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término		definición
act on empezar lección		do whatever is advised/suggested
act up empezar lección		behave awkwardly or badly
answer (sb) back empezar lección		speak rudely to sb
answer back empezar lección		defend oneself
answer for empezar lección		be responsible for sth/pay for sth/vouch for
answer to empezar lección		be under the command of sb/have the characteristics described
back down empezar lección		cease to oppose
back out of empezar lección		withdraw from
back up empezar lección		support
be beneath sb empezar lección		be demeaning
be down on empezar lección		be hostile to sb
be down with empezar lección		be ill (with disease)
be in for it empezar lección		be about to receive punishment/trouble
be in with empezar lección		be in favour with
be into empezar lección		(informal) take an interest in sth
be off empezar lección		(1) cease to want or be interested in sth, (2) have come loose, detached from sth, (3) stay away from work/school, (4) cancel, (5) be bad, unhealthy (usu food)
be on empezar lección		be shown on television, at the cinema etc
be out empezar lección		(1) be in bloom, (2) be extinguished, (3) be removed, (4) be absent (from home or work), (5) be wrong in calculation, (6) be unfashionable
be up to empezar lección		(1) do, (2) depend on
bear on empezar lección		be relevant to
bear with empezar lección		be patient
balance against empezar lección		assess in relation to
bank on empezar lección		depend on
bear out empezar lección		support the truth of
become of empezar lección		happen to
blink at empezar lección		show surprise
blow over empezar lección		stop and be forgotten
blow up empezar lección		explode
book up empezar lección		reserve
break away empezar lección		escape from captivity
break down empezar lección		(1) fail to function, (2) lose control of feelings break in = (1) interrupt, (2) enter a building by force
break into empezar lección		suddenly start doing sth
break off empezar lección		end sth suddenly
break out empezar lección		(1) start suddenly (of violent events), (2) escape from a place
break through empezar lección		(1) make a discovery, (2) become visible (3) achieve success despite obstacles or difficulties
break up empezar lección		(1) end a relationship, (2) disperse
break with empezar lección		give up sth
brush up empezar lección		improve (by study)
build up empezar lección		acquire gradually/accumulate
bring about empezar lección		cause
bring in empezar lección		introduce (law, idea)
bring off empezar lección		succeed in (sth difficult)
bring on empezar lección		cause an illness
bring out empezar lección		publish/release
bring round/to empezar lección		cause sb to regain consciousness
bring up empezar lección		(1) stop, (2) mention a subject, (3) vomit, (4) raise a child
call at empezar lección		visit briefly c
all back empezar lección		ask to return
call for empezar lección		require
call in empezar lección		consult
call out empezar lección		cause one to go on strike
call up empezar lección		conscript
carry off empezar lección		succeed in doing sth difficult
carry on empezar lección		(1) continue, (2) behave wildly
carry out empezar lección		fulfil or perform sth
carry over empezar lección		last from another time
carry through empezar lección		complete sth in spite of difficulties
catch on empezar lección		become popular
catch up empezar lección		reach sb who is ahead
chip in empezar lección		add one's share of money
clear of empezar lección		find innocent
clear off empezar lección		run away
clear out empezar lección		get rid of unwanted things
clear up empezar lección		(of the weather) brighten up
charge to empezar lección		bill sb
charge with empezar lección		publicly accuse sb of committing a wrong deed
be done for empezar lección		be ruined
come about empezar lección		happen
come across empezar lección		find sth or meet sb by chance
come by empezar lección		obtain sth
come down to empezar lección		be passed to sb
come forward empezar lección		step forward
come in empezar lección		become fashionable
come into empezar lección		inherit
come on empezar lección		progress
come out empezar lección		(1) become known, (2) be published
come out in empezar lección		develop
come over empezar lección		happen; have a result or effect on sb
come round to empezar lección		change one's opinion to another point of view; be persuaded
come round/to empezar lección		regain consciousness
come through empezar lección		continue to live after (sth bad)
come to empezar lección		amount to a total
come up empezar lección		grow
come up to empezar lección		reach, equal sth
come up with empezar lección		have an idea about a way to solve a problem
deal in empezar lección		trade in sth
deal with empezar lección		tackle a problem; cope with
do away with empezar lección		abolish
do down empezar lección		criticise
do out of empezar lección		deprive of
do up empezar lección		fasten (a coat etc)
do with empezar lección		need/would like
do without empezar lección		manage in spite of lack
drive at empezar lección		imply, suggest
go off empezar lección		happen
cheat out of empezar lección		prevent sb from having sth usu in an unfair way
check in empezar lección		register as a guest at a hotel
check out empezar lección		pay one's bill and leave a hotel
check up on empezar lección		investigate sb's behaviour etc
cut back empezar lección		reduce (outgoings)
cut down on empezar lección		reduce (consumption)
cut in empezar lección		interrupt sth
cut off empezar lección		(1) isolate, (2) disconnect
cut out empezar lección		omit
draw in empezar lección		shorten (of days)
draw on empezar lección		use part of a reserve
draw out empezar lección		extend
draw up empezar lección		come to a stop (of vehicles)
drop in empezar lección		visit unexpectedly
drop off empezar lección		decrease
drop out of empezar lección		withdraw from
eat into empezar lección		consume a part of sth
fall back empezar lección		retreat
fall back on empezar lección		turn to sth/sb for help when all else has failed
fall for empezar lección		fall in love with sb
fall in empezar lección		collapse
fall in with empezar lección		agree to
fall off empezar lección		decline
fall on empezar lección		attack
fall out with empezar lección		quarrel
fall through empezar lección		fail to take place
feel for empezar lección		sympathise
fit in empezar lección		mix well with others
fit up/out empezar lección		furnish/equip
fly at empezar lección		attack (with blows or words)
fold up empezar lección		collapse or fail
head off empezar lección		prevent
join up empezar lección		become a member of the military
get along/on empezar lección		be on friendly terms with
get at empezar lección		mean
get at sb empezar lección		criticise, tease in an unkind way
get away with empezar lección		escape punishment
get by empezar lección		manage despite difficulties
get about empezar lección		(1) move about, (2) spread (of news, gossip etc)
get across empezar lección		make understood
get ahead empezar lección		succeed
get sb down empezar lección		depress sb
get off empezar lección		send
get off with empezar lección		nearly escape punishment
get on empezar lección		make progress
get on with empezar lección		continue doing sth
get out of empezar lección		avoid
get over empezar lección		recover from
get round empezar lección		persuade
get round to empezar lección		find time
get through empezar lección		contact by phone
get up to empezar lección		be busy with sth surprising or undesirable
give (oneself) up empezar lección		surrender
give away empezar lección		(1) reveal, (2) give freely as a present
give in empezar lección		(1) deliver, yield
give off empezar lección		send out/emit
give out empezar lección		(1) come to an end, (2) announce, (3) distribute
give up empezar lección		(1) stop doing sth, (2) admit defeat
give oneself up empezar lección		surrender
hype up empezar lección		exaggerate the value of sth
go down empezar lección		(of remarks, proposals etc) be received in a specified way
go down with empezar lección		become ill
go for empezar lección		be sold
go in for empezar lección		take part in
go into empezar lección		describe, examine in detail
go off empezar lección		make a sudden loud noise
go on empezar lección		happen
go on with empezar lección		continue sth esp after a pause
go round empezar lección		be enough for everyone to have a share
go through empezar lección		(1) examine sth closely or systematically, (2) consume
go up empezar lección		be built
go with empezar lección		be included in the price
hold back empezar lección		(1) prevent development, (2) delay, (3) withhold
hold in empezar lección		control (feelings, oneself)
hold off empezar lección		(1) keep at a distance, (2) delay
hold on empezar lección		wait
hold out empezar lección		(1) last, (2) resist
hold out for empezar lección		wait to get sth desired
hold out on empezar lección		keep a secret from sb
be kept in empezar lección		be detained after normal hours as a punishment
keep at empezar lección		continue working at
keep back empezar lección		hide
keep down empezar lección		repress
keep in with empezar lección		continue to be friendly
keep on empezar lección		continue doing sth
keep on at empezar lección		continue talking in an irritating way
keep to empezar lección		follow
keep up (with) empezar lección		progress at the same rate
keep up with empezar lección		(1) stay at an equal level with, (2) be informed about
land in empezar lección		get into trouble, difficulties etc l
and up empezar lección		end (usu in difficulties)
lay aside empezar lección		put aside
