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Spanish Chunks Library

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tener la palabra

to have the floor (in a conversation/meeting)

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Estar en el ajo

To be in the know / To be in on it

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Literally 'to be in the garlic'. Describes someone who is aware of a secret plan or involved in something that …
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cortar el rollo

to spoil the mood / to be a party pooper

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Spain, colloquial.
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Salirse con la suya

To get one's own way / To get away with it

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Describes someone who manages to do what they want despite opposition, or avoids the consequences of their actions.
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pasarlo bomba

to have a great time

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Hacer la pelota

To suck up to someone / To brown-nose

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Literally 'to make the ball'. Describes someone who flatters others excessively to gain favour, especially with superiors.
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pasarlo pipa

to have a great time (Spain)

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ponerse de los nervios

to get nervous / to get on one's nerves

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Poner pies en polvorosa

To take to one's heels / To run away quickly

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Literally 'to put feet in the dust'. Describes fleeing quickly from a situation, usually out of fear or to avoid …
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hacerse la boca agua

to make one's mouth water

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