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El libro Total English - Avanzado - Unidad 4 - Lección 2

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used to describe someone who has no plans or obligations, often feeling uncertain about how to spend their time

Ex: On days off , she ’s at a loose end, looking for ways to stay productive .

to overwhelm someone or something with an excessive amount of work, tasks, requests, or messages, often causing a feeling of being stressed

agobiar, abrumar

agobiar, abrumar

Ex: The unexpected project extensions snowed under the construction crew , leading to overtime and tight deadlines .Las extensiones inesperadas del proyecto **abrumaron** al equipo de construcción, lo que llevó a horas extras y plazos ajustados.
to line up
[Verbo]

to stand in a line or row extending in a single direction

ponerse en fila

ponerse en fila

Ex: The cars are lining up at the toll booth to pay the toll .Los coches **hacen cola** en la cabina de peaje para pagar el peaje.
tied up
[Adjetivo]

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

ocupado, atareado

ocupado, atareado

Ex: The employees were too tied up with paperwork to take a break .Los empleados estaban demasiado **atados** con el papeleo para tomar un descanso.

(of a deal, plan, arrangement, etc.) to fail to happen or be completed

fracasar

fracasar

Ex: The negotiations between the two companies began to fall through over disagreements on contract terms .Las negociaciones entre las dos empresas comenzaron a **fracasar** por desacuerdos sobre los términos del contrato.

to initiate an action or task, particularly when someone has granted permission or in spite of doubts or opposition

hacer

hacer

Ex: The homeowner is excited to go ahead with the renovation plans for the kitchen .El propietario está emocionado de **seguir adelante** con los planes de renovación de la cocina.

to escape a responsibility

escapar de, evadir

escapar de, evadir

Ex: She couldn’t get out of her commitment to volunteer.Ella no podía **escapar** de su compromiso de voluntariado.

to cancel what has been planned

suspender

suspender

Ex: The manager had to call the meeting off due to an emergency.El gerente tuvo que **cancelar** la reunión debido a una emergencia.

to relax after a period of stress or excitement, often by engaging in soothing activities

relajarse, desconectar

relajarse, desconectar

Ex: She finds it helpful to wind down with a warm bath and a cup of herbal tea .Ella encuentra útil **relajarse** con un baño caliente y una taza de té de hierbas.
to crop up
[Verbo]

to appear or arise unexpectedly, often referring to a problem, issue, or situation that was not previously anticipated or planned for

surgir, aparecer

surgir, aparecer

Ex: The car broke down on the highway , and various issues cropped up, making the journey more challenging .El coche se averió en la autopista, y varios problemas **surgieron**, haciendo el viaje más desafiante.

to elevate one's foot in order to rest or relax

Ex: After a busy day at work, he likes to put his feet up with a cup of tea.
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