Libro Street Talk 1 - Una mirada más cercana: Lección 6

to strike forcefully or swiftly with something like a belt or a similar object

in a way that unfairly takes advantage of a person's weaknesses

to feel upset, irritated, or unhappy

(of a computer or electronic device) to start and load the operating system into memory for use

to produce, distribute, or sell illicit or unauthorized goods

to shake involuntarily as a response to extreme fear

relating to jobs or workers who engage in manual labor or skilled trades

extremely furious or upset

without any preparations or prior plans

to be specially careful, gentle, or considerate when dealing with someone or something

said to someone to show praise or respect for what they have done

to avoid sharing a secret with others

used to describe something that has been used many times or has existed for an extended period of time and is no longer new

to have different roles, positions, or jobs at the same time

to have a hard time staying calm due to being extremely nervous or excited about something

to unexpectedly expose or confront someone in an embarrassing situation

to cause a person to become greatly interested in one, particularly in the first encounter

in a way that solely relies on one's intuition or personal judgment rather than the necessary knowledge, tools, etc.

to take legal action against someone and demand so much money and damages from them that it leaves them with nothing

to be the one who makes important decisions and is in complete control and of a relationship or family

everything a person has to offer for helping someone, even things that they need for themselves

used for telling a person to be more patient or to think before reacting angrily

to lose a big sum of money, often due to a risky bet or investment

someone who considers themselves more important than others and often behaves in a very formal and old-fashioned way

used to suggest that if something accurately describes or applies to a person, they should accept it as true

a person who tries hard to let others know that they always do the right thing and behave well

to have a hidden resource, plan, or advantage that can be used strategically when needed

to make someone become impressed

to tell a person to stop making noise or stop talking, especially if they are being loud or annoying