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Libro Street Talk 1 - Lección 9

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Street Talk 1
to [catch] {sb} with {one's} pants down

to unexpectedly expose or confront someone in an embarrassing situation

pillar en una situación embarazosa, dejar al descubierto

pillar en una situación embarazosa, dejar al descubierto

Ex: The reporter caught the celebrity with her pants down, revealing a secret she wanted to keep hidden. 

Intentó sonar seguro, pero la pregunta de seguimiento lo dejó en evidencia.

to [catch] {sb} red-handed

to arrest or see someone the moment they are doing something that is illegal or dishonest

pillar a alguien con las manos en la masa, sorprender a alguien en pleno acto

pillar a alguien con las manos en la masa, sorprender a alguien en pleno acto

Ex: The store manager caught the employee red-handed stealing money from the cash register. 

El dueño de la tienda pilló al niño con las manos en la masa metiéndose caramelos en el bolsillo.

to dump
to dump
[Verbo]

to get rid of waste material, particularly in an unorganized manner

tirar

tirar

Ex: The authorities installed surveillance cameras to catch those who dump garbage along the roadside. 

Las autoridades instalaron cámaras de vigilancia para atrapar a aquellos que arrojan basura al borde de la carretera.

to fall for

to be deceived or tricked by someone or something

caer en la trampa, ser engañado

caer en la trampa, ser engañado

Ex: Despite warnings from friends, he fell for the persuasive tactics of the dishonest salesperson. 

A pesar de las advertencias de sus amigos, cayó en las tácticas persuasivas del vendedor deshonesto.

forget that noise

used to express anger and the fact that someone does not care about someone or something

que le den a eso, me importa un carajo

que le den a eso, me importa un carajo

Ex: Forget that noise; if they don't respect my time, I'm leaving. 

Me importa un carajo; si no respetan mi tiempo, me voy.

fresh out of {sth}

having finished one's supply of something very recently

recién sin algo, se acaba de agotar

recién sin algo, se acaba de agotar

Ex: Sorry, we're fresh out of patience today. 

Lo siento, hoy se nos acaba de agotar la paciencia.

to [get] a kick out of {sth}

to be entertained, delighted, or excited by someone or something

disfrutar mucho de algo, sacarle mucha gracia a algo

disfrutar mucho de algo, sacarle mucha gracia a algo

Ex: During the company's team-building retreat, employees got a kick out of the trust falls and other team-building exercises. 

Los niños disfrutaron mucho dando de comer a los patos en el parque.

to get
to get
[Verbo]

to understand something by hearing it

entender, captar

entender, captar

Ex: It was a noisy environment, and I couldn't get most of the conversation. 

Era un ambiente ruidoso, y no pude entender la mayor parte de la conversación.

to [give] {sth} a rest

to put a sudden stop to something one was doing for some time

dejar algo por un rato, parar con algo

dejar algo por un rato, parar con algo

Ex: I've been dieting for months, but now I need to give it a rest and enjoy some indulgent meals. 

¿Podemos dejar la discusión del presupuesto hasta mañana?

under the knife

used when someone is about to undergo a medical operation

bajo el bisturí, ser operado

bajo el bisturí, ser operado

Ex: She's been under the knife three times already. 

Ya ha pasado por el bisturí tres veces.

nuts
nuts
[Adjetivo]

behaving in a crazy or irrational manner

loco, chiflado

loco, chiflado

Ex: She went nuts when she saw the bill. 

Ella se volvió loca cuando vio la factura.

odds and ends

various small things that have no importance or value

trastos y cachivaches, cosillas sin importancia

trastos y cachivaches, cosillas sin importancia

Ex: The shelf had books, old cables, and other odds and ends. 

En la estantería había libros, cables viejos y otros trastos.

one-track mind
one-track mind
[Sustantivo]

used of a person whose mind is busy with the thought of a particular person or thing and cannot think of anyone or anything else

mente de una sola idea, idea fija

mente de una sola idea, idea fija

Ex: Whenever he starts a new hobby, he gets a one-track mind and immerses himself completely in it. 

No esperes que hable de otra cosa; hoy tiene una sola cosa en la cabeza.

to pick up
to pick up
[Verbo]

to purchase something

comprar, adquirir

comprar, adquirir

Ex: I picked it up at a vintage store downtown. 

