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Estar con el agua al cuello

To be up to one's neck in it / To be in deep trouble

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Literally 'to be with the water at one's neck'. Describes being overwhelmed with problems, debt, or work with no easy …
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hacer un calor infernal

to be extremely hot

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estar harto

to be fed up

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Standard.
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Andar con pies de plomo

To tread carefully / To proceed with caution

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Literally 'to walk with lead feet'. Advises moving slowly and carefully in a sensitive situation to avoid making things worse.
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estar al loro

to be alert / to keep an eye on things

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Spain, colloquial.
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no poder ver a alguien ni en pintura

to not be able to stand someone

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Literally 'not even in a painting'.
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Vivir del cuento

To live off others / To get by without doing much

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Literally 'to live off the story'. Describes someone who avoids real work and manages to survive on charm, excuses, or …
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estar al tanto

to be aware / up to date

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Tener muchos humos

To be full of oneself / To be arrogant

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Literally 'to have a lot of smoke'. Describes someone who is conceited and thinks too highly of themselves. Similar to …
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tener enchufe

to have connections / pull strings

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Literally 'to have a plug'.
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