200 CONNECTORS & PHRASES FOR IMPROVED CONVERSATION

Question 1

LAMENTO DECIRTE (sorry) - ENTIENDO/YA VEO

A: ___ that we’re out of stock on that item.
B: Ah, okay ___. Well, not to worry.

Answer 1

LAMENTO DECIRTE (sorry)- ENTIENDO/YA VEO

A: I’M SORRY TO SAY that we’re out of stock on that item.
B: Ah, okay I SEE. Well, not to worry.

Question 2

DISCULPA QUE TE MOLESTE (bother) - NO ES NECESARIO

A: ___ again Rick!
B: No, __ to be sorry! What’s up?

Answer 2

DISCULPA QUE TE MOLESTE (bother) - NO ES NECESARIO

A: SORRY TO BOTHER YOU again Rick!
B: No, NO NEED to be sorry! What’s up?

Question 3

ME ALEGRA ESCUCHAR (hear) - ¿QUÉ SIGUE?/¿CUÁL ES LO PRÓXIMO?

Ah, I’m ___ that’s all sorted. So, ___ then?

Answer 3

ME ALEGRA ESCUCHAR (hear) - ¿QUÉ SIGUE?/¿CUÁL ES LO PRÓXIMO?

Ah, I’m GLAD TO HEAR that’s all sorted. So, WHAT’S NEXT then?

Question 4

¿TE IMPORTARÍA? (mind) - SEREMOS 4 (there)

___ if we changed the numbers for Thursday? ___ now.

Answer 4

¿TE IMPORTARÍA? (mind) - SEREMOS 4 (there)

WOULD YOU MIND if we changed the numbers for Thursday? THERE WILL BE 4 OF US now.

Question 5

ME PREGUNTABA (wonder) - POR LO QUE PUEDO VER (tell)

A: ___ how everything is going.
B: ___, it’s all going great.

Answer 5

ME PREGUNTABA (wonder) - POR LO QUE PUEDO VER (tell)

A: I WAS WONDERING how everything is going.
B: AS FAR AS I CAN TELL, it’s all going great.

Question 6

CON RESPECTO A (regards) - MÁS TARDE (on)

A: What shall we do ____ Mr Smith’s account?
B: I’m not sure yet. Can I get back to you ___ today?

Answer 6

CON RESPECTO A (regards) - MÁS TARDE (on)

A: What shall we do WITH REGARDS TO Mr Smith’s account?
B: I’m not sure yet. Can I get back to you LATER ON today?

Question 7

(Soft and inoffensive phrase that shows you’re unhappy about something) - (make a great effort to think of or remember something)

A: Oh sh___t I can’t remember.
B: No, me neither. I’m r___king ___ ___ but my mind is blank too.

Answer 7

(Soft and inoffensive phrase that shows you’re unhappy about something) - (make a great effort to think of or remember something)

A: Oh SHOOT I can’t remember.
B: No, me neither. I’m RACKING MY BRAIN but my mind is blank too.

Question 8

PARA PODER (order) - A CARGO DE (charge)

___ do that, you’ll need to speak to Claire. She’s ___ production.

Answer 8

PARA PODER (order) - A CARGO DE (charge)

IN ORDER TO do that, you’ll need to speak to Claire. She’s IN CHARGE OF production.

Question 9

PARA SER HONESTA - SOY TERRIBLE EN

___, I’m ___ math.

Answer 9

PARA SER HONESTA - SOY TERRIBLE EN

TO BE HONEST, I’m TERRIBLE AT math.

Question 10

CONSEGUIR (hands) - SI NO ME EQUIVOCO (mistaken)

A: Do you know where I can ____ a copy?
B: ____, I believe that Darcey has one.

Answer 10

CONSEGUIR (hands) - SI NO ME EQUIVOCO (mistaken)

A: Do you know where I can GET MY HANDS ON a copy?
B: IF I’M NOT MISTAKEN, I believe that Darcey has one.

Question 11

HASTA NUEVO AVISO - (an exclamation of irritation, frustration, or surprise)

A: All schools have been closed ___.
B: ___, it’s pretty serious then?

Answer 11

HASTA NUEVO AVISO - (an exclamation of irritation, frustration, or surprise)

A: All schools have been closed UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
B: GOOD GRIEF, it’s pretty serious then?

Question 12

SERÍA POSIBLE - TODO EL AÑO (round)

A: ___ to book during winter?
B: Yes, we’re open ___.

Answer 12

SERÍA POSIBLE - TODO EL AÑO (round)

A: WOULD IT BE POSSIBLE to book during winter?
B: Yes, we’re open ALL YEAR ROUND.

Question 13

QUÉ HAY DE LO ÚLTIMO EN (latest) - PARECE QUE (as though)

A: ___ the negotiations with Sunex?
B: Well, it ___ the deal is going through, which is great news.

