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Libro Street Talk 1 - Una Mirada Más Cercana: Lección 10

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zero
zero
[Adjetivo]

having no measurable or otherwise determinable value

cero, nulo

cero, nulo

to zero in on

to concentrate closely on a particular matter

centrarse en, enfocarse en

centrarse en, enfocarse en

Ex: I zeroed in on the critical aspects of the project to ensure its success.Me **centré en** los aspectos críticos del proyecto para asegurar su éxito.
(from|since) day one

since the earliest stage or point in time

Ex: We've followed this protocol from day one.
to [give] {sb/sth} (a|the) once-over

to examine a thing or person very quickly

Ex: When considering buying a used car, it's essential to give it a once-over to look for any visible issues or signs of wear and tear.
goody two shoes

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

Ex: She always volunteers for every task and never misses an opportunity to remind everyone about it.She's such a goody two shoes.
like two peas in a pod

nearly identical, especially in looks or behavior

Ex: The twins are like two peas in a pod.
the third degree

a tough and forceful way of questioning someone in order to make them reveal information or admit to something, often using harsh methods

Ex: The officers were intensively interrogating the suspect, giving them the third degree throughout the night.
to deep-six

toss out; get rid of

tirar, deshacerse de

tirar, deshacerse de

it [is] six of one, half a dozen of the other

used to say that both options or situations are equal and that none is better or worse than the other

da lo mismo, da igual

da lo mismo, da igual

Ex: Whether you choose the blue shirt or the red one, it's six of one, half a dozen of the otherthey both look equally good on you.
behind the eight ball

in a situation that involves difficulty, particularly one that is worse compared to that of others

Ex: Having to recover from a severe injury put the athlete behind the eight ball in terms of returning to peak performance.
on cloud nine

tremendously excited about something

Ex: Receiving the acceptance letter to her dream university put her on cloud nine.
dressed (up|) to the nines

dressed up in a very attractive or fashionable way

Ex: Emma always dresses to the nines for special occasions, effortlessly combining elegance and fashion-forward choices.
catch-22
catch-22
[Adjetivo]

***a dilemma or difficult circumstance from which there is no escape because of mutually conflicting or dependent conditions

dilema sin salida, situación inextricable

dilema sin salida, situación inextricable

twenty-three skidoo

used to describe a sudden departure or a hasty retreat

Ex: The party was getting out of hand, so we decided to make a twenty-three skidoo and leave before things got any worse.
forty winks
forty winks
[Sustantivo]

a short, light nap or brief sleep taken to rest and regain energy

una siesta corta, un sueño reparador

una siesta corta, un sueño reparador

Ex: Whenever I 'm feeling tired and need a quick energy boost , I 'll take forty winks before continuing my work .Siempre que me siento cansado y necesito un rápido impulso de energía, echo **una siesta breve** antes de continuar con mi trabajo.
{not|never} in a (thousand|million|billion) years

used to say that the chances of something happening or being true are very slim

Ex: That cat is never in a million years going to accept the new puppy.
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