AGUANTARSE (LAS GANAS DE LLORAR, EL PIPÍ…)

The most common way to say it is: To hold it in Example: -I tried to hold it in but I cried my eyes out.  To cry my eyes out = llorar desconsoladamente -I’m dying/ bursting for the toilet. I’m holding it in. For more phrases like this: Most used everyday English phrases For idioms: Idioms For […]

HACERLO A ESCONDIDAS

The most common way to say it is: To do it on the quiet Example: Anabel: Can you give your brother driving lessons before getting the driving license in the UK? Norman: yes I can, as long as the car is insuranced, etc. Anabel: wowww, we can’t do that here. However, there are some people […]

It’s a blessing in disguise

Meaning: es algo que parece malo al principio pero que al final resulta ser bueno.Examples: Anabel: I think that girl is too young to have babies…. Norman: well, in some way, yes but on the other hand, she isn’t like a wild teenager now… and their parents aren’t worried about her being a party animal […]

Norman: que calor hace…… // Anabel: ni que lo digas

The  more common ways to say it are: It’s so hot / Tell me about it… It’s so hot/ You’re telling me… It’s very hot/ You can say that again… What a hot day! / It goes without saying… It’s so hot! / Indeed If you want to learn many English phrases used in everyday […]

TIENE UN ROLLO/AVENTURA CON LA VECINA

EVERYDAY ENGLISH PHRASES The more common ways are: -He is having a fling/affair with his neighbour En Facebook, la mayoría habéis usado el presente para esta expresión pero los hablantes nativos nunca usan el presente. Sino el presente continuo o pasado perfecto. Ejemplo: – He is having a fling/affair – He has had a fling/affair […]

Wake up and smell the coffee

EVERYDAY ENGLISH PHRASESSignificado: se usa para advertir a alguien de que es hora de abrir los ojos y ver la situación que tiene alrededor. Example: Norman: Anabel,your partner is cheating on you… Anabel: Do you really think so? he loves me so much… Norman: wake up and smell the coffee For more idioms like this […]

TE VAS A QUEDAR EN LOS HUESOS

EVERYDAY ENGLISH PHRASESThe most common ways are:-You’re going to fade away-You’re going to be all skin and bones Examples:Anabel: Norman, you have to eat more, you’re going to fade awayNorman: I’ll try to eat a little bit moreCheck this link for more phrases that are used in everyday English: Frases Facebook

I’ve been rushing around like a headless chicken

EVERYDAY ENGLISH PHRASESMeaning: he estado de un lado para otro como un loco/a Esta es una expresión que Norman usa mucho  y sobre todo últimamente ya que está muy ocupado. La verdad es que me hizo mucha gracia y quería compartirla con vosotr@s Ejemplo: Anabel: How was your day Norman?Norman: crazy….. I’ve been rushing around […]

ESTE CALOR VA A TERMINAR/ACABAR CONMIGO

EVERYDAY ENGLISH PHRASESThe more common ways  are: -This heat is gonna finish me off -This heat is a killer Other ways to say it (not so common) –This heat is gonna kill me -This heat is going to knock me out -This heat is going to put me down Y recuerda, si quieres aprender muchas […]