Lo compré en una tienda vintage del centro.

to [put] {one's} finger on {sth}

to figure out why things are the way they are and be able to identify the reason

dar con la clave, encontrar el porqué

dar con la clave, encontrar el porqué

Ex: When it comes to improving customer satisfaction, it's essential to put your finger on the specific aspects that need attention. 

Nadie lograba explicar por qué el plan parecía arriesgado.

rag
rag
[Sustantivo]

a newspaper of low quality

periodicucho

periodicucho

stuff
stuff
[Sustantivo]

personal belongings or possessions

cosas, pertenencias

cosas, pertenencias

Ex: He carried his stuff in a big backpack. 

Llevaba sus cosas en una mochila grande.

to [get|take|keep] {one's} mind off {sth}

to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant

distraerse de algo, quitarse algo de la cabeza

distraerse de algo, quitarse algo de la cabeza

Ex: He kept busy in the garden to keep his mind off the pain. 

Se mantuvo ocupado en el jardín para quitarse el dolor de la cabeza.

totally
totally
[Adverbio]

in a complete and absolute way

totalmente

totalmente

Ex: The city was totally different from what I remembered. 

La ciudad era totalmente diferente de lo que recordaba.

uh-oh
uh-oh
[interjección]

used to express mild concern, surprise, or anticipation of a problem or mishap

uh-oh, uy

uh-oh, uy

Ex: Uh-oh, we need to fix this typo before we submit the report. 

Oh oh, necesitamos arreglar este error tipográfico antes de enviar el informe.

bum
bum
[Sustantivo]

someone who is feeling disappointed, down, or depressed, often due to a situation not going as expected

fracasado, deprimido

fracasado, deprimido

Ex: After the breakup, he turned into such a bum. 

Después de la ruptura, se convirtió en un fracasado.

to clean out

to empty something, such as a stock, merchandise, or money

vaciar, desvalijar

vaciar, desvalijar

Ex: She cleaned out her savings to pay for the vacation. 

Ella agotó sus ahorros para pagar las vacaciones.

to [get] a clue

to become aware of something, often used when someone is slow to understand a situation or misses obvious signs

Ex: You need to get a clue and stop ignoring the hints. 
honker
honker
[Sustantivo]

a large nose, often used humorously or in a teasing manner

napia, narizota

napia, narizota

Ex: That's a pretty big honker you've got there! 

¡Vaya narizón que tienes ahí!

look what the cat dragged in

used to comment on someone's unexpected or unkempt arrival, typically when they appear disheveled, tired, or out of place

Ex: Look what the cat dragged in! I haven't seen you in ages. 
lookit
lookit
[interjección]

used to draw attention to something or someone, often in a surprised, impressed, or excited tone

¡Mira!, ¡Fíjate!

¡Mira!, ¡Fíjate!

Ex: Lookit this crazy dance move I just learned! 

Mira este movimiento de baile loco que acabo de aprender.

to rag
to rag
[Verbo]

to tease, mock, or harass someone, usually in a lighthearted or persistent manner

burlarse de, tomar el pelo a

burlarse de, tomar el pelo a

Ex: The older kids love to rag the younger ones during recess. 

A los niños mayores les encanta burlarse de los más pequeños durante el recreo.

to [stuff] {one's} face

to eat a large quantity of food quickly and greedily, often with little regard for manners or the amount consumed

Ex: Stop stuffing your face and save some for the rest of us! 
heavens to besty
heavens to besty
[interjección]

used to express surprise, astonishment, or sometimes dismay, often in a humorous or old-fashioned

¡Cielos a Betsy!, ¡Dios mío a Betsy!

¡Cielos a Betsy!, ¡Dios mío a Betsy!

Ex: Heavens to betsy, what a turn of events! 

Cielos a Betsy, ¡qué giro de los acontecimientos!

Big Berta
Big Berta
[Sustantivo]

a large or overweight woman

Gran Berta, Berta Grande

Gran Berta, Berta Grande

Ex: He was always teasing Big Bertha, but she never seemed to mind. 