Answer 13

QUÉ HAY DE LO ÚLTIMO EN (latest) - PARECE QUE (as though)

A: WHAT’S THE LATEST ON the negotiations with Sunex?
B: Well, it LOOKS AS THOUGH the deal is going through, which is great news.

Question 14

NO PUEDO DEJAR DE (help) - NO VALE LA PENA (worth)

A: I ___ wondering whether it was the right decision or not.
B: ___ worrying about it, Han.

Answer 14

NO PUEDO DEJAR DE (help) - NO VALE LA PENA (worth)

A: I CAN’T HELP wondering whether it was the right decision or not.
B: IT’S NOT WORTH worrying about it, Han.

Question 15

EN ESE TEMA - INFORMADA (loop)

Whilst we’re ___, can you make sure that Mary is ___ about changes to the contract…

Answer 15

EN ESE TEMA - INFORMADA (loop)

Whilst we’re ON THAT SUBJECT, can you make sure that Mary is KEPT IN THE LOOP about changes to the contract…

Question 16

LO QUE QUIERO DECIR ES QUE (mean) - ENTENDIDO (got)

A: No, ___ it isn’t advisable, not that it’s prohibited.
B: Ah, okay. ___.

Answer 16

LO QUE QUIERO DECIR ES QUE (mean) - ENTENDIDO (got)

A: No, WHAT I MEAN IS THAT it isn’t advisable, not that it’s prohibited.
B: Ah, okay. GOT IT.

Question 17

¿CÓMO HAS ESTADO? - UN POCO ENFERMA (weather)

A: ___ Lucy?
B: I’ve been a bit ___ actually.

Answer 17

¿CÓMO HAS ESTADO? - UN POCO ENFERMA (weather)

A: HOW HAVE YOU BEEN Lucy?
B: I’ve been a bit UNDER THE WEATHER actually.

Question 18

PREFERERÍA NO (rather) - (something funny and surprising)

A: ___ focus on that now though.
B: ___ I had been thinking exactly the same.

Answer 18

PREFERERÍA NO (rather) - (something funny and surprising)

A: I’D RATHER NOT focus on that now though.
B: FUNNILY ENOUGH I had been thinking exactly the same.

Question 19

DIGAMOS - A MI SABER Y ENTENDER (knowledge)

A: For a budget of €5000 ___, what would the options be?
B: ___, the only option would be…

Answer 19

DIGAMOS - A MI SABER Y ENTENDER (knowledge)

A: For a budget of €5000 LET’S SAY, what would the options be?
B: TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, the only option would be…

Question 20

FAMILIAR CON - PARA NADA

A: Are you ___ hindsight bias?
B: No, not ___. Please, tell me more.

Answer 20

FAMILIAR CON - PARA NADA

A: Are you FAMILIAR WITH hindsight bias?
B: No, not AT ALL. Please, tell me more.

Question 21

¿CÓMO VA TODO? - CONFÍO EN QUE

A: ___?
B: Yeah, good. ___ we’ll be finishing on time.

Answer 21

¿CÓMO VA TODO? - CONFÍO EN QUE

A: HOW’S EVERYTHING GOING?
B: Yeah, good. I’M CONFIDENT THAT we’ll be finishing on time.

Question 22

SIN IMPORTAR (matter) - NO PODRÍA ESTAR MÁS DE ACUERDO

A: We should stick to the plan, ___ what.
B: I ___.

Answer 22

SIN IMPORTAR (matter) - NO PODRÍA ESTAR MÁS DE ACUERDO

A: We should stick to the plan, NO MATTER what.
B: I COULDN’T AGREE MORE.

Question 23

A JUZGAR POR - SUENA COMO SI

A: ___ recent events, I’d say the answer is unclear.
B: ___ we’ll have to have some patience then.

Answer 23

A JUZGAR POR - SUENA COMO SI

A: JUDGING BY recent events, I’d say the answer is unclear.
B: IT SOUNDS AS IF we’ll have to have some patience then.

Question 24

BAJO LAS CIRCUNSTANCIAS - MÁS ALTOS QUE NUNCA (all time)

A: I think it was justified ___.
B: Yes, well, prices are ___.

Answer 24

BAJO LAS CIRCUNSTANCIAS - MÁS ALTOS QUE NUNCA (all time)

A: I think it was justified UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
B: Yes, well, prices are AT AN ALL TIME HIGH.

Question 25

YA NO (longer) - DE TODOS (out) A: We ___ manufacture that product I'm afraid. B: That's a shame, ___ of your products that was the one I liked best.

Answer 25

YA NO - DE TODOS A: We NO LONGER manufacture that product I'm afraid. B: That's a shame, OUT OF ALL of your products that was the one I liked best.

