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El libro Street Talk 2 - Lección 4

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of the same type as something else or closely resembling it

Ex: I'm not sure if this is what you had in mind, but I drafted a proposal along these lines to get us started.
at large
[Adjetivo]

having escaped, especially from confinement

en libertad, fugado

en libertad, fugado

front burner
[Sustantivo]

a state of high priority where something is dealt with immediately or given the most attention

prioridad máxima, primer plano

prioridad máxima, primer plano

Ex: Her career took the front burner while other plans were set aside .Su carrera tomó el **primer plano** mientras que otros planes quedaron en segundo término.

to have a result contrary to what one desired or intended

salir el tiro por la culata

salir el tiro por la culata

Ex: The strategy to increase sales by raising prices backfired as customers turned to cheaper alternatives .La estrategia de aumentar las ventas subiendo los precios **salió por la culata** cuando los clientes optaron por alternativas más baratas.
bank job
[Sustantivo]

a robbery or heist involving a bank, typically involving the illegal act of stealing money or valuables from a bank

atraco a banco, robo a banco

atraco a banco, robo a banco

Ex: " After the bank job, they went into hiding for months . "Después del **atraco al banco**, se escondieron durante meses.
behind bars
[Adverbio]

used to refer to someone who is imprisoned or serving time in prison

tras las rejas, entre rejas

tras las rejas, entre rejas

Ex: After his conviction , he found himself behind bars, facing a lengthy sentence .Después de su condena, se encontró **tras las rejas**, enfrentando una larga sentencia.
capitol hill
[Sustantivo]

a hill in Washington, D.C., where the Capitol Building sits and Congress meets

Colina del Capitolio, Capitol Hill

Colina del Capitolio, Capitol Hill

to execute a decision, order, or directive

ejecutar, llevar a cabo

ejecutar, llevar a cabo

Ex: In times of emergency , the police force must be ready to carry out orders to maintain public safety .En tiempos de emergencia, la fuerza policial debe estar lista para **cumplir** las órdenes para mantener la seguridad pública.

make oneself visible; take action

presentarse, dar un paso al frente

presentarse, dar un paso al frente

closely following or pursuing someone or something, often in a persistent or bothersome manner

Ex: He will be on my heels, monitoring my progress and expecting constant updates.
crackdown
[Sustantivo]

a severe and often sudden enforcement of law or regulations, typically to suppress or control specific activities, behaviors, or groups perceived as problematic or threatening

represión, medida enérgica

represión, medida enérgica

Ex: The crackdown on organized crime gangs resulted in a series of raids and arrests across the city .La **represión** de las bandas de crimen organizado resultó en una serie de redadas y arrestos en toda la ciudad.
crook
[Sustantivo]

someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

criminal, estafador

criminal, estafador

cutback
[Sustantivo]

the act of reducing the amount of something

reducción, recorte

reducción, recorte

Ex: Environmental cutbacks weakened pollution controls .

to confront and deal with a difficult or unpleasant situation directly and courageously

confrontar

confrontar

Ex: As a responsible leader, it's crucial to face up to the challenges and make decisions for the betterment of the team.Como líder responsable, es crucial **enfrentarse** a los desafíos y tomar decisiones para el mejoramiento del equipo.
heist
[Sustantivo]

‌an act of violently stealing something valuable, especially from a shop or bank

atraco

atraco

(of an outcome, decision, or situation) to depend entirely on a particular factor or set of circumstances

depender de, girar en torno a

depender de, girar en torno a

Ex: The success of the event will hinge on the weather cooperating for the outdoor activities .El éxito del evento **dependerá** de que el clima coopere para las actividades al aire libre.

at a time when everyone can witness something

Ex: The murder occurred in broad daylight, leaving witnesses horrified and demanding swift justice for the victim.

start or re-start vigorously

reactivar, arrancar con energía

reactivar, arrancar con energía

to take something illegally without permission

robar, hurtar

robar, hurtar

Ex: The art heist crew knocked off the museum , stealing priceless paintings .La banda del robo de arte **asaltó** el museo, robando pinturas de valor incalculable.

to secretly wait for the right time to catch or attack an enemy or prey

Ex: The sniper lie in wait for hours , waiting for the enemy to reveal their position .
to nab
[Verbo]

to catch someone because they are suspected of doing something wrong

atrapar, capturar

atrapar, capturar

Ex: The undercover operation was designed to nab members of the organized crime syndicate .La operación encubierta fue diseñada para **atrapar** a los miembros del sindicato del crimen organizado.

in an uncertain or unstable situation that is likely to fail or collapse

Ex: The scientist's theory is on shaky ground, and further research is needed to confirm or disprove their findings.

used to refer to an idea, proposal, or issue that is formally presented or under discussion in a meeting, especially in a legislative or organizational context

Ex: The issue of employee benefits will on the floor during the meeting tomorrow .

the individuals or groups who hold the most authority or influence in a particular organization, community, or situation

Ex: When it comes to deciding which shows get renewed and which get canceled, the powers that be at the network make the final decision.
private eye
[Sustantivo]

someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information

detective privado, investigador privado

detective privado, investigador privado

to be too harsh on someone just to prove that their ideas are wrong or stupid

echar por tierra a alguien

echar por tierra a alguien

Ex: During the debate , opponents tried to shoot down the candidate 's stance on economic policies .Durante el debate, los oponentes intentaron **demoler** la postura del candidato sobre las políticas económicas.

to find a way to overcome a problem or obstacle

ingeniárselas, sortear

ingeniárselas, sortear

Ex: He got around the issue by suggesting a different approach .Él **solucionó** el problema sugiriendo un enfoque diferente.
underway
[Adjetivo]

currently happening

en curso, en proceso

en curso, en proceso

Ex: The preparations for the event are underway, with organizers setting up booths and decorations .Los preparativos para el evento están **en marcha**, con los organizadores montando los stands y las decoraciones.
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