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El libro Street Talk 3 - Lección 5

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Street Talk 3

to deliberately delay or avoid talking about the main point

Ex: I can't stand it when people beat round the bush; just give me the facts and be done with it.

to become very dangerous or problematic in a way that demands immediate action

Ex: The labor came to a head as negotiations broke down , leading to a significant work stoppage .

to eat so much of food available in someone's house so that there is little or none left

Ex: When my nephews visit , they eat like there 's no tomorrow , and within a few days , theyeaten us out of house and home.
to get
[Verbo]

to be irritating or annoying for someone

molestar

molestar

Ex: What really gets me is the slow response from customer support .Lo que realmente **me molesta** es la respuesta lenta del servicio al cliente.

(of information, advice, etc.) to not be taken seriously and hence immediately forgotten

Ex: No matter how many times I remind him of our meeting, it always goes in one ear and out the other.
in the raw
[Frase]

used to refer to someone who is not covered with any clothing

Ex: The art class featured a live model who in the raw, allowing the students to study and capture the human form in its natural state .
birthday suit
[Sustantivo]

the condition of being completely unclothed

traje de Adán, ropa de Adán

traje de Adán, ropa de Adán

Ex: They joked about going skinny-dipping in their birthday suits at midnight .Bromearon sobre ir a nadar en traje de Adán (**birthday suit**) a medianoche.

to provide someone with sufficient and relevant information regarding someone or something

Ex: She asked her assistant keep her posted on any emails that require immediate attention .

to tell people what to do in a forceful and authoritative manner

Ex: The parents decided it was time to lay down the law and establish clear boundaries for their teenager's behavior.

to make oneself feel relaxed and comfortable without caring for formalities

Ex: When Mike comes over for dinner, he will make himself at home by offering to help in the kitchen and finding a cozy spot to relax.

the final and decisive event or action that pushes someone beyond their tolerance or patience, leading to a significant reaction or decision

Ex: The long hours and excessive workload had been taking a toll on her , and when she was passed over for a promotion , it the final straw that prompted her to quit her job .

one of several difficulties happening after one another that finally makes it intolerable for someone to continue something

Ex: The student had been juggling multiple assignments, extracurricular activities, and personal challenges.
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