lay into empezar lección		attack (with blows or words)
lay off empezar lección		stop doing sth irritating
lay out empezar lección		spend
letdown empezar lección		(1) disappoint, (2) lower sth
let in for empezar lección		involve in trouble etc
let in on empezar lección		allow sb to share a plan, secret, etc
let on empezar lección		reveal a secret
let out empezar lección		(1) make (a garment etc) looser or larger (opp: take in), (2) utter a cry
let sb off empezar lección		not punish severely
let sb through empezar lección		allow sb to pass an exam or a test
let up empezar lección		become less in degree
let up on empezar lección		treat sb less severely
be made up empezar lección		consist
lead on empezar lección		persuade sb to believe or do sth by making false promises
look after empezar lección		take care of
look ahead empezar lección		think about the future
look at empezar lección		read
look back empezar lección		think about one's past
look down on empezar lección		despise
look for empezar lección		search for
look in empezar lección		pay a short visit
look into empezar lección		investigate/examine the facts relating to sth
look on empezar lección		watch sth without taking part
look onto empezar lección		have a view
look out empezar lección		watch out; be careful
look out for empezar lección		(1) search in order to find sth, (2) be alert in order to see/find sb
look over empezar lección		examine (a place)
look to empezar lección		rely on sb
look up empezar lección		search for (a word) in a reference book
look up empezar lección		visit esp after a long time
look up to empezar lección		respect
make for empezar lección		head for
make off with empezar lección		steal sth and hurry away with it
make out empezar lección		(1) complete sth, (2) claim to be, (3) discern, (4) understand
make over empezar lección		transfer the ownership of sth
make sth into empezar lección		convert
make up empezar lección		(1) invent (a story), (2) end a quarrel, compensate for sth, (4) put cosmetics on sb's face (5) form
make up for empezar lección		compensate sb for the trouble one has caused them
rise up empezar lección		rebel
rule out empezar lección		exclude
call off empezar lección		cancel
live on sb/sth empezar lección		get the money needed from
live through empezar lección		experience over time
live up to empezar lección		reach the standard that may be expected
live with empezar lección		tolerate/accept sth and endure it
meet with empezar lección		have as a reaction
miss out empezar lección		forget to include
move on to empezar lección		pass to another subject
narrow down empezar lección		reduce
note down empezar lección		record
pass over empezar lección		ignore, overlook
hand over empezar lección		give
phase out empezar lección		gradually stop using
piece together empezar lección		discover gradually
put about empezar lección		spread (false) reports, rumours
put across empezar lección		communicate
put aside/by empezar lección		save for later use
put away empezar lección		put into confinement
put back empezar lección		delay
put down empezar lección		write in a particular place
put down to empezar lección		attribute to
put forward empezar lección		suggest, propose
put in (a request) empezar lección		make an official request
put in for empezar lección		(1) apply for, (2) make an official request
put off empezar lección		discourage
put off empezar lección		postpone
put on empezar lección		(1) gain weight, (2) pretend to have, (3) advance, clothe oneself with, (5) present
put out empezar lección		extinguish
put sb up empezar lección		give accommodation to
put sth behind one empezar lección		deliberately forget
run across empezar lección		find by chance
run after empezar lección		pursue
run away empezar lección		leave (school, home etc)
run away with an idea empezar lección		accept it without careful thinking even though it is wrong
run behind empezar lección		be delayed
run down empezar lección		(1) criticise, (2) gradually stop functioning, (3) run sb down (with a vehicle)
run in empezar lección		use a new vehicle carefully
run into empezar lección		(1) meet by chance, (2) collide with
run off empezar lección		produce quickly
run out of empezar lección		exhaust the supply of sth
run through empezar lección		(1) rehearse (2) use up
run up empezar lección		accumulate (bills etc)
run up against empezar lección		encounter difficulties
see about empezar lección		make arrangements for
see off empezar lección		accompany a traveller to his/her train etc
see out empezar lección		accompany sb to an exit
see over empezar lección		inspect properly
see through empezar lección		(1) not be deceived, (2) support sb through a difficult time
see to empezar lección		take care of
settle down empezar lección		live a more permanent life-style
settle for empezar lección		accept sth (less than expected)
settle in empezar lección		become used to a new house or job
settle on empezar lección		decide on
settle up empezar lección		pay (a debt, a bill etc)
set about empezar lección		begin
set aside empezar lección		save for a special purpose
set back empezar lección		hinder
set sb back empezar lección		cost sb a lot of money
set in empezar lección		begin (of a period, usu bad)
setoff empezar lección		(1) start a reaction, (2) begin a journey (=set out)
set an animal on sb empezar lección		cause an animal to attack sb
set out empezar lección		begin a task/job with a specific intention
setup empezar lección		(1) establish (a record), (2) start a business (3) erect
stand by empezar lección		(1) remain loyal to sb, (2) do nothing to stop a bad situation, (3) be ready for action
stand down empezar lección		resign from a position
stand for empezar lección		(1) support sth, (2) mean, symbolise, (3) tolerate, enter oneself for election
stand in for empezar lección		replace temporarily
stand out empezar lección		be conspicuous/obvious
stand up for empezar lección		defend; support
stand up to empezar lección		defend oneself against
take aback empezar lección		surprise
take after empezar lección		look like a relative
take against empezar lección		dislike sb
take away empezar lección		remove
take back empezar lección		withdraw a statement or comment
take down empezar lección		(1) write down, (2) remove sth from a high place
take in empezar lección		(1) deceive, (2) allow sb to stay in one's home, understand, (4) make clothes smaller
take off empezar lección		(1) remove (clothing), (2) leave the ground (of aeroplanes etc), (3) imitate sb in a comic way, (4) begin to succeed (of plans, ideas etc)
take on empezar lección		(1) undertake sth, (2) employ staff, (3) accept sb as an opponent
take out empezar lección		(1) extract, remove, (2) accompany sb to a theatre etc
take over empezar lección		take control of sth esp in place of sb else
take sb for empezar lección		mistake sb/sth for sb/sth else
take to empezar lección		(1) find agreeable; like, (2) begin a habit, (3) escape to; hide in
take up empezar lección		(1) begin a hobby, sport etc, (2) occupy space
take up with empezar lección		become involved in (usu derog)
talk about empezar lección		(1) gossip about sb, (2) consider
talk at empezar lección		speak to sb without listening to their replies
talk back empezar lección		reply rudely
talk down to empezar lección		speak to sb as if they were less clever than oneself
talk into empezar lección		persuade sb to do sth
talk out empezar lección		settle a problem by talking
talk out of empezar lección		persuade sb not to do sth
talk round empezar lección		persuade sb to agree to sth
tell against empezar lección		spoil chances of success
tell apart empezar lección		distinguish
tell off empezar lección		scold/reprimand
think of empezar lección		take sth into account
think out empezar lección		prepare plans carefully
think over empezar lección		reflect upon sth before making a decision
think up empezar lección		invent or devise sth
turn away empezar lección		refuse admittance to sb
turn down empezar lección		(1) reject an offer, (2) reduce heat etc
turn in empezar lección		go to bed
turn sb in empezar lección		report to the authorities
turn into empezar lección		convert, change
turn off empezar lección		switch off
turn on empezar lección		switch on
turn out empezar lección		(1) assemble as a crowd, (2) produce, (3) prove to be turn over = fall on one side
turn sth over (in one's mind) empezar lección		think carefully about sth
throw about/around empezar lección		scatter sth throw away = discard sth as useless
throw sth back at sb empezar lección		remind sb of sth bad they did in the past
throw off empezar lección		escape from, get free of
throw oneself into empezar lección		begin to do sth energetically and enthusiastically
throw oneself on sb/sth empezar lección		rely on sb/sth
throw sb out empezar lección		force sb to leave
throw sth out empezar lección		get rid of unwanted items
throw sb together empezar lección		bring people into contact with each other
throw up empezar lección		(1) give up (a job etc), (2) vomit
try on empezar lección		check the fit (of clothes)
try out empezar lección		test
wear away empezar lección		become thin, damaged, weak, etc by constant use
wear off empezar lección		disappear gradually (effect of sth)
wear out empezar lección		use until useless (of clothes etc)
work off empezar lección		(1) overcome the effects of sth (energy, stress, anger), (2) repay by working (a debt)
Work on empezar lección		be occupied with
clear the air empezar lección		remove suspicion/bad feeling
all along empezar lección		from the beginning until now
