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El libro Street Talk 2 - Lección 2

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to [break] the ice

to make two or more strangers get comfortable with each other and engage in a conversation

Ex: At the party, she played a game that encouraged guests to interact and break the ice.
cold fish
cold fish
[Sustantivo]

someone who does not express emotions and is considered unfriendly

antipático, odioso

antipático, odioso

Ex: He rarely smiles , making him seem like a cold fish.Rara vez sonríe, lo que lo hace parecer un **pez frío**.
crazed
crazed
[Adjetivo]

driven insane

loco, demente

loco, demente

to [cut] to the chase

to get straight to the point or the most important part of a matter without wasting time on irrelevant details or preamble

Ex: When giving a presentation, it's essential to cut to the chase to keep the audience engaged and interested.
dirt
dirt
[Sustantivo]

gossip that can harm a person's reputation, especially about their private life

chismes, cotilleo

chismes, cotilleo

to [get] down to brass tacks

to begin talking about basic or important facts of a situation

Ex: I'm not interested in all the theoretical discussions, I just want to get down to brass tacks.
to [go] easy on {sb}

to treat a person in a more gentle and caring way and be less harsh or strict with them

Ex: He's going through a difficult time, so let's go easy on him and offer our support.
to [hate] {one's} guts

to hate someone to an extreme degree

Ex: The rival football teams' fans really hate each other's guts.
hunk
hunk
[Sustantivo]

a strong and muscular man who is sexually attractive

bombón, galán

bombón, galán

jock
jock
[Sustantivo]

a person trained to compete in sports

deportista, atleta

deportista, atleta

knockout
knockout
[Sustantivo]

a person or an object that is considered extremely attractive or impressive

bombón

bombón

to land
to land
[Verbo]

to succeed in something, such as getting a job, achieving something, etc.

cerrar

cerrar

Ex: With dedication and hard work , the team managed to land a major contract .Con dedicación y trabajo duro, el equipo logró **conseguir** un contrato importante.
off-the-wall
off-the-wall
[Adjetivo]

conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

excéntrico, poco convencional

excéntrico, poco convencional

picnic
picnic
[Sustantivo]

any undertaking that is easy to do

paseo, jornada de placer

paseo, jornada de placer

to pull it together

to regain composure, control emotions, or focus, especially in a stressful or emotional situation

Ex: The coach told the team to pull it together after their rough start.
to put down

to lessen the value or esteem of something or someone, often through spoken words or criticism

desvalorizar, menospreciar

desvalorizar, menospreciar

Ex: It 's essential not to put down individuals for their mistakes but to encourage improvement .Es esencial no **menospreciar** a las personas por sus errores, sino alentarlas a mejorar.
to size up
to size up
[Verbo]

to examine someone or something in order to form a judgment

tantear, evaluar

tantear, evaluar

Ex: Before accepting the job offer, she took time to size the company up and assess its culture.Antes de aceptar la oferta de trabajo, se tomó el tiempo para **evaluar** la empresa y valorar su cultura.
stacked
stacked
[Adjetivo]

(of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves

curvilínea,  bien proporcionada

curvilínea, bien proporcionada

stick of furniture

a single piece of furniture, often used to emphasize an individual item rather than a set

Ex: Each stick of furniture in the room was carefully chosen for its antique style.
take it from me
take it from me
[Oración]

used to advise someone to trust one's judgment or experience concerning a particular matter

Ex: Take it from me, pursuing your passions leads to a fulfilling and meaningful life.Don't let fear or self-doubt hold you back.
that will not quit

used to describe something impressive, intense, or persistent, often referring to physical traits, energy, or quality

Ex: He walked in with confidence that won’t quit, ready to take on the challenge.
the lights are on, but nobody is (at|) home

used to refer to someone who is not paying attention or is not intelligent enough

Ex: She seems distracted all the time, like the lights are on, but nobody is at home.It's hard to have a meaningful conversation with her.
trip
trip
[Sustantivo]

an exciting or mind-expanding experience

Ex: The art installation offered a visual trip.
to turn out

to develop in a particular way, especially with regard to the final outcome of a situation or process

resultar, salir

resultar, salir

Ex: You never know how a spontaneous trip will turn out until you go on it .Nunca sabes cómo **resultará** un viaje espontáneo hasta que lo haces.
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