Idioms -C1 Flashcards

(10 cards)

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Está trabajando día y noche para cumplir con el plazo.

A

→ He’s burning the candle at both ends to meet the deadline.

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No vale la pena llorar sobre la leche derramada.

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→ It’s not worth crying over spilled milk.

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Esa oferta de trabajo fue la frutilla del postre.

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→ That job offer was the icing on the cake.

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4
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Finalmente contó el secreto sobre la fiesta sorpresa.

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→ She finally spilled the beans about the surprise party.

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Estaban en la cuerda floja después de no cumplir el plazo.

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→ They were walking on thin ice after missing the deadline.

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Su explicación fue un poco tirada de los pelos.

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→ His explanation was a bit of a stretch.

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Estás dando en el clavo con ese análisis.

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→ You’re hitting the nail on the head with that analysis.

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Escondieron el problema bajo la alfombra.

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→ They swept the issue under the rug.

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9
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Tiende a irse por las ramas en lugar de ser directo.

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→ He tends to beat around the bush instead of being direct.

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Aprobó el examen por un pelo.

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→ She passed the exam by the skin of her teeth.

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