Question 26

DE VEZ EN CUANDO - A PARTIR DE AHORA A: That happens ___. B: Perhaps then ___ we ought not use that platform.

Answer 26

DE VEZ EN CUANDO - A PARTIR DE AHORA A: That happens EVERY NOW AND AGAIN. B: Perhaps then FROM NOW ON we ought not use that platform.

Question 27

LO QUÉ QUIERES DECIR ES (mean) - POR DECIR A: So, ___ you think we should send people out a test first? B: Yes, ___.

Answer 27

LO QUÉ QUIERES DECIR ES (mean) - POR DECIR A: So, WHAT YOU MEAN IS you think we should send people out a test first? B: Yes, SO TO SPEAK.

Question 28

CÓMO SE PREVIO - MIENTRAS QUE (long) The initial results are ___ and ___ next week's results come back similar to these, I'd say we're all good.

Answer 28

CÓMO SE PREVIO - MIENTRAS QUE (long) The initial results are AS PREDICTED and AS LONG AS next week's results come back similar to these, I'd say we're all good.

Question 29

SIN MENCIONAR - COMO MÁXIMO A: It's going to be very laboursome. And ___ complicated. B: But it'll only take a few weeks, ___.

Answer 29

SIN MENCIONAR - COMO MÁXIMO A: It's going to be very laboursome. And NOT TO MENTION complicated. B: But it'll only take a few weeks, AT THE MOST.

Question 30

EN GENERAL (speaking) - AL FINAL/(the most important fact in a situation) (bottom) A: ___ the president's assessment was accurate. B: So, ___ is that encryption does work?

Answer 30

EN GENERAL (speaking) - AL FINAL/(the most important fact in a situation) (bottom) A: GENERALLY SPEAKING the president's assessment was accurate. B: So, THE BOTTOM LINE is that encryption does work?

Question 31

TE DESEO TODO LO MEJOR - CASILLAS POR MARCAR (boxes) A: It was great speaking to you Rob, I ___ with your product launch. B: Thanks! Only a few more ___ before the big day.

Answer 31

TE DESEO TODO LO MEJOR - CASILLAS POR MARCAR (boxes) A: It was great speaking to you Rob, I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST with your product launch. B: Thanks! Only a few more BOXES TO TICK before the big day.

Question 32

EN OTRAS PALABRAS - SI HE ENTENDIDO BIEN (correctly) So, ___, it affects some petrol cars too... ___?

Answer 32

EN OTRAS PALABRAS - SI HE ENTENDIDO BIEN (correctly) So, IN OTHER WORDS, it affects some petrol cars too... IF I'VE UNDERSTOOD CORRECTLY?

Question 33

COMO SI - CADA VEZ (single) A: It's not ___ this is a unique event. B: You're right. This happens ___ time.

Answer 33

COMO SI - CADA VEZ (single) A: It's not AS IF this is a unique event. B: You're right. This happens EVERY SINGLE time.

Question 34

UN GUSTO VERTE (lovely) - SEGUIDOS (row) A: It was ___ again Claire. B: Yes, you too. It's been 3 days ___ that we've seen eachother!

Answer 34

UN GUSTO VERTE (lovely) - SEGUIDOS (row) A: It was LOVELY TO SEE YOU again Claire. B: Yes, you too. It's been 3 days IN A ROW that we've seen eachother!

Question 35

EN TÉRMINOS DE - Y POR ESO (which) It may seem like a modest fee, but ___ a Chilean income, it isn't... ___ so many students drop out of university.

Answer 35

EN TÉRMINOS DE - Y POR ESO (which) It may seem like a modest fee, but IN TERMS OF a Chilean income, it isn't... WHICH IS WHY so many students drop out of university.

Question 36

CON RESPECTO A - ADEMÁS DE (well) Savings-___ I have a pension and an ISA ___ an account at HSBC.

Answer 36

CON RESPECTO A - ADEMÁS DE (well) Savings-WISE I have a pension and an ISA AS WELL AS an account at HSBC.

Question 37

(When you invite the next person to speak) (over) - RETOMAR DONDE NOS QUEDAMOS (pick up) A. ___ Chris. B: Cheers Valery, well let's ___ from last week.

Answer 37

(When you invite the next person to speak) (over) - RETOMAR DONDE NOS QUEDAMOS (pick up) A: OVER TO YOU Chris. B: Cheers Valery, well let's PICK UP WHERE WE LEFT OFF from last week.

Question 38

COMO ESTABA DICIENDO - (used to admit that something is reasonable or acceptable) (fair) A: ___, that's why it works that way. B: ___. Makes sense.

