In this episode of 'Learn English with Teachify' Lewis explains 5 different English expressions, gives synonyms and some translations.  Below you have the transcript:

1.     The first expression is break a leg and it doesn’t mean what it sounds like, don’t worry, I’m not telling you to break your leg.  It’s just a little expression to wish someone good luck, in particular when they’re about to do a play or act.  E.G. You’re going to be the star of the show, wow, break a leg! (mucha mierda)

2.     Number two, keep me posted.  This is a very nice expression which could be used in a business context at the end of a message or email.  It means, let me know or keep communicating any updates or news with me.  For example, I need to know what’s happening, so keep me posted.  You’re going to apply for that job, in that case, keep me posted on how it goes.  (mantenerme informado)

3.     Next up, number three is to go swimmingly, this is quite an usual and funny one.  It means to go well, without any complications.  My new job is going swimmingly, I had a lot to do last week but everything went swimmingly.  (ir viento en popa) 

4.     Related to the previous expression, here we have hit the ground running.  It means to start really well, begin a task or project excellently.  For example, she’s just started her new job, it’s amazing, she’s really hit the ground running.  It’s always nice when you hit the ground running and adapt immediately. (arrancar a toda marcha)

5.     Last but not least is to throw in the towel.  This is related to boxing and giving up, you literally throw in the towel when you don’t want to continue.  I would never throw in the towel, I think you should never give up, be brave and don’t throw in the towel.  (tirar la toalla)

 So, now you’ve heard these 5 expressions, how many did you already know?  Have you ever actually used them in real life?  If not, please challenge yourself to do it.  Anyway, take a 15 second break to try to remember it then let’s do 5 examples to test you. 

 1.     When I started working at Teachify, to be honest, I didn’t hit the ground running, it took a long time for me to adapt. 

2.     However, after the first month I adapted well and from that moment, everything went swimmingly. 

3.     Hey, Jack, how’s everything going?  If you need any help, let me know and keep me posted on any news.  

4.     I started learning Chinese earlier this year, it was really difficult and everyone told me to give up but I refused, I didn’t throw in the towel. 

5.     Have you heard that Sarah is going to be in a play?  Don’t forget to tell her to break a leg.