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El libro Street Talk 2 - Una Mirada Más Cercana: Lección 7

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(as|) snug as a bug in a rug

used to refer to something that is very soothing and comforting

la mar de a gusto, cómodo y calentito

la mar de a gusto, cómodo y calentito

Ex: The cabin was small, but once the fire was going, we were snug as bugs in rugs. 

La cabaña era pequeña, pero con el fuego encendido estábamos la mar de a gusto.

boo hoo
boo hoo
[interjección]

used to express mock or exaggerated sadness, often in a playful or sarcastic manner

buuhuu, ayayay

buuhuu, ayayay

Ex: "Boo hoo, I have to do my homework," he groaned, rolling his eyes. 

Buu huu, tengo que hacer mi tarea, gimió, rodando los ojos.

bummer in the summer

something disappointing or unfortunate, often related to summer activities or plans

Ex: "I was looking forward to a relaxing vacation, but my flight got canceledbummer in the summer!" 
by hook or by crook

by any means that is necessary

por las buenas o por las malas, cueste lo que cueste

por las buenas o por las malas, cueste lo que cueste

Ex: They planned to win the election by hook or by crook. 

Planeaban ganar las elecciones por las buenas o por las malas.

to [be] cruising for a bruising

to knowingly do what can get one into trouble

se está buscando problemas, ir directo al lío

se está buscando problemas, ir directo al lío

Ex: When you drive like a maniac, you're just cruising for a bruising from the traffic police. 

Se estaba buscando problemas cuando le mintió al gerente en la cara.

different strokes for different folks

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. 
double trouble
double trouble
[Sustantivo]

*** a situation in which there is twice the number of problems that usually exist

doble problema, doble lío

doble problema, doble lío

(as|) drunk as a (skunk|fiddler)

so intoxicated with alcohol that one starts behaving like a lunatic

borracho como una cuba, hasta arriba de alcohol

borracho como una cuba, hasta arriba de alcohol

Ex: It was New Year's Eve, and the revelers at the party were all as drunk as skunks. 

No dejes que conduzca; está borracho como una cuba.

fair and square

done honestly, justly, or without disobeying any rules

limpiamente, sin trampas

limpiamente, sin trampas

Ex: He earned his promotion fair and square. 

Se ganó el ascenso limpiamente.

fender-bender
fender-bender
[Sustantivo]

a minor car accident that usually involves small damage to the vehicles

choque menor, golpe leve

choque menor, golpe leve

Ex: He was late to work because of a fender-bender on the way. 

Llegó tarde al trabajo por un choque menor en el camino.

fuddy-duddy
fuddy-duddy
[Sustantivo]

a conservative who is old-fashioned or dull in attitude or appearance

carcamal, anticuado

carcamal, anticuado

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.

to [go] with the flow

to accept things as they happen, without trying to control or resist them

Ex: Things might not go as expected, but let’s go with the flow and see how it turns out. 
holy moly
holy moly
[interjección]

used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

madre mía, Dios mío

madre mía, Dios mío

Ex: Holy moly, the line goes all the way around the building. 

Madre mía, la cola da la vuelta a todo el edificio.

hot to trot

eager or ready for sexual activity

listo para la acción, muy excitado

listo para la acción, muy excitado

Ex: The movie tried to make everyone hot to trot. 

La película intentaba excitar a todo el mundo.

hotshot
hotshot
[Sustantivo]

someone who is extraordinarily successful and talented at what they do

personaje

personaje

humdrum
humdrum
[Adjetivo]

lacking excitement or variety

rutinario

rutinario

Ex: She longed for a break from the humdrum routine and sought a vacation destination that promised excitement and novelty. 

Ella anhelaba un descanso de la rutina monótona y buscaba un destino de vacaciones que prometiera emoción y novedad.

hustle and bustle

a busy, noisy, and active environment or situation

Ex: The hustle and bustle of the holiday season makes the city feel alive with excitement. 
you snooze, you lose

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

used to respond to a farewell, typically in a fun or lighthearted way

Ex: I’ll be off now. In a while, crocodile, until next time! 
itsy-bitsy
itsy-bitsy
[Adjetivo]

extremely small, often in a cute or endearing way

pequeñito, chiquitito

pequeñito, chiquitito

Ex: The itsy-bitsy book was perfect for her little hands. 

El libro pequeñito era perfecto para sus manitas.

jeepers creepers
jeepers creepers
[interjección]

used to express surprise, shock, or mild alarm

¡Dios mío!, ¡Caramba!

¡Dios mío!, ¡Caramba!

Ex: Jeepers creepers, look at the size of that storm cloud! 

