![to [take] time](/assets/img/no-pic-260w.png "to [take] time")
to [take] time
[Frase]
to need a significant amount of time to be able to happen, be completed, or achieved
Ex:
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get a life
[Oración]
used to tell someone to change their life style and start doing more exciting or important things
Ex:
She
told
her
friend
to
get
a
life
and
stop
obsessing
over
her
ex-boyfriend's
social media
posts
.
![to [kill] (the|) time](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/44152/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [kill] (the|) time")
to [kill] (the|) time
[Frase]
to spend or use time in a way that does not achieve anything or have a particular goal
Ex:
While
waiting
for
the
train
,
she
decided
to
kill
time
by
reading
a
book
.
third time lucky
[interjección]
A la tercera va la vencida
Ex:
I
’ve
failed
twice
already
,
but
third
time
lucky
,
I
’m
sure
I
’ll
pass
this
test
!
Ya he fallado dos veces, pero a la tercera va la vencida, estoy seguro de que aprobaré esta prueba.
no time to lose
[Frase]
used in a situation when there is only a little time to do something and one must be careful not to waste any of it
Ex:
cushy
[Adjetivo]
cómodo
Ex:
His
cushy
assignment
allowed
him
to
work from home
and
set
his
own
schedule
.
Su tarea cómoda le permitió trabajar desde casa y establecer su propio horario.
to [come] to life
[Frase]
to become lively and energetic
Ex:
As
the
sun
set
,
the
city
skyline
came to
life
with
twinkling
lights
and
bustling
activity
.
![to [bet] {one's} (life|boots|bottom dollar)](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/46670/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [bet] {one's} (life|boots|bottom dollar)")
puedes apostar tu vida
Ex:
You
can
bet
your
boots
that
the
sun
will
rise
tomorrow
.
better luck next time
[interjección]
suerte para la próxima
Ex:
It
did
n’t
go
as
planned
,
but
remember
,
better
luck
next
time
.
No salió como estaba planeado, pero recuerda, mejor suerte la próxima vez.
new lease of life
[Frase]
another chance for someone to become more healthy, energetic, or adopting a more optimistic view on life
Ex:
A
break
from
work
can
offer
a
new
lease
of
life
,
allowing
you
to
return
feeling
recharged
.
for the time being
[Adverbio]
por ahora
Ex:
I
'll
take
care
of
this
task
for the time being
,
but
we
should
discuss
a
more
permanent
solution
.
Me encargaré de esta tarea por el momento, pero deberíamos discutir una solución más permanente.
to [stand] the test of time
[Frase]
to remain strong, valuable, or effective over a long period, despite changes or challenges
Ex:
His
contributions
to
science
will
surely
stand
the
test
of
time
.
in the nick of time
[Adverbio]
justo a tiempo
Ex:
She
called
me
in the nick of time
,
before
I
started
worrying
.
Ella me llamó en el último momento, antes de que empezara a preocuparme.
to be willing to do whatever it takes to avoid trouble or conflict and have a peaceful and stress-free existence
Ex:
She
does
anything
for
a
quiet
life
.
story of {one's} life
[Frase]
used to say that it is typical of a person to experience an unfortunate event
Ex:
Losing
his
keys
and
frantically
searching
for
them
at
the
last
minute
was
the
story
of
his
life
.
to [run] the risk of {sth}
[Frase]
to be in or to get oneself into a situation that may result in an unpleasant or dangerous outcome
Ex:
to carry out
[Verbo]
realizar
Ex:
The
technician
will
carry out
routine
maintenance
on
the
machinery
to
prevent
any
potential
issues
.
El técnico llevará a cabo el mantenimiento de rutina en la maquinaria para prevenir cualquier problema potencial.
research
[Sustantivo]
investigación
Ex:
The
research
on
social media
usage
revealed
interesting
trends
among
teenagers
.
La investigación sobre el uso de las redes sociales reveló tendencias interesantes entre los adolescentes.
to become
[Verbo]
convertirse en
Ex:
It
became
obvious
that
they
were
not
prepared
for
the
presentation
.
Se hizo obvio que no estaban preparados para la presentación.
apparent
[Adjetivo]
evidente
Ex:
The
apparent
cause
of
the
fire
was
faulty
wiring
in
the
building
.
La causa aparente del incendio fue el cableado defectuoso en el edificio.
