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to close a business, stop providing a service, or get rid of workers that you do not need kezdjen tanulni
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to argue very angrily with someone kezdjen tanulni
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to say publicly that you think someone or something is bad or wrong kezdjen tanulni
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to say that something such as a fact is not true or correct kezdjen tanulni
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to give information about something, especially something that should be kept secret kezdjen tanulni
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to praise someone or something kezdjen tanulni
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to tell private or secret information to journalists or to the public kezdjen tanulni
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to remove someone from a position of power, especially in order to take that position kezdjen tanulni
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He drove me out after what I've done.
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to promise seriously and publicly to do something kezdjen tanulni
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to express strong approval or admiration for someone or something, especially in public kezdjen tanulni
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to cause a reaction, especially an angry one kezdjen tanulni
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to stop something from continuing kezdjen tanulni
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to decide not to continue with something such as a plan or an event kezdjen tanulni
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to criticise someone or something severely kezdjen tanulni
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to make something happen, especially something involving violence or angry feelings kezdjen tanulni
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to praise someone or something because you want other people to think they are good or important kezdjen tanulni
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to promise that you will do something kezdjen tanulni
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De un lado a otro, ida y vuelta from one place to another and back again many times kezdjen tanulni
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Blanco y negro (claro, simple) involving one idea that is clearly right and another that is clearly wrong, so that it is not difficult for you to make a moral decision kezdjen tanulni
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En general, en su mayor parte used for saying that something is generally true, but not completely kezdjen tanulni
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used for saying that two people or things are completely different from each other kezdjen tanulni
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Ya hecho, simple, sin sorpresas already clearly decided or settled kezdjen tanulni
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Pros y contras, lo que se debe y no se debe hacer instructions and warnings about what you should and should not do in a particular situation kezdjen tanulni
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Lo primero y más importante used for emphasising the main point or the most important reason for something kezdjen tanulni
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Intercambio, dar y recibir if there is give and take between people, each person allows the other to get something that they want kezdjen tanulni
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De forma intermitente, a trompicones stopping and starting again many times, rather than progressing steadily kezdjen tanulni
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Los pormenores, el meollo del asunto all the details or facts that you need to know in order to deal with a complicated situation, process, etc. kezdjen tanulni
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not certain and with a risk of death or serious failure kezdjen tanulni
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a way of finding a good method that involves trying several possibilities and learning from your mistakes kezdjen tanulni
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known to be good and effective kezdjen tanulni
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IDIOM Estar fuera del circuito, no estar al tanto. to not belong to a group that has information and makes decisions about something kezdjen tanulni
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IDIOM Andarse con rodeos. to spend a long time getting to the main point of what you are saying, especially because it is embarrassing kezdjen tanulni
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IDIOM Captar la indirecta, entender lo que alguien quiere decir. to understand the basic meaning that someone is trying to express kezdjen tanulni
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to talk to someone about something that has been worrying you, so that you feel better about it kezdjen tanulni
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get (something) off your chest
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to understand something completely wrongly kezdjen tanulni
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get the wrong end of the stick
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IDIOM Confundirse, no entenderse. if two people get their wires crossed, they become confused because they each think that the other one is talking about something else kezdjen tanulni
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IDIOM Ser algo nuevo para mí, no tener ni idea. used for saying that you did not know about something, especially when you are annoyed about this kezdjen tanulni
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IDIOM Ser muy tímido, no ser capaz de decir ni pío. kezdjen tanulni
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IDIOM Contar un secreto, soltar la sopa. to tell someone something, often something that should be kept secret kezdjen tanulni
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IDIOM Ponerse en contacto con alguien. to communicate with someone that you have not seen for some time in order to find out how they are, what is happening etc kezdjen tanulni
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touch base with (someone)
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Casi 1,000 empleos fueron eliminados. kezdjen tanulni
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Almost 1,000 jobs were axed.
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Estudiantes furiosos se enfrentaron con la policía antidisturbios en Miami ayer. kezdjen tanulni
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Angry students clashed with riot police in Miami yesterday.
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Los políticos han condenado los ataques. kezdjen tanulni
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Politicians have condemned the attacks.
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Él cuestionó las afirmaciones de que el medicamento no había sido probado adecuadamente. kezdjen tanulni
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He disputed claims that the drug had not been adequately tested.
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El periódico se negó a revelar sus fuentes. kezdjen tanulni
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The newspaper refused to divulge its sources.
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La directora fue elogiada por su valentía en una situación tan peligrosa. kezdjen tanulni
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The headteacher was lauded for her bravery in such a dangerous situation.
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Se entrevistó al personal para averiguar quién filtró la historia. kezdjen tanulni
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Staff were interviewed to find out who leaked the story.
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El presidente fue expulsado del comité el mes pasado. kezdjen tanulni
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The chairman was ousted from the committee last month.
