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DRESSED TO KILL

Meaning: when you dressed with stylish or smart clothes, and you impress with that clothes. In Spanish: ‘’vestido para matar’’

Origin: This idiom dates from the 1800's. The word ‘’kill’’ refers to a large amount, as a something it would take to kill you. When you’re dressed to kill, it's like if you ''would kill'' people, because you impress them.

Example:

‘’Wow, she is beautiful, amazing! She is really dressed to kill.’’

PUT A SOCK IN IT

Meaning: this idiom is used when you want that someone to be quiet or doesn’t make noise.

Origin: the origin of this idiom is unclear. This phrase is occasionally directed at people who are being annoyingly loud. There are recordings of this expression which show it began to pop up at least as early as 20th century

Example:

‘’Hey, put a sock in it, will you? I’m trying to hear the television!’’

WEAR THE TROUSERS

Meaning: in a relationship, to be the person who makes decision of both people and who is in the control of the relationship. In Spanish: ’’llevar los pantalones.’’

Origin: The phrase was known in the USA from the late 19th century. It probably originated there as printed reference to it elsewhere doesn’t appear until well into the 20th century. To be 'wearing the trousers' is to be the dominant member of a household or a relationship.

Example:

 ‘’Nick may seem bossy, but I'll tell you it's Mary that really wears the trousers in that relationship.’’