Men and women Flashcards
1
Q
eligible
A
elegible
- We went on a search for the most eligible bachelor we could find.
- A foreign student is eligible to attend the school.
2
Q
bachelor
A
soltero
3
Q
browsing
A
looking around
- I decided to spend the night browsing the Internet.
- she browsed through the newspaper.
- Start by browsing through magazines, home design catalogs and books, and visiting model homes.
4
Q
compatible
A
compatible
- The symptoms were compatible with gastritis.
- Our relationship isn’t perfect, and we’re not completely compatible.
5
Q
uninhibited
A
desinhibido
- My favorite hobbies include and are not limited to traveling, cocaine, and uninhibited sex with strangers.
- Certainly her public persona is extroverted; she’s uninhibited and quick to inject her opinions about literature, food, movies, whatever.
6
Q
reluctant
A
hesitant, unwilling
- She seemed reluctant to discuss the matter.
- Farmers may be reluctant to cut their sales, and consumers may beunwilling to pay higher milk prices.
7
Q
call the shots
A
v. mandar
- The pastor may think he calls the shots, but the organist really leads the worship service.
- It’s all about getting the initiative and being in a position to call the shots.
8
Q
ideal
A
perfect
- In an ideal world we would all be healthy.
- This is an ideal opportunity to save money.
9
Q
chemistry
A
the way two people relate to each other
- Their affair was triggered by intense sexual chemistry
- Since the film is a character drama, it relies very heavily on the interaction and chemistry between the characters.
10
Q
Not go over well
A
not well received ( by other person)
- The Play Doh Extruder. Come on, Hasbro! No one in the entire company thought this might not go over well?
- Dating advice for all guys, don’t compare your girlfriend to your ex. it will not go over well.
11
Q
hit it off
A
meet for the first time an inmediately like each other
- She met this guy Tim at a party of a mutual friend and seemed to hit it off.
- We hit it off immediately with the new neighbors. She and her brotherhad never really hit it off.
12
Q
fall head over heels
A
fall in love completely
- I realized that I not only loved him, but I was head over heels in love with him.
- After knowing him for just two weeks I’d fallen head over heels.
13
Q
soulmate
A
alma gemela
- Everyone hopes to find a soulmate to share their life with.
- Don’t look on dating websites to find your soulmate.
14
Q
pressuring
A
poniendo presion
- Everyone hopes to find a soulmate to share their life with.
- Don’t look on dating websites to find your soulmate.
15
Q
dumped
A
plantado
- He’s been miserable since his girlfriend dumped him.
- They made their escape before dumping the car at Claire Road industrial estate in Kirby.
16
Q
insensitive
A
insensible
- The faculty were insensitive to the students’ concerns.
- One rarely hears such insensitive remarks in a sermon.
17
Q
he is just not that into you
A
No le gustas tanto
18
Q
foot the bill
A
pay for something
The Insurance company refused my claim, so I had to foot the bill for repairs myself.
19
Q
blown away
A
very surprised
- We were blown away by the singer’s impressive version of the aria.
- I’m blown away by his new poem