TODAY'S IDIOM : NOTIFY SOMEONE OF SOMETHING

Notify someone of something

to inform someone about something.

Can you notify my parents of my arrival at the airport?

Notify someone of something = Notificar/informar de algo a alguien

Ejemplos:

Necesito que notifiques a todos de la junta de mañana (" I need you to notify everyone about tomorrow's meeting")

No fui notificado aeerca de esto (" I wasn't notified about this")

Ejemplos adicionales:

We need to notify all personnel of the present hurricane condition

Your former dealer employer must notify the Board of your termination


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TODAY'S QUIZ. SKIP

TODAY'S QUIZ SKIP


What do you think  "SKIP" means?

a .- to miss or omit


Example: Can we skip this part of the book?

b .- To assume someone's position or duties

Example: He just skipped Tim's spot in the board of directors

c .- To summarize

Example: Can you skip me on the situation?




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TODAY'S IDIOM: GET SOMETHING STRAIGHT

Get something straight

Fig. to understand something clearly. 

Now get this straight. You're going to fail history.

Let me get this straight.

Get something straight : Dejar algo en claro/entender claramente.

Ejemplos:

Ella finalmente lo entendio bien y terminó el proyecto a tiempo (" She finally got it straight and completed the project on time")

Antes de que empiece la reunion, dejemos algo en claro acerca de este problema (" Before the meeting begins, let's get something straight about this problem") 

Ejemplos adicionales:

Let me get this straight...you didn’t know they had your car.

Let me get this straight. How do you want to help? 

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TODAY'S IDIOM: BRING OUT THE BEST IN SOMEONE

BRING OUT THE BEST IN SOMEONE

To cause someone to behave in the best manner.

This kind of situation doesn't exactly bring out the best in me.

Bring out the best in someone = Sacar lo mejor de alguien

Ejemplos:

Trabajar bajo presión saca lo mejor de mi (" Working under pressure bring the best in me.")

Este nuevo reto saca lo mejor de ellos (" This new challenge bring out the best in them")

Ejemplos adicionales:

There is a saying that competition brings out the best in products and the worst in people

White light brings out the best in buildings, streets and features of the urban nightscape

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TODAY'S QUIZ: END UP

TODAY'S QUIZ :END UP


What do you think the Idiom "End up" means?

a . -to finally be in a particular place or situation


Example:  After working her way around the world, she ended up teaching English as a foreign language


b . -To bring to a conclusion; settle finally or successfully


Example:  We need to end up this project by the end of the day.


c .- to release, as from restrictions


Example: Congress voted to end up funds for the new highway system. 



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TODAY'S SAYNG: FROM THE WORD GO

From the word go


from the very beginning.
 I knew about the problem from the word go

From the word go = Desde el comienzo

Ejemplos:

Desde el inicio supe que ella iba a causar problemas (" I knew from the word go that she was going to cause problems.")

Tuve problemas con esta computadora desde el comienzo (" I've had trouble with this computer from the word go")



Ejemplos adicionales:

I watched him closely from the word go because I did not trust him

The bridge-building project had problems with funding right from the word go.




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TODAY'S IDIOM: IF IT WEREN'T FOR SOMEBODY/SOMETHING

If it weren't for somebody/something
the situation would have been different without someone or something

 If it weren't for him, I would probably be living on the streets.

If it weren't for somebody/something : si no hubiera sido/fuera por...

Ejemplos:

Si no fuera por tu ayuda , todavia estaria en la oficina. (" If it weren't for your help , I would still be at the office.")

Si no fuera por su pronta reaccion , la junta hubiera sido un desastre (" If it weren't for their prompt reaction , the meeting would have been a disaster")

Ejemplos adicionales:

If it weren't for the internet , I would be stuck right now

If it weren't for electricity we'd all be watching television by candlelight.


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Today's quiz: up front

What do you think up front means?:
a .- in advance
You will need to pay up front if you want it installed right now
b .- move upwards
i have to up front to reach the switch
c .- a border: limit
the up front is just 20 miles from here

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TODAY'S IDIOM: UNDER YOUR BELT

under your belt
already achieved or experienced 
She had fourteen years as a manager under her belt and knew the job as well as anyone.

Under your belt

Se refiere al tiempo o cantidad de experiencia que alguien tiene.

Ejemplos:

El tiene 30 años de experiencia en esto.Es dicifil competir contra eso (" He has 30 years in this under his belt.It's difficult to compete against that")

Ella tiene mas de 500 canciones de su autoria  y aun no tiene planes de retirarse (" She has more than 500 songs under her belt.and still has no plans to retire.")

Ejemplos adicionales:

With only one film under his belt, this Banyoles-born director has travelled half the world,

With all this experience under his belt he decided to open up his own gallery

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TODAY'S SAYING : CAN'T HACK IT

Can't hack it
unable to do the job.

I thought delivering papers would be an easy job, but I just can't hack it


"Can't hack it" - incapaz de realizar una actividad exitosamente

Ejemplos:

Tengo que renunciar a mi trabajo como técnico en computación. Simplemente no soy bueno en ello. (" I have to quit my job as a computer technician; I just can't hack it")

Si no puedes hacerlo, házmelo saber y te ayudare. (" If you can't hack it, let me know, and I'll help you out")

Ejemplos adicionales:

The new recruit just can't hack it


If you still can't hack it.Try to read the manual again.

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TODAY'S SAYING: GET YOUR WALKING PAPERS

GET YOUR WALKING PAPERS


Get fired from your job


Get your walking papers - Ser despedido de un empleo

Ejemplos:

Despues de ser despedida.Ella comenzo su propia compañia ("After she got her walking papers, she started her own company.")

 El joven fue despedido  por gritarle a los clientes ("The young man got his walking papers for yelling at the customers")



Ejemplos adicionales:

Yeah, after getting caught using the office copier that way, I'm pretty sure you'll be getting your walking papers next week

The manager gave his old secretary her walking papers and hired his daughter to do the job

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TODAY'S QUIZ: FLEE

The correct answer for the previous quiz (For my money)IS :

b .- in my opinion

TODAY'S QUIZ : FLEE

What do you think the Idiom "FLEE" means?
 
a .-  A small insect


Example :  There's a flee on my soup!


b .- To run away


Example:  You'd better not flee from this situation or things will get worse.


c . -  A charge for professional services


Example:  There's a monthly flee if you want to receive all the benefits.




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TODAY'S SAYING : HE LOST HIS HEAD

He lost his head


angry and overcome by emotions

"He lost his head" - "Perdió la cabeza"

Ejemplos:

Sentí que el había perdido la cabeza y no sabia que hacer (" I felt he had lost his head and didn't know anymore what to do")

Lo siento. Me moleste y perdí al cabeza.  (" I'm sorry. I got upset and lost my head")

Ejemplos adicionales:


"He usually stays quite calm in stressful situations but this time he really lost his head"


"She had lost her head over a man once before"

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TODAY'S QUIZ : FOR MY MONEY

The correct answer for the previous quiz (Have a blast) IS :

b . -Have a great time

TODAY'S QUIZ : FOR MY MONEY

What do you think the Idiom "For my money" means?

a .- to try doing something while being aware of the risk involved 


Example : I don't usually ride horses, but this time I will do it for my money!


b .- in my opinion


Example: That guy writes mysteries that, for my money, are a million times better than anyone else's.


c .- a mild exclamation of surprise or shock

Example:  For my money! How've ya been?



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TODAY'S SAYING: CURIOSITY KILLED THE CAT

CURIOSITY KILLED THE CAT


Being inquisitive can lead you into a dangerous situation

"Curiosity killed the cat" La curiosidad mató al gato.

Ejemplos:

No hagas tantas preguntas.Recuerda que la curiosidad mató al gato (" Don't ask so many qeustions.Remember that curiosity killed the cat")

Cuando le pregunté que estaba haciendo ahí,solo sonrio y me contestó "La curiosidad mató al gato" (" When I asked him what he was doing there. He just smiled and told me "Curiosity killed the cat")

Ejemplos adicionales:

I wouldn't touch that if I were you, they say "curiosity killed the cat" for a reason.

She just told me that curiosity killed the cat.Now, I'm more interested!

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TODAY'S QUIZ: HAVE A BLAST

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


c .- To try to perform, make, or achieve

TODAY'S QUIZ :  HAVE A BLAST


What do you think "Have a blast" means?


a . - Have a bad day


Example: I had a blast today at the office.We lost two major customers,there was a blackout and I lost my car keys

b . -Have a great time

Example:  Have fun on your vacation, I hope you have a blast.

c .- a large number, amount, or quantity

Example:  Don't worry. We have a blast of food yet.


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TODAY'S SAYING : HIT THE HAY

Hit the hay


Go to bed or go to sleep

"Hit the hay" es una expresión que se refiere a retirarse  a dormir o descansar.

Ejemplos:

Después de cenar, estábamos listos para ir a dormir. (" After having dinner, we were ready to hit the hay")

Asegúrate de ir a la cama temprano. (" Make sure to hit the hay early")

Ejemplos adicionales:


"I have to go home and hit the hay pretty soon"


"It is time to hit the hay. You are falling asleep at the kitchen table."

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TODAY'S SAYING : HOLD YOUR HORSES

HOLD YOUR HORSES


Be patient

"Hold your horses" es una expresión que se utiliza al pedirle a alguien que sea paciente.


Ejemplos:

Espera un poco.Estamos tratando de resolver esto. (Hold your horses. We're trying to figure this out)

¡Ten paciencia!  Todo estara listo en unos minutos (" Hold your horses! Everything will be ready in a few minutes")

Ejemplos adicionales:

I just told him to hold his horses for a few minutes while I got things ready.

Hold your horses! We’ll leave in a minute or two.






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TODAY'S BUSINESS IDIOM: BOUNCE A CHECK

Bounce a check


To write a check in which you do not have enough money in your bank account

The young man bounced a check when he tried to pay his rent

Se utiliza "Bounce a check" cuando se expide un cheque por una cantidad que no se tiene.

Ejemplos:

Si no se lleva un control, es posible rebotar un cheque. (" If you fail to keep an accurate record, you could bounce a check.")

Un cheque certificado tiene la garantía de que no será devuelto. (" A certified check is guaranteed not to bounce")

Ejemplos adicionales:

Some banks charge as much as $30 for each bounced check

I haven't bounced a check and I am sticking to my new budget

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TODAY'S QUIZ: ATTEMPT

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

a .- conducive to health or physical wellbeing

TODAY'S QUIZ : ATTEMPT


What do you think "ATTEMPT" means?

a .- Of a friendly, generous, or warm-hearted nature.

Example:  He's one of the most attempt persons I've ever met

b .- To be present at

Example: We're all going to attempt the meeting this afternoon.

c .- To try to perform, make, or achieve

Example:  I'm going to attempt to read the whole book tonight.
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TODAY'S BUSINESS IDIOM: ADJOURN A MEETING

ADJOURN A MEETING

To end a meeting

We adjourned the meeting until the next day

Se utiliza "Adjourn a meeting" al flinalizar uan reunion/junta/sesión

Ejemplos:

Antes de levantar la sesión, quiero dar las gracias a todos por su participación en el debate del día de hoy y por su contribución a éste ( "Before I adjourn the meeting, I would like to thank everyone for their participation in, and contribution to, today's debate.")

Interrumpimos la sesión hasta el comienzo de la votación a las 17.30 horas. (" We now adjourn the meeting until the beginning of the vote at 5.30 p.m")

Ejemplos adicionales:

The decision to adjourn the meeting may be taken at the proposal of the Board of Directors

If a majority is not present, those present shall have the power to adjourn the meeting to another date, time, and place.

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