10 minute grammar podcast 026 | 8 Slang Expresiones Comunes de Latinoamérica Flashcards

1
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ponerse las pilas

A

to get one’s act together

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2
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hablar por los codos

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to talk up a storm

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3
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ser vivo

A

someone who is very intelligent, takes advantage of every opportunity, alwayslooks for the best in everything

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4
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echar un mano

A

helping someone

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5
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dejar plandando a alguien

A

to stand someone up

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6
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un abrir y cerrar de ojos

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in the blink of an eye

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7
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está lloviendo a cántaros

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it’s raining cats and dogs

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8
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no dar papaya

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Don´t make yourself an easy target, Don’t put a target on your back

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