Answer 38

COMO ESTABA DICIENDO - (used to admit that something is reasonable or acceptable) (fair) A: AS I WAS SAYING, that's why it works that way. B: FAIR ENOUGH. Makes sense.

Question 39

CON ANTICIPACIÓN - SI ES QUE/SIEMPRE QUE A: You'll need to book ___. ___ the trip is still going ahead.

Answer 39

CON ANTICIPACIÓN - SI ES QUE/SIEMPRE QUE A: You'll need to book IN ADVANCE. PROVIDED THAT the trip is still going ahead.

Question 40

SIGUE ASÍ (keep) - EN CONVERSACIONES/(to be in discussion about something) A: I regularly put money into my pension. B: ___, you won't regret it. My company is ___ to introduce a pension scheme which will be good.

Answer 40

SIGUE ASÍ (keep) - EN CONVERSACIONES/(to be in discussion about something) A: I regularly put money into my pension. B: KEEP IT UP, you won't regret it. My company is IN TALKS to introduce a pension scheme which will be good.

Question 41

(To have some amount of success in some task) (joy) - PARA PONERLO SIMPLEMENTE Are you having ___ with the machine yet? No, ___ it's totally wrecked.

Answer 41

(To have some amount of success in some task) (joy) - PARA PONERLO SIMPLEMENTE Are you having ANY JOY with the machine yet? No, TO PUT IT SIMPLY it's totally wrecked.

Question 42

TODO A LA VEZ - TENER RAZÓN A: We probably shouldn't do it ___. B: You might ___ about that.

Answer 42

TODO A LA VEZ - TENER RAZÓN A: We probably shouldn't do it ALL AT ONCE. B: You might BE RIGHT about that.

Question 43

EN LOS PRÓXIMOS PLANES/(awaiting completion or processing; being developed) - ¿CUÁL ES TU OPINIÓN? (feelings) Apparently these are some major changes ___. ___ on all of that?

Answer 43

EN LOS PRÓXIMOS PLANES/(awaiting completion or processing; being developed) - ¿CUÁL ES TU OPINIÓN? (feelings) Apparently these are some major changes IN THE PIPELINE. WHAT ARE YOUR FEELINGS on all of that?

Question 44

EN POCAS PALABRAS - DE ACUERDO (page) A: ___ ___ nut___, it's unlikely that it'll work. B: Yeah. I think we are ___ about that.

Answer 44

EN POCAS PALABRAS - DE ACUERDO (page) A: IN A NUTSHELL, it's unlikely that it'll work. B: Yeah. I think we are ON THE SAME PAGE about that.

Question 45

EN LA MEDIDA QUE (extent) - AL FIN Y AL CABO (day) It is worrying. But not ___ it's being made out. ___ we just need to work towards a solution.

Answer 45

EN LA MEDIDA QUE (extent) - AL FIN Y AL CABO (day) It is worrying. But not TO THE EXTENT THAT it's being made out. AT THE END OF THE DAY we just need to work towards a solution.

Question 46

POR EJEMPLO - HACERLO BIEN (right) Some mistakes were made along the way, ___ inst___ the app was a bit of a disaster. But eventually we ___.

Answer 46

POR EJEMPLO - HACERLO BIEN (right) Some mistakes were made along the way, FOR INSTANCE the app was a bit of a disaster. But eventually we GOT IT RIGHT.

Question 47

PERMITIRME/YO LO HAGO - AQUÍ LO TIENES (here) No, ___ make the tea, you're too busy. ...___.

Answer 47

PERMITIRME/YO LO HAGO - AQUÍ LO TIENES (here) No, LET ME make the tea, you're too busy. ...HERE YOU GO.

Question 48

EN SU MAYOR PARTE (large) - A LUZ DE ESO The existing process was, ___, slow and complicated. And ___ that, we made the decision to create this product.

Answer 48

EN SU MAYOR PARTE (large) - A LUZ DE ESO The existing process was, BY AND LARGE, slow and complicated. And IN LIGHT OF THAT, we made the decision to create this product.

Question 49

DEBIDO A - A PESAR DE ESO Turnout was low, ow___ ___ the snow. But ___ that, a lot was achieved.

Answer 49

DEBIDO A - A PESAR DE ESO Turnout was low, OWING TO the snow. But IN SPITE OF THAT, a lot was achieved.

Question 50

SIN DUDA (beyond) - IRRELEVANTE (besides) ___, undue force was used. But that's ___, what he did was illegal.

Answer 50

SIN DUDA (beyond) - IRRELEVANTE (besides) BEYOND A DOUBT, undue force was used. But that's BESIDES THE POINT, what he did was illegal.

Question 51

(Call for someone's attention who is in the same place as you, or get in touch with them though other means) (shout) - POR SUPUESTO (by) Just ___ if you need anything ok. Or, ___, come and knock on my office door. I'm happy to help.