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Recientemente, el ministro había prometido su apoyo a la organización. kezdjen tanulni
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Recently the minister had pledged his support to the organisation.
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El alcalde Dixon elogió los esfuerzos de los involucrados en el rescate. kezdjen tanulni
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Mayor Dixon praised the efforts of those involved in the rescue.
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Su discurso provocó una furiosa respuesta de los manifestantes. kezdjen tanulni
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Her speech provoked a furious response from protestors.
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Actuaron rápidamente para anular los rumores. kezdjen tanulni
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They acted quickly to quash the rumours.
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Los planes tuvieron que ser desechados debido a la falta de financiación. kezdjen tanulni
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Plans had to be scrapped because of a lack of funding.
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La película ha sido duramente criticada por la crítica. kezdjen tanulni
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The film has been slammed by critics.
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Su visita a la ciudad desencadenó manifestaciones masivas. kezdjen tanulni
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His visit to the city sparked mass demonstrations.
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Se la está promocionando como una posible contendiente por el título. kezdjen tanulni
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She’s being touted as a possible challenger for the title.
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Han prometido proporcionar una compensación para los afectados. kezdjen tanulni
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They have vowed to provide compensation for those affected.
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Un buen periodista va y viene entre diferentes fuentes para verificar sus hechos. kezdjen tanulni
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A good journalist goes back and forth between different sources to check their facts.
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Lamentablemente, no es un tema tan simple. kezdjen tanulni
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Sadly it’s not a simple black and white issue.
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En general, el libro fue bien recibido, aunque fue criticado por su precisión. kezdjen tanulni
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By and large the book was well received, although it was criticised for its accuracy.
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Aunque son gemelos, sus personalidades son completamente opuestas. kezdjen tanulni
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Even though they’re twins, their personalities are chalk and cheese.
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Es poco probable que la decisión final sea simple y fácil. kezdjen tanulni
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The final decision is unlikely to be cut and dried.
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Aquí hay una lista de cosas que se deben y no se deben hacer para cualquiera que planee iniciar un negocio. kezdjen tanulni
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Here is a list of do’s and don’ts for anyone planning to start a business.
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En primer lugar, son tus habilidades de comunicación las que te ayudarán a tener éxito. kezdjen tanulni
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First and foremost, it's your communication skills that will help you succeed.
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Dijeron que el secreto de un matrimonio feliz era un poco de dar y recibir. kezdjen tanulni
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They said the secret of a happy marriage was a little bit of give and take.
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He estado tan ocupado que solo he podido trabajar en ello de forma intermitente. kezdjen tanulni
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I've been so busy that I've only been able to work on it in fits and starts.
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Entender todos los pormenores de la historia es muy importante. kezdjen tanulni
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Understanding all the ins and outs of the story is very important.
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Había estado en una situación incierta en el hospital, pero finalmente se había recuperado. kezdjen tanulni
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It had been touch and go for him in the hospital, but he had eventually recovered.
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He descubierto cómo usarlo a través de prueba y error. kezdjen tanulni
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I've figured out how to use it through trial and error.
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Es un método probado y comprobado para quitar manchas de comida de la ropa. kezdjen tanulni
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It's a tried and tested method of getting food stains out of clothing.
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Lo siento, pero no tengo ni idea de lo que está pasando, estoy fuera del circuito. kezdjen tanulni
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Sorry but I've no idea what's happening, I'm out of the loop.
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Deja de andarte con rodeos y dime la verdad. kezdjen tanulni
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Stop beating around the bush and tell me the truth.
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Así que esa es la principal dificultad. ¿Captas la idea? kezdjen tanulni
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So that's the main diffculty. Do you catch my drift?
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Vino a verme porque quería desahogarse. kezdjen tanulni
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He came to see me because he wanted to get a few things off his chest.
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Traté de explicárselo a mis padres, pero lo entendieron mal. kezdjen tanulni
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I tried explaining it to my parents, but they got the wrong end of the stick.
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Nos confundimos sobre a qué hora se suponía que debíamos encontrarnos. kezdjen tanulni
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We got our wires crossed about what time we were supposed to meet.
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Ria dice que va a pedir prestado tu coche'. '¡Es la primera vez que lo oigo!' kezdjen tanulni
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‘Ria says she’s going to borrow your car.’ ‘It’s news to me!’
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Paola es increíblemente nerviosa, no sería capaz de decir ni pío. kezdjen tanulni
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Paola is incredibly nervous, she wouldn't say boo to a goose.
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¡Vamos, suelta la sopa! ¿Qué dijo? kezdjen tanulni
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Come on, spill the beans - what did he say?
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Será genial ponerme en contacto con Sara y Karl de nuevo. kezdjen tanulni
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It'll be great to touch base with Sara and Karl again.
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