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1 ask for
1) (to express a wish to see or speak to (someone): When he telephoned he asked for you; He is very ill and keeps asking for his daughter.) preguntar por, reclamar2) (to behave as if inviting (something unpleasant): Going for a swim when you have a cold is just as asking for trouble.) buscar, buscárselav.• mangar v.• pedir v.1. VI + PREP1) (=request) pedir, solicitar more frmhe wrote asking for help — escribió pidiendo or more frm solicitando ayuda
2) (=look for)•
he is all I could ask for in a son — tiene todo lo que podría pedirle a un hijo•
he asked for it! — ¡él se lo ha buscado!•
you're asking for a good smack! — ¡si sigues así, te vas a ganar una buena bofetada!2.VT + PREP•
to ask sb for sth — pedir algo a algn -
2 trade sth. in for sth. else
trade sth. in for sth. elseexpr.• cambiar algo por algo expr. -
3 be a pushover for sth.
be a pushover for sth.expr.• ser pan comido expr. -
4 be on the look-out for sth.
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5 be responsible for s.o., sth.
be responsible for s.o., sth.expr.• responsabilizarse de algo, de alguien expr. -
6 cry out for sth.
cry out for sth.expr.• pedir algo a gritos expr. -
7 do one's bit for sth.
do one's bit for sth.expr.• aportar su granito de arena por algo expr. -
8 do one's part for sth.
do one's part for sth.expr.• hacer lo suyo por algo expr. -
9 do sth. without knowing what is in store for you
do sth. without knowing what is in store for youexpr.• hacer algo sin saber lo que le traerá el futuro expr.English-spanish dictionary > do sth. without knowing what is in store for you
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10 give one's right arm for sth.
give one's right arm for sth.expr.• sacrificar todo por algo expr. -
11 give s.o. sth. for keeps
give s.o. sth. for keeps*expr.• darle a alguien algo para siempre expr. -
12 give sth. up for good
give sth. up for good (A bad habit, etc.)expr.• renunciar algo expr. -
13 go to bat for s.o., sth.
go to bat for s.o., sth.expr.• echarle una mano a alguien, algo expr. -
14 look-out for sth.
look-out for sth.expr.• salir en defensa de algo expr. -
15 make a beeline for sth.
make a beeline for sth.expr.• ir directamente hacia algo expr. -
16 mistake s.o., sth. for
mistake s.o., sth. forexpr.• tomar a alguien, algo por expr. -
17 pay through the nose for sth.
pay through the nose for sth.expr.• pagar un precio alto expr. -
18 answer for
1) ((often with to) to bear the responsibility or be responsible for (something): I'll answer to your mother for your safety.) responder por2) (to suffer or be punished (for something): You'll answer for your rudeness one day!) pagar porv.• abonar v.v + prep + oa) ( accept responsibility for) \<\<conduct/consequences\>\> responder deb) ( guarantee) \<\<truth/integrity\>\> garantizar*, responder de; \<\<person\>\> responder porVI + PREP1) (=take responsibility for) [+ actions] responder deI'll not answer for the consequences — no respondo de las consecuencias, no me responsabilizo de las consecuencias
2) (=reply for) responder porI can't answer for the others, but... — no puedo responder por los demás, pero...
can't she answer for herself? — ¿no sabe responder ella sola?