Answer 51

(Call for someone's attention who is in the same place as you, or get in touch with them though other means) (shout) - POR SUPUESTO (by) Just GIVE ME A SHOUT if you need anything ok. Or, BY ALL MEANS, come and knock on my office door. I'm happy to help.

Question 52

NO ES BUENO/DE NADA SIRVE - GRAN COSA ___ dwelling on it. It's not a ___.

Answer 52

NO ES BUENO/DE NADA SIRVE - GRAN COSA IT'S NO GOOD dwelling on it. It's not a BIG DEAL.

Question 53

(To emphasise that something happens very quickly or suddenly) (minute) ___ I was pitching my idea and ___ my products were being shipped out to customers.

Answer 53

(To emphasise that something happens very quickly or suddenly) ONE MINUTE I was pitching my idea and THE NEXT my products were being shipped out to customers.

Question 54

DADO - LA MENOR IDEA A: Her energy is remarkable ___ her illness. B: I didn't have ___ fai___ ___ that she was ill.

Answer 54

DADO - LA MENOR IDEA A: Her energy is remarkable GIVEN her illness. B: I didn't have THE FAINTEST IDEA that she was ill.

Question 55

CAMBIAR DE OPINIÓN - VE POR ÉL/ADELANTE A: Actually I've ___. Do you mind if I change it? B: No, not at all. ___.

Answer 55

CAMBIAR DE OPINIÓN - VE POR ÉL/ADELANTE A: Actually I've CHANGED MY MIND. Do you mind if I change it? B: No, not at all. GO FOR IT.

Question 56

(To have some amount of success in some task) (luck) - VENGA/VAMOS/(said to encourage someone to do something or to hurry up) A: I'm still having ___ fixing this error code. B: __, let's go get some lunch. You must be starving.

Answer 56

(To have some amount of success in some task) (luck) - VENGA/VAMOS/(said to encourage someone to do something or to hurry up) A: I'm still having NO LUCK fixing this error code. B: COME ON, let's go get some lunch. You must be starving.

Question 57

MI CULPA - (send someone a message) (drop) A: I must have given you the wrong piece. It's ___. B: There's no rush. Just ___ when you find the right one.

Answer 57

MI CULPA - (send someone a message) (drop) A: I must have given you the wrong piece. It's MY FAULT. B: There's no rush. Just DROP ME A LINE when you find the right one.

Question 58

HASTA AHORA BIEN - ESTAR ATENTO A (eye) A: How's it all going? B: ___, thanks. I just need to ___ on this machine because it plays up every now and again.

Answer 58

HASTA AHORA BIEN - ESTAR ATENTO A (eye) A: How's it all going? B: SO FAR SO GOOD, thanks. I just need to KEEP AN EYE ON on this machine because it plays up every now and again.

Question 59

(Used to indicate friendly permission or invitation to serve yourself) (help) - SOLO/(to do something without help) A: ___ to food. B: Thank you! Wow, Cheryl, did you organise this whole thing ___?

Answer 59

(Used to indicate friendly permission or invitation to serve yourself) (help) - SOLO/(to do something without help) A: HELP YOURSELF to food. B: Thank you! Wow, Cheryl, did you organise this whole thing BY YOURSELF?

Question 60

LAMENTO - FALTA DE ___ afr___ we had to cancel due to the ___ tickets sold.

Answer 60

LAMENTO - FALTA DE I'M AFRAID we had to cancel due to the LACK OF tickets sold.

Question 61

CON EL FIN DE (so) - EN CONJUNTO/RESUMIENDO (all) We do things that way ___ reduce error. But ___ it does also seem to save us time.

Answer 61

CON EL FIN DE (so) - EN CONJUNTO/RESUMIENDO (all) We do things that way SO AS TO reduce error. But ALL IN ALL it does also seem to save us time.

Question 62

UNA VARIEDAD DE - PESE A There is ___ ra___ ___ options available, ___ what people may think.

Answer 62

UNA VARIEDAD DE - PESE A There is A RANGE OF options available, DESPITE what people may think.

Question 63

EN CASO DE QUE - (watch an area carefully for a time in order to search for something, or to avoid danger) (lookout) A: ___ that prices drop, we'll make a purchase. B: Yes, or we'll just ___ a bargain elsewhere.

Answer 63

EN CASO DE QUE - (watch an area carefully for a time in order to search for something, or to avoid danger) (lookout) A: IN THE EVENT THAT prices drop, we'll make a purchase. B: Yes, or we'll just KEEP A LOOKOUT FOR a bargain elsewhere.

Question 64

COMO RESULTADO - DONDE SEA POSIBLE The image were changed ___ and, ___, we've tried to make the course interactive.

