Modismos Esenciales - able to take - Above par - etc
Able to take something, able to endure something
- Stop yelling like that. I´m not able to take it anymore.
- Go ahead, hit me gain. I can take it.
Above and belond (something) more than is required
- her efforts were above and beyond.
- We appreciate her time.
- All this extra time is above and beyond her regular hours.
Above and) beyond the call of duty in addition to what is required; more than is required in one´s job.
- We didn´t expect the police officer to drive us home. That was above and beyond the cal of duty.
- The english teacher helped students after school everyday, even though it was beyond the call of duty.
Above average higher or better than the average.
- Max´s grades are always above average.
- His intelligence is clearly above average.
Above par better than average or normal
- His is work is above par, so he should get paid better.
- Your chances of winning the game are a little above par.
Above reproach not deserving of blame or criticism.
- Some politicians behave as thought they are above reproach.
- You must accept your punishment. You are not above reproach.
Above suspicion honest enough that no one would suspect you; to be in a position where you could not be suspected .
- Mary was at work at the time of the accident, so she´s above suspicion.
- The general is a fine old man, completely above suspicion.
Aboveboard and hones and aboveboard; open and aboveboard in the open; visible to the public; honest
- Don´t keep it a secret. Let´s make sure that everything is aboveboard.
- You can do whatever you wish, as long as you keep it honest and aboveboard.
- The inspector had to make sure that everything was open and aboveboard.
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