Jugar al Amigo Secreto (en Navidad).

To play Secret Santa.

Let's play Secret Santa this Christmas.

In News:

"Next week NRL Clubs will join the celebrations with players also playing 'Secret Santa' and hosting Christmas parties across the country..."
Brisbane Broncos.

Colapsar/saturar las líneas telefónicas.

To jam phone lines/networks, to jam up phone lines, become clogged.

In News:

"A rare East Coast earthquake that shook people from North Carolina to Boston today prompted heavy call volume that jammed cell phone networks throughout the region."

CNet News.

"Before the earth had even stopped shaking Tuesday afternoon, thousands along the East Coast calling and texting loved ones jammed up phone lines across the country."
The Times.

"And as phone lines became clogged, social media websites like Twitter and Facebook became a place to communicate."
The Times.

"The high volume jammed up lines, but Schweder said the company has protocols in place to reroute calls and help ease the congestion."
NBC.

Foto: The Times (UK)

Declarar Desierto (un premio)

To declare an award void.

The award for best performance was declared void this year.

On Websites:

"The jury shall reach its decision by a simply majority. The jury shall have the right to declare the award void and its decision shall in no event be open to appeal. "
BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards.

"In the event that the winner, after 30 calendar days from receiving the notification email, has not replied to the email, the corresponding prize shall be declared void."

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Foto: Nobelprize.org

Ser velado en capilla ardiente (persona de importancia nacional).

To lie in state in candlelit chapel.

The candlelit chapel where the king’s body lay in state.
Oxford Dictionary Online.


Foto: Telesur.

Sobrevuelo.

Flyby.

"Seven RAF aircraft, including a Lancaster bomber, performed a fly by over Buckingham Palace ."
StarPhoenix .



In the News:

"As part of an aerial salute to the new couple, a special RAF fly-by will occur overhead just five minutes after the Queen and the Bride and Bridegroom, together with their Families, appear on the Balcony at the palace."
Newsstar.com

"There was a roar of approval from the crowd as William and his bride exchanged a peck on the lips Friday. It was quickly followed by another, then a flyby of vintage and modern Royal Air Force planes."

Chicago Sun Times.

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