all but empezar lección		nearly, almost all in = exhausted
all in all empezar lección		when everything is considered
all the same empezar lección		yet, however
all told empezar lección		altogether, in total
be the apple of sb's eye empezar lección		be very precious to sb; be sb's favourite
be up in arms empezar lección		be very angry
for all empezar lección		in spite of
for all I care empezar lección		I don't care
for all I know empezar lección		as far as I know
in the act of empezar lección		while performing the act
in the air empezar lección		uncertain
make allowances for empezar lección		take special circumstances into consideration
make amends for empezar lección		try to compensate for a past action
of all people empezar lección		used to express annoyance/surprise
on account of empezar lección		because of
on no account empezar lección		under/in no circumstances
on the air empezar lección		broadcasting (opp: off the air)
on the alert empezar lección		watchful and prepared/on the lookout/expecting sth
lake sth into account empezar lección		consider sth
on this/that account empezar lección		for this/that reason
whet sb's appetite empezar lección		make sb eager to have/experience more
up in the air empezar lección		existing, but not talked about
above board empezar lección		honest
bark up the wrong tree empezar lección		have a false idea about sth
be broke empezar lección		have no/very little money
be full of beans empezar lección		be very lively
be in sb's black books empezar lección		out of favour
beat about/around the bush empezar lección		avoid saying what one means directly
behind bars empezar lección		in prison
big-headed empezar lección		conceited; boastful
black and blue all over empezar lección		covered with bruises
blessing in disguise empezar lección		sth which appears bad at first but then turns out favourably
blue-eyed boy/golden boy empezar lección		a favoured person
bolt from the blue empezar lección		suddenly
brainwave empezar lección		sudden clear idea/thought
break even empezar lección		show neither loss nor profit
browned off empezar lección		fed up; bored
butter sb up empezar lección		flatter sb
by and large empezar lección		generally speaking
catch sb red-handed empezar lección		be caught while committing a crime
chip off the old block empezar lección		sb who is very like one of his parents
cost a bomb empezar lección		very expensive
deal a blow to empezar lección		damage one's hopes
don't hold your breath empezar lección		don't wait for sb/sth anxiously
drive a hard bargain empezar lección		be a tough businessman
drop a brick empezar lección		say sth tactlessly
feel in one's bones empezar lección		feeling sth instinctively
get your own back empezar lección		take/get revenge
have a bee in one's bonnet empezar lección		have an obsession about sth
have butterflies in one's stomach empezar lección		be very nervous about sth
in black and white empezar lección		in writing
in the balance empezar lección		uncertain
kick the bucket empezar lección		die
lay bare empezar lección		make public
make a clean breast of empezar lección		confess
make one's blood boil empezar lección		cause sb to become very angry
on the spur of the moment empezar lección		without thinking about sth
out of the blue empezar lección		suddenly and unexpectedly
ring a bell empezar lección		remind sb of sth
see the back of empezar lección		be glad to see sb leave
take the bull by the horns empezar lección		deal with sth boldly and directly
wet blanket empezar lección		dull person who spoils people's happiness
a piece of cake empezar lección		sth very easy to do
a red-letter day empezar lección		a very important day
a wild-goose chase empezar lección		a hopeless search
be caught red-handed empezar lección		be caught while committing a crime
be on the cards empezar lección		be likely to happen
be over the moon empezar lección		be elated
call sb names empezar lección		insult sb
chair a meeting empezar lección		preside over a meeting
crocodile tears empezar lección		false tears
cross one's mind empezar lección		think of sth
cut sb dead empezar lección		ignore sb
different as chalk and cheese empezar lección		totally different
down in the dumps empezar lección		depressed/miserable
down the drain empezar lección		wasted; lost
get a bit hot under the collar empezar lección		get angry, upset or embarrassed
get a problem off one's chest empezar lección		tell sb else about your problem
go to the dogs empezar lección		worsen
have the cheek empezar lección		dare to do sth
keep one's chin up empezar lección		not be discouraged
let sleeping dogs lie empezar lección		avoid mentioning a subject which could cause trouble
lost cause empezar lección		hopeless situation or case off colour = look/be slightly unwell
on the dole empezar lección		receiving unemployment benefit/social security play one's cards right = act cleverly
show one's true colours empezar lección		reveal one's real character
with flying colours empezar lección		with great success
not count one's chickens before they're hatched empezar lección		not assume sth before it happens
be dying for sth empezar lección		really want sth
be fit for empezar lección		be good enough for
be worn out empezar lección		be very tired
be green empezar lección		be inexperienced
cook one's goose empezar lección		end one's plans abruptly
fair and square empezar lección		within the rules
fall head over heels empezar lección		fall in love quickly
feel one's ears burning empezar lección		have a feeling that sb is talking about you
gatecrasher empezar lección		sb attending a party, event etc without an invitation
get off on the wrong foot empezar lección		argue or disagree at the beginning of a relationship
give and fake empezar lección		compromise
have a frog in one's throat empezar lección		inability to speak due to nervousness
have the gift of the gab empezar lección		be able to talk well, persuasively
hear it through/on the grapevine empezar lección		find out information indirectly
in a flash empezar lección		very quickly
it's all Greek to me empezar lección		sth new or foreign; not easily understood keep a straight face = manage to look serious under difficult circumstances
keep an eye on sth empezar lección		guard/protect sth
meet behind closed doors empezar lección		meet secretly
one's flesh and blood empezar lección		family member
plenty more fish in the sea empezar lección		many more opportunities in life for love
put one's foot down empezar lección		insist on sth
put one's foot in it empezar lección		make a tactless comment
take it easy empezar lección		not work too hard/relax
take sb for granted empezar lección		not appreciate sb
a bit of a dark horse empezar lección		person with hidden abilities
be for the high jump empezar lección		about to be reprimanded/punished
be in two minds about sth empezar lección		not be able to decide what to do
be sound asleep empezar lección		sleep deeply
be the perfect image of sb empezar lección		look exactly like sb
before one can say Jack Robinson empezar lección		extremely quickly
break the ice empezar lección		ease the tension when one first meets people
eat one's heart out empezar lección		feel jealous/sad about sth
flog a dead horse empezar lección		waste time doing sth useless
fly off the handle empezar lección		quickly become very angry
get out of hand empezar lección		become out of control
get the hang of it empezar lección		get in the habit of doing sth
go to one's head empezar lección		make conceited
grey matter empezar lección		brains; intelligence
hand in glove with sb empezar lección		be in very close contact with sb
have a job to do sth empezar lección		find sth difficult to do
have many irons in the fire empezar lección		have lots of plans/possibilities in progress at the same time
have one's heart in one's mouth empezar lección		be extremely anxious about sth
have time on one's hands empezar lección		have free time
hold one's horses empezar lección		wait, be patient
ill at ease empezar lección		embarrassed; uncomfortable
keep sth under one's hat empezar lección		keep sth secret
keep up with the Joneses empezar lección		compete with others in status/material goods
lend sb a hand empezar lección		give help to sb
like the back of one's hand empezar lección		be very familiar with sth
lose heart empezar lección		become discouraged
make head nor tail of empezar lección		understand sth
off the cuff empezar lección		without preparation
stew in one's own juice empezar lección		suffer the consequences of one's own actions
straight from the horse's mouth empezar lección		from the most direct source
have sb's hands full empezar lección		be very busy with sth
sth comes in handy empezar lección		be very useful/practical
strike gold empezar lección		come across sth useful
take sth to heart empezar lección		take personally/be influenced by
take to one's heels empezar lección		run away
the ins and outs empezar lección		the details of an activity
the tip of the iceberg empezar lección		small evident part of a much larger, concealed situation
at large empezar lección		free, not caught
be in the know empezar lección		be well-informed
bring to one's knees empezar lección		destroy, humble
bury one's head in the sand empezar lección		avoid or ignore reality/ responsibility
come to a head empezar lección		reach a critical point
drop sb a line empezar lección		send sb a letter
fine kettle of fish empezar lección		confused state of affairs
get rid of sth empezar lección		give sth unwanted away
go to any lengths empezar lección		do anything necessary to get sth you want