![to [take] {sth} into account](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/42092/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [take] {sth} into account")
to [get] {sth} going
[Frase]
to start or begin something, often with a sense of urgency or purpose
Ex:
To
get
the
class
going
,
the
teacher
asked
everyone
to
introduce
themselves
.
to suffer
[Verbo]
sufrir
Ex:
He
suffered
a lot of
pain
after
the
accident
.
Él sufrió mucho dolor después del accidente.
stroke
[Sustantivo]
apoplejía
Ex:
Rehabilitation
therapy
is
often
necessary
to
help
stroke
survivors
regain
lost
skills
and
improve
their
quality of life
.
La terapia de rehabilitación a menudo es necesaria para ayudar a los sobrevivientes de un accidente cerebrovascular a recuperar habilidades perdidas y mejorar su calidad de vida.
to digest
[Verbo]
digerir
Ex:
Digesting
proteins
involves
the
action
of
stomach
acids
.
Digestión de proteínas implica la acción de los ácidos estomacales.
to [break] the ice
[Frase]
to make two or more strangers get comfortable with each other and engage in a conversation
Ex:
Sometimes
a
simple
smile
and
a
friendly
greeting
are
all
it
takes
to
break
the
ice
with
a
stranger
.
![to [stand] on {one's} own (two|) feet](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/41700/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [stand] on {one's} own (two|) feet")
to be able to take care of oneself without needing any assistance from others
Ex:
He
finally
stood
on
his
own
two
feet
after
years
of
support
.
to grab
[Verbo]
captar
Ex:
The
catchy
melody
and
infectious
rhythm
of
the
song
grabbed
the
listeners
and
made it
an
instant
hit
.
La melodía pegadiza y el ritmo contagioso de la canción atrajeron a los oyentes y la convirtieron en un éxito instantáneo.
![to [follow] {one's} nose](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/45994/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [follow] {one's} nose")
to [follow] {one's} nose
[Frase]
to follow one's intuition instead of rules or what others say
Ex:
In
creative
endeavors
,
sometimes
it
's
best
to
ignore
the
rules
and
follow
your
nose
to
discover
something
unique
and
original
.
to follow
[Verbo]
obedecer
Ex:
She
followed
the
recipe
loosely
,
adding
her
own
twist
to
the
dish
.
Ella siguió la receta libremente, añadiendo su propio toque al plato.
pattern
[Sustantivo]
patrón
Ex:
Economists
study
market
patterns
to
predict
future
trends
and
developments
.
Los economistas estudian los patrones del mercado para predecir tendencias y desarrollos futuros.
awake
[Adjetivo]
despierto
Ex:
The
dog
stayed
awake
to
keep
watch
over
the
house
.
El perro se mantuvo despierto para vigilar la casa.
to withdraw
[Verbo]
retirarse
Ex:
After
a
long
week
at work
,
she
looked
forward
to
withdrawing
to
her
apartment
for
some
much-needed
relaxation
.
Después de una larga semana de trabajo, esperaba con ansias retirarse a su apartamento para un merecido descanso.
that is life (for you|)
[Oración]
used to express acceptance or resignation to the way things are, particularly when faced with an unpleasant or difficult situation
Ex:
used to show one's confidence in dealing with another person's behavior and using it to their disadvantage
Ex:
enough
[Determinante]
lo suficiente
Ex:
The
soup
was
n't
hot
enough
to
serve
.
La sopa no estaba lo suficientemente caliente para servir.
whole
[Adjetivo]
todo
Ex:
The
whole
group
cheered
for
the
winning
team
.
Todo el grupo animó al equipo ganador.
all
[Determinante]
todo
Ex:
He
dedicated
all
his
time
to
studying
for
the
exam
.
Dedicó todo su tiempo a estudiar para el examen.
plenty
[Pronombre]
mucho
Ex:
There
are
plenty
of
reasons
to
visit
the
national park
,
including
the
beautiful
scenery
and
hiking
trails
.
Hay muchas razones para visitar el parque nacional, incluyendo los hermosos paisajes y los senderos para caminar.
a great deal
[Frase]
to a large extent
Ex:
He
appreciated
your
help
a great deal
and
thanked
everyone
.
hardly
[Adverbio]
apenas
Ex:
he
issue
was
hardly
addressed
in
the
initial
stages
of
the
discussion
.
