(as|) snug as a bug in a rug
[Frase]
used to refer to something that is very soothing and comforting
Ex:
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boo hoo
[interjección]
buuhuu
Ex:
He
lost
his
favorite
toy
and
went,
"Boo
hoo,
it's
the
end
of
the
world!"
Perdió su juguete favorito y dijo: "Buu huu, ¡es el fin del mundo!"
bummer in the summer
[Frase]
something disappointing or unfortunate, often related to summer activities or plans
Ex:
by hook or by crook
[Frase]
by any means that is necessary
Ex:
The
government
intends
,
by
hook
or
by
crook
,
to
hold
on to
the
land
.
to [be] cruising for a bruising
[Frase]
to knowingly do what can get one into trouble
Ex:
Mocking
your
boss
in front of
the
entire
team
is
a
surefire
way
to
be
cruising
for
a
bruising
at work
.
different strokes for different folks
[Oración]
used to emphasize that people have different tastes, preferences, and needs, and that it is important to recognize and respect these differences
Ex:
The
human resources
manager
understood
that
her
employees
had
varying
needs
and
preferences
,
and
created
a
flexible
work
environment
to
accommodate
them
-
different
strokes
for
different
folks
.
(as|) drunk as a (skunk|fiddler)
[Frase]
so intoxicated with alcohol that one starts behaving like a lunatic
Ex:
He
had
a few
too many
at
the
pub
,
and
by
the
end
of
the
night
,
he
was
as
drunk
as
a
fiddler
.
fair and square
[Frase]
done honestly, justly, or without disobeying any rules
Ex:
They
resolved
the
conflict
by
addressing
the
issues
fair
and
square
.
fender-bender
[Sustantivo]
choque menor
Ex:
They
decided
not
to
report
the
fender-bender
since
the
damage
was
minimal
.
Decidieron no reportar el pequeño choque ya que los daños eran mínimos.
geez louise
[interjección]
vaya por Dios
Ex:
"
She
could
n't
believe
it
—
geez
louise
,
they
were
late
again
.
"
No podía creerlo—Dios mío, llegaron tarde otra vez.
to [go] with the flow
[Frase]
to accept things as they happen, without trying to control or resist them
Ex:
holy moly
[interjección]
santo cielo
Ex:
"
I
opened
the
box
,
and
holy
moly
,
it
was
filled
with
chocolates
.
Abrí la caja, y Dios mío, estaba llena de chocolates.
hot to trot
[Frase]
eager or ready for sexual activity
Ex:
After
a
long
week
,
she
was
feeling
hot
to
trot
and
ready
for
some
fun
.
humdrum
[Adjetivo]
rutinario
Ex:
A pesar del paisaje pintoresco, el pequeño pueblo era conocido por su estilo de vida monótono y la falta de opciones de entretenimiento.
hustle and bustle
[Frase]
a busy, noisy, and active environment or situation
Ex:
The
hustle
and
bustle
of
the
airport
made it
difficult
to
find
a
quiet
place
to
relax
.
you snooze, you lose
[Oración]
used to emphasize the importance of staying cautious and alert, so as not to miss any opportunities
Ex:
I
always
tell
my
students
that
you
snooze,
you
lose,
and
that
they
should
always
be
ready
to
take
advantage
of
opportunities
when
they
arise.
in a while, crocodile
[Frase]
used to respond to a farewell, typically in a fun or lighthearted way
Ex:
You’re
leaving
already?
In
a
while,
crocodile,
see
you
soon!
itsy-bitsy
[Adjetivo]
pequeñito
Ex:
The
kitten
had
an
itsy-bitsy
scratch
on
its
nose
from
playing
too
rough
.
El gatito tenía un pequeñísimo rasguño en la nariz por jugar demasiado brusco.
jeepers creepers
[interjección]
Dios mío
Ex:
Jeepers
creepers
,
that
was
an
unexpected
turn
of
events
!
Jeepers creepers, ¡eso fue un giro inesperado de los acontecimientos!
jet set
[Sustantivo]
el jet set
Ex:
She
’s
part
of
the
jet set
,
constantly
traveling
between
Paris
,
New York
,
and
Milan
.
Ella es parte del jet set, viajando constantemente entre París, Nueva York y Milán.
Joe Schmoe
[Sustantivo]
Fulano de Tal
Ex:
Anyone
could
do
that
job
,
even
Joe Schmoe
off
the
street
.
Cualquiera podría hacer ese trabajo, incluso Fulano de Tal de la calle.
local yokel
[Sustantivo]
paleto
Ex:
They
thought
I
was
just
a
local yokel
,
but
I
knew
exactly
what
I
was
doing
.
Pensaron que solo era un paleto local, pero sabía exactamente lo que estaba haciendo.
loose lips sink ships
[Oración]
used to warn against the dangers of careless talk or gossip, particularly in situations where secrecy or confidentiality is important, as it can have serious consequences
Ex:
She
knew
that
loose
lips
sink
ships
,
so
she
kept
the
details
of
her
new
project
to
herself
until
it
was
ready
to
be
launched
.
