Idioms II

on the sly.

the path of least resistance.

As a rock star, Joe lived "life in the fast lane".

Kyolo has "led a very sheltered life" and may find it hard to adapt to the big city.

When Orla joined the staff, she "breathed new life into" the school.

She "doesn't pull her punches" when talking about lazy people.

Don’t worry, "your crown won’t fall off" if you help.”.

Mum's feeling fine, apart from the usual aches and p? (non-serious way to minor problems).

Dan felt terrible last week, but he's "on the m?" now (getting better).

She'll be back on her ? again soon (fully healthy again).

Jason had a few "c? and bruises" when he fell off his bike, nothing serious (minor injuries).

That journalist really has his finger on the p? of public opinion (understand how things are changing).

Politicians often "skate ? "a subject (don't talk directly).

I "scored an own g? " whrn I told my boss it had only taken me a day to write the report (salir el tiro por la culata, cavarse su propia tumba).

The new EU laws aim to provide a "level p? field" for all member states (fair situation) (igualdad de condiciones).

If you're intent ? losing weight, running, brisk walking and.... (determined to).

There "isn't enough room to s? a cat" in his flat (no caber ni un alfiler).

He's spent "all his born ? " in the village (en lo que lleva de vida).

We can talk about this "till the cows come h? ", but I'm not going to change my mind (hasta que las ranas críen pelo).

That singer is a "has-been"; he hasn't put out a good album in years.

Sue did her homework "in a f?" (very quickly).

Sue did her homework "at a r? of knots" (very quickly) (a toda pastilla).

"The organization adopted a no-fri? approach to project management, focusing solely on essential tasks and eliminating unnecessary expenditures.".

give sb the boot/ give sb the heave-ho / get rid of.

You always look lovely-that ? without saying (eso va por descontado).

put a b? face on it (ponerle al tiempo buena cara).

beat the r? (salirse con la suya).

I wouldn't wish it ? my worst enemy (no se lo deseo ni a mi peor enemigo).

"Compared to the last exam, this one was "a cakewalk" — I finished it in less than thirty minutes!".

I had to "put my foot down" and tell him I wouldn't lie for him again.

After a year in the same city, I’m starting to "get itchy feet".

Don't get Ray started; he'll "talk the hind leg ? a donkey", if you give him the chance. (HABLAR POR LOS CODOS).

Ever since he got that job, he's been "acting all high and m? (actuar de forma engreída).

He "made a big d? out of" paying the bill, like he was rich or something. (cuando alguien exagera algo para parecer importante).

"Rumor has ? that" the new store will open next month (se rumorea que).

I heard it "straight from the ?’s mouth"—she’s getting promoted next month. (de primera mano).

He "backed the wrong h?" by investing in that startup. (apostal al caballo perdedor).

hold your h? (be patient).

stew in your own j? (arreglárselas solo).

look before you l? (no dar puntada sin hilo).

The new employee "trod ? Gloria's toes" when he sold some new products to her clients (invadir el territorio).

You can't take what she says at f? value: she always has an agenda (al pie de la letra).

Paco walked into the room, and "right ? the bat", students began asking questions (de inmediato).

Hang up your s? (retirarse).

When the brat finally left with his mother, the babysitter said "Good ri?!" (qué alivio, menos mal).

After months of noisy construction next door, Sarah finally "b?good riddance to" the workers when they packed up and left. (be glad to see someone or something go).

Everyone could see that Sarah and Tom were "a match made in h?"—they shared the same values, hobbies, and sense of humor.

Jake always "wears his h? on his sleeve", so it’s easy to tell when he’s happy or upset. (abrir el corazón).

She knows the streets of London "like the b? of her hand"—she could give tours without a map! (o know something very well or be extremely familiar with it.).

Sandy works from home, so her boss video-calls her every Monday to ensure she "is in the l?". (estar al tanto).

have a w? of a time (pasarlo bomba).

During our hiking trip through the Scottish Highlands, we had to rough ? for a few days—no showers, no beds, just a tent and a campfire.

It will take Leo a long time to recover from his injuries, but at least he is "out of the w". (fuera de peligro).

The deadline is tight, but we still have some w? room if unexpected delays come up. (espacio para maniobrar).

Stop by and see me the next time you're in "my n? of the woods" (por estos lares).

In the investigation to find the missing child, the police have "left no stone ?". (remover cielo y tierra).

With other tech companies investing heavily in AI, the startup decided to "up the a?" by doubling its research budget (subir la apuesta).

A plan can be rejected out of h? (totally rejected).

"Freedom is no m? feat" (This means that achieving freedom is not easy; it's a significant and admirable accomplishment).

If you want your children to be compassionate," ? by example". (predicar con el ejemplo).

She used to be painfully shy, but once she stepped on stage, it was like she "flipped a s?" and transformed into a confident performer. (uddenly change behavior, mood, or state).

waste not, w? not (quien guarda siempre halla).

h? the bottle (empinar el codo).