have kittens empezar lección		be nervous/anxious about sth
keep one's fingers crossed empezar lección		hope that sth will turn out well
keep oneself to oneself empezar lección		live quietly, privately
make a killing empezar lección		have a sudden, great success/profit
make light of empezar lección		treat sth as unimportant
make/earn a/one's living empezar lección		earn money
on the level empezar lección		honest/sincere
pull one's leg empezar lección		tease or trick sb
shed light upon empezar lección		give new/further information
sleep like a log empezar lección		be sound asleep
the life and soul of sth empezar lección		the most lively and amusing person present somewhere
the lion's share empezar lección		the biggest part/portion
turn over a new leaf empezar lección		make a new start
with a view to doing sth empezar lección		with the intention or hope of doing sth
a night owl empezar lección		person who enjoys staying up late
be second to none empezar lección		be the best
cross one's mind empezar lección		occur to one, have a sudden idea, recall sth
cry over spilt milk empezar lección		grieve over sth that can't be put right
every nook and cranny empezar lección		everywhere
feel/be down in the mouth empezar lección		feel discouraged/depressed
get a move on empezar lección		hurry up
get on one's nerves empezar lección		irritate/annoy sb
have an early night empezar lección		go to bed early
hit the nail on the head empezar lección		say exactly the right thing
in a nutshell empezar lección		briefly; in a few words
lose one's nerve empezar lección		lose courage
make a name for oneself empezar lección		become famous/respected for sth
make hay while the sun shines empezar lección		take advantage of favourable circumstances
make money hand over fist empezar lección		make a lot of money quickly and easily
make one's getaway empezar lección		escape
moon around empezar lección		look miserable
null and void empezar lección		invalid; not legally binding
once in a blue moon empezar lección		very rarely
put sb's name forward empezar lección		nominate sb
put words into one's mouth empezar lección		pretend that sb has said sth that they haven't actually said
slip one's mind empezar lección		forget about sth
work a miracle empezar lección		make sth almost impossible happen
give the green light to sth empezar lección		give permission to proceed with sth
a bitter pill to swallow empezar lección		a difficult fact to accept
against all odds empezar lección		despite the difficulties
be out of practice empezar lección		lacking practice
come to the point empezar lección		reach the main point in a discussion
fall into place empezar lección		become clear
get the sack empezar lección		be dismissed from one's job
get the wrong end of the stick empezar lección		misunderstand completely what has been said
golden opportunity empezar lección		the best chance to gain sth grease sb's palm = bribe sb
grow out of sth empezar lección		become too big for sth
have no option but empezar lección		must; have no choice
in public empezar lección		in the presence of other people
in the offing empezar lección		likely to happen
off the point empezar lección		irrelevant
once and for all empezar lección		for the last time
out-and-out empezar lección		complete, total
out in the open empezar lección		(of secrets) revealed, known
out of print empezar lección		(of books) not available anymore
out of the frying pan into the fire empezar lección		from a situation to a worse/similar one
part and parcel of empezar lección		basic part of
past one's prime empezar lección		growing old/not at one's best
pop the question empezar lección		make a proposal of marriage
short and sweet empezar lección		brief but pleasant (usu ironic)
status symbol empezar lección		property/possession that shows sb's high social rank wealth etc
take things to pieces empezar lección		dismantle things
throw a party empezar lección		have/hold a party
white elephant empezar lección		useless/unwanted possession
an unknown quantity empezar lección		person or thing that one has no experience of
as a last resort empezar lección		when all else has failed
at close quarters empezar lección		from a short distance
be in a quandary empezar lección		be confused; undecided
beg the question empezar lección		makes people want to ask a particular question
call it quits empezar lección		give up/stop
cut sb to the quick empezar lección		deeply hurt sb's feelings
hit the roof empezar lección		get very angry
in a rut empezar lección		be stuck in a monotonous routine
in the long run empezar lección		after a long period of time
it stands to reason empezar lección		it is logical
keep sth quiet empezar lección		keep sth secret
know the ropes empezar lección		know all the details of sth
off the record empezar lección		unofficial(ly)
on the quiet empezar lección		secretly
open to debate empezar lección		not decided/settled
out of the question empezar lección		impossible
put down roots empezar lección		settle down
work to rule empezar lección		adhere strictly to the rules as a form of protest
rack sb's brains empezar lección		think very hard about sth
a long shot empezar lección		a wild guess/a risk
a memory like a sieve empezar lección		a poor memory
be all at sea empezar lección		be in a state of confusion
be in sb's shoes empezar lección		be in sb's position
be in the same boat empezar lección		be in the same (usu bad) situation
be the spitting image of sb empezar lección		look exactly like sb
be/get soaked to the skin empezar lección		be/get very wet
be/have a close shave empezar lección		barely avoid an accident/a bad situation
behind the scenes empezar lección		in secret
come out of one's shell empezar lección		gain personal confidence
does it show? empezar lección		is it obvious?
give sb the slip empezar lección		escape from sb
go for a song empezar lección		be sold very cheaply
go without saying empezar lección		be a foregone conclusion
hit the sack empezar lección		go to bed
live out of a suitcase empezar lección		travel often/not have a permanent home
make quite a scene empezar lección		become angry in a dramatic way
on a shoe string empezar lección		on a very small budget
pull a few strings empezar lección		use influential contacts in order to obtain an advantage
pull one's socks up empezar lección		make a greater effort
sleep on it empezar lección		think about sth
smell a rat empezar lección		suspect that sth is wrong
spill the beans empezar lección		reveal a secret/the facts
stand in sb's way empezar lección		prevent sb from doing sth
take ... with a pinch of salt empezar lección		not believe sth completely
the last straw empezar lección		the last and worst episode in a chain of bad experiences
thick-skinned empezar lección		insensitive
(by) trial and error empezar lección		learning from one's mistakes
be ahead of one's time empezar lección		have modern ideas
be (as) thick (as a brick) empezar lección		be stupid
be tickled pink empezar lección		be really pleased
come to a standstill empezar lección		not progress/stop
come to terms with empezar lección		accept a difficult situation
for the time being empezar lección		temporarily
in a tick empezar lección		shortly, soon
in the nick of time empezar lección		just in time
kill time empezar lección		pass time while waiting for sb/sth
lay the table empezar lección		prepare/set the table for a meal
not be one's cup of tea empezar lección		not suit one's taste
on second thoughts empezar lección		having changed one's mind
out of turn empezar lección		not in the correct order/time
paint the town red empezar lección		have a great time
play truant empezar lección		stay away from school without permission
put two and two together empezar lección		arrive at the truth by looking at facts
red tape empezar lección		unnecessary bureaucracy take one's time = not to hurry through thick and thin = whatever happens
touch and go empezar lección		with uncertain result
be all very well empezar lección		appear satisfactory but in fact not be
be on the up and up empezar lección		improve steadily
be up and about empezar lección		have recovered from an illness
drive (sb) up the wall empezar lección		make sb angry/annoy sb
frosty welcome empezar lección		unfriendly reception
get out of bed on the wrong side empezar lección		be in a bad mood
get wind of empezar lección		receive information about sth indirectly
give vent to empezar lección		express sth freely
give way to empezar lección		give in/yield
not hold water empezar lección		not seem reasonable or in accordance with the facts
make a flying visit empezar lección		make a quick trip
make waves empezar lección		cause trouble
no/little wonder empezar lección		not surprising
quick/slow on the uptake empezar lección		quick/slow to understand
set in one's ways empezar lección		fixed in one's habits/routines
speak volumes empezar lección		be strong evidence of sb's feelings, merits etc under the weather = depressed/unwell
up and coming empezar lección		likely to be successful
ups and downs empezar lección		good things alternating with bad ones
wet behind the ears empezar lección		inexperienced
an old wives' tale empezar lección		false belief (usually about health)
be born yesterday empezar lección		be easily deceived/naive
beat sb black and blue empezar lección		hit sb repeatedly until bruised
go back on one's word empezar lección		not fulfil a promise (opp: keep one's word)
have a yellow streak empezar lección		be a coward
not have it both ways empezar lección		refuse to make a decision between two pleasant things (usu in expression "You can't have it both ways!")
