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English idioms 6 – Grámatica inglesa
Continuamos con las frases hechas en inglés relacionadas con las partes del cuerpo humano. Hoy veremos algunas frases hechas con las palabras feet, fingers y hands.
1- to get off on the wrong foot: “meter la pata”, significa cometer un fallo, equivocarse.
Ejemplo:
- You don’t seem to get very well with Hamish.
- When I met him I had no idea he was from Glasgow. I got off on the wrong foot by making a silly joke about Scotland.
2- to keep one´s fingers crossed: ”cruzar los dedos”, significa alejar la desgracia y atraer a la buena suerte.
Ejemplo:
- Wish me luck. I´m taking my driving test tomorrow.
- I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you.
3- to be in good hands: ” estar en buenas manos”, es decir bajo buen cuidado.
Ejemplo:
- Is he really a good surgeon? Will my son be okay?
- Don’t worry. He’s in very good hands. Mr Hacker has done loads of ops like the one Billy needs.
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