundirse, no entenderse. if two people get their wires crossed, they become confused because they each think that the other one is talking about something else start learning		get your wires crossed
IDIOM Ser algo nuevo para mí, no tener ni idea. used for saying that you did not know about something, especially when you are annoyed about this start learning		it's news to me
IDIOM Ser muy tímido, no ser capaz de decir ni pío. to be very quiet and shy start learning		not say boo to a goose
IDIOM Contar un secreto, soltar la sopa. to tell someone something, often something that should be kept secret start learning		spill the beans
IDIOM Ponerse en contacto con alguien. to communicate with someone that you have not seen for some time in order to find out how they are, what is happening etc start learning		touch base with (someone)
Casi 1,000 empleos fueron eliminados. start learning		Almost 1,000 jobs were axed.
Estudiantes furiosos se enfrentaron con la policía antidisturbios en Miami ayer. start learning		Angry students clashed with riot police in Miami yesterday.
Los políticos han condenado los ataques. start learning		Politicians have condemned the attacks.
Él cuestionó las afirmaciones de que el medicamento no había sido probado adecuadamente. start learning		He disputed claims that the drug had not been adequately tested.
El periódico se negó a revelar sus fuentes. start learning		The newspaper refused to divulge its sources.
La directora fue elogiada por su valentía en una situación tan peligrosa. start learning		The headteacher was lauded for her bravery in such a dangerous situation.
Se entrevistó al personal para averiguar quién filtró la historia. start learning		Staff were interviewed to find out who leaked the story.
El presidente fue expulsado del comité el mes pasado. start learning		The chairman was ousted from the committee last month.
Recientemente, el ministro había prometido su apoyo a la organización. start learning		Recently the minister had pledged his support to the organisation.
El alcalde Dixon elogió los esfuerzos de los involucrados en el rescate. start learning		Mayor Dixon praised the efforts of those involved in the rescue.
Su discurso provocó una furiosa respuesta de los manifestantes. start learning		Her speech provoked a furious response from protestors.
Actuaron rápidamente para anular los rumores. start learning		They acted quickly to quash the rumours.
Los planes tuvieron que ser desechados debido a la falta de financiación. start learning		Plans had to be scrapped because of a lack of funding.
La película ha sido duramente criticada por la crítica. start learning		The film has been slammed by critics.
Su visita a la ciudad desencadenó manifestaciones masivas. start learning		His visit to the city sparked mass demonstrations.
Se la está promocionando como una posible contendiente por el título. start learning		She’s being touted as a possible challenger for the title.
Han prometido proporcionar una compensación para los afectados. start learning		They have vowed to provide compensation for those affected.
Un buen periodista va y viene entre diferentes fuentes para verificar sus hechos. start learning		A good journalist goes back and forth between different sources to check their facts.
Lamentablemente, no es un tema tan simple. start learning		Sadly it’s not a simple black and white issue.
En general, el libro fue bien recibido, aunque fue criticado por su precisión. start learning		By and large the book was well received, although it was criticised for its accuracy.
Aunque son gemelos, sus personalidades son completamente opuestas. start learning		Even though they’re twins, their personalities are chalk and cheese.
Es poco probable que la decisión final sea simple y fácil. start learning		The final decision is unlikely to be cut and dried.
Aquí hay una lista de cosas que se deben y no se deben hacer para cualquiera que planee iniciar un negocio. start learning		Here is a list of do’s and don’ts for anyone planning to start a business.
En primer lugar, son tus habilidades de comunicación las que te ayudarán a tener éxito. start learning		First and foremost, it's your communication skills that will help you succeed.
Dijeron que el secreto de un matrimonio feliz era un poco de dar y recibir. start learning		They said the secret of a happy marriage was a little bit of give and take.
He estado tan ocupado que solo he podido trabajar en ello de forma intermitente. start learning		I've been so busy that I've only been able to work on it in fits and starts.
Entender todos los pormenores de la historia es muy importante. start learning		Understanding all the ins and outs of the story is very important.
Había estado en una situación incierta en el hospital, pero finalmente se había recuperado. start learning		It had been touch and go for him in the hospital, but he had eventually recovered.
He descubierto cómo usarlo a través de prueba y error. start learning		I've figured out how to use it through trial and error.
Es un método probado y comprobado para quitar manchas de comida de la ropa. start learning		It's a tried and tested method of getting food stains out of clothing.
Lo siento, pero no tengo ni idea de lo que está pasando, estoy fuera del circuito. start learning		Sorry but I've no idea what's happening, I'm out of the loop.
Deja de andarte con rodeos y dime la verdad. start learning		Stop beating around the bush and tell me the truth.
Así que esa es la principal dificultad. ¿Captas la idea? start learning		So that's the main diffculty. Do you catch my drift?
Vino a verme porque quería desahogarse. start learning		He came to see me because he wanted to get a few things off his chest.
Traté de explicárselo a mis padres, pero lo entendieron mal. start learning		I tried explaining it to my parents, but they got the wrong end of the stick.
Nos confundimos sobre a qué hora se suponía que debíamos encontrarnos. start learning		We got our wires crossed about what time we were supposed to meet.
Ria dice que va a pedir prestado tu coche'. '¡Es la primera vez que lo oigo!' start learning		‘Ria says she’s going to borrow your car.’ ‘It’s news to me!’
