BE YOUNG AT THE HEART 793

SER JOVEN DE ESPIRITU

keep the flag flying 792

keep the flag flying
mainly UK
to act or speak for the country or group which a flag represents

DEJAR EL PABELLON BIEN ALTO

Discretion is the better part of valour 791

Discretion is the better part of valour
Idiom Definitions for 'Discretion is the better part of valour'
This idiom means that it is often better to think carefully and not act than to do something that may cause problems


UNA RETIRADA A TIEMPO ES UNA VICTORIA

sell someone a bill of goods 790

sell someone a bill of goods
Fig. to get someone to believe something that isn't true; to deceive someone. Don't pay any attention to what John says. He's just trying to sell you a bill of goods. I'm not selling you a bill of goods. What I say is true.

straw in the wind 789

straw in the wind
something that shows you what might happen in the future There were straws in the wind that suggested a strike was likely.
Usage notes: usually used in the plural, as in the example


un indicio de como pueden ir las cosas

walk tall 788

walk tall
Fig. to be brave and self-assured. I know I can walk tall because I'm innocent. You go out on that stage and walk tall. There is no reason to be afraid.
See also: walk

IR CON LA CABEZA BIEN ALTA

between you and me (British, American & Australian) also between you, me and the bedpost/gatepost (British & Australian humorous)

between you and me (British, American & Australian) also between you, me and the bedpost/gatepost (British & Australian humorous)
something that you say when you are going to tell someone something you do not want them to tell anyone else Just between you and me, I don't think his work is quite up to standard. Between you, me and the gatepost, I'm thinking of leaving. See between the devil and the deep blue sea, between a rock and a hard place

ENTRE NOSOTROS EN CONFIANZA

follow your nose 786

follow your nose
1. to make decisions by thinking of how you feel about someone or something instead of finding out information about them As far as recruitment is concerned, I tend to follow my nose. I meet someone for an informal interview and see if I like them.
2. (informal) if someone

TODO RECTO

SIGUE TU INSTINTO

straight and narrow 785

straight and narrow
n.
The way of proper conduct and moral integrity. Often used with the: kept strictly to the straight and narrow


EL BUEN CAMINO

put the cart before the horse 784

put the cart before the horse
Fig. to have things in the wrong order; to have things confused and mixed up. (Also with have.) You're eating your dessert first! You've put the cart before the horse. John has the cart before the horse in most of his projects.

life in the fast lane 783

life in the fast lane
a very active or possible risky way to live. (See also in the fast lane.) Life in the fast lane is too much for me.
See also: fast, lane, life

VIVIR A TOPE

be no oil painting (British & Australian humorous)782

be no oil painting (British & Australian humorous)
if someone is no oil painting, they are not attractive She has an interesting face but she's no oil painting

you never can tell idiom 781

you never can tell idiom
Also, you never know. Perhaps, possibly, one can't be certain, as in You never can tell, it might turn into a beautiful day, or You may yet win the lottery—you never know

NUNCA SE SABE

In the bag 780

In the bag
Meaning
Virtually secured - as good as in one's possession

. nook and cranny 779

Noun
1.
nook and cranny - something remote; "he explored every nook and cranny of science"

every nook and cranny
Fig. every small, out-of-the-way place or places where something can be hidden. We looked for the tickets in every nook and cranny. They were lost. There was no doubt. The decorator had placed flowers in every nook and cranny.

flying visit 778

Noun
1.
flying visit - a visit that last for only a very short time; "he wanted to hear all about my flying visit to his old stamping grounds"
visit - the act of visiting in an official capacity (as for an inspection)

by hook or by crook 777

if you intend to do something by hook or by crook, you are determined not to let anything stop you doing it and are ready to use any methods I decided that I was going to get that job by hook or by crook.


by hook or by crook using any method possible Templeton was recruited to obtain the formula by hook or by crook


