LA CASA ESTÁ PATAS ARRIBA
ES LA CREME DE LA CREME
The correct answer is: It’s the cream of the crop /It’s the best of the best/It’s the crème de la crème Example: You will hear it on TV programmes like celebrity chef programmes, for example: «We are down to the last four contestans. These really are the cream of the crop»
¿TE HA COMIDO LA LENGUA EL GATO?
The correct answer is: Has the cat got your tongue? Example: Norman: You’re so quiet Anabel. Has the cat got your tongue?
Real English Conversations. Random conversation
In this podcast we speak about random things so it’s very real. We also explain the reason why we have been a little lost lately.
ERES UN COTILLA
The correct answer is: You are a nosey parker/ You are a busybody Example: Anabel: Where is your mum now, Norman? Norman: Hey.. you’re a nosey parker! you want to know everything!
HABLANDO DEL REY DE ROMA, POR LA PUERTA ASOMA
The correct answer is: Talk/ Speak of the devil For example, Norman and Anabel are speaking in room about Norman’s mother and then all of a sudden his mother comes in. Then Norman would way » Talk of the devil» ( hablando del rey de roma, por la puerta asoma). Even if we say «hablando», […]
¿TE LLEVO A CUESTAS?
The correct answer is: Do you want a piggyback? Example:Anabel: I’m not going to cross the river because my feet would get wet.Norman: Do you want a piggyback accross the river?
NO ME HAGO/ACOSTUMBRO A MI NUEVO MOVIL
NO QUIERO SONAR COMO UN DISCO RAYADO REPITIENDO LAS COSAS MIL VECES
The correct way is: I don’t want to sound like a broken record repeating things a thousand times Example: Norman: Anabel, you can count on me. Tell me what makes you feel sad… Anabel: I don’t want to sound like a broken record repeating things thousand of times.
ES UNA PESADILLA CUANDO SACO MI PERRO A PASEAR PORQUE TIRA DE MI TODO EL RATO
The correct answer is: It’s a nightmare when I take my dog out for a walk because he pulls me all the time Example: Anabel: Did you take your dog out for a walk yesterday? Norman: oh no, it’s a nightmare when I take my dog out for a walk because he pulls me all […]