when use it
definition
Asking how they are feeling, especially after an illness or injury or Affirming recovery.
Very Healthy and strong
As fit as a fiddle
words
example
My grandmother's 89, but she's as fit as a fiddle.
Fiddle: tipo de violín
when use it
definition
to invite someone to come with you to a place such as the cinema or a restaurant, especially as a way of starting a romantic relationship
to invite somebody on a romantic date
Ask out
words
example
Ask: preguntar
She's asked Steve out to the cinema this evening.
definition
when use it
To do or say something that makes a bad situation even worse for someone.
At work or when we travel.
Add insult to injury
example
words
Luggage: Equipaje Injury: Herida
"My airline canceled my flight, and to add insult to injury, they lost my luggage."
definition
when use it
Rude reply, Reacting to criticism, Talking Back to Authority. Defending Against Public Criticism
to reply to someone especially in a rude way.
Answer back
words
example
Don't you dare answer me back, young lady!
Rude: groser@/irrespetuos@
when use it
definition
When someone who was sick or hurt but is now completely healthy again. To describe a situation or an object that was broken or disorganized but is now fully repaired and working perfectly.
In excellent health or condition.
As right as rain
example
words
Rain: Lluvia Health: Salud
After a few days of rest, you'll be right as rain again.
definition
when use it
To ask for information about someone, especially about their health.
Checking on Someone's Well-Being Polite Social Small Talk
Ask after
example
words
I had a letter from Jane. She asks after you. Tell your father I was asking about him.
Polite: Educad@ respetuos@ Letter: Carta
definition
when use it
Avoiding Bad news or Difficult Topics. Delaying an Important Request.
To fail or refuse to come to the point in discourse.
Beat aroud the bush
example
words
Stop beating around the bush and tell me what you want. Don't beat around the bush - get to the point!
Point: Punto Topic: Tema Request: solicitud
definition
when use it
To be responsible for something bad, or to be punished for something.
Taking Responsibility for a Mistake or Crime. Speaking on Behalf of Someone Else.
Answer for
example
words
Punishment: Castigo Behaviour: Comportamiento
He must be made to answer for his terrible crimes. I expect parents to answer for their children's behaviour.
definition
when use it
If a machine or a vehicle breaks down, it stops working.
Describing a car that stops working, emotions that overwhelm someone, or the process of analyzing complex information,
Break down
example
words
The young woman broke down in tears. Talks with business leaders broke down last night.
Down (prep): abajo Machine: máquina Leader: líder
when use it
definition
When a situation, decision, or action has both significant advantages and disadvantages.
something that has or can have both favorable and unfavorable consequences.
Double-edged sword
words
example
Sword: Espada Edged: afilado
Fame can be a double-edged sword.
definition
when use it
If a or aops working.
Describing acar that stops working, emoomplex information,
Awer
example
words
The young woman boke down in tea
Down (prep): abajo Machine: máquina Leader: líder
definition
when use it
If a or aops working.
Describing acar that stops working, emoomplex information,
Awer
words
example
The young woman boke down in tea
Down (prep): abajo Machine: máquina Leader: líder
definition
when use it
If a or aops working.
Describing acar that stops working, emoomplex information,
Awer
example
words
The young woman boke down in tea
Down (prep): abajo Machine: máquina Leader: líder
definition
when use it
If a or aops working.
Describing acar that stops working, emoomplex information,
Awer
example
words
The young woman boke down in tea
Down (prep): abajo Machine: máquina Leader: líder
definition
when use it
Describing acar that stops working, emoomplex information,
If a or aops working.
Awer
example
words
The young woman boke down in tea
Down (prep): abajo Machine: máquina Leader: líder
definition
when use it
Describing acar that stops working, emoomplex information,
If a or aops working.
Awer
example
words
The young woman boke down in tea
Down (prep): abajo Machine: máquina Leader: líder
If a discussion, relationship, or system breaks down, it fails because of a problem or disagreement. A complete loss of physical, mental, or emotional vitality : a physical, mental, or nervous collapse. The process of decomposing.
If a discussion, relationship, or system breaks down, it fails because of a problem or disagreement. A complete loss of physical, mental, or emotional vitality : a physical, mental, or nervous collapse. The process of decomposing.