Answer 64

COMO RESULTADO - DONDE SEA POSIBLE The images were changed AS A RESULT and, WHERE POSSIBLE, we've tried to make the course interactive.

Question 65

EL CAMINO ADELANTE - DEPENDE DE/ES DECISIÓN DE Americans are pretty divided about ___. It's ___ the government now to take the final decision.

Answer 65

EL CAMINO ADELANTE - DEPENDE DE/ES DECISIÓN DE Americans are pretty divided about THE WAY FORWARD. It's UP TO the government now to take the final decision.

Question 66

A PRIMERA VISTA - TENER EN CUENTA (bear) It may look that way ___ ___ gla___ but ___, though, that quarterly GDP numbers are volatile.

Answer 66

A PRIMERA VISTA - TENER EN CUENTA (bear) It may look that way AT FIRST GLANCE but BEAR IN MIND, though, that quarterly GDP numbers are volatile.

Question 67

DIA SOMBRÍO/(dark and depressing) - HASTA (up) What a ___! B: I know! The weather has been so lovely ___ now.

Answer 67

DIA SOMBRÍO/(dark and depressing) - HASTA (up) What a GLOMMY DAY! B: I know! The weather has been so lovely UP UNTIL now.

Question 68

EN CUANTO A (as) - CUALQUIER OTRA COSA ES UN BONUS ___ the number of sales, we're aiming for 500 this quarter. And ___.

Answer 68

EN CUANTO A (as) - CUALQUIER OTRA COSA ES UN BONUS AS FOR the number of sales, we're aiming for 500 this quarter. And ANYTHING ELSE IS A BONUS.

Question 69

ME CRUZA POR LA MENTE - EN PELIGRO DE It ___ whether we were ___ diluting our brand's message.

Answer 69

ME CRUZA POR LA MENTE - EN PELIGRO DE It CROSSED MY MIND whether we were IN DANGER OF diluting our brand's message.

Question 70

MIENTRAS TANTO - SENTANDO LAS BASES PARA (laying) I'll leave you to get on with that and ___ ___ mean___, I'll begin ___ from the following stage.

Answer 70

MIENTRAS TANTO - SENTANDO LAS BASES PARA I'll leave you to get on with that and IN THE MEANTIME, I'll begin LAYING THE GROUNDWORK FOR from the following stage.

Question 71

AVISAR/(to tell someone that something is going to happen) (heads) - EN ESENCIA/BÁSICAMENTE I just wanted to ___ about a new policy change that has been brought in. ___, we're now able to offer promotions for...

Answer 71

AVISAR/(to tell someone that something is going to happen) (heads) - EN ESENCIA/BÁSICAMENTE I just wanted to GIVE YOU A HEADS UP about a new policy change that has been brought in. IN ESSENCE, we're now able to offer promotions for...

Question 72

(To check whether what you believe to be true is in fact true) (take) - FUERA DE USO (out) __ the lift is still ___?

Answer 72

(To check whether what you believe to be true is in fact true) (take) - FUERA DE USO (out) I TAKE IT the lift is still OUT OF ORDER?

Question 73

CAMINO DE/(making progress and likely to succeed) - EN LUGAR DE We're ___ finish by May ___ June. So that's good news.

Answer 73

CAMINO DE/(making progress and likely to succeed) - EN LUGAR DE We're ON TRACK TO finish by May INSTEAD OF June. So that's good news.

Question 74

TENER ALGO QUE VER CON - SI ES ASÍ I was wondering... Could the error have something ___ the security system? And, ___, could we try disabling it temporarily...

Answer 74

TENER ALGO QUE VER CON - SI ES ASÍ I was wondering... Could the error have something TO DO WITH the security system? And, IF SO, could we try disabling it temporarily...

Question 75

(Used to ask if something was at all useful or helpful) (any) - POR DECIR LO MENOS A: Is the manual ___? B: No, it's somewhat confusing. C: ___.

Answer 75

(Used to ask if something was at all useful or helpful) (any) - POR DECIR LO MENOS A: Is the manual ANY GOOD? B: No, it's somewhat confusing. C: TO SAY THE LEAST.

Question 76

DE NINGÚN MODO - TE DIGO ALGO (mind) There's ___ they'll be open at this time. It's too late. But, ___ they may have an emergency helpline.

Answer 76

DE NINGÚN MODO - TE DIGO ALGO (mind) There's NO WAY they'll be open at this time. It's too late. But, MIND YOU they may have an emergency helpline.

Question 77

ETCÉTERA (forth) - LOS ENTRESIJOS/(the intricate details of a situation or process) (ins) Lots of people tell you to be cautious, not to make hasty decisions, and ___. But, I know all the ___ of this industry so I feel pretty confident.

