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I know, that we can lose money now, but we will make a big profit in the long run. empezar lección
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My favorite restaurant was closed because its kitchen wasn't in compliance with sanitary rules. empezar lección
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when one thing is in line with the other one
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Because of the quarantine, my hair is in disarray. empezar lección
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I love candies but I should eat them in moderation. empezar lección
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He is in the know that Natalia is going to be fired. empezar lección
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when someone have more information about somethin than other people
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Some of our clients are in arrears with their payment so we can lose a cash empezar lección
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when someone is late in making payment is in arrears
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They can't work in unison. He keeps distracting her all the time. empezar lección
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Bronislaw Komorowski empezar lección
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in the spotlight, in the centre of attention is not in the limelight anymore.
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In view of the pandemic, we cannot organize the presidential election in May. empezar lección
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taking something into consideration
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Please do the washing up. In the meantime, I'll prepare dinner. empezar lección
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I am acting on behalf of the bank. empezar lección
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done for another person’s benefit or support
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They won three races on the trot. empezar lección
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The company is on the brink of bankruptcy. empezar lección
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at the point where something is about to happen
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On second thoughts, maybe I won't apply for the job after all. empezar lección
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used to say that you have changed your opinion
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It seems too good to be true. Are you sure this guy's on the level? empezar lección
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On no account must you disturb me when I'm working. empezar lección
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I've been on tenterhooks all week waiting for the results. empezar lección
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nervous about something that is going to happen
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Just name the time and I'll be there on the dot. empezar lección
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exactly on time or at the exact time mentioned
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I was in prison on remand for three weeks, then I went to court and got three years' probation. empezar lección
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We delayed our departure on account of the bad weather. empezar lección
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The salary in my new job is great, but for the rest, I'm not impressed. empezar lección
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apart from that, as far as other matters are concerned
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Electricity is a modern convenience that many of us take for granted. empezar lección
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assume that something is true without questioning it
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I didn't want to move for fear of waking her up. empezar lección
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in case you make something bad happen
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My passport was in the inner pocket of my bag, for safekeeping. empezar lección
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to ensure that something is not lost or damaged
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I stopped smoking for the sake of my health. empezar lección
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for the benefit or good of someone or something
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We buy Third World commodities for a song. empezar lección
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They made a few small bets for kicks. empezar lección
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only for fun, excitement, or distraction
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She worked in the shop for donkey's years, although the pay was awful. empezar lección
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The apartment is really too small, but it's tolerable for the time being. empezar lección
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for a short period of time but not permanently
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Marriage ought to be for keeps. empezar lección
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