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El libro Headway - Avanzado - La última palabra (Unidad 8)

Aquí encontrará el vocabulario de The Last Word Unidad 8 en el libro del curso Headway Advanced, como "predicar con el ejemplo", "chockablock", "claro como el barro", etc.

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accidents will happen in the best of families

used to imply that even the most careful or well-prepared people or families can still experience unexpected mishaps or mistakes

[Oración]
actions speak louder than words

used to say that people's actions show their true intentions or beliefs more clearly than their words

[Oración]
a fate worse than death

something that is really terrible to experience

[Frase]
behind every great man (there) stands a woman

used to suggest that the success of a man is often due to the support, hard work, and sacrifices of a woman in his life

[Oración]
all in a day's work

something that is a typical or normal part of a person's job

[Frase]
to have one's cake and eat it (too)

to desire to have two things that are impossible to have without sacrificing the other

[Frase]
(as) clear as mud

used to describe something that is complicated due to not being clearly described or shown

[Frase]
after one's own heart

used to describe someone or something that perfectly matches one's tastes, values, or preferences

tener las mismas ideas

tener las mismas ideas

[Frase]
boys will be boys

used to excuse or dismiss negative behavior by boys or men, with the implication that it is simply part of their nature

[Oración]
at the end of the day

used before stating the most important fact about a particular situation

[Frase]
blast from the past

the unexpected appearance or remebrance of a person or thing that evokes nostalgic feelings within one

[Frase]
no pain, no gain

used for saying that without working hard and experiencing difficulties, one cannot achieve anything

sin dolor,  no hay ganancia

sin dolor, no hay ganancia

[Frase]
better safe than sorry

used to suggest that it is preferable to take precautions and be cautious in order to avoid problems or regret later on

[Oración]
bad things come in threes

used to suggest that misfortune or bad luck often happens in groups of three, and when one negative event occurs, two more will follow

[Oración]
good things come in threes

used to suggest that good things often happen in groups of three

[Oración]
like father, like son

used to say that a son's behavior or qualities are similar to those of his father

[Frase]
it takes all sorts to make a world

used to imply that diversity and individual differences among people are necessary for the world to function and thrive

[Oración]
better late than never

used to mean that it is better to take action or complete a task, even if it is delayed, rather than not doing it at all

Más vale tarde que nunca

Más vale tarde que nunca

[Oración]
just what the doctor ordered

something that is exactly what is needed or required in a certain situation

[Frase]
do not do anything (that) I would not (do)

used to advise someone to behave responsibly and not engage in risky or questionable behavior

[Oración]
to be not for somebody to say

to believe that it is not someone's place to make a decision or judgment on a particular matter and that it should be left to others who are more qualified or have more authority to do so

[Frase]
to be damned if somebody do , damned if somebody do not

to be in a difficult situation where any decision or action taken may result in negative consequences, no matter what choice is made

[Frase]
the mind boggle

used to convey surprise, shock, or disbelief in response to something that is difficult to comprehend or absurd

[Oración]
to not bear thinking about

to be so unpleasant, disturbing, or frightening that it is difficult to even consider or imagine

[Frase]
to shop till somebody drop

to shop to the point of exhaustion or until one collapses

[Frase]
horses for courses

used to imply that different people are suited to different things, and what works well for one person may not work well for another

[Oración]
meet and greet

an event or service where a person, such as a celebrity, politician, or businessperson, meets and interacts with members of the public

[Frase]
fair and square

done honestly, justly, or without disobeying any rules

[Frase]
from zero to hero

used to say that someone or something has gone from a position of low status or obscurity to one of great success, fame, or popularity

[Frase]
nearest and dearest

used to refer to one's closest and most intimate family members or friends

[Frase]
use it or lose it

used to imply that if something is not used or practiced, it will be forgotten or taken away

[Oración]
chockablock

completely full or crowded to the point of congestion or blockage

abarrotado, completo

abarrotado, completo

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[Adjetivo]
to walk the talk

to actually do what one claims or preaches, and not just talk about it

[Frase]
to name and shame

to publicly identify and criticize individuals or organizations for engaging in inappropriate or unethical behavior in order to hold them accountable for their actions or punish them

[Frase]
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