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to close a business, stop providing a service, or get rid of workers that you do not need Lernen beginnen
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to argue very angrily with someone Lernen beginnen
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to say publicly that you think someone or something is bad or wrong Lernen beginnen
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to say that something such as a fact is not true or correct Lernen beginnen
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to give information about something, especially something that should be kept secret Lernen beginnen
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to praise someone or something Lernen beginnen
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to tell private or secret information to journalists or to the public Lernen beginnen
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to remove someone from a position of power, especially in order to take that position Lernen beginnen
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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 Lernen beginnen
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to express strong approval or admiration for someone or something, especially in public Lernen beginnen
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to cause a reaction, especially an angry one Lernen beginnen
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to stop something from continuing Lernen beginnen
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to decide not to continue with something such as a plan or an event Lernen beginnen
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to criticise someone or something severely Lernen beginnen
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to make something happen, especially something involving violence or angry feelings Lernen beginnen
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to praise someone or something because you want other people to think they are good or important Lernen beginnen
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to promise that you will do something Lernen beginnen
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De un lado a otro, ida y vuelta from one place to another and back again many times Lernen beginnen
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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 Lernen beginnen
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En general, en su mayor parte used for saying that something is generally true, but not completely Lernen beginnen
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used for saying that two people or things are completely different from each other Lernen beginnen
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Ya hecho, simple, sin sorpresas already clearly decided or settled Lernen beginnen
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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 Lernen beginnen
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Lo primero y más importante used for emphasising the main point or the most important reason for something Lernen beginnen
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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 Lernen beginnen
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De forma intermitente, a trompicones stopping and starting again many times, rather than progressing steadily Lernen beginnen
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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. Lernen beginnen
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not certain and with a risk of death or serious failure Lernen beginnen
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a way of finding a good method that involves trying several possibilities and learning from your mistakes Lernen beginnen
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known to be good and effective Lernen beginnen
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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 Lernen beginnen
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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 Lernen beginnen
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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 Lernen beginnen
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to talk to someone about something that has been worrying you, so that you feel better about it Lernen beginnen
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get (something) off your chest
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to understand something completely wrongly Lernen beginnen
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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 Lernen beginnen
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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 Lernen beginnen
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IDIOM Ser muy tímido, no ser capaz de decir ni pío. Lernen beginnen
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IDIOM Contar un secreto, soltar la sopa. to tell someone something, often something that should be kept secret Lernen beginnen
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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 Lernen beginnen
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touch base with (someone)
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Casi 1,000 empleos fueron eliminados. Lernen beginnen
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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. Lernen beginnen
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Angry students clashed with riot police in Miami yesterday.
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Los políticos han condenado los ataques. Lernen beginnen
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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. Lernen beginnen
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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. Lernen beginnen
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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. Lernen beginnen
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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. Lernen beginnen
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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. Lernen beginnen
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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. Lernen beginnen
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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. Lernen beginnen
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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. Lernen beginnen
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Her speech provoked a furious response from protestors.
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Actuaron rápidamente para anular los rumores. Lernen beginnen
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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. Lernen beginnen
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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. Lernen beginnen
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The film has been slammed by critics.
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Su visita a la ciudad desencadenó manifestaciones masivas. Lernen beginnen
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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. Lernen beginnen
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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. Lernen beginnen
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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. Lernen beginnen
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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. Lernen beginnen
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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. Lernen beginnen
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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. Lernen beginnen
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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. Lernen beginnen
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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. Lernen beginnen
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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. Lernen beginnen
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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. Lernen beginnen
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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. Lernen beginnen
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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. Lernen beginnen
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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. Lernen beginnen
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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. Lernen beginnen
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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. Lernen beginnen
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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. Lernen beginnen
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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. Lernen beginnen
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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? Lernen beginnen
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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. Lernen beginnen
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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. Lernen beginnen
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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. Lernen beginnen
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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!' Lernen beginnen
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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. Lernen beginnen
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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? Lernen beginnen
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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. Lernen beginnen
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It'll be great to touch base with Sara and Karl again.
