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1 be a pushover for sth.
be a pushover for sth.expr.• ser pan comido expr. -
2 make a beeline for sth.
make a beeline for sth.expr.• ir directamente hacia algo expr. -
3 trade sth. in for sth. else
trade sth. in for sth. elseexpr.• cambiar algo por algo expr. -
4 be on the look-out for sth.
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5 cry out for sth.
cry out for sth.expr.• pedir algo a gritos expr. -
6 do one's bit for sth.
do one's bit for sth.expr.• aportar su granito de arena por algo expr. -
7 do one's part for sth.
do one's part for sth.expr.• hacer lo suyo por algo expr. -
8 give one's right arm for sth.
give one's right arm for sth.expr.• sacrificar todo por algo expr. -
9 look-out for sth.
look-out for sth.expr.• salir en defensa de 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)
correr con los gastos (de algo), pagar (algo) -
14 to foot the bill (for sth)
correr con los gastos (de algo), pagar (algo) -
15 to hang tough (on/for sth)
(US) mantenerse firme (en algo/para conseguir algo) -
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 — 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
find the time for 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
in the running for sth — in the running (for sth) ► being considered as one of the possible choices for something: »The land is one of six sites nationally in the running for the $11.5 million project. »A new CEO will be hired, and Martyn is one of several executives in… … Financial and business terms
lay the groundwork for sth — lay the groundwork (for sth) ► to do work in preparation for work that will be done later: »The company is laying the groundwork for market development. Main Entry: ↑groundwork … Financial and business terms
pay top dollar for sth — pay top dollar (for sth) US ► to pay a lot of money for something: »Many wealthy businessmen are prepared to pay top dollar for an exclusive property in this area. Main Entry: ↑pay … Financial and business terms
be hard up for sth — be hard up (for sth) ► to not have enough of something important or valuable: »They re hard up for options because of their financial troubles. Main Entry: ↑hard up … Financial and business terms
be no match for sth — be no match for sth/sb ► to be less powerful or effective than someone or something else: »Their computer firewall was no match for the hackers. Main Entry: ↑match … Financial and business terms
be no match for sth/sb — ► to be less powerful or effective than someone or something else: »Their computer firewall was no match for the hackers. Main Entry: ↑match … Financial and business terms
have a head for sth — have a (good) head for sth ► to be very good at something: »She had a good head for business. Main Entry: ↑head … Financial and business terms
in the market for sth — ► interested in buying something: »Consumers in the market for a new car may turn to more fuel efficient options. Main Entry: ↑market … Financial and business terms
make a play for sth — ► to try to get control of something: »The government has been accused of making a play for online betting tax revenues. Main Entry: ↑play … Financial and business terms