POR LAS BUENAS O POR LAS MALAS

stab someone in the back 776

stab someone in the back
1. Lit. to thrust a knife into someone's back. Max planned to stab his hostage in the back if he screamed. The murderer stabbed his victim in the back and fled.
2. Fig. to betray someone. I wish you would not gossip about me. There is no need to stab me in the back.
See also: back, stab


una pu;alada trapera

have friends in high places 775

have friends in high places
to know important people who can help you get what you want He has plenty of friends in high places willing to support his political career.
See also: friend, have, high, place

go under the knife 774

go under the knife
Fig. to submit to surgery; to have surgery done on oneself. She goes under the knife tomorrow for her gallbladder. Frank lives in constant fear of having to go under the knife

be grateful/thankful for small mercies 773

be grateful/thankful for small mercies
if someone should be grateful for small mercies, they should feel grateful that something good has happened, although it is not everything that they wanted They've agreed to end the meeting half an hour early. I suppose we should be thankful for small mercies.
See also: small


Demeos gracias de que no ha sido peor

GO OUT OF THE PULL 772

SALIR DE LIGUE

keep up with the times 771

keep up with the times
Fig. to work to appear contemporary and fashionable. I am too old-fashioned. I have to keep up with the times better. I don't care about keeping up with the times.
See also: keep, times, up

ESTAR AL DIA

be in the pipeline 770

be in the pipeline
if a plan is in the pipeline, it is being developed and will happen in the future We have several major property deals in the pipeline.
See also: pipeline

ESTAN EN PROYECTO

Show a leg! (British old-fashioned, informal) 769

Show a leg! (British old-fashioned, informal)
something that you say in order to tell someone to get out of bed Show a leg! It's past 11 o'clock.
See also: show

A DESPERTARSE

shot in the dark 768

shot in the dark
Fig. a very general attempt; a wild guess. It was just a shot in the dark. I had no idea I was exactly correct. Come on, try it. Even a shot in the dark may win

UN PALO DE CIEGO

in the running 767

in the running
Fig. in competition; competing and having a chance to win. (See also in a bind and the examples.) Is Tom still in the running? Does he still have a chance to be elected? I don't know about Tom, but Gladys is definitely still in the running

having a chance to win This movie must be in the running for best documentary.

TENER POSIBILIDAD DE GANAR

have bigger fish to fry and have other fish to fry; have more important fish to fry 766

have bigger fish to fry and have other fish to fry; have more important fish to fry
Fig. to have other things to do; to have more important things to do. I can't take time for your problem. I have other fish to fry. I won't waste time on your question. I have bigger fish to fry.


Tener cosas mas importantes que hacer

In the family way 765

In the family way
Idiom Definitions for 'In the family way'
If a woman is in the family way, she is pregnant

Familiarity breeds contempt 764

Familiarity breeds contempt
Idiom Definitions for 'Familiarity breeds contempt'
This means that the more you know something or someone, the more you start to find faults and


parecido a la cofianza da asco

go through the motions 763

Fig. to make a feeble effort to do something; to do something insincerely or in cursory fashion. Jane isn't doing her best. She's just going through the motions. Bill was supposed to be raking the yard, but he was just going through the motions.

hacer algo paracubrir el expediente

lull before the storm and calm before the storm 762

lull before the storm and calm before the storm
a quiet period just before a period of great activity or excitement. (Literal in reference to weather.) It was very quiet in the cafeteria just before the students came in for lunch. It was the lull before the storm. In the brief calm before the storm, the clerks prepared themselves for the doors to open and bring in thousands of shoppers.
See also: before, lull, storm

have kittens - get very angry and fly into a rage 761

have kittens - get very angry and fly into a rage; "The professor combusted when the student didn't know the answer to a very elementary question"; "Spam makes me go ballistic"

casi leda un ataque

mutton dressed (up) as lamb (British informal) 760

mutton dressed (up) as lamb (British informal)
an offensive way of saying that a woman is dressed in a style that is more suitable for a much younger woman Do you think this skirt is too short? I don't want to look like mutton dressed as lamb.

get the message (informal) 159

get the message (informal)
to understand what someone is trying to tell you even if they are not expressing themselves directly Next time he calls, tell him you're busy for the next three months - he'll soon get the message. Okay, I get the message - you want to be alone.

keep a low profile 758

keep a low profile
to avoid attracting attention to yourself He's been keeping a low profile at work ever since his argument with Peter.
See also: keep, low, profile


intentar no llamar la atencion

A sticky wicket 757

A sticky wicket
Meaning
A difficult situation.A sticky wicket
Meaning
A difficult situation.

