Too many cooks spoil the broth.Demasiados cocineros estropean el caldo. / Muchas manos en un plato hacen mucho garabato.
lunes, 15 de marzo de 2010
domingo, 14 de marzo de 2010
Prevention is better than cure 851
Prevention is better than cure
It is easier to prevent something from happening than to repair the damage or cure the disease later.
It is easier to prevent something from happening than to repair the damage or cure the disease later.
The first step is the hardest 849
The first step is the hardest.
The most difficult thing is to begin
The most difficult thing is to begin
The road to hell is paved with good iNTENTIONS 848
The road to hell is paved with good intentions.
It's not enough to intend to do something, you must actually do it
It's not enough to intend to do something, you must actually do it
Road rage 847
Aggressive driving habits sometimes resulting in violence against other drivers. "A number of car accidents today are a result of road rage."
Jump on the bandwagon 846
If a person or organization jumps on the bandwagon, they decide to do something when it is already successful or fashionable. "When organic food became popular, certain stores were quick to jump on the bandwagon and promote it.
SUBIRSE AL CARRO
SUBIRSE AL CARRO
Itchy feet 845
A person who has itchy feet is someone who wants to move somewhere new or do something different.
Drastic Times Call For Drastic Measures: 843
Drastic Times Call For Drastic Measures: When you are extremely desperate you need to take extremely desperate actions
gloss over something 838
gloss over something
to fail to deal with the importance of something The report praised the managers but glossed over the high cost of the project.
Usage notes: usually said about a problem or fault: The State Department's reports for the period glossed over the worst human-rights problems in the region.
to fail to deal with the importance of something The report praised the managers but glossed over the high cost of the project.
Usage notes: usually said about a problem or fault: The State Department's reports for the period glossed over the worst human-rights problems in the region.
past caring 837
past caring
Fig. [of someone] beyond caring about someone or something that is hopeless. I don't care what you do! I'm past caring
Fig. [of someone] beyond caring about someone or something that is hopeless. I don't care what you do! I'm past caring
hang on (somebody's) every word 836
hang on (somebody's) every word
to listen very carefully to what someone says He hung on every word I said. Larry only likes girls who hang on his every word.
to listen very carefully to what someone says He hung on every word I said. Larry only likes girls who hang on his every word.
shower someone or something with something 835
shower someone or something with something
to cover someone or something with cascades of something. Mary's friends showered her with gifts on her twenty-first birthday. The guests showered the bride and groom with confetti and rice.
to cover someone or something with cascades of something. Mary's friends showered her with gifts on her twenty-first birthday. The guests showered the bride and groom with confetti and rice.
pound for pound 834
pound for pound
[Usually of value, quality, strength, etc.] considering the amount of weight involved. Pound for pound, a dog fed properly is much stronger than a dog that has to fend for itself. Pound for pound, there is more food value in beef than in chicken.
[Usually of value, quality, strength, etc.] considering the amount of weight involved. Pound for pound, a dog fed properly is much stronger than a dog that has to fend for itself. Pound for pound, there is more food value in beef than in chicken.
