TODAY'S BUSINESS IDIOM : PUT (SOMETHING) ON HOLD

Put (Something) on hold


To postpone a project 

The construction company put the project on hold while they researched the problem with the bridge

"Put (something) on hold)" se utiliza al posponer o suspender temporalmente algo.

Ejemplos:

Se han suspendido una serie de inversiones nacionales y extranjeras, lo que ha reducido la demanda interna agregada. (" A number of domestic and foreign investments were put on hold, reducing aggregate domestic demand.")

Sin embargo, hemos decidido suspender por el momento todo gasto adicional para este proyecto.  ("However, we have decided to put on hold any new additional spending for this project.")

Ejemplos adicionales:

"We are forced, for the time being, to put the purchase of buildings on hold."

"They put the project on hold until they got enough money to finish it"

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TODAY'S QUIZ: WHOLESOME

The correct answer for the previous quiz (ENHANCE) IS :

b .- To provide with improved, advanced, or sophisticated features


TODAY'S QUIZ : WHOLESOME


What do you think "WHOLESOME" means?

a .- conducive to health or physical wellbeing

Example:You should eat more wholesome grounding food such as grains, soups and stews

b .-  Having no part excluded or left out;

Example:  I read the wholesome book.

c .- Causing trouble or anxiety

Example:  It would appear that this is going to be a wholesome situation




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TODAY'S SAYING: FLEA MARKET

FLEA MARKET


A swap meet. A place where people gather to buy and sell inexpensive goods.

"Flea market" es un lugar donde la gente se reune a comprar y vender articulos de bajo precio y en la mayoria de los casos de segunda mano.

Ejemplos:

Ese modelo especifico solo lo he visto en el mercado de pulgas ( " I have only seen that specific model at the flea market")

Compre esta camara a mitad de precio en el mercado de pulgas ( I bought this camera at half price in the flea market)

Ejemplos adicionales:

" You can find almost anything on the flea market"

" At first he didn't want to go to the flea market.Now, he wants to go every week!"

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TODAY'S SAYING: ON PINS AND NEEDLES

On pins and needles


Anxious or nervous, especially in anticipation of something

"On pins and needles" Se refiere a estar muy nervioso o ansioso. (Lit. sobre alfileres y agujas)

Ejemplos:

Estaba muy nervioso hasta que llamó para decir que ya habia llegado a casa. (" I was on pins and needles until she called to say she had arrived home")

"Ella estuvo muy nerviosa todo el tiempo que su padre pasó en el hospital" ("She was on pins and needles the whole time her father was in the hospital.")

Ejemplos adicionales:

 "There had been a rumor that someone was going to get fired, but we didn't know who it would be; so the whole office was on pins on needles all day."

"I've been on pins and needles all day, waiting for you to call with the news."

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TODAY'S QUIZ: ENHANCE

The correct answer for the previous quiz (BRIEFING) IS :

A .- The act or an instance of giving instructions or preparatory information to someone 


TODAY'S QUIZ : ENHANCE


What do you think "ENHANCE" means?

a .-   To take or fill the place of.


Example:  They need to enhance the old computer with a new one.

b .- To provide with improved, advanced, or sophisticated features

Example:   We are going to enhance the facilities for pedestrians

c .- To make apparent; express or manifest

Example :  Her work enhances intelligence





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TODAY'S BUSINESS IDIOM: GIVE (SOMEONE) THE GREEN LIGHT

Give (someone) the green light


To give someone permission to go ahead with a project

Our boss gave us the green light  to begin work on the new sales campaign

Give (someone) the green light : Darle permiso a alguien para realizar un proyecto (dar luz verde)

Ejemplos:


La junta me dio luz verde. Necesitare toda la ayuda posible para empezar inmediatamente. (" The board gave me the green light. I will need all the help possible to start immediately")

El doctor me dio luz verde para empezar a entrenar de nuevo (" The doctor gave me the green light to start training again")

Ejemplos adicionales:

We have everything ready... but we're still waiting for them to give us the green light

Headquarters didn't give the green light until november. That cost us a lot of money

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TODAY'S QUIZ: BRIEFING

The correct answer for the previous quiz (TAKE PART) IS :


b .- To join in; participate


TODAY'S QUIZ : BRIEFING


What do you think "BRIEFING" means?


A .- The act or an instance of giving instructions or preparatory information to someone 


 Example: The president received a briefing on the situation before going to the press conference


B .- Short in time, duration, length, or extent.


Example: The general manager's speech was very briefing


C .-The upper interior surface of a room


Example: They are going to paint the briefing today.