Paola es increíblemente nerviosa, no sería capaz de decir ni pío. start learning		Paola is incredibly nervous, she wouldn't say boo to a goose.
¡Vamos, suelta la sopa! ¿Qué dijo? start learning		Come on, spill the beans - what did he say?
Será genial ponerme en contacto con Sara y Karl de nuevo. start learning		It'll be great to touch base with Sara and Karl again.
abeja de la miel start learning		honeybee
colmena start learning		hive
cuerpos de hongos start learning		mushroom bodies
que ponen en riesgo start learning		which put at risks
es sinónimo de invertir start learning		it is synonymous with investing
provoca el colapso de un muro start learning		it provokes a wall collapses
su futuro parece muy oscuro start learning		their future looks break dark
la dicotomía social start learning		the social dichotomy
una historia realmente larga start learning		a really long history
las ganancias compensan los gastos start learning		the earnings compensate the expenses
solo alimentan egos start learning		just nurture egos
impuestos start learning		taxes
efímero start learning		ephemeral
la segunda estrategia mencionada en la lectura start learning		The second strategy mentioned in the reading
otra solución propuesta start learning		Another proposed solution
facilidad Oliver tiene la facilidad en cocinar 10 platos al día. start learning		ease Oliver has the ease to cook 10 dishes a day.
escasez de madera start learning		timber shortage
corporación maderera start learning		lumber corporation
las moléculas podrían permanecer intactas start learning		molecules might stay intact
Expr: Él enseñó los dientes start learning		He bared hus teeth
Expr: ¡Dios mío! start learning		OM Goodness
una barriga (estómago) flácido start learning		a flabby stomach
el pliegue start learning		the fold
¡Pequeño diablillo! start learning		You little dickens!
pasando lista start learning		Doing a roll call
Expr: ser comido vivo start learning		To be eaten alive
Un brinco es un salto pequeño start learning		a hop is a small jump
¿Estás listo para hacer del mundo un lugar mejor? (omisión) When speaking informally, it is very common for native to remove the auxiliary verb "are" in questions start learning		You ready to make the world a better place?
¿Viene? (omisión) When speaking informally, it is very common for native to remove the auxiliary verb "are" in questions start learning		He coming?
" you think? start learning		¿Tú crees? (omisión)" When speaking informally, it is very common for native to remove the auxiliary verb "are" in questions
¡Firme! (contexto militar) This is an american military term that means "attention" start learning		Atten-hunt!
Tengo tres temas a tratar formal way to say that there are three important things to be mentioned start learning		I've got three items on the docket
Expr: Tenemos que reconocer el elefante en la habitación Sth uncomfortable and awkward that everyone in the room is thinking about, but avoiding speaking about. start learning		We have to acknowledge the elephant in the room
Hay algunos nuevos reclutas con nosotros start learning		There are some new recuits with us.
Expr: deber/responsabilidad absoluta (vulgar) start learning		It is right up my butt to find them
Expr: La clase ha terminado "all the student are free to go" start learning		Class dismissed
Puedo manejar un caso start learning		I can handle one case
Soy el mejor de mi clase start learning		I am top of my class
No estoy aquí solo para "cumplir el cupo" "was hired for being part of a minority" start learning		I am not just a token
COLL: Ponerse de acuerdo / Entenderse means to completely agree with someone start learning		see eye to eye
COLL: Romper el hielo means to initiate conversation in a social setting start learning		break the ice
COLL: Mantenerse firme / No ceder means to maintain your position or beliefs firmly, especially in the face of opposition start learning		stand one's ground
COLL: Esto refleja un cambio de paradigma en el comportamiento del consumidor start learning		this reflects a paradigm shift in consumer behaviour
COLL: Rindió homenaje a la memoria start learning		he paid tribute to the memory
COLL: La presentación arrojó algo de luz sobre sus planes start learning		the presentation shed some light on its plans
COLL: El crítico no encontró ningún fallo en el artista start learning		the reviewer made no fault for the artist's
COLL: Considera importante la forma en que regula los alimentos transgénicos start learning		It finds importance with the way she regulates GM foods
COLL: Berta ha dado gran importancia a los decorados y la iluminación start learning		Berta has attached great allowances to sets and lighting
COLL: Establece una comparación entre los trastornos start learning		he draws a comparison between disorders
COLL: Estos repetidos fallos desmienten las garantías generalizadas start learning		these repeated breakdowns give the lie to widespread assurances
Abundan / No faltan A phrase meaning there is a large supply or plenty of something, indicating abundance or ample quantity start learning		There's no shortage of
En pocas palabras / En resumen An idiom used to express something very briefly or concisely. It's often used when summarizing a complex idea start learning		In a nutshell
voluntario no especialista A volunteer who does not have professional or expert training in the area they are assisting with start learning		lay volunteer
Una punzada de culpa A sudden, brief, and intense feeling of distress or regret over one's actions or inactions. start learning		A sharp pang of guilt
Sumergirse en algo An idiom meaning to issue a challenge or to formally invite someone to compete or fight start learning		Throwing down the gauntlet
A pesar de todo / Sin embargo A formal connective meaning in spite of or although. Used to introduce a contrasting or contradictory fact. start learning		Notwithstanding
A raíz de / Como consecuencia de Following (often immediately after) something; as a result of or coming after a significant event or period. start learning		In the wake of

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