sábado, 13 de marzo de 2010
i wiil survive 833
AT FIRST, I WAS AFRAID,I WAS PETRIFIED.I KEPT THINKINGI COULD NEVER LIVE WITHOUT YOU BY MY SIDE.BUT THEN I SPENT SO MANY NIGHTSJUST THINKING HOW YOU´D DONE ME WRONG.AND I GREW STRONG.I LEARNED HOW TO GET ALONG.SO, NOW YOU´RE BACKFROM OUTER SPACE.I JUST WALKED IN TO FIND YOU HEREWITHOUT THAT LOOK UPON YOUR FACE.I SHOULD HAVE CHANGED MY F---ING LOCK.I WOULD HAVE MADE YOU LEAVE YOUR KEY,IF I HAD KNOWN FOR JUST ONE SECONDYOU´D BE BACK TO BOTHER ME.OH, NOW GO,WALK OUT THE DOOR.JUST TURN AROUND.NOW, YOU´RE NOT WELCOME ANYMORE.WEREN´T YOU THE ONE WHO TRIED TO BREAK ME WITH DESIRE?DID YOU THINK I´D CRUMBLE?DID YOU THINK I´D LAY DOWN AND DIE?OH, NO, NOT I.I WILL SURVIVE.AS LONG AS I KNOW HOW TO LOVE, I KNOW I´LL BE ALIVE.I´VE GOT ALL MY LIFE TO LIVE.I´VE GOT ALL MY LOVE TO GIVE.I WILL SURVIVE.I WILL SURVIVE.YEAH, YEAH.Letras4U.com » letras traducidas al españolIT TOOK ALL THE STRENGTH I HADJUST NOT TO FALL APART.I´M TRYING HARD TO MEND THE PIECESOF MY BROKEN HEART.AND I SPENT SO MANY NIGHTSJUST FEELING SORRY FOR MYSELF.I USED TO CRY.BUT NOW, I HOLD MY HEAD UP HIGH.AND YOU SEE MEWITH SOMEBODY NEW.I´M NOT THAT STUPID LITTLE PERSON STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU.AND SO, YOU THOUGHT YOU´D JUST DROP BYAND YOU EXPECT ME TO BE FREE.BUT NOW I´M SAVING ALL MY LOVEFOR SOMEONE WHO´S LOVING ME.OH, NOW GO,WALK OUT THE DOOR.JUST TURN AROUND.NOW, YOU´RE NOT WELCOME ANYMORE.WEREN´T YOU THE ONE WHO TRIED TO BREAK ME WITH DESIRE?DID YOU THINK I´D CRUMBLE?DID YOU THINK I´D LAY DOWN AND DIE?OH, NO, NOT I.I WILL SURVIVE.AS LONG AS I KNOW HOW TO LOVE, I KNOW I´LL BE ALIVE.I´VE GOT ALL MY LIFE TO LIVE.I´VE GOT ALL MY LOVE TO GIVE.I WILL SURVIVE.I WILL SURVIVE.YEAH, YEAH.
my girl 832
I've got sunshine on a cloudy day.When it's cold outside I've got the month of May.I guess you'd sayWhat can make me feel this way?My girl (my girl, my girl)Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl).I've got so much honey the bees envy me.I've got a sweeter song than the birds in the trees.I guess you'd sayWhat can make me feel this way?My girl (my girl, my girl)Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl).Hey hey heyHey hey heyOoooh.I don't need no money, fortune, or fame.I've got all the riches baby one man can claim.I guess you'd sayWhat can make me feel this way?My girl (my girl, my girl)Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl).I've got sunshine on a cloudy daywith my girl.I've even got the month of Maywith my girl
it is my party 831
It's my party, and I'll cry if I want toCry if I want to, cry if I want toYou would cry too if it happened to youNobody knows where my johnny has goneBut judy left the same timeWhy was he holding her handWhen he's supposed to be mine?ChorusPlay all my records, keep dancing all nightBut leave me alone for a while'til johnny's dancing with me,I've got no reason to smileChorusInstrumental bridgeJudy and johnny just walked through the doorLike a queen with her kingOh, what a birthday surpriseJudy's wearing his ringChorus
pretty woman 830
pretty woman, walking down the street,pretty woman, the kind id like to meet,pretty woman, i dont believe you it must be true,no one could look as good as youmercy!pretty woman wont you pardon me,pretty woman i couldnt help but see,pretty woman, oh you look lovely as you could be,are you lonely just lik meadrrrrr...pretty woman stop a while,pretty woman talk a while,pretty woman give your smile to mepretty woman yeah yeah yeah,pretty woman look my way,pretty woman say you'll stay with me,cause i need you,need you tonightuh!pretty woman dont walk on by,pretty woman dont make me cry,pretty woman dont walk away, yeah, okif thats the way it must be, oki guess ill go home,its late,maybe tomorrow night...but wait.. what do i see..she's walking back to mewow!wow!
