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

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to belt [Verbo]

golpear

Ex: He belted the baseball with all his might , sending it soaring over the outfield fence for a home run .

Él golpeó la pelota de béisbol con todas sus fuerzas, enviándola volando por encima de la valla del jardín para un jonrón.

below the belt [Frase]

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

Ex: Using confidential information against a former colleague in a business deal was a below the belt action .

to [be] in a bad mood [Frase]

to feel upset, irritated, or unhappy

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to boot up [Verbo]

arrancar

Ex:

Después de un apagón, el sistema tarda unos minutos en arrancar nuevamente.

boot camp [Sustantivo]

campamento de entrenamiento militar

to bootleg [Verbo]

contrabandear

Ex: The group bootlegged rare sneakers at inflated prices .

to [shake|quake|tremble] in {one's} (boots|shoes) [Frase]

to shake involuntarily as a response to extreme fear

Ex: The idea of giving a presentation in front of a large audience makes me quake in my shoes .

blue-collar [Adjetivo]

obrero

Ex: Many blue-collar jobs require specialized skills and training acquired through apprenticeships or vocational programs .

Muchos trabajos manuales requieren habilidades especializadas y capacitación adquirida a través de aprendizajes o programas vocacionales.

hot under the collar [Frase]

extremely furious or upset

Ex: She got hot under the collar during the meeting when her ideas were dismissed without proper consideration .

off the cuff [Frase]

without any preparations or prior plans

Ex:

to [treat|handle] {sb/sth} with kid gloves [Frase]

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

Ex: The manager treated the new employee with kid gloves during their first week to help them adjust to the workplace .

hats off [interjección]

quitarse el sombrero

Ex: If you can do that and come up smiling — well , then , it 's hats off all round .

Si puedes hacer eso y salir sonriendo—bueno, entonces, es quitarse el sombrero por todas partes.

to [keep] {sth} under {one's} hat [Frase]

to avoid sharing a secret with others

Ex:

old hat [Frase]

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

Ex: In the fast-paced tech industry , what 's new today can become old hat in a matter of months .

to [wear] (many|several) (different|) hats [Frase]

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

Ex: The teacher wears several hats in the classroom , including educator , counselor , and mentor .

to [have] ants in {one's} pants [Frase]

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

Ex:

to [catch] {sb} with {one's} pants down [Frase]

to unexpectedly expose or confront someone in an embarrassing situation

Ex:

to [charm] the pants off {sb} [Frase]

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

Ex: Despite his nervousness, John used his sense of humor to charm the pants off his date, leaving her with a lasting impression.

by the seat of {one's} pants [Frase]

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

Ex: The comedian did n't have a script for the show , so he had to rely on his wit and comedic timing , performing by the seat of his pants .

to [sue] the pants off (of|) {sb/sth} [Frase]

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

Ex: She sued the pants off the negligent driver and won a substantial settlement .

to [wear] the pants [Frase]

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

Ex: Although Jack is the more easygoing of the two , everyone knows that Emily wears the pants in their relationship .

the [shirt] off {one's} [back] [Frase]

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

Ex: The community rallied together , donating food , clothing , and even the shirts off their backs to help the victims of the natural disaster .

keep {one's} (shirt|pants) on [Oración]

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

Ex: I know you 're excited about the game , but keep your pants on .

to [lose] {one's} shirt [Frase]

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

Ex:

stuffed shirt [Sustantivo]

pedante

Ex: The boardroom was filled with stuffed shirts , all focused on maintaining a strict hierarchy .

La sala de juntas estaba llena de presumidos, todos enfocados en mantener una jerarquía estricta.

if the (shoe|boot) fits [Frase]

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

Ex: Despite his protests , John had to admit that if the boot fits , he might indeed be a bit of a perfectionist .

goody two shoes [Frase]

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

Ex: He constantly brags about his charitable donations and impeccable ethical choices. It's clear he's just a goody two shoes seeking attention.

to [have|keep] {sb/sth} up {one's} [sleeve] [Frase]

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

Ex: During the trial , the lawyer had a surprise witness up her sleeve to strengthen the case .

to [knock|blow] {one's} socks off [Frase]

to make someone become impressed

Ex: That movie knocked my socks off .

to [put|stuff|stick] a sock in it [Frase]

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

Ex: I love family gatherings , but sometimes Uncle Joe needs a reminder to put a sock in it during the speeches .

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