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El libro Street Talk 3 - Lección 2

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(as|) plain as the nose on  {one's} face

really easy to understand or notice

más claro que el agua, evidente

más claro que el agua, evidente

Ex: It was plain as the nose on his face that he was lying; his body language and inconsistent story gave it away. 
flash in the pan

a sudden but brief success that is not sustained

éxito pasajero, fama pasajera

éxito pasajero, fama pasajera

Ex: Many people thought the singer was just a flash in the pan. 
to go together

to be in a romantic relationship

salir juntos, estar en una relación

salir juntos, estar en una relación

Ex: I didn’t know Jake and Lisa go together now! 
to [hit] the nail on the head

to say or do the exact right thing in a particular situation

dar en el clavo, acertar de lleno

dar en el clavo, acertar de lleno

Ex: The coach analyzed my form and said I was holding the racket too tight - he really hit the nail on the head with that observation. 
love at first sight

an immediate and intense romantic attraction that one feels upon seeing someone for the first time

Ex: A third of dog owners have experienced love at first sight when setting eyes on their dog. 
to [pop] the question

to propose someone to join one in marriage

pedir matrimonio, propuesta de matrimonio

pedir matrimonio, propuesta de matrimonio

Ex: He finally popped the question after five years. 
to [pull] {one's} leg

to joke with someone in a friendly manner by trying to make them believe something that is not true

tomarle el pelo a alguien, quedarse con alguien

tomarle el pelo a alguien, quedarse con alguien

Ex: Relax, I was only pulling your leg. 
to [rob] the cradle

to get married with or date someone who is much younger than one

salir con alguien mucho más joven, gran diferencia de edad

salir con alguien mucho más joven, gran diferencia de edad

Ex: People say he's robbing the cradle. 
to [tie] the knot

to become someone's husband or wife in marriage

casarse, contraer matrimonio

casarse, contraer matrimonio

Ex: They decided to tie the knot after years of dating. 
to [get] hitched

to become someone's husband or wife during a special ceremony

casarse, contraer matrimonio

casarse, contraer matrimonio

Ex: They got hitched last summer. 
to [walk] arm in arm

to walk closely with one's arm linked through another's

Ex: They walked arm in arm through the park, looking like an old couple. 
man
man
[interjección]

used to express surprise, excitement, disappointment, or other strong emotions

Hombre, Vaya

Hombre, Vaya

Ex: Man, I’ve never seen a storm this bad before! 
to [strut] {one's} stuff

to walk or move confidently in a way that deliberately attracts attention, often to show off one’s physical appearance, style, or attractiveness

Ex: She strutted her stuff on the beach, turning heads wherever she went. 
to turn on
to turn on
[Verbo]

to cause someone to feel sexual attraction or excitement

excitar, prender

excitar, prender

Ex: Her confidence really turns him on. 
Big Apple
Big Apple
[Sustantivo]

a nickname for the city of New York, often used to refer to its cultural, economic, and social prominence

la Gran Manzana, Nueva York

la Gran Manzana, Nueva York

Ex: I’ve always wanted to visit the Big Apple and see all the landmarks. 
to [compare] apples and oranges

to attempt to compare two things that are very different and therefore cannot be meaningfully evaluated against each other

Ex: You can’t just compare apples and oranges when deciding which car to buy—they serve different needs. 
how do you like them apples

used to express surprise, defiance, or triumph after an unexpected event or outcome

Ex: I just aced the test without studying—how do you like them apples? 
pea brain
pea brain
[Sustantivo]

someone that is very unintelligent or foolish

cerebro de guisante, cabeza de chorlito

cerebro de guisante, cabeza de chorlito

Ex: He tried to fix the computer with a hammer—what a pea brain! 
beet red
beet red
[Adjetivo]

extremely red in the face, usually due to embarrassment, anger, or exertion

rojo como un tomate, rojo escarlata

rojo como un tomate, rojo escarlata

Ex: He turned beet red when the teacher caught him daydreaming in class. 
a bowl of cherries

a situation that is pleasant, easy, or enjoyable. Often used in the negative to indicate that life is not always simple or trouble-free

Ex: She always acts like life is a bowl of cherries, but we all have struggles. 
for corn's sake
for corn's sake
[interjección]

used to show frustration, annoyance, or emphasis

Por el amor del maíz, ¡Por los granos de maíz!

Por el amor del maíz, ¡Por los granos de maíz!

Ex: For corn’s sake, can you stop making so much noise? 
corn
corn
[Sustantivo]

exaggerated sentimentality or overly dramatic behavior, often in entertainment or speech, that comes across as clichéd or insincere

cursilería, melodrama

cursilería, melodrama

Ex: The movie was full of corn, with its predictable plot and cheesy dialogue. 
cornball
cornball
[Sustantivo]

a person who is excessively sentimental, clichéd, or cheesy, often in a way that is considered outdated or awkward

cursi, ñoño

cursi, ñoño

Ex: He’s such a cornball, always telling those old-fashioned jokes at the party. 
fruit
fruit
[Sustantivo]

a homosexual man

maricón, marica

maricón, marica

Ex: That fruit waved from across the street and laughed. 
wrinkled as a prune

used to describe someone or something that is very wrinkled, typically due to old age or long exposure to the sun

Ex: She looked wrinkled as a prune after spending years in the sun without sunscreen. 
pumpkin
pumpkin
[interjección]

used to affectionately refer to a loved one, such as a partner, child, or close friend

cariño, cielo

cariño, cielo

Ex: Good morning, pumpkin! How did you sleep? 
sprout
sprout
[Sustantivo]

a short, young person, typically a child or teenager

retroño, pequeñín

retroño, pequeñín

Ex: Look at that little sprout running around the playground! 
tomato
tomato
[Sustantivo]

an attractive woman, often focusing on her physical appeal

tomate, bomba

tomate, bomba

Ex: That girl is such a tomato—everyone’s admiring her. 
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