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El libro Street Talk 3 - Lección 1

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Street Talk 3
to [blow] {sth} (far|way|up|all|) out of proportion

to make a situation appear much bigger or more serious than it actually is

exagerar las cosas, sacar las cosas de quicio

exagerar las cosas, sacar las cosas de quicio

Ex: It was only a small mistake, but the manager blew it out of proportion. 
to [break] out in a sweat

to suddenly start sweating

Ex: The intense heat caused everyone in the room to break out in a sweat despite the air conditioning. 
to [carry] a tune

to produce correct musical sounds by one's voice

cantar afinado, entonar bien

cantar afinado, entonar bien

Ex: I love singing, but I can't carry a tune. 
a fair shake

a chance or opportunity given to a person equally as others

una oportunidad justa, un trato justo

una oportunidad justa, un trato justo

Ex: All I want is a fair shake at the job. 
to [go] off the deep end

to suddenly and violently express one's anger

estallar de rabia, perder los estribos

estallar de rabia, perder los estribos

Ex: He went off the deep end when he found out someone had scratched his car. 
to {not} [have] a (single|) prayer

to have no chance of achieving success

no tener ninguna posibilidad, no tener esperanza

no tener ninguna posibilidad, no tener esperanza

Ex: Without more funding, the project doesn't have a prayer. 
to talk into

to convince someone to do something they do not want to do

convencer

convencer

Ex: He's against the idea, but I think I can talk him into it. 
that does it
that does it
[interjección]

used to say that a specific action or event has pushed a situation to a point where it is no longer bearable or has become extremely serious

¡Eso es el colmo!, ¡Ya está bien!

¡Eso es el colmo!, ¡Ya está bien!

Ex: After her boss criticized her for the third time this week, Jane decided that enough was enough and said, "That does it! I'm quitting this job." 
through the wringer

experiencing many difficulties or challenges

haber pasado por mucho, haberlo pasado fatal

haber pasado por mucho, haberlo pasado fatal

Ex: She looked exhausted after going through the wringer at work. 
to [get] a grip on {oneself}

to stop behaving foolishly or recklessly and gain full control of one's emotions and thoughts

controlarse, recobrar el control

controlarse, recobrar el control

Ex: Get a grip on yourself before you say something you'll regret. 
to pull together

to work as a team, especially during a difficult situation

Ex: In tough times, it's crucial for families to pull together and support one another. 
to flip out

react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way

volverse loco, perder los estribos

volverse loco, perder los estribos

that tears it
that tears it
[Oración]

used to indicate that something is the final frustration before a breaking point

Ex: They raised the rent again? That tears it, I’m moving out! 
to [cut] class

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
gag me
[interjección]

used to indicate extreme disgust, anger, or disapproval toward something unpleasant or morally offensive

¡Puaj!, ¡Me da asco!

¡Puaj!, ¡Me da asco!

Ex: Ugh, pineapple on pizza? Gag me! 
to [kiss] up to {sb}

to excessively flatter or be overly submissive to someone, usually in an attempt to gain favor or advantages

Ex: He’s always kissing up to the boss, hoping for a promotion. 
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