in the red empezar lección		owe money to a bank (opp: in the black)
see red empezar lección		suddenly become very angry
green belt empezar lección		the area on the outskirts of a town adjoining the country
pitch black empezar lección		very dark
black tie empezar lección		formal clothing
green with envy empezar lección		very jealous
green (matter/issue) empezar lección		concerned with ecology
have words with sb empezar lección		have an argument
have/keep one's wits about one empezar lección		be alert and able to deal with difficulties
in deep water empezar lección		in trouble/difficulty
make sb's day empezar lección		make sb very happy
see/look at sth through rose-coloured spectacles empezar lección		see sth from an unrealistically positive point of view
the black sheep of the family empezar lección		a disgraced family member
the pot calling the kettle black empezar lección		accusing sb of a fault one has oneself
the year dot empezar lección		a long time ago
until one is blue in the face empezar lección		as hard/long as one possibly can (usu without success)
red herring empezar lección		sth which distracts you from sth important
(fight) like cat and dog empezar lección		(disagree) violently
(like) a bull in a china shop empezar lección		behave in a clumsy/awkward way
make a dog's dinner (of sth) empezar lección		(make) a mess (of sth)
a bear with a sore head empezar lección		irritated/in a bad mood
a different kettle of fish empezar lección		a totally different situation etc from the one just mentioned
a dog's life empezar lección		a difficult, hard life
a fish out of water empezar lección		sb who feels uncomfortable/in unfamiliar surroundings
a red rag to a bull empezar lección		action, comment etc liable to provoke sb
a sitting duck empezar lección		an easy target
as busy as a bee/a busy bee empezar lección		(sb) very busy
as the crow flies empezar lección		in a direct line/by a direct route
be in the doghouse empezar lección		be out of favour, in trouble
dog eat dog empezar lección		ruthless competition, rivalry
dog-eared empezar lección		(of books) with the corners bent and turned down through use
donkey work empezar lección		boring, monotonous work
donkey's years empezar lección		a long time
kill two birds with one stone empezar lección		achieve two things with one action
let the cat out of the bag empezar lección		reveal a secret
like water off a duck's back empezar lección		having no effect
make a fool of oneself empezar lección		make oneself look stupid/ embarrassed/ridiculous
make a mountain out of a molehill empezar lección		cause a fuss about a trivial matter
no room to swing a cat empezar lección		no room at all
play cat and mouse with sb empezar lección		keep sb in a state of uncertain expectation treating them alternatively cruelly and kindly
put the cat among the pigeons empezar lección		cause trouble/controversy
rain cats and dogs empezar lección		rain heavily
swim like a fish empezar lección		swim very well
talk the hind legs off a donkey empezar lección		talk for a long time, uninterrupted
the rat race empezar lección		the competitive nature of modern urban life
until the cows come home empezar lección		for a long time
mutton dressed as lamb empezar lección		dress in a style younger than/inappropriate to your age
sour grapes empezar lección		say unpleasant comments because of jealousy
sweet tooth empezar lección		enjoy eating sweet things
get nowhere fast empezar lección		make no/little progress
pay sb's way empezar lección		contribute your share of a bill/budget
white-collar job empezar lección		office/clerical work
fly on the wall empezar lección		see/hear sth in a situation which does not involve you
Achilles heel empezar lección		weakest point of sb's character
wash sb's hands of sb empezar lección		refuse to be involved with sb
a pain in the neck empezar lección		annoying person/thing
be all fingers and thumbs empezar lección		be awkward, clumsy
get cold feet empezar lección		lose courage to do sth
give sb the cold shoulder empezar lección		ignore/shun sb
have a cheek/nerve empezar lección		act/speak boldly or impudently
have a sharp tongue empezar lección		tend to say unkind or hurtful things
have an eye for empezar lección		be a good judge of sth
look down one's nose at sth/sb empezar lección		feel/act superior to sb
lose one's head empezar lección		lose self-control
put one's heart and soul into sth empezar lección		be devoted to sth
tongue in cheek empezar lección		not serious, ironic
tooth and nail empezar lección		fiercely
turn a blind eye to sth empezar lección		ignore
not lose any sleep over sth empezar lección		not worry about sth
jack of all trades empezar lección		sb who is able to do a variety of jobs
a storm in a teacup empezar lección		a lot of fuss about sth that is not important
bring sth home to sb empezar lección		make sb understand how important/ serious sth is
bite off more than sb can chew empezar lección		try to do sth which is too difficult
in clover empezar lección		living a luxurious/comfortable life
face the music empezar lección		be criticised/punished for
evade empezar lección		to avoid doing sth one is supposed to do or to avoid answering a question, often by deception
shirk empezar lección		to avoid work because of laziness
duck empezar lección		to avoid an object by a quick downwards movement
dodge empezar lección		to avoid an object by a quick sideways movement
sway empezar lección		to influence others' opinions so they turn from a given course Don't try to sway me. I'm determined to take the job.
impress empezar lección		to produce a lasting, positive effect
influence empezar lección		to cause sb to think/act in a particular way
affect empezar lección		to produce a reaction usu negative The nuclear leak has affected all the farmers' crops.
real empezar lección		true as opposed to false
genuine empezar lección		(object) what it seems to be, (person) sincere and honest
natural empezar lección		not man-made
authentic empezar lección		with known and proved origins
valid empezar lección		sth which can be used and will be accepted by people in authority (a valid document, ticket)
wealthy empezar lección		having a lot of material possessions and money
affluent empezar lección		wealthy and able to spend a lot of money
Well-off empezar lección		(informal) fairly wealthy
rich empezar lección		(of food) full of ingredients which may be difficult to digest
extravagant empezar lección		(object) sth that costs more money than you can afford or sth which is beyond what is reasonable (an extravagant lifestyle, gift)
lavish empezar lección		(object) sth ‘that is very elaborate and impressive and a lot of money has been spent on it (lavish party, costumes)
merchandise empezar lección		(formal) things for sale
ware empezar lección		manufactured goods of a particular type (silverware)
commodity empezar lección		sth which is sold for profit, an article of trade
stock empezar lección		the total amount of goods a shop has available to sell
cure empezar lección		(tr) to successfully treat, to restore to health
heal empezar lección		(tr/intr) to cure; to get better, improve
treat empezar lección		(tr) to give medical attention to
imitate empezar lección		to behave in exactly the same way as sb else
copy empezar lección		to produce sth that looks like the original thing
slim empezar lección		(complimentary) not fat (NB slim chance: slight possibility)
lean empezar lección		(complimentary) healthily thin, without fat (also of meat)
skinny empezar lección		(uncomplimentary) very thin
slender empezar lección		(complimentary) attractively thin, esp of women
moulder empezar lección		to decay slowly
rot empezar lección		(intr/tr) to (cause to) decay because of bacteria etc, esp of vegetation
waste empezar lección		(intr/tr) to grow weak and small; to use badly decompose = (intr/tr) to (cause to) go bad, esp of flesh
snarl empezar lección		to make an angry noise while showing the teeth, esp of dogs etc
howl empezar lección		to cry, esp of dogs; to cry with pain
bleat empezar lección		to cry, esp of sheep, goats etc
twitter empezar lección		to make a sound like a bird
reference empezar lección		(in the expression in/with reference to) = used to indicate what sth relates to/in connection with
affinity empezar lección		relationship, similarity or connection
relation empezar lección		(object) connection; (person) a member of one's family
connection empezar lección		relationship between two things, people or groups
sliver empezar lección		a small thin piece or amount of sth
chip empezar lección		a small piece of sth
crumb empezar lección		small part of a larger object, esp bread, cake etc
cube empezar lección		square-shaped piece of sth (wood, sugar, meat)
chop empezar lección		to cut sth into pieces with strong downward movements of a knife or an axe
shred empezar lección		to cut into thin strips
mince empezar lección		to cut with a machine into small pieces (meat)
grate empezar lección		to shred small pieces off sth (cheese, carrots) by rubbing against a rough surface
fade empezar lección		to become less clear (with time)
vanish empezar lección		to disappear suddenly disappear = to be lost, to no longer be seen
pale empezar lección		to become lighter in colour
toss empezar lección		to throw into the air, esp of coins, pancakes etc
throw empezar lección		to launch through the air, esp using the hand and arm
cast empezar lección		to throw, let fall (stones, shadow)
fling empezar lección		to throw sth using a lot of force
practise empezar lección		to do an action repeatedly or do exercises regularly in order to gain skill (a musical instrument)
learn empezar lección		to obtain knowledge or a skill through studying or training
teach empezar lección		to give knowledge of a particular subject to someone Mrs Jones teaches French at a secondary school.