756

while prague can offer visitors a generally positive experience,there are some issues which need to beadressed.i am of the opinion that better regulation of taxi drivers and hotel will solve the problem

Salty dog 755

Salty dog
A salty dog is an experienced sailor

Take by the scruff of the neck 754

Take by the scruff of the neck
If you take something by the scruff on the neck, you take complete control

blow off some steam 753

blow off some steam
(verb) to get rid of one’s extra energy or emotions
Example Sentences:
A: Are you okay?B: No, I just got fired! I’m so angry!A: I’m sorry to hear that. What are you going to do?B: I’m going to blow off some steam by going for a bike ride.
After William’s father died, he blew off some steam by going for an 8 day camping trip in Squamish.
When the long car trip was over, the young children were blowing off steam by running through the playground.
From the Blogs:

clam up refuse to speak When the teacher arrived she clammed up 752

clam up refuse to speak When the teacher arrived she clammed up.

Face value 751

Face value If you take something at its face value, you assume that it is genuinely what it appears to be. "The car seems to be in good condition, but don't take it at its face value; get a mechanic to check it out."

Face like a bulldog chewing chewing a wasp 750

Face like a bulldog chewing a wasp To say that someone has a face like a bulldog chewing a wasp means that you find them very unattractive. "Not only was he rude but he had a face like a bulldog chewing a wa

get a second wind also get your/its second wind 749

get a second wind also get your/its second wind
to have increased energy or strength after feeling tired or weak The automobile industry seems to have gotten a second wind. Fred somehow got his second wind about halfway through the race.

A problem shared is a problem halved' 748

A problem shared is a problem halved'
If you talk about your problems, it will make you feel bett

money for old rope 747

money for old rope Informal profit obtained by little or no effor

give up the ghost 746

give up the ghost
Euph. to die. (Fixed order. Often used to describe machines breaking down.) The old man gave up the ghost. My poor old car finally gave up the ghost.
See also: give, up

be easy meat (British & Australian informal) also be an easy mark (American)745

be easy meat (British & Australian informal) also be an easy mark (American)
someone or something that is easy meat is easy to beat, criticize, or trick United were easy meat in the semifinal on Wednesday. The elderly living alone are an easy mark for con-men. (British & Australian informal)
See also: easy, meat

bring the house down 744

bring the house down
1. Lit. to cause a house to collapse. The most severe earthquake in years finally brought the house down. The earthquake brought down all the houses on the hillside.
2. Fig. [for a pe

pay throug the nose 743

pay through the noseMEANING: pay at a very high price, pay too muchEXAMPLE:I paid through the nose when I had to buy gasoline in the small town.

have sticky fingers 742

have sticky fingersMEANING: be a thiefEXAMPLE:The new employee has sticky fingers and many things in the store have disappear

deadbeat 741

deadbeatMEANING: person who never pays the money he owesEXAMPLE:Recently the government has been making an effort to solve the problem of deadbeat dads who don't support their families.

cash on the barrelhead 740

cash on the barrelheadMEANING: money paid in cash when something is boughtEXAMPLE:I had to pay cash on the barrelhead for the used car.

beard the lion in his den and beard someone in his den 739

beard the lion in his den and beard someone in his den
Prov. to confront someone on his or her own territory. I spent a week trying to reach Mr. Toynbee by phone, but his secretary always told me he was too busy to talk to me. Today I walked straight into his office and bearded the lion in his den. If the landlord doesn't contact us soon, we'll have to beard him in his den.
See also: den, his, lion

mission in life 738

mission in life
one's purpose in life; the reason for which one lives. Bob's mission in life is to make money. My mission in life is to help people live in peace.
See also: life, mission

have [a few/a lot etc.] irons in the fire 737

have [a few/a lot etc.] irons in the fire
to have several jobs at the same time or to have several possibilities of work If that job application doesn't work out I've got a couple more irons in the fire.
See also: few, fire, have, iron, lot

long in the tooth 736

long in the tooth
Fig. old. That actor is getting a little long in the tooth to play the romantic lead. I may be long in the tooth, but I'm not stupid.
See also: long, tooth

ENTRADO EN EDAD

peace of mind 735

peace of mind
Fig. a tranquility that results from not having worries, guilt, or problems. If peace of mind is more important to you than earning a lot of money, maybe you should consider teaching.
See also: mind