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English idioms 12 – Gramática inglesa

Hoy veremos unas interesantes frases hechas en inglés con las palabras teeth y tongue. Aquí van los ejemplos.

1- to say sth tongue in cheek: “decir algo con la boca pequeña”

Ejemplo:

- Did he really mean it when he said I’m the ugliest girl he’s ever seen?
- Of course not. I’m sure he was speaking tongue in cheek.

2- to show one’s teeth: ”enseñar los dientes ”

Ejemplo:

- I was surprised by her assertiveness because she’s usually such a mild easy-going member of the department.
- She certainly showed her teeth in the meeting today, didn’t she?

3- to be armed to the teeth: ”estar armado hasta los dientes“

Ejemplo:

- Did you take my skins?
- I’m afraid not. They are armed to the teeth. We need to call in the S.A.S.