jueves, 2 de febrero de 2017

IDIOMS III

COMMON IDIOMS


1. To break a leg: a way to say "good luck" (Mucha mierda).
2. To live it up: to enjoy life (Carpe Diem).
3. To kick the bucket: to die (Estirar la pata).
4. To shape up / to ship out: when you tell someone if their behaviour doesn't improve, leave (Ponerse las pilas).
5. To spill the beans: to tell a secret (Descubrir el pastel).
6. It's raining cats and dogs: raining hard (Caer chuzos de punta).
7. Top dog: the leader (Mandamás).
8. To smell a rat: to think that something is wrong (Oler a gato encerrado).
9. To chicken out: not doing an activity because of fear (Ser gallina).
10. To eat like a horse: to eat a lot (Comer como una lima).
11. To burn the midnight oil: to work studiously late into the night (Quemar las pestañas).