![to [blow] {sth} (far|way|up|all|) out of proportion](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/45311/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [blow] {sth} (far|way|up|all|) out of proportion")
to make a situation appear much bigger or more serious than it actually is
Ex:
El libro Street Talk 3 - Lección 1
Revisión
Tarjetas de memoria
Ortografía
Cuestionario
![to [carry] a tune](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/38711/thumb/sing/180?type=jpeg "to [carry] a tune")
to [carry] a tune
[Frase]
to produce correct musical sounds by one's voive voice
Ex:
The
choir
members
can
all
carry
a
tune
exceptionally
well
.
a fair shake
[Frase]
a chance or opportunity given to a person equally as others
Ex:
We
will
strive
to
provide
every
student
with
a
fair
shake
in terms of
educational
opportunities
.
![to [go] off the deep end](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/42532/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [go] off the deep end")
to [go] off the deep end
[Frase]
to suddenly and violently express one's anger
Ex:
They
went off
the
deep
end
when
they
discovered
their
project
had
been
canceled
.
![to {not} [have] a (single|) prayer](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/17557/thumb/unlucky/180?type=jpeg "to {not} [have] a (single|) prayer")
to have no chance of achieving success
Ex:
After
the
devastating
earthquake
,
many
people
were
trapped
under
the
rubble
and
did
n't
have
a
prayer
of
being
rescued
.
to talk into
[Verbo]
convencer
Ex:
Ella logró convencer a su amigo de ir en el viaje de senderismo aventurero.
that does it
[interjección]
¡Eso es el colmo!
Ex:
After
her
boss
criticized
her
for
the
third
time
this
week
,
Jane
decided
that
enough
was
enough
and
said
,
"
That
does it
!
Después de que su jefe la criticara por tercera vez esta semana, Jane decidió que ya era suficiente y dijo: "¡Basta ya! Renuncio a este trabajo."
through the wringer
[Frase]
experiencing many difficulties or challenges
Ex:
After
a
tough
day
of
interviews
,
he
felt like
he
had
been
through
the
wringer
.
![to [get] a grip on {oneself}](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/44282/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [get] a grip on {oneself}")
to [get] a grip on {oneself}
[Frase]
to stop behaving foolishly or recklessly and gain full control of one's emotions and thoughts
Ex:
Having
dealt with
anxiety attacks
before
,
Kevin
has
learned
strategies
to
help
him
get
a
grip
on
himself
when
he
starts
feeling
one
coming on
.
to pull together
[Verbo]
trabajar juntos
Ex:
In
tough
times
,
it
's
crucial
for
families
to
pull together
and
support
one another
.
En tiempos difíciles, es crucial que las familias se unan y se apoyen mutuamente.
that tears it
[Oración]
used to indicate that something is the final frustration before a breaking point
Ex:
to [cut] class
[Frase]
to skip or intentionally miss a class, typically without an acceptable excuse
Ex:
He
decided
to
cut
class
and
go to
the
beach
instead
.
gag me
[interjección]
¡Puaj!
Ex:
Ugh,
pineapple
on
pizza?
Gag
me!
¡Ugh, ¿piña en la pizza? ¡Qué asco!
to [kiss] up to {sb}
[Frase]
to excessively flatter or be overly submissive to someone, usually in an attempt to gain favor or advantages
Ex: