Spanish Phrase of the Day : By the book
Word/Phrase: By the book Definition: Following rules strictly. Spanish Translation: Seguir las reglas al pie de la letra Example: He does everything by the book. Spanish Example: Él hace todo al pie de la...
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Spanish Phrase of the Day : Under the weather
Word/Phrase: Under the weather Definition: Feeling sick or unwell. Spanish Translation: Estar pachucho / no encontrarse bien Example: I’m feeling a bit under the weather today. Spanish Example: Hoy me encuentro un poco pachucho.
Spanish Phrase of the Day : Throw in the towel
Word/Phrase: Throw in the towel Definition: To give up or quit. Spanish Translation: Tirar la toalla Example: After several failed attempts, she threw in the towel. Spanish Example: Después de varios intentos fallidos, tiró...
Spanish Phrase of the Day : Piece of cake
Word/Phrase: Piece of cake Definition: Something very easy to do. Spanish Translation: Pan comido Example: The test was a piece of cake. Spanish Example: El examen fue pan comido.
Spanish Phrase of the Day : Hit the sack
Word/Phrase: Hit the sack Definition: To go to bed. Spanish Translation: Irse a la cama Example: I’m really tired — time to hit the sack. Spanish Example: Estoy muy cansado — hora de irse...
Spanish Phrase of the Day : In hot water
Word/Phrase: In hot water Definition: In trouble or in a difficult situation. Spanish Translation: Estar en un lío Example: He’s in hot water with his boss for missing the meeting. Spanish Example: Está en...
Spanish Phrase of the Day : On thin ice
Word/Phrase: On thin ice Definition: In a risky or dangerous situation. Spanish Translation: Estar en la cuerda floja Example: You’re on thin ice after arriving late again. Spanish Example: Estás en la cuerda floja...
Spanish Phrase of the Day : Under someone’s nose
Word/Phrase: Under someone’s nose Definition: Happening very close without being noticed. Spanish Translation: Delante de sus narices Example: The keys were right under your nose the whole time. Spanish Example: Las llaves estuvieron delante...
Spanish Phrase of the Day : Go the extra mile
Word/Phrase: Go the extra mile Definition: To put in more effort than expected. Spanish Translation: Hacer un esfuerzo adicional Example: He always goes the extra mile for his customers. Spanish Example: Siempre hace un...
Spanish Phrase of the Day : Beat around the bush
Word/Phrase: Beat around the bush Definition: Avoid saying what you mean directly. Spanish Translation: Andarse por las ramas Example: Stop beating around the bush and get to the point. Spanish Example: Deja de andarte...
Spanish Phrase of the Day : A dime a dozen
Word/Phrase: A dime a dozen Definition: Very common and not special. Spanish Translation: Muy común / abundante Example: These apps are a dime a dozen nowadays. Spanish Example: Estas aplicaciones son muy comunes hoy...
Spanish Phrase of the Day : The best of both worlds
Word/Phrase: The best of both worlds Definition: To enjoy the benefits of two different situations. Spanish Translation: Lo mejor de ambos mundos Example: With remote work, you get the best of both worlds. Spanish...
Spanish Phrase of the Day : Get cold feet
Word/Phrase: Get cold feet Definition: To become nervous or unsure. Spanish Translation: Echarse atrás por miedo Example: She got cold feet before the wedding. Spanish Example: Se echó atrás antes de la boda por...
Spanish Phrase of the Day : Miss the boat
Word/Phrase: Miss the boat Definition: To miss an opportunity. Spanish Translation: Perder la oportunidad Example: He missed the boat on that investment. Spanish Example: Perdió la oportunidad con esa inversión.
Spanish Phrase of the Day : It’s not rocket science
Word/Phrase: It’s not rocket science Definition: It’s not that difficult. Spanish Translation: No es tan complicado Example: Just follow the instructions — it’s not rocket science. Spanish Example: Solo sigue las instrucciones — no...
Spanish Phrase of the Day : Spill the beans
Word/Phrase: Spill the beans Definition: To reveal a secret. Spanish Translation: Soltar la sopa Example: He accidentally spilled the beans about the surprise. Spanish Example: Sin querer, soltó la sopa sobre la sorpresa.
Spanish Phrase of the Day : Add fuel to the fire
Word/Phrase: Add fuel to the fire Definition: To make a bad situation worse. Spanish Translation: Echar más leña al fuego Example: His rude comment added fuel to the fire. Spanish Example: Su comentario grosero...
Spanish Phrase of the Day : Let sleeping dogs lie
Word/Phrase: Let sleeping dogs lie Definition: Don’t stir up old problems. Spanish Translation: No remover el pasado Example: Just let sleeping dogs lie — don’t bring it up again. Spanish Example: Mejor no remover...
Spanish Phrase of the Day : Jump on the bandwagon
Word/Phrase: Jump on the bandwagon Definition: To join a popular trend or activity. Spanish Translation: Subirse al carro Example: Everyone is jumping on the bandwagon of healthy eating. Spanish Example: Todos se están subiendo...
Spanish Phrase of the Day : Break a leg
Word/Phrase: Break a leg Definition: Good luck (usually said to performers). Spanish Translation: ¡Mucha suerte! (a los actores) Example: Break a leg at your audition! Spanish Example: ¡Mucha suerte en tu audición!
