English for Spanish

Word/Phrase: The best of both worlds Definition: To enjoy the benefits of two different situations. Spanish Translation: Lo mejor de […]

Word/Phrase: Get cold feet Definition: To become nervous or unsure. Spanish Translation: Echarse atrás por miedo Example: She got cold

Word/Phrase: Miss the boat Definition: To miss an opportunity. Spanish Translation: Perder la oportunidad Example: He missed the boat on

Word/Phrase: It’s not rocket science Definition: It’s not that difficult. Spanish Translation: No es tan complicado Example: Just follow the

Word/Phrase: Spill the beans Definition: To reveal a secret. Spanish Translation: Soltar la sopa Example: He accidentally spilled the beans

Word/Phrase: Add fuel to the fire Definition: To make a bad situation worse. Spanish Translation: Echar más leña al fuego

Word/Phrase: Let sleeping dogs lie Definition: Don’t stir up old problems. Spanish Translation: No remover el pasado Example: Just let

Word/Phrase: Jump on the bandwagon Definition: To join a popular trend or activity. Spanish Translation: Subirse al carro Example: Everyone

Word/Phrase: Break a leg Definition: Good luck (usually said to performers). Spanish Translation: ¡Mucha suerte! (a los actores) Example: Break

Word/Phrase: On the ball Definition: Being alert and efficient. Spanish Translation: Estar al tanto / ser eficiente Example: She’s really

Word/Phrase: Back to the drawing board Definition: To start over with a new plan after a failure. Spanish Translation: Volver

Word/Phrase: Pull someone’s leg Definition: To joke or tease someone. Spanish Translation: Tomarle el pelo a alguien Example: Are you

Word/Phrase: Hit the nail on the head Definition: To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem. Spanish Translation:

Word/Phrase: A blessing in disguise Definition: Something that seems bad at first but has a good result. Spanish Translation: Una

Word/Phrase: Kick the bucket Definition: To die (informal). Spanish Translation: Estirar la pata (informal) Example: Sadly, their old dog kicked

Word/Phrase: Cut corners Definition: To do something the easiest or cheapest way, often poorly. Spanish Translation: Hacer las cosas de

Word/Phrase: Cost an arm and a leg Definition: Very expensive. Spanish Translation: Costar un ojo de la cara Example: That

Word/Phrase: The ball is in your court Definition: It’s your decision or responsibility to act next. Spanish Translation: La pelota

Word/Phrase: Bite the bullet Definition: To endure a painful situation with courage. Spanish Translation: Aguantar el dolor / enfrentar algo

Word/Phrase: Burn the midnight oil Definition: To work late into the night. Spanish Translation: Trabajar hasta altas horas de la