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41 darle a la botella
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42 darle a la manivela de arranque
(v.) = turn + the crankEx. Put a set of premises into such a device and turn the crank, and it will readily pass out conclusion after conclusion.* * *(v.) = turn + the crankEx: Put a set of premises into such a device and turn the crank, and it will readily pass out conclusion after conclusion.
Spanish-English dictionary > darle a la manivela de arranque
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43 darle al palique
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44 darle alas a Alguien
(v.) = let + Nombre + do things + Posesivo + (own) wayEx. I've been trying to bite my tounge and let him do things his own way.* * *(v.) = let + Nombre + do things + Posesivo + (own) wayEx: I've been trying to bite my tounge and let him do things his own way.
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45 darle caña
(v.) = hurry up, get + a move on, put + pressure onEx. Hurry Up! Last Chance for the Professionals!.Ex. If they want this finished by Autumn 2009 they are going to have to a get a move on, so hopefully they will swing into action pretty soon.Ex. Yet, in its own way, the press was taking the lead in putting pressure on the Community to adopt a more practical outlook, and by so doing kept the subject alive in the minds of the public.* * *(v.) = hurry up, get + a move on, put + pressure onEx: Hurry Up! Last Chance for the Professionals!.
Ex: If they want this finished by Autumn 2009 they are going to have to a get a move on, so hopefully they will swing into action pretty soon.Ex: Yet, in its own way, the press was taking the lead in putting pressure on the Community to adopt a more practical outlook, and by so doing kept the subject alive in the minds of the public. -
46 darle caña a
(v.) = have + a go at, get + stuck intoEx. In the 1980s that meant having a go at all the trendy lefties and pacifists, and so our main issues were class politics and violence.Ex. There are so many camels out and about causing damage to the landscape that we've decided to have a reasonably decent injection of funds to get stuck into this issue.* * *(v.) = have + a go at, get + stuck intoEx: In the 1980s that meant having a go at all the trendy lefties and pacifists, and so our main issues were class politics and violence.
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47 darle cien mil vueltas a Alguien
(v.) = knock + spots off + NombreEx. They have the potential to knock spots off the private sector and it is about time people in the country realised that.* * *(v.) = knock + spots off + NombreEx: They have the potential to knock spots off the private sector and it is about time people in the country realised that.
Spanish-English dictionary > darle cien mil vueltas a Alguien
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48 darle el puntillazo
(v.) = nail itEx. It seems we have all taken swings at this problem without ever really nailing it.* * *(v.) = nail itEx: It seems we have all taken swings at this problem without ever really nailing it.
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49 darle la razón a Alguien
(v.) = side in + Posesivo + favourEx. If someone does slip on your wet floors and the area is marked correctly with warning signs the court will usually side in your favor.* * *(v.) = side in + Posesivo + favourEx: If someone does slip on your wet floors and the area is marked correctly with warning signs the court will usually side in your favor.
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50 darle la vuelta a la tortilla
(v.) = turn + the tables (on)Ex. A feisty Harlem woman turned the tables on three subway muggers, chasing down two of the thugs while snatching back her purse.* * *(v.) = turn + the tables (on)Ex: A feisty Harlem woman turned the tables on three subway muggers, chasing down two of the thugs while snatching back her purse.
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51 darle largas
(v.) = play + Nombre + alongEx. Dennis played her along until she decided to back out at which time he threatened to imprison her unless she paid up $2 million.* * *(v.) = play + Nombre + alongEx: Dennis played her along until she decided to back out at which time he threatened to imprison her unless she paid up $2 million.
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52 darle largas a Algo
(v.) = drag + Posesivo + feet, drag + Posesivo + heelsEx. We take identity theft seriously, but our banks are dragging their feet.Ex. Some lightbulb companies are still dragging their heels on the energy-saving lightbulb issue, but they haven't a leg to stand on.* * *(v.) = drag + Posesivo + feet, drag + Posesivo + heelsEx: We take identity theft seriously, but our banks are dragging their feet.
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53 darle sopas con hondas a Alguien
(v.) = knock + spots off + NombreEx. They have the potential to knock spots off the private sector and it is about time people in the country realised that.* * *(v.) = knock + spots off + NombreEx: They have the potential to knock spots off the private sector and it is about time people in the country realised that.