grease 1 829
Summer lovin' had me a blast - summer lovin', happened so fasti met a girl crazy for me - i met a boy, cute as can besummer days driftin' away, to uh-oh those summer nightsTell me more, tell me more, did you get very far?tell me more, tell me more, like, does he have a car?She stood by me, she got a cramp - he went by me, got my suit dampi saved her life, she nearly drowned - he showed up, splashing aroundsummer sun, something's begun, but uh-oh those summer nightsTell me more, tell me more, was it love at first sight?tell me more, tell me more, did she put up a fight?Took her bowlin' in the arcade - we went strollin', drank lemonadewe made out under the dock - we stayed up until ten o'clocksummer thing don't mean a thing, but uh-oh those summer nightsTell me more, tell me more, but you don't gotta bragtell me more, tell me more, cause he sounds like a dragHe got friendly, holdin' my hand - well she got friendly, down in thesandhe was sweet, just turned eightteen - well she was good, you know what imeansummer heat, boy and girl meet, but uh-oh those summer nightsTell me more, tell me more, how much dough did he spend?tell me more, tell me more, could she get me a friend?It turned colder, that's where it ends - so i told her we'd still befriendsthen we made our true love vow - wonder what she's doin' nowsummer dreams ripped at the seams, but oh, those summer nightsTell me more, tell me more
New York Minute 824
New York Minute: A minute that seems to go by quickly, especially in a fast paced environment
A Taste Of Your Own Medicine: 822
A Taste Of Your Own Medicine: When you are mistreated the same way you mistreat others
jueves, 11 de marzo de 2010
dead duck 821
dead duck
Fig. someone or something that is certain to die or fail. If I fail that test, I'm a dead duck. When the outlaw drew his pistol, the sheriff knew he was a dead
Fig. someone or something that is certain to die or fail. If I fail that test, I'm a dead duck. When the outlaw drew his pistol, the sheriff knew he was a dead
have had a good innings (British & Australian)820
have had a good innings (British & Australian)
to have had a long and active life or a long and successful period of time in a job
Usage notes: In cricket, the innings is the time when one team or player is batting (= hitting the ball).I've had a good innings but my old heart is very weak now. He's had a good innings as club president
HAVER DISFRUTADO DE UNA VIDA PROSPERA
to have had a long and active life or a long and successful period of time in a job
Usage notes: In cricket, the innings is the time when one team or player is batting (= hitting the ball).I've had a good innings but my old heart is very weak now. He's had a good innings as club president
HAVER DISFRUTADO DE UNA VIDA PROSPERA
At Wit's End ( not able to come up with a solution .819.. )
At Wit's End ( not able to come up with a solution ... )
"at wit's end
"at wit's end
A DIME A DOZEN 818
If a thing is very common and easy to get, we say it is "a dime a dozen." Example: "Do you think I should buy this now and bring it with us?" Answer: "Don't bother; those are a dime a dozen where we are going." There is no need to get excited or worried about finding something that is a dime a dozen. Example: "Look what I found!" Answer: "That's nothing special; those are a dime a dozen." It is easy to find a dime (a 10 cent US coin), and a dozen (12) of something is a common, everyday unit of measure. You are not in a hurry to get a thing which is a dime a dozen because it is not so special and you could get one any time you wanted. Example: "I don't need friends like him; they are a dime a dozen."
Par for THE COURSE 817
Par for the course" is what is normal and acceptable for a particular situation. Example: "I get sick every time I travel." Answer: "That's just par for the course." "Par" on a golf "course" is the average number of strokes a golfer needs to get the ball in all the holes; "par for the course" is what is usual and expected. Example: "Things don't always work out as we want in life, and that's just par for the course; we do our best and go on." We should not get too bothered when things happen that are par for the course
it goes in one ear and out (of) the other 816
entra por un oído y sale por otro it goes in one ear and out (of) the other
know something inside out 814
know something inside out
to know something thoroughly; to know about something thoroughly. I know my geometry inside out. I studied and studied for my driver's test until I knew the rules inside out
to know everything about a subject Why don't you ask Mike? He knows the system inside out.
to know something thoroughly; to know about something thoroughly. I know my geometry inside out. I studied and studied for my driver's test until I knew the rules inside out
to know everything about a subject Why don't you ask Mike? He knows the system inside out.
play the field 813
play the field
to have many romantic or sexual relationships After leaving that guy she lived with for five years she's now ready to play the field.
to date many different people rather than just one. When Tom told Ann good-bye, he said he wanted to play the field
to have many romantic or sexual relationships After leaving that guy she lived with for five years she's now ready to play the field
IR DE FLOR EN FLOR
to have many romantic or sexual relationships After leaving that guy she lived with for five years she's now ready to play the field.
to date many different people rather than just one. When Tom told Ann good-bye, he said he wanted to play the field
to have many romantic or sexual relationships After leaving that guy she lived with for five years she's now ready to play the field
IR DE FLOR EN FLOR
It is easy to be wise after the event 812
It is easy to be wise after the event.