Jeepers creepers, ¡mira el tamaño de esa nube de tormenta!

jet set
jet set
[Sustantivo]

a group of wealthy, stylish individuals who travel frequently and luxuriously, often to exclusive destinations for leisure and social activities

el jet set, la alta sociedad viajera

el jet set, la alta sociedad viajera

Ex: The jet set is known for frequenting high-end resorts and parties. 

El jet set es conocido por frecuentar resorts de lujo y fiestas.

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.

local yokel
local yokel
[Sustantivo]

a person from a rural or small town, often used in a slightly mocking or humorous way

paleto, pueblerino

paleto, pueblerino

Ex: He may be a local yokel, but he’s got a heart of gold. 

Puede ser un paleto local, pero tiene un corazón de oro.

loose lips sink ships

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. 
lovey-dovey
lovey-dovey
[Adjetivo]

***very affectionate or romantic, especially excessively so

empalagoso, cursi

empalagoso, cursi

Ex: A lovey-dovey couple. 

Una pareja enamorada.

to [have] it made in the shade

to be in a very good position and be living a luxurious life

tener la vida resuelta, estar hecho

tener la vida resuelta, estar hecho

Ex: If the business keeps growing, we will have it made in the shade. 

Si el negocio sigue creciendo, tendremos la vida resuelta.

to [make] or [break]

to bring about either success or failure for someone or something

determinar el éxito o el fracaso, ser decisivo

determinar el éxito o el fracaso, ser decisivo

Ex: Good teamwork can make or break a project. 

El buen trabajo en equipo puede determinar el éxito o el fracaso de un proyecto.

hanky panky
hanky panky
[Sustantivo]

verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way

engaño, trampa

engaño, trampa

heebie-jeebies
heebie-jeebies
[Sustantivo]

extreme nervousness

los nervios, el miedo escénico

los nervios, el miedo escénico

hell's bells
hell's bells
[Sustantivo]

used to show one's frustration, surprise, or anger

maldita sea, por Dios

maldita sea, por Dios

Ex: Hell's bells, why is the alarm going off now? 

Por Dios, ¿por qué está sonando la alarma ahora?

helter-skelter
helter-skelter
[Adverbio]

haphazardly

al tun tún, sin orden

al tun tún, sin orden

hocus-pocus
hocus-pocus
[interjección]

used as part of the magician's patter to create excitement and anticipation for the magical effect about to occur

abracadabra, hocus pocus

abracadabra, hocus pocus

Ex: And now, for my final act of the evening, hocus-pocus! The empty box is now filled with a flurry of butterflies! 

Y ahora, para mi acto final de la noche, hocus-pocus ¡La caja vacía ahora está llena de una multitud de mariposas!

hodgepodge
hodgepodge
[Sustantivo]

a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas

mezcolanza, revoltijo

mezcolanza, revoltijo

hoity-toity
hoity-toity
[Adjetivo]

affectedly genteel

pretensioso, afectado

pretensioso, afectado

okey-dokey
okey-dokey
[interjección]

used to show agreement, approval, etc.

vale, de acuerdo

vale, de acuerdo

Ex: "Okey-dokey," the children chorused in response to their teacher's instructions. 

Okey-dokey, corearon los niños en respuesta a las instrucciones de su maestro.

mean and lean

(of a person) tough, efficient, and in peak physical or functional condition

Ex: The startup cut unnecessary expenses, keeping their business mean and lean. 
mumbo jumbo
mumbo jumbo
[Sustantivo]

complicated activities, rituals, or words that lack any real purpose

palabrería sin sentido, jerga inútil

palabrería sin sentido, jerga inútil

Ex: The self-help book promised profound insights, but it was filled with pseudoscientific mumbo jumbo instead. 

A los visitantes que no conocían la tradición, la ceremonia les pareció un ritual sin sentido.

namby-pamby
namby-pamby
[Adjetivo]

weak in willpower, courage or vitality

débil, pusilánime

débil, pusilánime

the nitty-gritty

the most important aspects or principles of something such as an experience or idea

lo esencial, los detalles clave

lo esencial, los detalles clave

Ex: I love brainstorming ideas, but we need to delve into the nitty-gritty and figure out the practical implementation. 

Antes de firmar nada, quiero entender los detalles clave del acuerdo.

nitwit
nitwit
[Sustantivo]

a foolish or clueless person

tonto, idiota

tonto, idiota

Ex: The nitwit spent an hour looking for his glasseswhile they were on his head. 

El tonto pasó una hora buscando sus gafas — mientras estaban en su cabeza.

no muss, no fuss

said to mean that something can be easily done or achieved

sin líos ni complicaciones, sin complicarse la vida

sin líos ni complicaciones, sin complicarse la vida

Ex: They designed the app so you can book a room in seconds, no muss, no fuss. 

