To work or try very hard towards achieving something. To really make an effort and do more than the average. en español# hacer todo lo posible, currárselo mucho My sister-in-law is so weird sometimes. She went to great lengths to have her daughter appointed cheerleader Almodóvar always goes to great lengths to make his films memorable…
To study hard. en español# hincar los codos, empollar If you want to get into Med School you’ll need to hit the books harder than ever You’d better start hitting the books if you want be ready for finals When I was in high school I used to hit the books but then everything changed…
After a long period of time. Eventually, in the end. Also, in the long term. en español# a largo plazo Maybe he needs just a little more time. He’ll figure it out in the long run Acquiring real estate is seen as one of the best investments in the long run by those who favor…
When something is off the table it means it is no longer up for discussion and a final decision has been made. It can also mean that a certain offer is no longer good. en español# fuera de toda discusión Are we sure on this? The Italian vacation is definitely off the table? Debating whether…
To go back to the initial point, to start over from the very beginning. Also, go back to the drawing board. en español# volver a la casilla de salida We are losing focus here. Let’s go back to square one to see it under a new light Our current political situation is so controversial that…
It means the main idea, the situation as a whole. It can be used with many different verbs such as look, see, get, overlook, understand…
enespañol# la idea general / la visión de conjunto
To start doing something at once, seriously, to really begin something. Also, get down to it.
enespañol# ponerse a ello
Rephrase these sentences so they include whichever, whatever, however… 1 Yes, just pick anything that you want. It’s all up for grabs 1 2 Every time I watch the news I get depressed so I don’t 2 3 I’m not sure who did it but they will eventually be caught 3 4 Go anywhere you…
El infinitivo es representado solo por la preposición to, sin decirlo de forma completa. Se usa para evitar ser repetitivos.
Fill in with whichever, whatever, however… 1 Hey, Carol! Where shall I put the bags? Oh, just lay them ___________________, I’m too busy right now 2 This is a first come, first served restaurant meaning that ___________________ comes first, gets their meal first 3 It’s weird but it’s a long-standing tradition. ___________________ team has scored the…