Prov. After you see the consequences of a decision, it is easy to tell if the decision was good, but it is also too late, since the consequences have already happened. Jill: I should never have invited Aunt Betsy to stay with me; I haven't had a peaceful moment since she got here. Jane: Well, it's easy to be wise after the event.
ES FACIL DECIRLO AHORA
Prov. After you see the consequences of a decision, it is easy to tell if the decision was good, but it is also too late, since the consequences have already happened. Jill: I should never have invited Aunt Betsy to stay with me; I haven't had a peaceful moment since she got here. Jane: Well, it's easy to be wise after the event.
ES FACIL DECIRLO AHORA
down tools (British & Australian) 811
down tools (British & Australian)
to refuse to work, especially because you are not satisfied with your pay or working conditions Thousands of Krakow steelworkers downed tools to demand more pay.
See also: tool
to refuse to work, especially because you are not satisfied with your pay or working conditions Thousands of Krakow steelworkers downed tools to demand more pay.
See also: tool
Tower Of Strength ( a person whose is so strong that they can support and give strength to others ... ) 810
Tower Of Strength ( a person whose is so strong that they can support and give strength to others ... )
"a tower of strength"
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carry a torch for somebody (old-fashioned) 809
carry a torch for somebody (old-fashioned)
to secretly love someone who does not love you Graeme's been carrying a torch for Linda for years.
to secretly love someone who does not love you Graeme's been carrying a torch for Linda for years.
catch somebody on the hop 808
catch somebody on the hop
if you catch someone on the hop, you do something when they are not ready for it and may not be able to deal with it well I'm afraid you've caught me on the hop - I wasn't expecting your call until this afternoon. If we attack
if you catch someone on the hop, you do something when they are not ready for it and may not be able to deal with it well I'm afraid you've caught me on the hop - I wasn't expecting your call until this afternoon. If we attack
In for a penny, in for a pound 807
: In for a penny, in for a pound
Idiom Definitions for 'In for a penny, in for a pound'
If something is worth doing then it is a case of in for a penny, in for a pound, which means that when gambling or taking a chance, you might as well go the whole way and take all the risks, not just some.
Idiom Definitions for 'In for a penny, in for a pound'
If something is worth doing then it is a case of in for a penny, in for a pound, which means that when gambling or taking a chance, you might as well go the whole way and take all the risks, not just some.
Idiom Definitions for 'Memory like a sieve 806
Idiom Definitions for 'Memory like a sieve'
If somebody can't retain things for long in his or her memory and quickly forgets, he or she has a memory like a sieve. A sieve has lots of tiny holes in it to let liquids out while keeping the solids inside.
If somebody can't retain things for long in his or her memory and quickly forgets, he or she has a memory like a sieve. A sieve has lots of tiny holes in it to let liquids out while keeping the solids inside.
MEAN BUSINESS 805
to be serious about achieving something, even if other people disagree with you The changes the new government has made show they mean business
ES ALGO SERIO
ES ALGO SERIO
other times, other manners 804
other times, other manners.
Prov. Different generations or eras have different customs. Amy thought her grandchildren addressed their friends in startlingly rude terms. "But then," she reflected, "other times, other manners." Jane: The young folks today are so shocking. Why, when I was their age, you wouldn't kiss your husband in public, let alone some of the things these children do! Alan: Other times, other manners.
Prov. Different generations or eras have different customs. Amy thought her grandchildren addressed their friends in startlingly rude terms. "But then," she reflected, "other times, other manners." Jane: The young folks today are so shocking. Why, when I was their age, you wouldn't kiss your husband in public, let alone some of the things these children do! Alan: Other times, other manners.
after the fashion of someone or something and after the style of someone or something 803
after the fashion of someone or something and after the style of someone or something
in the manner or style of someone or something. She walks down the street after the fashion of a grand lady. The parish church was built after the style of a French cathedral.
See also: after, fashion
all manner of someone or something
have a sweet tooth 802
have a sweet tooth
Fig. to desire to eat many sweet foods-especially candy and pastries. I have a sweet tooth, and if I don't watch it, I'll really get fat. John eats candy all the time. He must have a sweet tooth.