Diseñaron la app para que puedas reservar una habitación en segundos, sin líos ni complicaciones.

no pain, no gain

used for saying that without working hard and experiencing difficulties, one cannot achieve anything

sin dolor,  no hay ganancia

sin dolor, no hay ganancia

Ex: The trainer told them, "If you want to get stronger, remember, no pain, no gain." 
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.

out and about
out and about
[Adverbio]

out of the house or office, and actively engaged in various activities, especially outdoors

fuera y activo, de paseo

fuera y activo, de paseo

Ex: They enjoy being out and about, meeting friends and trying new restaurants. 

Disfrutan estar fuera y en movimiento, reunirse con amigos y probar nuevos restaurantes.

palsy-walsy
palsy-walsy
[Adjetivo]

used to describe a relationship or behavior that is overly familiar or insincerely friendly, often to the point of being exaggerated or forced

amiguete, excesivamente familiar

amiguete, excesivamente familiar

Ex: She always acts so palsy-walsy, like she’s your best friend, even though you barely know her. 

Ella siempre actúa tan amiguera, como si fuera tu mejor amiga, aunque apenas la conozcas.

party-hearty
party-hearty
[Adjetivo]

used to describe someone who is energetic, enthusiastic, and excessive in their approach to partying or celebrating

fiestero, animado

fiestero, animado

Ex: After a long week, he likes to kick back and go party-hearty with his friends 

Después de una larga semana, le gusta relajarse y festejar con entusiasmo con sus amigos.

payday
payday
[Sustantivo]

the day on which you receive pay for your work

día de pago, día de cobro

día de pago, día de cobro

plain Jane
plain Jane
[Frase]

a woman who is perceived as ordinary or unremarkable in appearance or style

pooper scooper
pooper scooper
[Sustantivo]

a tool or device used for picking up animal waste, particularly from dogs, in outdoor areas

recoge excrementos, palita para excrementos

recoge excrementos, palita para excrementos

Ex: The pooper scooper is very convenient for keeping the yard clean. 

El recoge excrementos es muy conveniente para mantener el patio limpio.

roly-poly
roly-poly
[Adjetivo]

short and fat

regordete

regordete

say it, do not spray it

used to tell someone to not spit when they are talking

habla, no escupas al hablar

habla, no escupas al hablar

Ex: Please, say it, don't spray it; I am standing right in front of you. 

Por favor, habla, no salpiques; estoy justo delante de ti.

[scarf] and [barf]

the action of eating something rapidly or in large quantities, leading to feeling so full or sick that vomiting occurs afterward

Ex: After I scarfed and barfed that ice cream, I swore I'd never do it again! 
see you later, alligator

used to informally say goodbye, often in a playful or lighthearted manner

to [shop] until {sb} [drop]

to shop for an extended period of time, often to the point of exhaustion

Ex: They shopped until they dropped at the outlet mall during the holiday sales. 
silly Billy
silly Billy
[Sustantivo]

used to playfully call someone who is acting foolish or silly, often in an affectionate or teasing manner

tontín, bobito

tontín, bobito

Ex: Don't be a silly Billy, you know that's not how it works! 

No seas un silly Billy, sabes que no funciona así.

super duper
super duper
[Adjetivo]

used to describe something that is exceptionally good, impressive, or intense

super chévere, hiper divertido

super chévere, hiper divertido

Ex: You did a super duper job on the presentation! 

Hiciste un trabajo super duper en la presentación.

tee-hee
tee-hee
[interjección]

used to represent a light, giggly, or mischievous laugh, often in a playful or teasing manner

ji-ji, je-je

ji-ji, je-je

Ex: Tee-hee! I can't believe we pulled that off! 

Tee-hee! ¡No puedo creer que lo logramos!

up your nose with a rubber hose

used to playfully or mockingly dismiss someone, often as a lighthearted insult or comeback

Ex: I don't care what you sayup your nose with a rubber hose! 
wear and tear

the gradual damage or deterioration that occurs to an object or property as a result of normal use or aging

Ex: The wear and tear of machinery and fixed capital in general must be replaced in money. 
wham-bam, thank you ma'am

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: The date seemed fine at first, but it turned into a total wham-bam, thank you ma’am situation. 
what is the plan, Sam?

used to ask someone for their intended course of action or next steps, often in a casual or lighthearted manner

Ex: What's the plan, Sam? Are we heading out or sticking around? 
to [wheel] and [deal]

to use various dishonest or complicated methods in order to gain things, particularly in politics or business

hacer chanchullos, mover hilos sucios

hacer chanchullos, mover hilos sucios

Ex: Voters were tired of politicians who wheel and deal instead of serving the public. 

Los votantes estaban hartos de políticos que hacen chanchullos en vez de servir al público.

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