Answer 77

ETCÉTERA (forth) - LOS ENTRESIJOS/(the intricate details of a situation or process) (ins) Lots of people tell you to be cautious, not to make hasty decisions, and SO FORTH. But, I know all the INS AND OUTS of this industry so I feel pretty confident.

Question 78

DE VEZ EN CUANDO (often) - PERO DE HECHO/(used when you have had a new thought that is different from or the opposite of what you have just said) (again) ___ we'll receive any unusual request like that. ___, it makes life more interesting.

Answer 78

DE VEZ EN CUANDO (often) - PERO DE HECHO/(used when you have had a new thought that is different from or the opposite of what you have just said) (again) EVERY SO OFTEN we'll receive any unusual request like that. BUT THEN AGAIN, it makes life more interesting.

Question 78

TORNAMOS (take) - DE GUARDIA (call) We ___ to be ___. It's my turn tonight.

Answer 78

TORNAMOS (take) - DE GUARDIA (call) We TAKE IT IN TURNS to be ON CALL. It's my turn tonight.

Question 79

JUNTO CON - UNA GRAN CANTIDAD (deal) An economics degree cou___ ___ 5 years plus of experience is what we normally look for. But we get ___ of applicants every month, so we can afford to be picky.

Answer 79

JUNTO CON - UNA GRAN CANTIDAD (deal) An economics degree COUPLED WITH 5 years plus of experience is what we normally look for.. But we get A GREAT DEAL OF applicants every month, so we can afford to be picky.

Question 80

RESULTAR ÚTIL (come) - A LA LARGA (run) Foreign languages ___ in this sector. It requires a lot of effort and dedication to learn a new language but it's worth it ___.

Answer 80

RESULTAR ÚTIL (come) - A LA LARGA (run) Foreign languages COME IN HANDY in this sector. It requires a lot of effort and dedication to learn a new language but it's worth it IN THE LONG RUN.

Question 81

EN JUEGO - ETCÉTERA Many argue that our privacy is ___ sta___ because of large firms like Google, Facebook, ___.

Answer 81

EN JUEGO - ETCÉTERA Many argue that our privacy is AT STAKE because of large firms like Google, Facebook, ETC.

Question 82

UN RAYO DE ESPERANZA - ESPERAR A VER A: It was looking unlikely, but now there's a gli___ ___ ___. B: Great. We'll just have to ___ what happens over the next few weeks.

Answer 82

UN RAYO DE ESPERANZA - ESPERAR A VER A: It was looking unlikely, but now there's a GLIMMER OF HOPE. B: Great. We'll just have to WAIT AND SEE what happens over the next few weeks.

Question 82

AGOTADO TODAS LAS POSIBILIDADES (options) - VOLVER A REVISAR/(go over (something) for a second time to ensure that it is accurate or safe) I feel that I've ___. I honestly can't figure out what's wrong with it. I might just ___ that it isn't the remote control that's playing up.

Answer 82

AGOTADO TODAS LAS POSIBILIDADES - VOLVER A REVISAR/(go over (something) for a second time to ensure that it is accurate or safe) I feel that I've EXHAUSTED ALL THE OPTIONS. I honestly can't figure out what's wrong with it. I might just DOUBLE CHECK that it isn't the remote control that's playing up.

Question 83

VARIOS (number) - A CAMBIO We work with ___ online influencers who help us improve our presence online and ___ we give them a share of the profit...

Answer 83

VARIOS (number) - A CAMBIO We work with A NUMBER OF online influencers who help us improve our presence online and IN EXCHANGE we give them a share of the profit...

Question 84

IR COMPLETANDO/(engage in a task, completing each step or task) - CADA UNO Wo___ y___ wa___ through the list and let me know when you're done. Just mark off ___ of the items as you go.

Answer 84

IR COMPLETANDO/(engage in a task, completing each step or task) - CADA UNO WORK YOUR WAY through the list and let me know when you're done. Just mark off EACH ONE of the items as you go.

Question 85

HACE FALTA (do) - BUENO/(used to say that something is needed or desired, can be used sarcastically) (there) We ___ a few more members of staff. But, ___.

Answer 85

HACE FALTA (do) - BUENO/(used to say that something is needed or desired, can be used sarcastically) We COULD DO WITH a few more members of staff. But, THERE WE GO.

Question 86

UF/(an expression of shock or worry, often used to sympathise with others) - RECUPERANDO A: I feel better, but the doctor says I mustn't do any physical activity for another 3 weeks. B: ___, well I'm glad to hear you're ___ at least.

Answer 86

UF/(an expression of shock or worry, often used to sympathise with others) - RECUPERANDO A: I feel better, but the doctor says I mustn't do any physical activity for another 3 weeks. B: OH DEAR, well I'm glad to hear you're ON THE MEND at least.