![to [have] it made in the shade](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40461/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [have] it made in the shade")
to [have] it made in the shade
[Frase]
to be in a very good position and be living a luxurious life
Ex:
After
winning
the
championship
,
the
star
athlete
has
it
made
in
the
shade
with
endorsement
deals
and
media
attention
.
![to [make] or [break]](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40489/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [make] or [break]")
to [make] or [break]
[Frase]
llevar al éxito o al fracaso
Ex:
Timing
can
often
make
or
break
a
major
investment
decision
.
hocus-pocus
[interjección]
abracadabra
Ex:
Now,
ladies
and
gentlemen,
watch
closely
as
I
perform
my
greatest
trick
yet,
hocus-pocus!
Ahora, damas y caballeros, observen con atención mientras realizo mi mejor truco hasta ahora, hocus-pocus !
okey-dokey
[interjección]
vale
Ex:
Firmó el contrato y dijo: "Vale, estoy contenta con los términos."
mean and lean
[Frase]
(of a person) tough, efficient, and in peak physical or functional condition
Ex:
His
fighting
style
is
mean
and
lean
,
wasting
no
energy
on
unnecessary
moves
.
mumbo jumbo
[Sustantivo]
galimatías
Ex:
The
technical
manual
was
full
of
jargon
and
mumbo jumbo
,
making
it
challenging
for
beginners
to
follow
the
instructions
.
El manual técnico estaba lleno de jerga y de galimatías, lo que hacía difícil para los principiantes seguir las instrucciones.
the nitty-gritty
[Frase]
the most important aspects or principles of something such as an experience or idea
Ex:
The
team
had to
deal with
the
nitty-gritty
of
budgeting
and
logistics
to
make
the
event
a
success
.
nitwit
[Sustantivo]
tonto
Ex:
She
called
him
a
nitwit
after
he
put
salt
in
his
coffee
instead of
sugar
.
Ella lo llamó tonto después de que pusiera sal en su café en lugar de azúcar.
out and about
[Adverbio]
fuera y activo
Ex:
Out and about
for
most
of
the
day
,
she
barely
spent
time
at home
.
Fuera y ocupada la mayor parte del día, apenas pasó tiempo en casa.
palsy-walsy
[Adjetivo]
amiguete
Ex:
I
ca
n’t
stand
his
palsy-walsy
manner
,
especially
when
he
’s
trying
to
win
someone
over
.
No soporto su manera excesivamente familiar, especialmente cuando está tratando de ganarse a alguien.
party-hearty
[Adjetivo]
fiestero
Ex:
She
’s
always
the
life
of
the
party
,
totally
party-hearty
and
ready
to
dance
all
night
.
Ella siempre es el alma de la fiesta, totalmente animada y lista para bailar toda la noche.
pooper scooper
[Sustantivo]
recoge excrementos
Ex:
Do
n’t
forget
the
pooper scooper
when
you
take
the
dog
for
a
walk
.
No olvides el recoge excrementos cuando saques al perro a pasear.
[scarf] and [barf]
[Frase]
the action of eating something rapidly or in large quantities, leading to feeling so full or sick that vomiting occurs afterward
Ex:
I
ate
that
burger
too
quickly
and
completely
scarfed
and
barfed.
see you later, alligator
[Oración]
used to informally say goodbye, often in a playful or lighthearted manner
to [shop] until {sb} [drop]
[Frase]
to shop for an extended period of time, often to the point of exhaustion
Ex:
We
spent
the
entire
weekend
at
the
mall
,
shopping
until
we
dropped
!
silly Billy
[Sustantivo]
tontín
Ex:
Oh
,
you
forgot
your
keys
again
,
silly Billy
!
¡Oh, olvidaste tus llaves de nuevo, tonto Billy!
super duper
[Adjetivo]
super chévere
Ex:
That
concert
was
super duper
fun
!
¡Ese concierto fue super duper divertido!
tee-hee
[interjección]
ji-ji
Ex:
Tee-hee!
I
totally
pranked
you!
Tee-hee! ¡Te he gastado una broma por completo!
up your nose with a rubber hose
[Frase]
used to playfully or mockingly dismiss someone, often as a lighthearted insult or comeback
Ex:
You
think
you're
so
smart?
Well,
up
your
nose
with
a
rubber
hose!
wear and tear
[Frase]
the gradual damage or deterioration that occurs to an object or property as a result of normal use or aging
Ex:
He
was
worried
about
the
wear
and
tear
on
his
shoes
from
all
the
walking
.
wham-bam, thank you ma'am
[Oración]
used to describe a quick, casual sexual encounter, where there is little to no emotional involvement, often followed by a swift departure or goodbye
Ex:
what is the plan, Sam?
[Oración]
used to ask someone for their intended course of action or next steps, often in a casual or lighthearted manner
Ex:
Alright,
we've
got
the
supplies.
What's
the
plan,
Sam?
![to [wheel] and [deal]](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/41013/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [wheel] and [deal]")
to [wheel] and [deal]
[Frase]
to use various dishonest or complicated methods in order to gain things, particularly in politics or business
Ex:
To
succeed
in
the
stock market
,
you
need
to
know
how
to
wheel
and
deal
effectively
.