If a discussion, relationship, or system breaks down, it fails because of a problem or disagreement. A complete loss of physical, mental, or emotional vitality : a physical, mental, or nervous collapse. The process of decomposing.
If a discussion, relationship, or system breaks down, it fails because of a problem or disagreement. A complete loss of physical, mental, or emotional vitality : a physical, mental, or nervous collapse. The process of decomposing.
If a discussion, relationship, or system breaks down, it fails because of a problem or disagreement. A complete loss of physical, mental, or emotional vitality : a physical, mental, or nervous collapse. The process of decomposing.
If a discussion, relationship, or system breaks down, it fails because of a problem or disagreement. A complete loss of physical, mental, or emotional vitality : a physical, mental, or nervous collapse. The process of decomposing.
If a discussion, relationship, or system breaks down, it fails because of a problem or disagreement. A complete loss of physical, mental, or emotional vitality : a physical, mental, or nervous collapse. The process of decomposing.
If a discussion, relationship, or system breaks down, it fails because of a problem or disagreement. A complete loss of physical, mental, or emotional vitality : a physical, mental, or nervous collapse. The process of decomposing.
If a discussion, relationship, or system breaks down, it fails because of a problem or disagreement. A complete loss of physical, mental, or emotional vitality : a physical, mental, or nervous collapse. The process of decomposing.
If a discussion, relationship, or system breaks down, it fails because of a problem or disagreement. A complete loss of physical, mental, or emotional vitality : a physical, mental, or nervous collapse. The process of decomposing.
If a discussion, relationship, or system breaks down, it fails because of a problem or disagreement. A complete loss of physical, mental, or emotional vitality : a physical, mental, or nervous collapse. The process of decomposing.
If a discussion, relationship, or system breaks down, it fails because of a problem or disagreement. A complete loss of physical, mental, or emotional vitality : a physical, mental, or nervous collapse. The process of decomposing.
If a discussion, relationship, or system breaks down, it fails because of a problem or disagreement. A complete loss of physical, mental, or emotional vitality : a physical, mental, or nervous collapse. The process of decomposing.
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when use it
definition
Asking how they are feeling, especially after an illness or injury or Affirming recovery.
Very Healthy and strong
As fit as a fiddle
words
example
My grandmother's 89, but she's as fit as a fiddle.
Fiddle: tipo de violín
when use it
definition
to invite someone to come with you to a place such as the cinema or a restaurant, especially as a way of starting a romantic relationship
to invite somebody on a romantic date
Ask out
words
example
Ask: preguntar
She's asked Steve out to the cinema this evening.
definition
when use it
To do or say something that makes a bad situation even worse for someone.
At work or when we travel.
Add insult to injury
example
words
Luggage: Equipaje Injury: Herida
"My airline canceled my flight, and to add insult to injury, they lost my luggage."
definition
when use it
Rude reply, Reacting to criticism, Talking Back to Authority. Defending Against Public Criticism
to reply to someone especially in a rude way.
Answer back
words
example
Don't you dare answer me back, young lady!
Rude: groser@/irrespetuos@
when use it
definition
When someone who was sick or hurt but is now completely healthy again. To describe a situation or an object that was broken or disorganized but is now fully repaired and working perfectly.
In excellent health or condition.
As right as rain
example
words
Rain: Lluvia Health: Salud
After a few days of rest, you'll be right as rain again.
definition
when use it
To ask for information about someone, especially about their health.
Checking on Someone's Well-Being Polite Social Small Talk
Ask after
example
words
I had a letter from Jane. She asks after you. Tell your father I was asking about him.
Polite: Educad@ respetuos@ Letter: Carta
definition
when use it
Avoiding Bad news or Difficult Topics. Delaying an Important Request.
To fail or refuse to come to the point in discourse.
Beat aroud the bush
example
words
Stop beating around the bush and tell me what you want. Don't beat around the bush - get to the point!
Point: Punto Topic: Tema Request: solicitud
definition
when use it
To be responsible for something bad, or to be punished for something.
Taking Responsibility for a Mistake or Crime. Speaking on Behalf of Someone Else.