3) (=serve as) servir de* * *v + prep + oa) ( accept responsibility for) \<\<conduct/consequences\>\> responder deb) ( guarantee) \<\<truth/integrity\>\> garantizar*, responder de; \<\<person\>\> responder por -
19 look out for
v.• catar v.v + adv + prep + oa) ( be on the watch for)b) ( protest on behalf of) (AmE) salir* en defensa deVI + PREP1) (=watch for)to look out for sth/sb — esperar algo/a algn, estar atento a algo/algn
2) * (=look after) [+ person] cuidarto look out for o.s. — cuidar de sí mismo, cuidarse
he's only looking out for himself — pej solo mira sus propios intereses
we look out for each other — nos cuidamos el uno al otro, cuidamos el uno del otro
3) (=seek) buscar* * *v + adv + prep + oa) ( be on the watch for)b) ( protest on behalf of) (AmE) salir* en defensa de -
20 make up for
(to supply a reward, substitute etc for disappointment, damage, loss (of money or time) etc: Next week we'll try to make up for lost time.) compensarmake up for (sth.)expr.• compensar v.v.• compensar v.• recobrar v.• rescatar v.• sanear v.• suplir v.v + adv + prep + o compensarwhat she lacks in technique she makes up for in style — lo que le falta de técnica lo compensa con estilo
VI + PREP (=compensate for) compensarher willingness to learn more than made up for her lack of experience — sus ganas de aprender compensaban con creces su falta de experiencia
we hope this makes up for the inconvenience caused — esperamos que esto compense los inconvenientes que podamos haberles causado
* * *v + adv + prep + o compensar
См. также в других словарях:
for the sake of somebody — for the sake of sb/sth | for sb s/sth s sake idiom in order to help sb/sth or because you like sb/sth • They stayed together for the sake of the children. • You can do it. Please, for my sake. • I hope you re right, for all our sakes (= because… … Useful english dictionary
for somebody's sake — for the sake of sb/sth | for sb s/sth s sake idiom in order to help sb/sth or because you like sb/sth • They stayed together for the sake of the children. • You can do it. Please, for my sake. • I hope you re right, for all our sakes (= because… … Useful english dictionary
for (the) want of something — for (the) want of sth idiom because of a lack of sth; because sth is not available • The project failed for want of financial backing. • We call our music ‘postmodern’ for the want of a better word. • We went for a walk for want of something… … Useful english dictionary
for the sake of something doing something — for the sake of sth/of doing sth idiom in order to get or keep sth • The translation sacrifices naturalness for the sake of accuracy. • She gave up smoking for the sake of her health. • Don t get married just for the sake of it … Useful english dictionary
for the sake of of doing something — for the sake of sth/of doing sth idiom in order to get or keep sth • The translation sacrifices naturalness for the sake of accuracy. • She gave up smoking for the sake of her health. • Don t get married just for the sake of it … Useful english dictionary
for fear of something doing something — for fear of sth/of doing sth | for fear (that)… idiom to avoid the danger of sth happening • We spoke quietly for fear of waking the guards. • I had to run away for fear (that) he might one day kill me. Main entry: ↑fear … Useful english dictionary
for fear of of doing something — for fear of sth/of doing sth | for fear (that)… idiom to avoid the danger of sth happening • We spoke quietly for fear of waking the guards. • I had to run away for fear (that) he might one day kill me. Main entry: ↑fear … Useful english dictionary
for fear (that) … — for fear of sth/of doing sth | for fear (that)… idiom to avoid the danger of sth happening • We spoke quietly for fear of waking the guards. • I had to run away for fear (that) he might one day kill me. Main entry: ↑fear … Useful english dictionary
for heaven's sake — 1. An expression of entreaty 2. An interjection expressing exasperation or disgust, etc • • • Main Entry: ↑heaven * * * for God’s/Christ’s/goodness’/Heaven’s/Pete’s/sake spoken … Useful english dictionary
for Christ's sake — for God’s/Christ’s/goodness’/Heaven’s/Pete’s/sake spoken phrase used for emphasizing what you are saying when you are annoyed or angry ‘for God’s sake’ and ‘for Christ’s sake’ are offensive to some people Oh, for goodness’ sake, leave me alone!… … Useful english dictionary
for goodness' sake — for God’s/Christ’s/goodness’/Heaven’s/Pete’s/sake spoken phrase used for emphasizing what you are saying when you are annoyed or angry ‘for God’s sake’ and ‘for Christ’s sake’ are offensive to some people Oh, for goodness’ sake, leave me alone!… … Useful english dictionary