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Idioms, Collocations and fixed phrases in English (from Spanish)

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Don´t mention the breakup to Sue. it´s best to let s____________ d_______ L______. ( dejarlo estar )

let sleeping dogs lie

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If you don´t help, I´ll just go o_______ your h__________ and speak to the manager. ( consultar alguien de rango superior )

go over your head

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British people have a reputation as people who keep a s_______ u_______ L______. ( mantener la postura o el temple )

keep a stiff upper lip

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I do wish you would c _______ to the p__________. We haven´t got all night, you know. ( Ir al grano )

come to the point / get to the point

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When he stood up, he got some d________ L_________ from the other passengers. ( Mira mal, mirar con odio )

dirty looks

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“It was a wonderful party after my graduation - a real r_______-________ day.” ( día señalado, día especial )

red-letter day

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You need to have a s_______ s__________ to work as a butcher in a slaughterhouse. ( Tripas corazón / no hacer ascos )

a strong stomach

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She had a s_________ t_________ and couldn´t resist buying chocolates and cakes. ( afición por lo dulce )

a sweet tooth

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I think I´ll go s____________ my L________. I`ve been sitting for hours and I´m a bit stiff. ( estirar las piernas, caminar )

stretch my legs

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Can I p________ your b_________ with some questions about the history exam? ( bombardear a preguntas, pedir ayuda )

pick your brains

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When they cancelled the game the fans were u_______ in a_______. ( indignado, enfadado )

up in arms

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The cruel way some owners treat their pets makes my b______ b______. ( Hacerte enfadar )

makes my blood boil

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