Cerca de Malla.

Chain-link fence.


In Modern Literature:

"Where were the chain-link fences, the metal detectors?
Twilight by Stephanie Meyer.

In News:

"That's how long the kids must wait before the chain-link fence comes down and the new playground at Dolores Park will be theirs for climbing, jumping, ..."
San Francisco Chtonicle.

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)

Bebé de Animal Salvaje (Oso, León)

Cub.

Cub: the young of particular wild animals, such as bears and lions
Cambridge Dictionary Online.

In News:

"In fact, a family of lions which Angela has been filming since they were cubs, were stars of Disney's feature film African Cats"
Business Standard.

Como sardina en lata.

Jammed in like sardines.

We rode the bus jammed in like sardines.

In News:

"One night, to avoid the rush hour, I waited until 7pm to come back. Yet when the train came into the platform at Hyde Park Corner and the doors opened everyone was standing up, jammed in like sardines."
The Independent (UK).

Hacer arrancar o encender un carro empujándolo.

To jump-start a car, to bump-start a car, to push-start a car.


In Modern Literature:

"His Mazda hatchback had a million miles on it and for the moment had to be jump-started while he saved for a rebuilt starter."

The Firm by John Grisahm.

In News:

"An attempt to push-start a car proved too successful when the car rocketed across a busy road and through a Kerikeri shop window."
The Northern Advocate.

Lavar el cerebro a una persona para que piense o haga algo.

To brainwash someone into doing something.

"The government is trying to brainwash them into thinking that war is necessary."
Cambridge Dictionary Online.


In News:

"Afghan boy suicide bombers tell how they are brainwashed into believing they will survive." The Telegraph.

"Unless the Mittster suddenly blurts out that he was brainwashed into opposing gay marriage or something, he’s going to be running against Barack Obama in the fall.

The Daily Beast.

Repetir (la comida, un medicamento), cuando el sabor de la comida ya ingerida viene repetidamente a la boca.

(Food, pills, etc.) repeat on somebody.

Omega 3 pills always repeat on my cousin.

"Cucumber always repeats on me."
Cambridge Dictionary Online.

"When food repeats on you, the taste of it comes up again into your mouth."
Cambridge Dictionary Online.

On Websites:

Symptoms Of Poor Digestion:

• Gas
  
• Bloating
  
• Diarrhea or constipation
  
• Nasal congestion or recurrent sinus infections
  
• Indigestion – food repeats on you after you eat
  
• Excessive burping or belching
  
• Sensation that food sits in the stomach for a long time
  
• Bad breath or bad taste in the mouth
  
• Stomach pain, burning or aching
  
• Lower abdominal discomfort
• Stool odor is embarrassing
  
• Migraines
  
• Acne
  
• Fatigue
  
• Hormonal imbalance

Dr Diana.

Hasta Nuevo Aviso.

Until further notice.

No classes at UCV until further notice.

In News:

"A 40-year-old playground in Wrexham which is not safe for children has been closed until further notice."

BBC News.

The caretaker government said the capital, Tunis, and its surrounding areas would be shut down from 9pm until 5am until further notice to end the "violence and pillaging".

The Guardian UK.

Orientador Escolar.

Guidance counselor.

He is the new guidance counselor at our school.

In News:

"You should also make an appointment to meet with your high school guidance counselor to discuss your senior year schedule."
Patch.com

" A Montgomery County high school guidance counselor was arrested Wednesday on charges of solicitation of a child by computer and a sex offense"
WFMY

Foto: http://mycollegeguide.org/

Subírsele a una persona los humos a la cabeza.

To put on airs.

What I like about him is that he never puts on airs.

In News:

“He has put on no airs despite the accolades he has received and the many awards he has won. He remains committed to his profession, and profession alone,”

The Pioneer.

"Rick Riordan does not put on airs. He is just about the most humble author I’ve ever met. The man has sold 30 million books and yet he still drives around his hometown of San Antonio in an aging SUV. He did move his family into a beautiful new house after hitting it big with Percy Jackson, but he still works out of a small home office in the back."

MSN.