coach empezar lección		to train/teach esp for a specific purpose, examination or sport
instruct empezar lección		to give knowledge or information to sb in a methodical manner
present (information) empezar lección		to give it to people in a formal way
familiarise (yourself with sth) empezar lección		to learn about sth and start to understand it
show (sb how to do sth) empezar lección		to do sth yourself so that they can watch you and learn how to do it
entrust empezar lección		put sth/sb in the care of sb else confide = to tell sb sth in secret
consign empezar lección		to hand over/give up or send sth esp in trade
resign empezar lección		to give up a job
punch empezar lección		to hit with a clenched fist
slap empezar lección		to hit with the palm of one's hand
smack empezar lección		to hit with the palm of one's hand, esp a child as a punishment
whack empezar lección		to hit with a blow making a loud noise
strike empezar lección		to hit; used esp for emphasis and added emotion smash = to break sth into many pieces by hitting or dropping it
enhance empezar lección		to make sth better; to add to the beauty of sth The sunshine enhanced the golden colour of her hair.
aggravate empezar lección		to make sth worse
heighten empezar lección		to become greater, more acute esp emotions Tension between the police and local residents heightened last night.
intensify empezar lección		to become stronger, more intense
profit empezar lección		to gain, esp money
gain empezar lección		to obtain
earn (money, praise) empezar lección		receive sth in return for work that you do; get sth because you deserve it
exploit (sb/sth) empezar lección		treat sb unfairly; use sth in order to gain an advantage from it
commence empezar lección		(formal) to begin The Prime Minister will commence his tour on 11 April.
instigate empezar lección		to start by urging or inciting
launch empezar lección		to cause sth to begin, esp an activity, campaign etc
provoke (a reaction) empezar lección		to cause a reaction
hinder empezar lección		to delay or prevent the progress of sth She was hindered from her work by John's incessant questioning.
block empezar lección		to be in the way of sth/sb; to obstruct The road was blocked by an overturned lorry and we couldn't pass.
bar empezar lección		to obstruct esp intentionally
impede empezar lección		to make sth difficult to do
obstruct empezar lección		to be in the way of sb/sth
intervene (of events) empezar lección		to happen suddenly in a way that stops, delays, or prevents sth from happening
exude (a quality or feeling) empezar lección		to show that sb has it to a great extent
exclude empezar lección		to keep sb out from somewhere; to leave sb out from among the rest; decide/prove that sth is not worth considering
expunge empezar lección		to get rid of sth completely because it causes problems or bad feelings His divorce was an experience he had tried to expunge from his memory.
extricate empezar lección		to free yourself or another person from a difficult, serious situation This is the last attempt by the country to extricate itself from its economic crisis.
goods empezar lección		things for sale
wares empezar lección		(old- fashioned) things for sale usu of a travelling salesman
commodities empezar lección		products exchanged in trade usu on an international basis
supplies empezar lección		food equipment and other essential things that people need, especially when these are provided in large quantities »
rear empezar lección		to look after one's young until fully-grown
bring up empezar lección		to look after and educate until fully-grown
breed empezar lección		to keep animals for the purpose of producing young
grow empezar lección		to become or cause to become bigger
nurture (a young child, or young plant) empezar lección		care for it while it is growing and developing »
pinch empezar lección		(informal) steal an object
pilfer empezar lección		steal small amounts usu from your place of work
rip off empezar lección		(informal) steal from a person
swipe empezar lección		steal sth very quickly while sb is not looking
acquire empezar lección		(formal) to obtain for oneself; (a skill, habit etc) develop/learn He acquired a profound knowledge of the language by careful study.
abduct empezar lección		to take away (a person) unlawfully, often by force
> gather (information, evidence) empezar lección		to collect it especially over a period of time and after a lot of hard work
collect empezar lección		gather; get a large number of things because they interest you
derive empezar lección		to get sth such as pleasure or benefit from a person or from an activity/situation
deduce empezar lección		to reach a conclusion because of other things that you know to be true
inhabit empezar lección		to live in a place or region
inhabitant empezar lección		person who lives (permanently) in a region or town
dwell empezar lección		(formal) to live in a place He is concerned for the fate of the tribes who dwell in the forest.
dweller empezar lección		person or animal that lives in an environment
settle empezar lección		to start living in a place permanently
settler empezar lección		person who has come to live in a (previously uninhabited or developing) country or area
reside empezar lección		to have one's home at in a place Ruth resides with her mother in a London suburb.
resident empezar lección		person who lives in a house, block of flats, area or country
take legal aid empezar lección		to take money given by the government or another organisation to people who cannot afford to pay for a lawyer
take legal action empezar lección		an expression used to indicate that a person or company is willing to start, or has started, general legal proceedings over a matter; often used as a form of threat
try empezar lección		(usu passive) to examine in a court of law
bring to trial empezar lección		to take a criminal case to a court of law to be examined
take sb to court empezar lección		used in a similar way to "take legal action" but as a more specific and direct legal threat
charge with empezar lección		to accuse of a criminal act, esp by the police
summon empezar lección		to order officially sb to appear in court
restrain empezar lección		stop sb from doing what they intended or wanted to do; prevent yourself from showing an emotion
curb empezar lección		control/keep sth within limits Inflation needs to be curbed otherwise we are in for an economic crisis.
check empezar lección		to make sure that sth is correct or satisfactory
inhibit empezar lección		to prevent or slow down; Thirst inhibited the desire to eat. to render sb unable to express what they really feel or do what they really want The newcomers were too inhibited to laugh freely.
continually empezar lección		repeatedly, regularly, frequently continuously = without stopping She has worked with us continuously since 1990.
perpetually empezar lección		lasting for a long indefinite time usu without interruption; continually
eternally empezar lección		endlessly; often used metaphorically for emphasis (eternally grateful)
constant empezar lección		repeated many times usu in a regular manner incessant = extending without interruption for an indefinite period of time; often used negatively to express irritation
steady empezar lección		continuing in a regular manner I have a steady job and am financially secure.
ongoing empezar lección		sth which began in the past and seems unlikely to stop in the near future (Ongoing problems)
critical empezar lección		of decisive importance This operation is critical; without it the patient might die.
crucial empezar lección		very important usu in determining sth or resolving a problem
essential empezar lección		extremely important; necessary
vital empezar lección		extremely necessary
significant empezar lección		of importance and meaning
grave empezar lección		important, pressing and usu worrying I received some grave news about my brother's health and had to fly back home immediately.