Spanish-English dictionary > darle sopas con hondas a Alguien
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54 darle un buen repaso a Alguien
(v.) = take + Nombre + to the cleanersEx. Lowell took them to the cleaners in the third game of the season, but other than that stinker they have played well, even in the losses.* * *(v.) = take + Nombre + to the cleanersEx: Lowell took them to the cleaners in the third game of the season, but other than that stinker they have played well, even in the losses.
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55 darle un repaso a
(v.) = buff up on, brush up onEx. The author also displays a need to buff up on her mastery of today's street slang.Ex. The course targets people who would like to either like to brush up on their French or even learn French from scratch.* * *(v.) = buff up on, brush up onEx: The author also displays a need to buff up on her mastery of today's street slang.
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56 darle un repaso a Alguien
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57 darle una interpretación
(v.) = give + interpretationEx. People who have used cases in teaching know from experience that some person or persons will give an entirely new interpretation to case data and so will give a case a new twist.* * *(v.) = give + interpretationEx: People who have used cases in teaching know from experience that some person or persons will give an entirely new interpretation to case data and so will give a case a new twist.
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58 darle una lección a Alguien
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59 darle una paliza a Alguien
(v.) = take + Nombre + to the cleaners, give + Nombre + a beating, schoolEx. Lowell took them to the cleaners in the third game of the season, but other than that stinker they have played well, even in the losses.Ex. The crowd of citizens overtook the tramp and proceeded to give him a beating that will leave a lasting impression.Ex. I felt like I was in boot camp being schooled by tough drill sergeants.* * *(v.) = take + Nombre + to the cleaners, give + Nombre + a beating, schoolEx: Lowell took them to the cleaners in the third game of the season, but other than that stinker they have played well, even in the losses.
Ex: The crowd of citizens overtook the tramp and proceeded to give him a beating that will leave a lasting impression.Ex: I felt like I was in boot camp being schooled by tough drill sergeants. -
60 darle vueltas a
(v.) = dwell on/uponEx. One of the best things you can do for your peace of mind is to learn how to stop dwelling on the errors of the past.* * *(v.) = dwell on/uponEx: One of the best things you can do for your peace of mind is to learn how to stop dwelling on the errors of the past.
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darle a la botella — botella, darle (atizarle, pegarle) a la botella v. beber, emborracharse. ❙ «...empinar el codo; [...] darle al alpiste, pegarle a la botella...» AI. ❙ «Tiene aspecto de pegarle a la botella más de la cuenta...» Fernando Martín, Cómo aprobar todo… … Diccionario del Argot "El Sohez"
darle a uno llorona — llorona, cogerla (darle a uno) llorona expr. borrachera que hace llorar y entristecerse. ❙ «...pero nos dio triste, una borrachera llorona...» Almudena Grandes, Las edades de Lulú. ❙ «Cogerla o darle llorona: emborracharse y ponerse triste a… … Diccionario del Argot "El Sohez"
darle duro — 1. insistir; esforzarse; concentrarse; cf. dar como caja, ser seco para, con tuti, darle; le estoy dando duro al estudio estos meses para no perder el año , si le doy duro este año a esta empresa, el próximo ya puedo comenzar a relajarme 2.… … Diccionario de chileno actual
darle hilo — extender; demorarse; dar importancia; permitir; escuchar; tolerar; soportar; cf. darle cuerda, inflar; qué manera de darle hilo ese profe; no para nunca de hablar , no le des tanto hilo a ese asunto; es más simple de lo que piensas … Diccionario de chileno actual
darle su merecido — castigar; pegar; dar paliza; cf. propinar paliza, dar tanda, dar flete, llegarle su merecido, darle su merecido castigo, merecido, darle; en Chile a los niños todavía se les da su merecido , ya, no jodas más; te voy a dar tu merecido si no dejas… … Diccionario de chileno actual
darle su merecido castigo — castigar; pegar; cf. propinar paliza, dar flete, llegarle su merecido, darle su merecido, merecido, darle; al final, la justicia logró atraparlo y le dieron su merecido castigo, por ladrón , Hussein se llevó su merecido castigo, colgando de la… … Diccionario de chileno actual