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(as|) still as a stone [Frase]

used to refer to a person or thing that is completely motionless

Ex: The statue stood in the park , as still as a stone , capturing the attention of passersby with its lifelike appearance .

(as|) heavy as lead [Frase]

used to refer to someone or something that is very difficult to lift or move, due to being heavy

Ex: The burden of guilt weighed on his conscience , making it feel as heavy as lead .

(as|) light as a feather [Frase]

used to refer to someone or something that is very easy to lift and carry, due to having no considerable weight

Ex: The helium-filled balloon soared in the sky , floating light as a feather above the crowd .

in the raw [Frase]

(of a thing) in its most natural or true state of existence

Ex: The photographs were exhibited in the raw , without any editing or post-processing , showcasing the raw emotions captured in the moment .

a sight for sore eyes [Frase]

a person or thing that is very strange or unattractive in appearance

Ex: The fashion disaster walking down the street in mismatched colors and clashing patterns was a sight for sore eyes .

off the rails [Frase]

used to say that something is extreme or exciting

Ex:

Old Harry [Sustantivo]

el Diablo

Ex: Legend has it that Old Harry roams the countryside at night , seeking souls to torment .

La leyenda dice que el Viejo Harry vaga por el campo por la noche, buscando almas para atormentar.

snail mail [Sustantivo]

correo postal

Ex: I sent a birthday card to my grandmother in snail mail , as I know she enjoys receiving handwritten letters .

Envié una tarjeta de cumpleaños a mi abuela por correo postal, ya que sé que disfruta recibir cartas escritas a mano.

a bunch of fives [Frase]

puñetazo

Ex:

AWOL [Adjetivo]

desaparecido

Ex:

Los planes de lección cuidadosamente preparados por el profesor desaparecieron AWOL cuando el sistema informático de la escuela se estrelló.

to [get] a hold of {sth} [Frase]

to find a thing that one was searching for

Ex: I need to get a hold of my passport before the trip ; otherwise , I wo n't be able to board the flight .

to [lay|get] {one's} hands on {sth} [Frase]

to succeed in obtaining something

Ex: The detective was determined to lay his hands on the evidence that would crack the case wide open .

up for grabs [Frase]

ready to be used or obtained

Ex: With the store-wide sale , many items are up for grabs at significantly discounted prices .

to [go] spare [Frase]

to be available for use only due to being unwanted

Ex: The company had ordered too much inventory , and the excess products are going spare at a clearance sale .

crystal clear [Adjetivo]

cristalino

Ex:

El profesor escribió información importante en la transparencia cristalina, permitiendo que todos los estudiantes pudieran seguir fácilmente.

old school [Frase]

adhering to traditional values, methods, or styles

Ex: The professor 's teaching style is old school , relying on in-depth lectures and handwritten notes .

knee-high to a grasshopper [Frase]

extremely or unusually small in size or importance

Ex: Compared to the grandeur of the neighboring buildings , the quaint little café on the corner is knee-high to a grasshopper .

(as|) pretty as a picture [Frase]

very appealing to the eyes

Ex: Francesca was as pretty as a picture and apparently glowing with health .

(as|) silent as the grave [Frase]

used to refer to a place that is completely silent or quiet, with no noise or sound at all

Ex: The library was silent as the grave , with patrons engrossed in their reading and study .

(as|) American as apple pie [Frase]

used of someone or something that is seen or considered very normal in America

Ex:

off the rails [Frase]

used to say that something is not following the planned or expected course

Ex: The politician 's campaign was expected to be a smooth ride , but it 's been plagued by scandals and is now off the rails .

along the line of {sth} [Frase]

in alignment with a specific path, course, or set of guidelines within a given context or framework

Ex: The artist created remarkable works of art along the line of abstract expressionism , pushing artistic boundaries .

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