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002- Familiar Words, New Meanings

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to have second thoughts
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in two minds
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sweet
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tied up
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to strike
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thick
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the last thing on one's mind
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to get out of
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to get
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to get
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to see
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to keep
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to put
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to leave
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to make
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to bring
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to bring
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to come
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to do
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to crawl
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to put something into words
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to push
to have second thoughts
Frase
uk flag
/hæv sˈɛkənd θˈɔːts/
(dudar)

(dudar)

tener dudas

Idiom

to start doubting a decision and begin to wonder whether it is the right or best thing to do

What is the origin of the idiom "have second thoughts" and when to use it?

The idiom "have second thoughts" originates from the idea of reconsidering a decision or action before proceeding. It is used to suggest taking a moment to reflect or entertain doubts about one's initial choice, often due to uncertainty or a realization.

in two minds
Frase
uk flag
/ɪn tˈuː mˈaɪndz/
N/A

N/A

Idiom

in a state of uncertainty in which it is difficult for one to choose between two courses of action

What is the origin of the idiom "in two minds" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "in two minds" can be attributed to the figurative use of the word "mind" to represent one's thoughts, opinions, or decision-making process. The phrase emerged from the concept of internal conflict or ambivalence, where individuals experience a division within their own minds, torn between two opposing ideas or choices. It is commonly used when discussing personal choices, dilemmas, or preferences.

sweet
sweet
Adjetivo
s
s
w
w
ee
i:
t
t
simpático

simpático

kind and pleasant in nature, often thoughtful and caring toward others

tied up
Adjetivo
uk flag
/tˈaɪd ˈʌp/
(atado)

(atado)

ocupado

occupied or unavailable due to being busy, engaged, or involved in some activity or task

to strike
Verbo
s
s
t
t
r
r
i
k
k
e
ocurrirse

ocurrirse

to successfully reach, achieve, or establish something that requires agreement or compromise

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
thick
Adjetivo
th
θ
i
ɪ
ck
k
(tonto)

(tonto)

torpe

Informal

lacking intelligence or slow to understand

the last thing on one's mind
Frase
uk flag
/ðə lˈæst θˈɪŋ ˌɑːn wˈʌnz mˈaɪnd/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

something that is not being thought about or considered, often due to more pressing or immediate concerns

What is the origin of the idiom "the last thing on one's mind" and when to use it?

The exact origin of the idiom "the last thing on one's mind" is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated in the United States in the early 19th century. There are a few different theories about its origins, but the most likely is that it refers to something that is so unlikely or improbable that it is not even worth considering.

to get out of
Verbo
uk flag
/ɡˈɛt ˌaʊɾəv/
(escaparse de)

(escaparse de)

evitar

to escape a responsibility

Información Gramatical:

Estado Frasal
inseparable
verbo de la frase
get
partícula de la frase
out of
to get
Verbo
g
g
e
ɛ
t
t
(lograr que)

(lograr que)

hacer que

to cause something to perform a specific action

Información Gramatical:

ditransitive
to get
Verbo
g
g
e
ɛ
t
t
conseguir que

conseguir que

to force or convince someone to do something

Información Gramatical:

ditransitive
to see
Verbo
s
s
ee
i:
ver

ver

to find out or become certain about something by asking, discovering, or considering

to keep
Verbo
k
k
ee
i
p
p
(mantener)

(mantener)

conservar

(of food or any perishable commodity) to stay in good condition

Información Gramatical:

Intransitivo
to put
to put
Verbo
p
p
u
ʊ
t
t
(expresar)

(expresar)

decir

to express something in a specific way

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
to leave
Verbo
l
l
ea
i
v
v
e
(confiar)

(confiar)

dejar

to let someone deal with something in one's place

Información Gramatical:

ditransitive
to make
Verbo
m
m
a
k
k
e
considerar

considerar

to guess or calculate a specific value or result

to bring
Verbo
b
b
r
r
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(traer)

(traer)

llevar

to make someone or something to be placed in a certain condition or state

Información Gramatical:

complex transitive
to bring
Verbo
b
b
r
r
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(llevar)

(llevar)

traer

to make someone or something be in or go to a specific place

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
to come
Verbo
c
k
o
ʌ
m
m
e
venir

venir

to be available with certain features, options, or characteristics associated with a product

Información Gramatical:

Intransitivo
to do
Verbo
d
d
o
u:
bastar

bastar

to be suitable or sufficient for a particular purpose or need

Información Gramatical:

Intransitivo
to crawl
Verbo
c
k
r
r
a
ɔ
w
l
l
(moverse despacio)

(moverse despacio)

avanzar lentamente

(of a vehicle or its driver) to move very slowly, often in heavy traffic or difficult conditions

to put something into words
Frase
uk flag
/pˌʊt ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ ˌɪntʊ wˈɜːdz/
N/A

N/A

Collocation

to express or explain something clearly using written or spoken language

to push
Verbo
p
p
u
ʊ
sh
ʃ
(impulsar)

(impulsar)

motivar

to encourage or influence someone, or oneself, to work harder

Información Gramatical:

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