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<p>To go to great/all/any lengths To try all the possible ways of achieving something, even if it means going beyond expected or accepted boundaries. Estar dispuesto a todo (para conseguir algo. Some

To go to great/all/any lengths

To try all the possible ways of achieving something, even if it means going beyond expected or accepted boundaries.

Estar dispuesto a todo (para conseguir algo).

Some people go to great lengths to achieve their goals – Algunas personas están dispuestas a todo con tal de alcanzar sus objetivos.

Snowed under

To have too much work.

Tener demasiado trabajo; estar agobiado (desbordado) de trabajo.

I have been snowed under with work during the last two weeks – Durante las últimas dos semanas he estado agobiada de trabajo.

Take (something) lying down

To accept or suffer (something) without arguing, complaining or trying to avoid it – aceptar algo sin protestar; dejarlo pasar sin reaccionar.

I won't take this insult lying down. I shall see my lawyer immediately – No voy a dejar pasar este insulto. Veré a mi abogado de inmediato.

Back to the drawing board

To start again from the very beginning and make new plans.

De nuevo desde cero; desde el principio.

The teacher didn't like our project, so we need to go back to the drawing board – Al profesor no le gustó nuestro proyecto, así que tenemos que empezar desde cero.