Answer for
example
words
Punishment: Castigo Behaviour: Comportamiento
He must be made to answer for his terrible crimes. I expect parents to answer for their children's behaviour.
definition
when use it
If a machine or a vehicle breaks down, it stops working.
Describing a car that stops working, emotions that overwhelm someone, or the process of analyzing complex information,
Break down
example
words
The young woman broke down in tears. Talks with business leaders broke down last night.
Down (prep): abajo Machine: máquina Leader: líder
when use it
definition
When a situation, decision, or action has both significant advantages and disadvantages.
something that has or can have both favorable and unfavorable consequences.
Double-edged sword
words
example
Sword: Espada Edged: afilado
Fame can be a double-edged sword.
definition
when use it
If a or aops working.
Describing acar that stops working, emoomplex information,
Awer
example
words
The young woman boke down in tea
Down (prep): abajo Machine: máquina Leader: líder
definition
when use it
If a or aops working.
Describing acar that stops working, emoomplex information,
Awer
words
example
The young woman boke down in tea
Down (prep): abajo Machine: máquina Leader: líder
definition
when use it
If a or aops working.
Describing acar that stops working, emoomplex information,
Awer
example
words
The young woman boke down in tea
Down (prep): abajo Machine: máquina Leader: líder
definition
when use it
If a or aops working.
Describing acar that stops working, emoomplex information,
Awer
example
words
The young woman boke down in tea
Down (prep): abajo Machine: máquina Leader: líder
definition
when use it
Describing acar that stops working, emoomplex information,
If a or aops working.
Awer
example
words
The young woman boke down in tea
Down (prep): abajo Machine: máquina Leader: líder
definition
when use it
Describing acar that stops working, emoomplex information,
If a or aops working.
Awer
example
words
The young woman boke down in tea
Down (prep): abajo Machine: máquina Leader: líder
If a discussion, relationship, or system breaks down, it fails because of a problem or disagreement. A complete loss of physical, mental, or emotional vitality : a physical, mental, or nervous collapse. The process of decomposing.
If a discussion, relationship, or system breaks down, it fails because of a problem or disagreement. A complete loss of physical, mental, or emotional vitality : a physical, mental, or nervous collapse. The process of decomposing.
If a discussion, relationship, or system breaks down, it fails because of a problem or disagreement. A complete loss of physical, mental, or emotional vitality : a physical, mental, or nervous collapse. The process of decomposing.
If a discussion, relationship, or system breaks down, it fails because of a problem or disagreement. A complete loss of physical, mental, or emotional vitality : a physical, mental, or nervous collapse. The process of decomposing.
If a discussion, relationship, or system breaks down, it fails because of a problem or disagreement. A complete loss of physical, mental, or emotional vitality : a physical, mental, or nervous collapse. The process of decomposing.
If a discussion, relationship, or system breaks down, it fails because of a problem or disagreement. A complete loss of physical, mental, or emotional vitality : a physical, mental, or nervous collapse. The process of decomposing.
If a discussion, relationship, or system breaks down, it fails because of a problem or disagreement. A complete loss of physical, mental, or emotional vitality : a physical, mental, or nervous collapse. The process of decomposing.
If a discussion, relationship, or system breaks down, it fails because of a problem or disagreement. A complete loss of physical, mental, or emotional vitality : a physical, mental, or nervous collapse. The process of decomposing.
If a discussion, relationship, or system breaks down, it fails because of a problem or disagreement. A complete loss of physical, mental, or emotional vitality : a physical, mental, or nervous collapse. The process of decomposing.
If a discussion, relationship, or system breaks down, it fails because of a problem or disagreement. A complete loss of physical, mental, or emotional vitality : a physical, mental, or nervous collapse. The process of decomposing.
If a discussion, relationship, or system breaks down, it fails because of a problem or disagreement. A complete loss of physical, mental, or emotional vitality : a physical, mental, or nervous collapse. The process of decomposing.
If a discussion, relationship, or system breaks down, it fails because of a problem or disagreement. A complete loss of physical, mental, or emotional vitality : a physical, mental, or nervous collapse. The process of decomposing.
If a discussion, relationship, or system breaks down, it fails because of a problem or disagreement. A complete loss of physical, mental, or emotional vitality : a physical, mental, or nervous collapse. The process of decomposing.