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to close a business, stop providing a service, or get rid of workers that you do not need start learning
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to argue very angrily with someone start learning
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to say publicly that you think someone or something is bad or wrong start learning
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to say that something such as a fact is not true or correct start learning
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to give information about something, especially something that should be kept secret start learning
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to praise someone or something start learning
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to tell private or secret information to journalists or to the public start learning
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to remove someone from a position of power, especially in order to take that position start learning
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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 start learning
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to express strong approval or admiration for someone or something, especially in public start learning
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to cause a reaction, especially an angry one start learning
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to stop something from continuing start learning
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to decide not to continue with something such as a plan or an event start learning
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to criticise someone or something severely start learning
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to make something happen, especially something involving violence or angry feelings start learning
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to praise someone or something because you want other people to think they are good or important start learning
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to promise that you will do something start learning
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De un lado a otro, ida y vuelta from one place to another and back again many times start learning
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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 start learning
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En general, en su mayor parte used for saying that something is generally true, but not completely start learning
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used for saying that two people or things are completely different from each other start learning
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Ya hecho, simple, sin sorpresas already clearly decided or settled start learning
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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 start learning
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Lo primero y más importante used for emphasising the main point or the most important reason for something start learning
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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 start learning
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De forma intermitente, a trompicones stopping and starting again many times, rather than progressing steadily start learning
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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. start learning
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not certain and with a risk of death or serious failure start learning
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a way of finding a good method that involves trying several possibilities and learning from your mistakes start learning
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known to be good and effective start learning
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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 start learning
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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 start learning
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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 start learning
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to talk to someone about something that has been worrying you, so that you feel better about it start learning
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get (something) off your chest
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to understand something completely wrongly start learning
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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 start learning
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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 start learning
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IDIOM Ser muy tímido, no ser capaz de decir ni pío. start learning
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IDIOM Contar un secreto, soltar la sopa. to tell someone something, often something that should be kept secret start learning
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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 start learning
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touch base with (someone)
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Casi 1,000 empleos fueron eliminados. start learning
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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. start learning
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Angry students clashed with riot police in Miami yesterday.
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Los políticos han condenado los ataques. start learning
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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. start learning
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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. start learning
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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. start learning
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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. start learning
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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. start learning
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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. start learning
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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. start learning
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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. start learning
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Her speech provoked a furious response from protestors.
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Actuaron rápidamente para anular los rumores. start learning
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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. start learning
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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. start learning
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The film has been slammed by critics.
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Su visita a la ciudad desencadenó manifestaciones masivas. start learning
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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. start learning
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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. start learning
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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. start learning
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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. start learning
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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. start learning
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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. start learning
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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. start learning
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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. start learning
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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. start learning
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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. start learning
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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. start learning
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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. start learning
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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. start learning
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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. start learning
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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. start learning
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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. start learning
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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. start learning
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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? start learning
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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. start learning
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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. start learning
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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. start learning
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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!' start learning
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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. start learning
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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? start learning
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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. start learning
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It'll be great to touch base with Sara and Karl again.
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