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it is synonymous with investing
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provoca el colapso de un muro Lernen beginnen
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it provokes a wall collapses
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su futuro parece muy oscuro Lernen beginnen
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their future looks break dark
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una historia realmente larga Lernen beginnen
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las ganancias compensan los gastos Lernen beginnen
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the earnings compensate the expenses
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la segunda estrategia mencionada en la lectura Lernen beginnen
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The second strategy mentioned in the reading
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Another proposed solution
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Oliver tiene la facilidad en cocinar 10 platos al día. Lernen beginnen
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Oliver has the ease to cook 10 dishes a day.
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las moléculas podrían permanecer intactas Lernen beginnen
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molecules might stay intact
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Expr: Él enseñó los dientes Lernen beginnen
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Un brinco es un salto pequeño Lernen beginnen
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¿Estás listo para hacer del mundo un lugar mejor? (omisión) When speaking informally, it is very common for native to remove the auxiliary verb "are" in questions Lernen beginnen
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You ready to make the world a better place?
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When speaking informally, it is very common for native to remove the auxiliary verb "are" in questions Lernen beginnen
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When speaking informally, it is very common for native to remove the auxiliary verb "are" in questions
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¡Firme! (contexto militar) This is an american military term that means "attention" Lernen beginnen
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Tengo tres temas a tratar formal way to say that there are three important things to be mentioned Lernen beginnen
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I've got three items on the docket
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Expr: Tenemos que reconocer el elefante en la habitación Sth uncomfortable and awkward that everyone in the room is thinking about, but avoiding speaking about. Lernen beginnen
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We have to acknowledge the elephant in the room
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Hay algunos nuevos reclutas con nosotros Lernen beginnen
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There are some new recuits with us.
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Expr: deber/responsabilidad absoluta (vulgar) Lernen beginnen
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It is right up my butt to find them
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Expr: La clase ha terminado "all the student are free to go" Lernen beginnen
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No estoy aquí solo para "cumplir el cupo" "was hired for being part of a minority" Lernen beginnen
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COLL: Ponerse de acuerdo / Entenderse means to completely agree with someone Lernen beginnen
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means to initiate conversation in a social setting Lernen beginnen
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COLL: Mantenerse firme / No ceder means to maintain your position or beliefs firmly, especially in the face of opposition Lernen beginnen
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COLL: Esto refleja un cambio de paradigma en el comportamiento del consumidor Lernen beginnen
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this reflects a paradigm shift in consumer behaviour
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COLL: Rindió homenaje a la memoria Lernen beginnen
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he paid tribute to the memory
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COLL: La presentación arrojó algo de luz sobre sus planes Lernen beginnen
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the presentation shed some light on its plans
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COLL: El crítico no encontró ningún fallo en el artista Lernen beginnen
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the reviewer made no fault for the artist's
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COLL: Considera importante la forma en que regula los alimentos transgénicos Lernen beginnen
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It finds importance with the way she regulates GM foods
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COLL: Berta ha dado gran importancia a los decorados y la iluminación Lernen beginnen
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Berta has attached great allowances to sets and lighting
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COLL: Establece una comparación entre los trastornos Lernen beginnen
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he draws a comparison between disorders
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COLL: Estos repetidos fallos desmienten las garantías generalizadas Lernen beginnen
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these repeated breakdowns give the lie to widespread assurances
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A phrase meaning there is a large supply or plenty of something, indicating abundance or ample quantity Lernen beginnen
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En pocas palabras / En resumen An idiom used to express something very briefly or concisely. It's often used when summarizing a complex idea Lernen beginnen
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voluntario no especialista A volunteer who does not have professional or expert training in the area they are assisting with Lernen beginnen
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A sudden, brief, and intense feeling of distress or regret over one's actions or inactions. Lernen beginnen
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An idiom meaning to issue a challenge or to formally invite someone to compete or fight Lernen beginnen
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Throwing down the gauntlet
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A pesar de todo / Sin embargo A formal connective meaning in spite of or although. Used to introduce a contrasting or contradictory fact. Lernen beginnen
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A raíz de / Como consecuencia de Following (often immediately after) something; as a result of or coming after a significant event or period. Lernen beginnen
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