phv & idioms language II

get the hang of sth

le agarras la mano a algo

beat the rap

to escape punishment for or be acquitted of crime

do a runner

to leave a place quickly by running (avoid a bill or punishment)

in the dock

have a sit or stand in a special area of a law court because they have been accused of a crime

be on the run

trying to avoid being captured

turn up

to arrive

tie sb up

fasten rope around sb so they cannot escape

fight sb off

to stop sb doing sth by fighting them

set on sb

make a sudden and unexpected phsycal attack

catch sb red handed

to catch a person in the act of doing sth wrong

what’s what

the true situation, all the facts

have/get your head screwed on (right/straight)

to be practical and wise, sensible and realistic

rusty

needs more practice

a thing or two

to know a lot about sth or good at it

not have a clue

no idea at all

know sth like the back of one’s hand

know sth really well

bandit territory

an area of an industry, profession where rules and laws are ignored or flouted

on the case

to be doing what needs to be done in a particular situation

be a steal

a bargain

to be a good fit

having the right qualities, skills and personality for a job

go to the extra mile

to do more than is necessary

to dumb sth down

to make sth easier in order to make it popular

to have a blust

to have fun

outline your experience

talk about your experience

the show must go on

moving in difficulties

the ball is in your court

you have to make a decision, it’s your decision

out of left field

when you don’t expect sth, unexpected

in the pipeline

being planned

the top of the tree

highest position of a profession

that’s the way the ball bounces

the way things happen

a win to win situation

a situation that will end well for everyone involved

to take up a post

to start a new job or official position

dead-end job

there is no chance of progressing to a better

rook the boat

upsetting a calm situation and causing trouble

show sb the ropes

teach sb the practical details of a specific job

can’t stand the pace

unable to keep up with the demanding situation or can’t handle the speed or pressure

hold a job down

to succesfully mantain a job, to keep it

land a job

succesfully obtain or secure a job

go over sb’s head

sth is too difficult for sb to understand or comprehend

to step outside the box

to think imaginatively

reach the cross roads

arrive at a critical juncture in a situation where a significant decision needs to be made

to jump into a career headfirst

to start a career without much preparation

stand in for sb

to temporarily take the place of another person, usually when they are unable to do their job or duties due to illness

for the sake of

in order to help / because of

the down of mankind

the beginning of humanity

to give the game away

to spoil a secret/surprise

to hit below the belt

dar un golpe bajo

to play the game

to accept the rules

to get tp the first base

to reach the first stage of success

to steal the show

to be the most popular or the best part of an event or situation

make a name for yourself

to become famous or well-known as a result of doing a particular thing

take on staff

hire or employ new people to work for a company

look through

to read sth quickly

breathed life into sth

to give new energy, excitement to sth

find your feet

to become familiar with and confident in a new situation

breath down sb’s neck

to watch sb carefully and constantly