Opinión - Argument

Sumérgete en los modismos ingleses sobre discusiones, como "call off the dogs" y "blazing row".

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water under the bridge [Frase]

used to say that there is no point in arguing about unpleasant things that happened in the past

Ex: We used to be rivals , but as the years passed , those differences became water under the bridge , and we became good friends .

blazing row [Sustantivo]

una discusión acalorada

Ex: The neighbors had a blazing row about the noise coming from one of their houses .

Los vecinos tuvieron una discusión acalorada por el ruido que venía de una de sus casas.

to [jump] down {one's} throat [Frase]

to reply quickly and rudely to someone

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to [have] it out with {sb} [Frase]

dar un asunto por terminado

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do not get me started [Oración]

used to ask someone not to make one talk about a certain topic as it might start a lengthy, unpleasant discussion

Ex: I 'm warning you , do not get me started on the state of education in our country ; I have strong opinions about the flaws in the system .

to [go|be] (at it|) hammer and tongs [Frase]

discutir acaloradamente

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the lion's den [Frase]

a state or situation in which one must face extreme hostility

Ex: The journalist fearlessly went into the lion 's den , interviewing a controversial figure known for aggressive and confrontational responses .

to [teach] {one's} [grandmother] (how|) to suck eggs [Frase]

to offer unnecessary or redundant instruction or advice to someone who is already experienced or knowledgeable in that particular area

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to [cut] off {one's} [nose] to spite {one's} face [Frase]

to do something with the intention of harming or punishing someone only to face the consequences oneself

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to [show] {sb} the door [Frase]

to angrily ask someone to leave a place

Ex: The restaurant manager encountered a rude customer and promptly showed him the door , refusing to tolerate any mistreatment of the staff .

to [swear|curse] a blue streak [Frase]

to use offensive words in an intense and rapid manner

Ex: When the computer crashed and wiped out hours of work , Jane swore a blue streak , unable to contain her frustration and anger .

monkey in the middle [Frase]

mono en el medio

Ex: The mediator tried to find a compromise between two feuding parties , but felt like a monkey in the middle , facing resistance and stubbornness from both sides .

running battle [Sustantivo]

batalla prolongada

Ex: The environmental activists engaged in a running battle with the government over the protection of a threatened ecosystem , advocating for stricter regulations .

Los activistas ambientales se involucraron en una batalla continua con el gobierno sobre la protección de un ecosistema amenazado, abogando por regulaciones más estrictas.

shouting match [Sustantivo]

pelea a gritos

Ex: The neighbors had a shouting match over a parking dispute , with both parties angrily asserting their rights and refusing to compromise .

Los vecinos tuvieron una discusión acalorada por una disputa de estacionamiento, con ambas partes afirmando enojadamente sus derechos y negándose a comprometerse.

to [call] off the dogs [Frase]

to stop criticizing or attacking another person

Ex: The CEO instructed the marketing team to call off the dogs on a controversial advertising campaign due to negative public reception .

(battle|clash) of wills [Frase]

a situation involving two people who refuse to compromise, hoping the other individual does so first

Ex: The project team experienced a clash of wills when members had conflicting ideas about the project 's direction , leading to heated debates and delays .

to [lock] horns [Frase]

enfrentarse

Ex: The environmental activist and the industry representative locked horns in a public forum , passionately debating the impact of industrial practices on the environment .

Opinión
Acuerdo o aprobación	Desacuerdo o Desaprobación	Criticism	Rebuke
Expresar opiniones	Discussion	Punto de vista	Haciendo un punto
Pensamientos & Suposiciones	Argument	Quarrel