well-oiled

well-oiled
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
1.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(operating smoothly)
a. bien engrasado
The surgical team operated like a well-oiled machine and successfully separated the conjoined twins.El equipo quirúrgico funcionó como una maquinaria bien engrasada y separaron los gemelos siameses con éxito.
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(drunk)
a. bien mamado
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
A word or phrase that is crude, indecent, and generally rejected by society.
(vulgar)
The fans were well-oiled by the end of the game.Los fans estaban bien mamados al final del partido.
b. como una cuba
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
What did you do after the party? - I don't remember. I was well-oiled.¿Qué hiciste después la fiesta? - No recuerdo. Estaba como una cuba.
a. bien aceitado
Pour the batter into a well-oiled pan.Vierte la masa en una sartén bien aceitada.
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