Question 87

¿DÓNDE?/¿DÓNDE MÁS O MENOS? - (to say you will do something "until the end") A: ___ abo___ is her office? B: You need to walk a___ ___ wa___ down to the bottom of this corridor and then...

Answer 87

¿DÓNDE?/¿DÓNDE MÁS O MENOS? - (to say you will do something "until the end") A: WHERE ABOUTS is her office? B: You need to walk ALL THE WAY down to the bottom of this corridor and then...

Question 88

ADIVINA QÚE - ¿CÓMO ES ESO?/¿POR QUÉ? A: ___. B: What? A: I'm going to London for 4 weeks! B: ___? A: I've been asked to help out with a project...

Answer 88

ADIVINA QÚE - ¿CÓMO ES ESO?/¿POR QUÉ? A: GUESS WHAT. B: What? A: I'm going to London for 4 weeks! B: HOW COME? A: I've been asked to help out with a project...

Question 89

PULSAR EL BOTÓN "PLAY" - NO DUDAR Everyone ready? Shall I ___?... Awesome. And ___ to ask any questions throughout the video.

Answer 89

PULSAR EL BOTÓN "PLAY" - NO DUDAR Everyone ready? Shall I PRESS PLAY?... Awesome. And DON'T HESITATE to ask any questions throughout the video.

Question 90

(To guess, based on the best of your knowledge and experience) - ES POSIBLE QUE (well) I'm not 100% on that. It's just an edu___ ___, I ma___ ___ ___ wrong.

Answer 90

(To guess, based on the best of your knowledge and experience) - ES POSIBLE QUE (well) I'm not 100% on that. It's just an EDUCATED GUESS, I MAY WELL BE wrong.

Question 91

UNA CONSULTA (just) - (achieve the required result) (trick) Rob, ___ ___ qui___ que___. What could I use to bind these two materials? [answer] Ah perfect - that will ___.

Answer 91

UNA CONSULTA (just) - (achieve the required result) (trick) Rob, JUST A QUICK QUESTION. What could I use to bind these two materials? [answer] Ah perfect - that will DO THE TRICK.

Question 92

(The action that is most likely to be successful) (bet) - (despite what has just been said) (having) Our ___ is probably to launch in June. Although, ___, we'd better check that doesn't clash with any of the other events.

Answer 92

(The action that is most likely to be successful) (bet) - (despite what has just been said) (having) Our BEST BET is probably to launch in June.... Although, HAVING SAID THAT, we'd better check that doesn't clash with any of the other events.

Question 93

(Used to say that the number could be any number between two other numbers) - (Used to make a suggestion) (tell) They're sold ___ €100 and €500... I'___ t___ y___ wh___, let's go to Debsons tomorrow, I reckon they'll have some.

Answer 93

(Used to say that the number could be any number between two other numbers) - (Used to make a suggestion) (tell) They're sold ANYWHERE BETWEEN €100 and €500... I'LL TELL YOU WHAT, let's go to Debsons tomorrow, I reckon they'll have some.

Question 94

(To make something pointless) (defeats) - ¿EN QUÉ SENTIDO? A: Don't you think that ___ though? B: ___?

Answer 94

(To make something pointless) (defeats) - ¿EN QUÉ SENTIDO? A: Don't you think that DEFEATS THE PURPOSE though? B: IN WHAT SENSE?

Question 95

(Only one of the two things in question, not both) (one) - UN DÍA POSTERIOR (date) It's ___, we can't afford both unfortunately. But I suspect we'll be able to make a second purchase ___ ___ la___ d___.

Answer 95

(Only one of the two things in question, not both) (one) - UN DÍA POSTERIOR (date) It's ONE OR THE OTHER, we can't afford both unfortunately. But I suspect we'll be able to make a second purchase AT A LATER DAY.

Question 96

EN RETROSPECTIVA - AL REVÉS ___, it was a bit of a rip off. Perhaps if we had done it ___ it would have been cheaper.

Answer 96

EN RETROSPECTIVA - AL REVÉS IN RETROSPECT, it was a bit of a rip off. Perhaps if we had done it THE OTHER WAY ROUND it would have been cheaper.

Question 97

PERO BUENO (hey) - ES ASÍ (it is) It didn't exactly go according to plan ___. ___.

Answer 97

PERO BUENO (hey) - ES ASÍ (it is) It didn't exactly go according to plan ___. ___.

Question 98

(So close to being the case that it can be regarded as being the case) (just) - DESÉAME SUERTE A: Did you finish your presentation? B: ___. We're starting at 12pm. ___.

Answer 98

(So close to being the case that it can be regarded as being the case) (just) - DESÉAME SUERTE A: Did you finish your presentation? B: JUST ABOUT. We're starting at 12pm. WISH ME LUCK.