El problema fue apenas abordado en las etapas iniciales de la discusión.
several
[Determinante]
varios
Ex:
Ella recibió varias invitaciones a diferentes eventos este fin de semana.
none
[Determinante]
ninguno
Ex:
Despite
searching
through
the
entire
collection
,
none
of
the
books
on
the
shelf
interested
him
.
A pesar de buscar en toda la colección, ninguno de los libros en el estante le interesó.
no
[Determinante]
ninguno
Ex:
The
recipe
requires
no
sugar
at all
.
La receta no requiere ningún azúcar en absoluto.
little
[Determinante]
poco
Ex:
There
is
little
room
for
error
in this
task
.
Hay poco margen para el error en esta tarea.
most
[Determinante]
la mayoría de
Ex:
In
the
survey
,
most
participants
expressed
satisfaction
with
the
product
.
En la encuesta, la mayoría de los participantes expresó satisfacción con el producto.
to [get] the bug
[Frase]
to become interested or enthusiastic about something, often to the point of obsession
Ex:
He
did
n’t
like
running
at first
,
but
he
got
the
bug
after
his
first
marathon
.
(such|what) a pain
[Frase]
someone or something that is irritating, troublesome, or causes inconvenience
Ex:
This
traffic
is
such
a
pain
—
we're
going to
be
late
!
![to [hit] {sb} like a ton of bricks](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/45659/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [hit] {sb} like a ton of bricks")
to experience the sudden, surprising, and overwhelming impact of something, that catches someone off guard and leaves them feeling stunned or overwhelmed
Ex:
The
realization
that
I
had
forgotten
my
passport
just as
I
arrived
at
the
airport
hit
me
like
a
ton
of
bricks
.
(and|) not before time (too|)
[Frase]
used to express relief that something has finally happened, after a long delay or period of waiting
Ex:
They
’ve
fixed
the
road
,
and
not
before
time
—
it
’s
been
dangerous
for
months
.
any old time
[Frase]
at any convenient or available time, without the need for careful planning or scheduling
Ex:
She
’ll
accept
your
invitation
any
old
time
if
you
ask
her
.
(that|this) [is] more like it
[Oración]
used to indicate satisfaction or approval with a change or improvement in a situation
Ex:
fancy that
[interjección]
¡Fíjate eso!
Ex:
¿Es él quien encontró la solución? Fíjate eso, no lo habría adivinado.
this and that
[Frase]
a variety of unspecified things or situations
Ex:
We
talked
about
this
and
that
for
hours
,
just
catching up
.
those were the days
[Oración]
used to refer nostalgically to a past time or era, often implying that the time being referred to was a better or more enjoyable time
Ex:
that is all {~noun}
[Oración]
used to indicate that there is nothing more to say or do about a particular matter
Ex:
these things happen
[Oración]
used to say that unfortunate or unexpected events sometimes occur and that it is a natural part of life to experience them
Ex:
to [be|have] one of those days
[Frase]
used to describe a day that is particularly difficult or frustrating
Ex:
After
the
meeting
,
I
felt like
I
was
having
one
of
those
days
where
nothing
works out
.
these things are sent to try us
[Oración]
used to say that difficult or challenging situations are a natural part of life and are meant to test our strength and resilience
Ex:
The
long
hours
at work
can
be
exhausting
,
but
these
things
are
sent
to
try
us
and
help
us
grow
.
to [leave] it at that
[Frase]
to stop talking about or discussing something, especially when there is no need for further elaboration or action
Ex:
We
had
a
disagreement
,
but
let
’s
leave
it
at
that
and
move on
.
how does {sth} grab you?
[Oración]
used to ask for someone's opinion or reaction to a particular idea, proposal, or suggestion
Ex:
that is the spirit
[Oración]
used to encourage or praise someone for their positive attitude or determination in a difficult or challenging situation
Ex:
to [have] (a|the|this) feeling
[Frase]
to have an intuition or a premonition about something without any logical or rational explanation
Ex:
I
have
a
feeling
it
will
be
a
good day
.
to come to
[Verbo]
llegar a
Ex:
The
board of directors
met
to
discuss
the
proposal
and
came to
a
resolution
.
La junta directiva se reunió para discutir la propuesta y llegó a una resolución.
on time
[Adverbio]
a tiempo
Ex:
The
train
arrived
on time
at
the
station
.
El tren llegó a tiempo a la estación.
(about|high) time
[Frase]
ya era hora
Ex:
We
finally
went on
that
long-awaited
vacation
—
it
was
about
time
we
took
a
break
.