Exprimir in english
Squeeze
pronunciation: skwiz part of speech: verb, noun
pronunciation: skwiz part of speech: verb, noun
In gestures
exprimir1 = squeeze ; wring.
Example: Squeezed between the upper and nether millstones of increasing demand and dwindling resources, individual librarians develop ways in which to make their jobs easier.Example: The statue depicted a nymph coming out of the water and wringing her wet hair.exprimir2 = milk.
Example: A satisfactory balance between public and private involvement has not yet been reached and the companies involved are milking public funds.more:
» exprimirse el cerebro = rack + Posesivo + brain(s) [Escrito también wrack + Posesivo + brain(s)] .
Example: She racked her brains for a way out but could not find anything successful.» exprimirse el coco = put + Posesivo + thinking cap on .
Example: When teachers use the tongue-in-cheek phrase, 'put on your thinking cap,' they're asking students to concentrate and do their best.» exprimirse los sesos = rack + Posesivo + brain(s) [Escrito también wrack + Posesivo + brain(s)] .
Example: She racked her brains for a way out but could not find anything successful.exprimir3 = exploit.
Example: The Library of Congress List of Subject Headings (LCSH) can be exploited as a general index, since it shows LCC numbers for many of the headings listed.more:
» exprimir a Alguien = suck + Nombre + wealth [Aprovecharse del esfuerzo y del dinero de otros] ; milk + Nombre + dry [Aprovecharse del dinero y esfuerzo de otros] .
Example: He is a systematic 'sweater' who sucks wealth from toiling crowds by cunning and by stealth. Example: How do you really treat your customers, do you milk them dry or do you really want to offer your products and services without stepping beyond the law?.