fundamental empezar lección		absolutely necessary; important; essential
forbid empezar lección		to order sb not to do sth, not allow sth to be done The constitution forbids the military use of nuclear energy.
prohibit empezar lección		to forbid by law or rule Smoking in this area is prohibited.
disallow empezar lección		not allow or accept sth officially, because if has not been done correctly Our team scored again, but the whistle had gone and the goal was disallowed.
censor empezar lección		to examine officially letters or the media with the intention of removing any information regarded as secret or offensive
famous empezar lección		very well known
conspicuous empezar lección		easily seen; noticeable; attracting attention
remarkable empezar lección		worth speaking of; unusual
distinguished empezar lección		marked by excellent quality or deserved fame
eminent empezar lección		well-known and respected, especially for being good at one's profession
elevated empezar lección		very important or of very high rank elevated status. The success of his latest novel has given him a certain.
prestigious empezar lección		respected and admired by people
noteworthy empezar lección		interesting; remarkable; worthy of attention
ruin empezar lección		to damage sth so that it is useless
impair empezar lección		to make sth weaker or imperfect Loud music impairs your hearing.
injure empezar lección		to cause harm to a person/animal (broken limbs, wounds)
damage empezar lección		to destroy something in part, causing loss of value My carpet was damaged in a flood.
harm empezar lección		to have a generally bad effect on sth, not necessarily a physical effect (harm a friendship)
scan empezar lección		to look at sth quickly, usu from top to bottom, looking for particular information
peer at empezar lección		to look at sth closely or with difficulty, due to poor eyesight or in darkness
scrutinise empezar lección		to look closely and carefully at sth
inspect empezar lección		to examine sth thoroughly
glimpse empezar lección		to have a passing view of sb or sth
harass empezar lección		(formal) to continually and unfairly annoy and cause trouble to sb
pester empezar lección		to annoy sb with repeated requests for sth
get on at empezar lección		(informal) to continually nag or tell sb to do sth
tease empezar lección		(usu of children) to laugh at or make fun of in an unkind way He was teased at school for being fat.
chip empezar lección		(tr) to break a small wedge-shaped piece off the edge of an object
smash empezar lección		(tr/intr) to break violently and often deliberately into pieces He smashed his jawbone in a crash.
snap empezar lección		(tr/intr) to break suddenly esp with a sharp cracking noise She snapped the biscuit in half and we shared it.
shatter empezar lección		(tr/intr) to break (usu glass or china) into hundreds or thousands of pieces
break off empezar lección		to come off or remove by force
crack empezar lección		to (cause to) break without dividing into separate parts Don't pour hot water into the glass or it will crack.
scatter empezar lección		(tr/intr) to throw many things in a random manner; (with groups of people) hurriedly and randomly disperse in all directions The farmer scattered the seeds over the field. Suddenly the crowd scattered.
disperse empezar lección		(tr/intr) to break up (a group of people or a thing) and move its component parts away in various directions (used esp with the police) Many arrests were made as the police attempted to disperse the rioters.
strew empezar lección		(tr) to drop things over a surface, esp in an untidy or careless manner
sprinkle empezar lección		(tr) to drop sth in fine quantities She sprinkled sugar over the cake.
stagger empezar lección		walk very unsteadily, for example because you are ill
reel empezar lección		to move about in an unsteady way as if one is going to fall
totter empezar lección		to move in an unsteady way from side to side as if about to fall
stumble empezar lección		put your foot down awkwardly while you are walking or running and nearly fall over
slide empezar lección		to move smoothly but unintentionally over a surface
glide empezar lección		to move smoothly and easily over a surface
slip empezar lección		to slide suddenly without intention slipped on the wet pavement and fell over.
skid empezar lección		usu with vehicles on roads to mean to slide suddenly and uncontrollably while trying to stop
huddle empezar lección		to lie close to sb/sth in a confined space, usu for protection from adverse conditions The children huddled together in the corner of the room to keep warm.
nestle empezar lección		to settle comfortably in a secure place
snuggle empezar lección		(esp up) to lie in comfort close to sb/sth The baby snuggled up to its mother under the blankets.
cuddle empezar lección		to hold firmly and lovingly in one's arms
tend empezar lección		to take great care of sb/sth (a garden, a wound)
attend (to) empezar lección		to be with and take care of sb/sth, usu in a professional capacity. The patient was attended by several specialists.
grow (a plant) empezar lección		to put seeds or young plants in the ground and look after them as they develop
maintain empezar lección		(a building, a machine) to keep it in good condition by regularly checking it and repairing it when necessary
betray empezar lección		to be disloyal; to break a moral obligation (sb's trust, confidence etc)
divulge empezar lección		to give away secret information, esp personal (a secret, a source etc)
reveal empezar lección		to show sth, to make sth known He removed the cover and revealed his wife's portrait.
disclose empezar lección		similar meaning to reveal but generally used with more secrecy. To show sth that was previously concealed; to make sth known
shove empezar lección		to move (sth) forward with a strong, usu careless, motion
tote empezar lección		to carry
pile (things) empezar lección		to form a pile gradually He piled the boxes one on top of the other.
thrust (sth or sb) empezar lección		push sth or sb quickly with a lot of force
heave empezar lección		push, pull or lift sth using a lot of effort
stem from empezar lección		to have as origin Her interest in flowers stems from her childhood in the country.
beget empezar lección		to cause sth to happen or be created Economic tensions beget political ones.
generate empezar lección		to cause sth to begin and develop The scientist's talk generated further discussion of the issue.
commence empezar lección		(formal) to begin The academic year commences at the beginning of October.
chat empezar lección		to talk to each other in an informal and friendly way
chatter empezar lección		to talk quickly and continuously, usu about unimportant things
prattle empezar lección		to talk a great deal without saying anything important
babble empezar lección		to talk in a confused or excited way
gossip empezar lección		to talk about other people's private affairs
border empezar lección		dividing line between two countries
boundary empezar lección		dividing line between two private areas (between two farmers' fields, between two gardens)
verge empezar lección		point just before sth begins (the verge of war)
brim empezar lección		point at which sth is full (brim of a bowl)
rim empezar lección		edge of sth circular The rim of my spectacles is gold.
(out of) bounds empezar lección		(of) an area where you are not allowed to go
susceptible empezar lección		(to sth) likely to be affected by sth (negative) He's susceptible to fits of anger.
liable empezar lección		(to do sth) likely to do sth specific He's liable to be late tomorrow.
prone empezar lección		(to sth, often unexpected) likely to suffer from (prone to accidents)
apt empezar lección		(to do sth) likely to do sth, behave in some way (apt to be careless)
sensitive (to sth) empezar lección		likely to show understanding and awareness of other people's needs, problems or feelings
shore empezar lección		land right on the edge of the sea A boat comes into shore.
bank empezar lección		land on the edge of a river coast = area next to the sea
beach empezar lección		seashore area with sand or stones usu where people go to sunbathe
seize empezar lección		to take sth quickly, often with violence (seize the bank's takings)
grab empezar lección		take sth quickly, often with violence or for a selfish reason (children grab sweets)
grasp empezar lección		hold sth firmly (to grasp a child by the hand)
clutch empezar lección		hold sth tightly usu against one's body She clutched her bag nervously.