Fig. to desire to eat many sweet foods-especially candy and pastries. I have a sweet tooth, and if I don't watch it, I'll really get fat. John eats candy all the time. He must have a sweet tooth.
miércoles, 10 de marzo de 2010
turn on the waterworks 801
turn on the waterworks
Fig. to begin to cry. Every time Billy got homesick, he turned on the waterworks. Sally hurt her knee and turned on the waterworks for about twenty minutes.
See also: turn
SOLTAR LA LAGRIMITA
Fig. to begin to cry. Every time Billy got homesick, he turned on the waterworks. Sally hurt her knee and turned on the waterworks for about twenty minutes.
See also: turn
SOLTAR LA LAGRIMITA
have a lot of time for somebody/something 800
have a lot of time for somebody/something
to like and admire someone or something I've got a lot of time for Jenny. She always has something interesting to say. I've got a lot of time for his ideas about child psychology
ME CAE MUY BIEN/ADMIRAR
to like and admire someone or something I've got a lot of time for Jenny. She always has something interesting to say. I've got a lot of time for his ideas about child psychology
ME CAE MUY BIEN/ADMIRAR
follow suit 799
follow suit
to follow in the same pattern; to follow someone else's example. (From card games.) Mary went to work for a bank, and Jane followed suit. Now they are both head cashiers. The Smiths went out to dinner, but the Browns didn't follow suit. They stayed home.
HACER LO MISMO
to follow in the same pattern; to follow someone else's example. (From card games.) Mary went to work for a bank, and Jane followed suit. Now they are both head cashiers. The Smiths went out to dinner, but the Browns didn't follow suit. They stayed home.
HACER LO MISMO
toe/tow the line 798
toe/tow the line
to do what you are ordered or expected to do He might not like the rules but he'll toe the line just to avoid trouble. Ministers who refused to toe the Party line were swiftly got rid of. See take the line of least resistance, cross the line, draw a line under, draw the line, draw the line at, drop a line, fall in line, feed a line, lay it on the line, step out of line
See also: line, toe
ACATAR LAS NORMAS
to do what you are ordered or expected to do He might not like the rules but he'll toe the line just to avoid trouble. Ministers who refused to toe the Party line were swiftly got rid of. See take the line of least resistance, cross the line, draw a line under, draw the line, draw the line at, drop a line, fall in line, feed a line, lay it on the line, step out of line
See also: line, toe
ACATAR LAS NORMAS
come under fire 797
come under fire
to be criticized (often + from ) Last night's announcement quickly came under fire from the trade unions. (sometimes + for ) Mr Johnson has since come under fire for being sarcastic and dismissive of his clients
to be criticized (often + from ) Last night's announcement quickly came under fire from the trade unions. (sometimes + for ) Mr Johnson has since come under fire for being sarcastic and dismissive of his clients
beyond the pale 796
beyond the pale
Fig. unacceptable; outlawed. (A. pale is a barrier made of wooden stakes.) Your behavior is simply beyond the pale. Because of Tom's rudeness, he's considered beyond the pale and is never asked to parties anymore.
SER INACEPTABLE,INTOLERABLE
Fig. unacceptable; outlawed. (A. pale is a barrier made of wooden stakes.) Your behavior is simply beyond the pale. Because of Tom's rudeness, he's considered beyond the pale and is never asked to parties anymore.
SER INACEPTABLE,INTOLERABLE
growing by leaps and bounds 795
leaps and bounds
to become larger quickly Since we had that good rain, my tomatoes have grown by leaps and bounds. That boy has grown by leaps and bounds this year
A PASOS AGIGANTADOS
to become larger quickly Since we had that good rain, my tomatoes have grown by leaps and bounds. That boy has grown by leaps and bounds this year
A PASOS AGIGANTADOS
deliver the goods (informal) also come up with the goods (informal) 794
deliver the goods (informal) also come up with the goods (informal)
if someone or something delivers the goods, they do what people hope they will do So far the team's new player has failed to deliver the goods. He hasn't scored in his first five games.
cumplir con lo prometido
if someone or something delivers the goods, they do what people hope they will do So far the team's new player has failed to deliver the goods. He hasn't scored in his first five games.
cumplir con lo prometido
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