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1 trade sth. in for sth. else
trade sth. in for sth. elseexpr.• cambiar algo por algo expr. -
2 be a pushover for sth.
be a pushover for sth.expr.• ser pan comido expr. -
3 be on the look-out for sth.
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4 cry out for sth.
cry out for sth.expr.• pedir algo a gritos expr. -
5 do one's bit for sth.
do one's bit for sth.expr.• aportar su granito de arena por algo expr. -
6 do one's part for sth.
do one's part for sth.expr.• hacer lo suyo por algo expr. -
7 give one's right arm for sth.
give one's right arm for sth.expr.• sacrificar todo por algo expr. -
8 look-out for sth.
look-out for sth.expr.• salir en defensa de algo expr. -
9 make a beeline for sth.
make a beeline for sth.expr.• ir directamente hacia algo expr. -
10 pay through the nose for sth.
pay through the nose for sth.expr.• pagar un precio alto expr. -
11 to be cut out for sth/to do sth
estar hecho para ser algo/hacer algoEnglish-spanish dictionary > to be cut out for sth/to do sth
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12 to beat or bang the drum for sth/sb
dar bombo a algo/algn, anunciar algo/a algn a bombo y platilloEnglish-spanish dictionary > to beat or bang the drum for sth/sb
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13 to foot the bill (for sth)
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14 to foot the bill (for sth)
correr con los gastos (de algo), pagar (algo) -
15 to hang tough (on/for sth)
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16 to hunt or search high and low (for sth/sb)
remover el cielo y la tierra (en busca de algo/algn)English-spanish dictionary > to hunt or search high and low (for sth/sb)
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17 to hunt or search high and low (for sth/sb)
remover el cielo y la tierra (en busca de algo/algn)English-spanish dictionary > to hunt or search high and low (for sth/sb)
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18 to keep one's eyes skinned for sth
* andar ojo alerta por algoEnglish-spanish dictionary > to keep one's eyes skinned for sth
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19 to lay the blame for sth at sb's door
English-spanish dictionary > to lay the blame for sth at sb's door
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20 to make a beeline for sth/sb
ir directo or derecho a algo/algn
См. также в других словарях:
hit sb up for sth/hit sb for sth — UK US hit sb up (for sth)/hit sb for sth Phrasal Verb with hit({{}}/hɪt/ verb ( tt , hit) US ► INFORMAL to ask someone for money: »She planned to hit him up for a raise … Financial and business terms
send away for sth — UK US send away for sth Phrasal Verb with send({{}}/send/ verb [T] (sent, sent) ► (also send off for sth) COMMUNICATIONS to write to an organization or place to ask them to send you something: »She sent away for an application form. send away/off … Financial and business terms
be on the hook for sth/to do sth — be on the hook (for sth/to do sth) US INFORMAL ► to owe money or be legally responsible for something: »The cleanup plan called for the companies, which are on the hook for cleanup costs, to dredge contaminated sediments from the river. »If the… … Financial and business terms
find the time for sth/to do sth — find (the) time (for sth/to do sth) ► if you find the time for something, you have enough time for it: »You need to find the time to check the figures before you send out the report. Main Entry: ↑find … Financial and business terms
find time for sth/to do sth — find (the) time (for sth/to do sth) ► if you find the time for something, you have enough time for it: »You need to find the time to check the figures before you send out the report. Main Entry: ↑find … Financial and business terms
up for sth — ► intended, suggested, or being considered for something: »Jack is up for promotion this year. »They put the building up for sale. ► (also up for doing sth) willing and able to do or take part in an activity: »After a long day of meetings, I wasn … Financial and business terms
there's no substitute for sth sth — there s no substitute for sth/doing sth ► nothing else is as good as the stated thing or action: »In this industry, there s no substitute for experience. Main Entry: ↑substitute … Financial and business terms
there's no substitute for sth/doing sth — ► nothing else is as good as the stated thing or action: »In this industry, there s no substitute for experience. Main Entry: ↑substitute … Financial and business terms
be on the hook for sth — be on the hook (for sth/to do sth) US INFORMAL ► to owe money or be legally responsible for something: »The cleanup plan called for the companies, which are on the hook for cleanup costs, to dredge contaminated sediments from the river. »If the… … Financial and business terms
hit sb for sth — UK US hit sb up (for sth)/hit sb for sth Phrasal Verb with hit({{}}/hɪt/ verb ( tt , hit) US ► INFORMAL to ask someone for money: »She planned to hit him up for a raise … Financial and business terms
hit sb up for sth — UK US hit sb up (for sth)/hit sb for sth Phrasal Verb with hit({{}}/hɪt/ verb ( tt , hit) US ► INFORMAL to ask someone for money: »She planned to hit him up for a raise … Financial and business terms
