●“All over the place”
If something is completely disorganized or confused, it is all over the place
Español: Esto está completamente fuera de lugar, no entiendo que quieres decir
Really I don’t understand your homework; it is all over the place
●“All roads lead to Rome”
This means that there can be many different ways of doing something
Español: Todos los caminos llevan a Roma
Do I start with the written exam or oral exam?? It doesn’t matter all roads lead to Rome and you have to complete the exam
●“All skin and bone”
If a person is very underweight, they are all skin and bone, or bones
Español: Tiene menos carne que un wantan
This girl look very defenseless and sick, she is all skin and bone
●“Break the bank”
Win all the money at a casino gambling table
Español: Llevarse el premio gordo
Yesterday we went to the casino with my brother and he broke the bank and he did not give me anything of his money
● “On the house”
Something which is "on the house" is offered free of charge,
usually in a bar or restaurant
Español: Esto corre por cuenta de la casa
I want another Martini, please! Oh my lady this is on the house
●“Caught short”
Not have enough money when you need it
Español: Quedarse corto
Last night at the party I spent all my money and now I am caught short
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