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TODAY'S SAYING: TO STEAL SOMEONE'S THUNDER

To steal someone's thunder


To take the credit for something someone else did

"To steal someone's thunder" Se refiere a atribuirse algo que alguien mas hizo.

Ejemplos:

" Mi compañero se robo mi crédito cuando le dijo al profesor que el había hecho todo el trabajo en la presentación." ("My partner stole my thunder when he told the professor that he did all the work on the presentation.")

" Tomar el crédito de alguien mas te hará sobresalir,pero no de una buena manera" (" Stealing someone's thunder will make you stand out...But not in a good way")


Ejemplos adicionales:

"My colleague will be speaking later and I do not want to anticipate or steal her thunder."

" They just stole our thunder by announcing this month's sales before time!"

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TODAY'S BUSINESS IDIOM: CUT A DEAL

CUT A DEAL


To make a business arrangement or contract


I was able to cut a deal with the contractor and we paid very little for our new kitchen

Se utiliza "Cut a deal" cuando se llega a un acuerdo/logra un trato

Ejemplos:

Tal vez podamos llegar a un acuerdo,hablemos en mi oficina. (" Maybe we can cut a deal. Let's talk in my office")

Espero lleguen a un acuerdo antes de junio. (" I hope they cut a deal before june")

Ejemplos adicionales:

The two lawyers cut a deal that left me with my car, although she got the house

We need to cut a deal with all the employees before things get out of hand.

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TODAY'S QUIZ : TAKE PART

The correct answer for the previous quiz (LOOSE END) IS :


b .- A minor unresolved problem or difficulty, especially a final detail preceding the completion of something

TODAY'S QUIZ : TAKE PART


What do you think "Take part" means?



a .- Away from another or others

Example : They decided to  take part from their family

b .- To join in; participate

Example : We are going to take part in  a new project.

c .- To divide into parts after disassembling

Example :  Do you need to take part the tv in order to fix it?



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TODAY'S SAYING:NEST EGG

Nest egg


Savings set aside for future use

"Nest egg" se refiere a una cantidad de dinero ahorrada para un propósito especifico.

Ejemplos:

Sus ahorros pueden crecer o disminuir dependiendo de lo que decida. (" Your nest egg could grow or diminish depending on what you decide.")

Deberias tener un ahorro aparte para emergencias (" You should have a nest egg set aside for emergencies")

Ejemplos adicionales:

He and his wife saved every month until they had a sizable nest egg.

They built up a nest egg for their son's college education.

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TODAY'S BUSINESS IDIOM: KEEP TRACK OF (SOMETHING)

Keep track of (Something)


To keep a count or record of something,To stay informed about something

We have been making a great effort to keep track of the number of visitors to our store.

"Keep track of" se refiere al monitoreo,registro o seguimiento que se le da a algo.

Ejemplos:

Necesitas llevar un registro del proceso de calidad en todas las áreas (" You need to keep track of the quality process in all areas")

No estar al tanto de todo lo que pasa aquí tuvo serias consecuencias (Not keeping track of everything that happens here had serious consequences)

Ejemplos adicionales:

You should keep track of your expenses so that you know how much money you have left.

I like to keep track of birthdays of people I know.

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TODAY'S SAYING: IF IT'S NOT ONE THING IT'S ANOTHER

If it's not one thing it's another


When one thing goes wrong,then another,and another.


Se utiliza "If it's not one thing it's another" cuando varias cosas salen mal en un lapso corto de tiempo.

Ejemplos:

Primero la maquina dejo de funcionar,luego,hubo un apagon. Si no es una cosa es otra ("First the machine stopped working,then,there was a blackout. If it's not one thing it's another").

Tengo que rehacer los reportes de produccion por tercera ocasion.Si no es una cosa es otra. (" I need to redo the production reports for the third time.If it's not one thing it's another")


Ejemplos adicionales:



" We haven't launched the new line of products because there has been several flaws in most of them.If it's not oen thing it's another".


" No.I won't be able to get there by noon. I still have to visit two other  plants and report back at the office.I know,if it's not one thing it's another.

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TODAY'S QUIZ: LOOSE END

The correct answer for the previous quiz (NARROW MIDNED) IS :

b .- Lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view


TODAY'S QUIZ : LOOSE END


What do you think "LOOSE END" means?

a .-  lowest in rank or importance

Example: He finished loose end of the competition. 

b .- A minor unresolved problem or difficulty, especially a final detail preceding the completion of something

Example : We were able to tie up  all the loose ends  in the instruction manual


c .-  Coming without warning

Example :  The publicity stunt they made surely was a loose end.

