How would a native speaker say this? - 3

I (slipped into the habit) of checking my phone before bed.

(Caí en el mal hábito) de revisar mi teléfono antes de dormir.

El se (aferra a) (cl- - -) (t-) sus viejas creencias aunque las cosas han cambiado. He clings to his old beliefs even though things have changed.

CLING TO... to hold on to it tightly, but not physically — emotionally, mentally, or psychologically. He clings to the past.

What does TRUTH TO BE TOLD mean?

to be really honest or in reality, especially when you’re admitting something. Example: Truth be told, I was nervous before the test.

Si ella no acepta salr conmigo (esta bien, asi sea) almenos lo intentė.

If she doesn’t agree to go out with me, (SO BE IT). At least I tried.

He (quitó) (t---) the pressure (o- -) her by handling the meeting?... tukof

TAKE something OFF... He took the pressure off her by handling the meeting.

Altos (trigligeridos) pueden incrementar el riesgo de enfermedad del corazón... What are fats in the blood that can affect heart health if too high?.

TRIGLYCERIDES: High triglycerides can increase the risk of heart disease.

Necesito (ajendar un evento, programar, hacer cita) una junta para el proximo Lunes... I need to (sch- -) a meeting for next Monday... the word used to arrange or plan activities like meetings or appointments at specific times?

I need to (schedule) a meeting for next Monday.

You planned a short trip, but you ended in another place by accident. What does it mean to end up in a situation you didn’t plan or expect?

WIND UP — I didn’t plan to stay, but I wound up attending the whole event.

The plan (salió el tiro por la culata) (b-f-), and they wound up in jail... How do you say when a plan has the opposite effect of what was intended?.

The plan backfired, and they wound up in jail.

Trump siempre (consigue salirse con la suya). (g- -) (yo- -) (w- -).

GET your WAY — Trump always gets his way.

I used a (escurridor de vidrios((sque- -) to clean the car windows.

SQUEEGEE — I used a squeegee to clean the car windows.

What's your wife’s phone number?... (708) (- - -) (- - - -).

(708) 264-0722.

is a machine used to test the electrical lights of a trailer (brake lights, turn signals, running lights)?

light tester... Have you seen the light tester?.

¿Me puedes pasar mis (pinzas para soldadura MIG?).

Can you hand me my (welpers?).

Este pastel esta (delicioso). (scru- -).

Scrumptious...... This cake is scrumptious!

You should place a (barra separadora) (j- -) (b- -) under the beam to support it...... What is a support or lever tool bar used in construction to level, lift, or temporarily hold beams or structures in place?

Jack bar... You should place a jack bar under the beam to support it and adjust it.

Judith (obserbo detenidamente) (ga- -) atravéz de las tranquilas aguas del lago.

Gaze... Judith gazed across the tranquil waters of the lake.

What does “keep your cool” mean?

Mantener la calma. It means to stay calm and not lose control of your emotions in a difficult situation.

Mantén tú calma, mantener la calma. kip ur cul.

Keep your cool. mantener la calma.

(Resbalé en el hábito) (sli--) (in- -) (th-) (ha- -) de checar mi teléfono antes de la cama.

I (slipped into the habit) of checking my phone before bed.