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Caught between a rock and a hard place

Caught between a rock and a hard place» (Estar entre la espada y la pared). This English expression describes being in a difficult situation with limited choices,

6 de septiembre de 2023

Cost an arm and a leg

Cost an arm and a leg (Costar un ojo de la cara). This English phrase is used to express that something is very expensive. It might feel

30 de agosto de 2023

Break the ice

«Break the ice» (Romper el hielo). This English expression refers to starting a conversation or initiating social interaction in a new or unfamiliar setting. Just like breaking

23 de agosto de 2023

Hit the nail on the head

Hit the nail on the head (Dar en el clavo). This English phrase means expressing something accurately or precisely. Imagine it as hitting a nail

18 de agosto de 2023

It rings a bell!

It rings a bell! (¿Me suena?) First recorded in the 1900s, the expression ‘rings a bell’ is an expression you might say when you can’t

25 de julio de 2023

Skeletons in the cupboard

Skeletons in the cupboard (English) / closet (American) Skeletons in the cupboard” or “trapos sucios” in Spanish, refers to concealed and/or buried secrets that may

19 de julio de 2023

BITE THE BULLET!

Similar to «enfrentarse al toro!» which literally means to confront the bull. The idiom, bite the bullet, means to face a difficult task or unpleasant

17 de julio de 2023

Are all your ducks in a row?

Ducks (patos) you may know. Also a row (fila). Translated literally you might say that “ducks in a row” means “patos en una fila”. But

5 de julio de 2023

Do you sometimes bimble?

The answer must be yes. To bimble is to go for a leisurely walk, with no special or particular purpose. That means walking at a

28 de junio de 2023

Hold your horses!

Horse (caballo ) you will know. The expression “hold your horses” is an imperative (imperativa) expression. It means to stop or slow down. Its origin

21 de junio de 2023

Fun and funny

“Fun” is different from “funny”. “Fun” is something that is enjoyable in the sense of an activity (es divertido en el sentido de entretenido). “Funny”

14 de junio de 2023

Tired of Mr. Sanchez´s hackneyed jokes?

If something is hackneyed it is repeated so often that mortals are tired of it: that it is no longer interesting and it is boring.

7 de junio de 2023

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Caught between a rock and a hard place

Cost an arm and a leg

Break the ice

Hit the nail on the head

It rings a bell!

Skeletons in the cupboard

BITE THE BULLET!

Are all your ducks in a row?

Do you sometimes bimble?

Hold your horses!

Fun and funny

Tired of Mr. Sanchez´s hackneyed jokes?

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