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TODAY'S QUIZ: NARROW MINDED

The correct answer for the previous quiz (HIDDEN) is:

c .- Keeping things from notice or view

TODAY'S QUIZ:NARROW MINDED


What do you think "Narrow minded" means?

a .- Receptive to new and different ideas or the opinions of others

Example:  The boss listens to all of our suggestions! he's a very narrow minded person.


b .- Lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view

Example:  It's a shame. He is a brilliant but narrow-minded student, he could learn a lot more by listening to others.

c .-Attentive; heedful

Example: She's always narrow minded of family responsibilities.





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TODAY'S SAYING: AN ARM AND A LEG

An arm and a leg


Very expensive. A large amount of money

Se utiliza la expresión "An arm and a leg" cuando algo es muy costoso

Ejemplos:

Comprar ese auto me resultó bastante caro. Pero valio la pena (" Buying that car cost me an arm and a leg but it was worth it")

Comprar una casa hoy en dia es bastante caro (" Buying a house nowadays cost you an arm and a leg")

Ejemplos adicionales:


If you want to repair the computer after all these years, it will cost you an arm and a leg.
 
Going to that school will probably cost you an arm and a leg.



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TODAY'S BUSINESS IDIOM: PAY OFF

PAY OFF


To succeed, to yield good results


I hope that our plans for the new business will pay off

Se utiliza "Pay off" cuando algo da buenos resultados ( Expresion similar a "rendir frutos" )

Ejemplos:

Finalmente todo el trabajo duro esta rindiendo frutos (" Finally, all the hard work is paying off")

La nueva estrategia de mercadotecnia que sugeriste esta dando buenos resultados (" The new marketing strategy that you suggested is paying off")

Ejemplos adicionales:


It seems that the workout you've been doing is paying off.


Don't worry. all your efforts will eventually pay off.





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TODAY'S QUIZ: HIDDEN

The correct answer for the previous quiz (BECOME) is:

A .- To grow or come to be

TODAY'S QUIZ: HIDDEN


What do you think "HIDDEN" means?

a .- Something that is off-limits

Example:  That area is hidden to visitors 


b .- Making a price offer in an auction

Example: The hidden price for this product reached 200 dollars


c .- Keeping things from notice or view

Example : Nobody knows where the money is hidden.









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TODAY'S QUIZ: BECOME

The correct answer for the previous quiz (PRESUME) is:

b .- To take for granted as being true in the absence of proof to the contrary


TODAY'S QUIZ: BECOME


What do you think "BECOME" means?


A .- To grow or come to be

Example: If we don't do something about it, this will become a huge problem.

B .- To advance toward the speaker or toward a specified place

Example :  Become over here ! there's something I need to tak to you about.

C .- To make or form by removing earth or other material

Example :   We will need to become this whole area if we're going to work here.







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TODAY'S SAYING : KNOW THE ROPES

Know the ropes

To understand the details

Se utiliza "Know the ropes" al saber/tener experiencia y comprender/familiarizarse con el funcionamiento de algo

Ejemplos:

"No te preocupes por el nuevo empleado. El ya sabe como funciona" (" Don't worry about the new employee. He already knows the ropes")

"Sin duda alguna, el es el mejor candidato,Ya tiene bastante experiencia" (" Without a doubt he's the best candidate. He already knows the ropes")

Ejemplos adicionales:


“We needed some leadership guys that know the ropes and have been around.”


"She just started her new job so she doesn’t know the ropes yet.”



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TODAY'S QUIZ: PRESUME

The correct answer for the previous quiz (ENDURE) is:

a .-   To carry on through, despite hardships; undergo


TODAY'S QUIZ: PRESUME

What do you think "Presume" means?


a .- To display or behave in an ostentatious or conspicuous way.

Example:  They like to presume their cars. 


b .- To take for granted as being true in the absence of proof to the contrary

Example :  You presume to know that everything will be alright.


c .-  To begin or take up again after interruption

Example :  We're going to presume the meeting right away.




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TODAY'S SAYING : SAVED BY THE BELL

Saved by the bell


Saved at the last possible moment

Se utiliza "Saved by the bell" al ser salvado en el ultimo momento posible

Ejemplos:


Pense que yo era el siguiente. Pero me salvó la campana. ("I thought I was next. But I was saved by the bell")

Eres muy afortunado. Te salvó la campana (" You are very lucky. You were saved by the bell")


Ejemplos adicionales:


"Their only hope is being saved by the bell"


" He was about to win the match but the other boxer was saved by the bell"




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