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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: The evidence against the suspect was plain as the nose on her face; the DNA match and eyewitness testimony left no doubt. 

Su decepción era evidente, aunque dijera que estaba bien.

flash in the pan

a sudden but brief success that is not sustained

éxito pasajero, fama pasajera

éxito pasajero, fama pasajera

Ex: His early popularity was not just a flash in the pan. 

Su popularidad inicial no fue solo un éxito pasajero.

to go together

to be in a romantic relationship

salir juntos, estar en una relación

salir juntos, estar en una relación

Ex: People always thought we went together, but we were just friends. 

La gente siempre pensó que íbamos juntos, pero solo éramos amigos.

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: In her speech, the politician hit the nail on the head about the real issues affecting voters. 

El informe dio en el clavo sobre por qué estaban cayendo las ventas.

love at first sight

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

Ex: Their eyes met across the crowded room, and it was love at first sight. 
to [pop] the question

to propose someone to join one in marriage

pedir matrimonio, propuesta de matrimonio

pedir matrimonio, propuesta de matrimonio

Ex: It was a surprise when he popped the question. 

Fue una sorpresa cuando pidió matrimonio.

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: Don't believe Sara; she loves pulling people's legs. 

No le creas a Sara; le encanta tomarle el pelo a la gente.

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: They said he was robbing the cradle, but they stayed together. 

Decían que salía con alguien mucho más joven, pero siguieron juntos.

to [tie] the knot

to become someone's husband or wife in marriage

casarse, contraer matrimonio

casarse, contraer matrimonio

Ex: Many couples choose to tie the knot in summer. 

Muchas parejas eligen casarse en verano.

to [get] hitched

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

casarse, contraer matrimonio

casarse, contraer matrimonio

Ex: After ten years together, they finally got hitched. 

Después de diez años juntos, por fin se casaron.

to [walk] arm in arm

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

Ex: She walked arm in arm with her father down the aisle. 
man
man
[interjección]

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

Hombre, Vaya

Hombre, Vaya

Ex: Man, that concert was amazing! 

Hombre, ¡ese concierto fue increíble!

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: By this time tomorrow, she'll be strutting her stuff on the fashion runway. 
to turn on
to turn on
[Verbo]

to cause someone to feel sexual attraction or excitement

excitar, prender

excitar, prender

Ex: The way she talks about her passions always turns me on. 

La forma en que habla de sus pasiones siempre me excita.

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: After living in a small town, adjusting to life in the Big Apple was a huge change. 

Después de vivir en un pueblo pequeño, adaptarse a la vida en la Gran Manzana fue un gran cambio.

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: I tried to compare apples and oranges, but it was clear they weren’t comparable. 
how do you like them apples

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

Ex: She thought I was joking, but I showed up with tickets to the concert. 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: She called him a pea brain after he completely ignored the instructions. 

Ella lo llamó cerebro de guisante después de que él ignoró completamente las instrucciones.

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: I could see him getting beet red as his frustration grew. 

Podía verlo ponerse rojo como un tomate a medida que su frustración crecía.

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: His carefree attitude makes everything seem like a bowl of cherries. 
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, just tell me what happened! 

Por el amor del maíz, ¡solo dime qué pasó!

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: I can’t watch that showit’s just too much corn for me. 

No puedo ver ese programa—es simplemente demasiada sensiblería para mí.

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: Stop being such a cornball and say something real for once! 

Deja de ser un cursi y di algo real por una vez.

fruit
fruit
[Sustantivo]

a homosexual man

maricón, marica

maricón, marica

Ex: The fruit tripped over the sidewalk but kept smiling. 

El fruto tropezó con la acera pero siguió sonriendo.

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: The elderly man’s skin was wrinkled as a prune, reflecting his many years of life. 
pumpkin
pumpkin
[interjección]

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

cariño, cielo

cariño, cielo

Ex: He always calls her his little pumpkin, and it makes her smile. 

Siempre la llama su pequeña calabaza, y eso la hace sonreír.

sprout
sprout
[Sustantivo]

a short, young person, typically a child or teenager

retroño, pequeñín

retroño, pequeñín

Ex: That sprout over there just got his first bike! 

Ese brote de allí acaba de conseguir su primera bicicleta.

tomato
tomato
[Sustantivo]

an attractive woman, often focusing on her physical appeal

tomate, bomba

tomate, bomba

Ex: She’s definitely the tomato of the group. 

Ella es definitivamente el tomate del grupo.

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