Siempre estaba molestando a Big Bertha, pero ella nunca parecía importarle.

yes siree, Bob
yes siree, Bob
[interjección]

used to affirm or agree with something, often with added emphasis

sí señor,  Bob

sí señor, Bob

Ex: "Did you finish that project already?" "Yes siree, Bob, I did!" 

"¿Ya terminaste ese proyecto?" "Sí, señor mío, ¡lo hice!"

dick
dick
[Sustantivo]

an obnoxious, rude, or inconsiderate person

gilipollas, capullo

gilipollas, capullo

Ex: He's always acting like a dick whenever he doesn't get his way. 

Siempre actúa como un gilipollas cuando no consigue lo que quiere.

to fritz out

to stop working properly, malfunction, or break down. Often used to describe a machine or system that has failed

averiarse, fallar

averiarse, fallar

Ex: It looks like the software fritzed the whole network out. 

Parece que el software dejó fuera de servicio toda la red.

by George
by George
[interjección]

used to express surprise, emphasis, or sometimes excitement

Por George, ¡Vaya por George!

Por George, ¡Vaya por George!

Ex: By George, I've finally figured it out! 

Por George, ¡finalmente lo he entendido!

to [hit] the road

to leave a location, usually to embark on a journey or trip

ponerse en marcha, salir de viaje

ponerse en marcha, salir de viaje

Ex: As the sun rose, the group of friends gathered their backpacks and decided to hit the road for a day of exploration. 

Se está haciendo tarde; creo que deberíamos irnos.

jack shit
jack shit
[Sustantivo]

used to emphasize the state of insignificance, emptiness, or dissatisfaction

una mierda, nada de nada

una mierda, nada de nada

Ex: They promised a bonus, but we got jack shit instead. 

Prometieron un bono, pero en cambio nos dieron una mierda.

(quicker|faster|before) you [can] say Jackie Robinson

extremely quickly or almost instantaneously

Ex: The race car zipped past the competition before you could even say Jackie Robinson. 
Joe Schmoe
Joe Schmoe
[Sustantivo]

a term used to refer to an average or ordinary person, often in a dismissive or humorous way

Fulano de Tal, Juan Pérez

Fulano de Tal, Juan Pérez

Ex: I can’t believe Joe Schmoe was able to solve that problem, it’s usually such a challenge. 

No puedo creer que Fulano de Tal haya podido resolver ese problema, generalmente es todo un desafío.

Johnny on the spot

someone who is very prompt, reliable, and available when needed, especially in a situation requiring immediate action

Ex: The plumber was Johnny on the spot when we called him about the leaky faucet. 
no way, Jose
no way, Jose
[interjección]

used to indicate that something is absolutely not going to happen or is completely unacceptable, often in a playful or exaggerated manner

ni hablar,  José

ni hablar, José

Ex: They snuck into the concertno way, Jose. 

Se colaron en el concierto—ni hablar, José.

Don Juan
Don Juan
[Sustantivo]

a man who is charming, attractive, and often romantically involved with many women

un Don Juan, un seductor

un Don Juan, un seductor

Ex: Every time he enters a room, he acts like the Don Juan of the group. 

Cada vez que entra en una habitación, actúa como el Don Juan del grupo.

geez louise
geez louise
[interjección]

used to convey surprise, annoyance, or disbelief

Dios mío, Vaya por Dios

Dios mío, Vaya por Dios

Ex: Geez Louise, I can't believe this traffic 

Geez Louise, no puedo creer este tráfico.

for Pete's sake
for Pete's sake
[interjección]

used to express frustration, annoyance, or emphasis. It's often used when someone is irritated or trying to convey impatience about something

por el amor de Dios, por favor

por el amor de Dios, por favor

Ex: Can you hurry up, for Pete's sake? We're going to be late! 

¿Puedes apurarte, por el amor de Dios? ¡Vamos a llegar tarde!

for the love of {sb/sth}

used to express surprise, frustration, or disbelief

Por el amor de alguien o algo, Por el bien de alguien o algo

Por el amor de alguien o algo, Por el bien de alguien o algo

Ex: For the love of peace, can we finally agree on something? 

Por el amor de la paz, ¿podemos finalmente ponernos de acuerdo en algo?

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