take empezar lección		to reach out for sth and hold it
sack empezar lección		(informal) to dismiss sb from their job due to their failure to carry out duties properly
make redundant empezar lección		to dismiss sb (usu large numbers) from their job(s) due to financial problems, or because one's job is no longer necessary
resign empezar lección		to give notice and leave a job
retire empezar lección		to leave a job at retirement age (usu 60 or 65 years) or due to constant illness
trouble empezar lección		difficulty, worry, anxiety, annoyance etc cause = sth which produces an effect; a person, thing or event that makes sth happen
problem empezar lección		a situation that is unsatisfactory and causes difficulties for people
disaster empezar lección		sth which has a negative effect (harm, loss, etc)
cataclysm empezar lección		violent disaster on a larger scale (war, volcanic eruption etc)
calamity empezar lección		misfortune or disaster usu on a smaller, more personal scale than a cataclysm
catastrophe empezar lección		sudden disaster or misfortune
sect empezar lección		closely bound religious group
breed empezar lección		type of animal which is of pure race usu dogs, cats or horses (Siamese cats, Alsatian dogs)
tribe empezar lección		group of people of the same race living as a community esp in nomadic or primitive cultures
caste empezar lección		group of people linked by rank, wealth, social position, usu in India (of a high/low social caste)
ally empezar lección		sb who supports/helps another esp in war
accomplice empezar lección		sb who helps another usu in crime or wrongdoing
acquaintance empezar lección		person who one knows but who is not a close friend
associate empezar lección		sb you are closely connected with, especially at work
fee empezar lección		charge asked by a professional for a service
stipend empezar lección		income (esp of clergymen)
salary empezar lección		fixed payment for work, made at regular intervals
wages empezar lección		weekly payment for regular work
unveil empezar lección		to officially uncover sth; usu a statue
unpack empezar lección		to take sth out of a box or parcel
unwrap empezar lección		to take the paper off the outside usu of a present
reveal empezar lección		to let out a secret or scandal
put up with empezar lección		to tolerate sb or sth I couldn't put up with the noise anymore.
afford empezar lección		to have enough money to buy sth
withstand empezar lección		to endure sth without being badly damaged or collapsing (withstand bad treatment)
support empezar lección		to have enough money to provide food, clothing etc for dependents (support a wife and children)
confirm empezar lección		to provide (usu written) evidence as to the correctness of sth An ID card can confirm your identity.
guarantee empezar lección		to promise something will definitely happen Our company guarantees to refund your money if you are not satisfied with the product.
assure empezar lección		to tell sb with confidence
reassure empezar lección		to put sb's mind at rest when they are worried about sth
adventurous empezar lección		(positive) enthusiastic about doing new things or exploring new places She'd always dreamt of an adventurous life in the tropics.
reckless empezar lección		(negative) liable to do dangerous things without considering the consequences (reckless driving, act)
impervious empezar lección		not being affected or influenced by someone's actions (impervious to criticism, suggestions)
foolhardy empezar lección		extremely risky It is foolhardy not to wear a helmet on a motorbike.
instinctive empezar lección		resulting from instinct (an instinctive act; but not an instinctive person)
grind empezar lección		tedious, physical work actory work is a grind. NB: used in expression "back to the grind" = return to work after a break
labour empezar lección		physical work usu used with the adjectives "physical" or "manual"
drudgery empezar lección		tedious, physical work usu unrewarding and of an unskilled nature (cleaning)
toil empezar lección		tiring physical work (usu used as a verb) He toiled in the fields all day.
control empezar lección		keep sth within limits by force (control children/public spending)
stunt empezar lección		keep sth/sb from growing properly (a stunted plant, stunted growth)
curb empezar lección		limit or control usu emotions (curb temper)
temper empezar lección		make sth less strong or extreme (temper your voice)
remember empezar lección		keep a fact/event in one's long-term memory (remember your childhood/to do sth)
recollect empezar lección		(no passive voice) bring sth to mind for a short period (recollect doing sth/sb's name/face)
reminisce empezar lección		to think with fondness about past events She was reminiscing about her wedding day.
remind empezar lección		tell sb to do sth so that they don't forget Remind me to pay you back the £ 10.
memorise empezar lección		commit sth (usu a poem, grammar rule, etc) to memory (memorise facts and figures)
hard-up empezar lección		(informal) short of money (hard-up students)
wealthy empezar lección		possessing a lot of money and material possessions
tight empezar lección		(i nformal derog) not willing to spend money comfortable = (informal) not poor but not wealthy
strut empezar lección		(often derog) to walk in a proud way, with even steps
scamper empezar lección		(esp children and animals) to run quickly, usu playfully
slink empezar lección		to move secretly and quietly esp when afraid or ashamed
slither empezar lección		to move in a sliding way like a snake
diminish (tr/intr) empezar lección		to (make sth or sb) smaller, quieter, less important etc
dwindle empezar lección		(intr) to gradually become smaller in number or amount Supplies are dwindling.
shrink empezar lección		(tr/intr) to become or make smaller in size due to water or heat Meat shrinks while being cooked.
reduce empezar lección		(tr/intr) to make or become less in number, size, degree (reduce the volume, reduce the price)
clothed empezar lección		wearing clothes She was warmly clothed.
to be clad (in) empezar lección		(archaic) to be dressed in
wearing empezar lección		dressed in (sth)
to be dressed empezar lección		to be wearing sth usu for a particular occasion
retract empezar lección		to take back officially a statement or announcement The politician had to retract the statement to avoid a scandal.
extract empezar lección		to take or pull sth from a place/remove sth (extract a tooth); to obtain sth by using industrial or chemical processes (to extract coal); to select some information from a larger amount or source of information (a speech, a text, archives, a selection of poems)
pull out empezar lección		(of troops) to withdraw from an area; (informal) to extract (a tooth)
renounce empezar lección		to officially give up a claim, rank or title; refuse to associate with or acknowledge sth/sb
sting empezar lección		to cause pain to sb where a sharp part of an animal or insect, usu covered with poison, is pushed into one's skin (bees sting, jellyfish sting)
bite empezar lección		to wound with the teeth (a dog bites)
stab empezar lección		to wound by striking with a knife or dagger
prick empezar lección		to cause pain by piercing with a sharp point (a pinprick)
refuse empezar lección		not to agree to do sth
deny empezar lección		to say that one knows nothing about sth (deny all knowledge of sth)
reject empezar lección		to turn down an offer, invitation
revoke empezar lección		cancel or withdraw sth (revoke a license, a law, a document)
accomplish empezar lección		to do sth successfully (accomplish an aim)
attain empezar lección		to reach a particular level, usu with difficulty (attain a mark of 100%)
gain empezar lección		to obtain (gain power/weight)
reach empezar lección		to come to a particular point (reach London)
manage empezar lección		to succeed in doing usu sth difficult or demanding
decline empezar lección		(formal) refuse usu an invitation or offer (to decline an invitation to a banquet)
renounce empezar lección		to officially give up a claim, rank or title; refuse to associate with or acknowledge sth/sb He renounced his former business partners.
deny empezar lección		to say that sth is not true
reject empezar lección		to refuse sb's application or invitation
take (sb) aback empezar lección		(informal, usu passive) to surprise or mildly shock sb I was taken aback by his behaviour.
astound empezar lección		(usu passive) surprise or shock sb usu in a negative way, so they are unable to think She was astounded by the news of the crash.
amaze empezar lección		surprise sb (usu in a positive way) He was amazed by her intelligence.
surprise empezar lección		to create a feeling caused by sth unexpected
(be) flabbergasted empezar lección		(to be) extremely surprised by sth
grumble empezar lección		to find fault continually and in an ineffective, bad-tempered way over trivial things (old men grumbling about youth today); sound of thunder or a hungry stomach
pester empezar lección		to annoy sb esp with repeated requests for sth A colleague has been pestering her for money.
whine empezar lección		(usu of children) to complain in an annoying way and in a high-pitched voice
complain empezar lección		to find fault, to make one's grievances known officially or unofficially
object empezar lección		express your dislike or disapproval of sth
nag empezar lección		to keep asking sb to do sth they have not done yet or do not want to do She never stops nagging him about staying out late.
scam empezar lección		an illegal trick usu aiming at getting money from people or avoiding paying tax (an insurance scam)
snare empezar lección		a trap intended usu to catch an animal (a rabbit- snare)
gimmick empezar lección		unusual thing used in advertising to attract publicity (sales gimmick)
plot empezar lección		a plan to do sth secretly (plot against the enemy)
remedy empezar lección		(tr) to put right, usu of situations
emulate empezar lección		(formal) to imitate sb because you admire them
fake empezar lección		to make sth seem genuine although actually false
criticise empezar lección		express one's disapproval of sb/sth and indicate what's wrong with them His employer criticised him for not being punctual.

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