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while you're at it
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (idiom) (general)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. ya que estás en ello
While you're at it, could you check if the basement lights are off?Ya que estás en ello, ¿podrías fijarte si las luces del sótano están apagadas?
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I'm going to cut the grass. - Could you weed the flowerbed while you're at it?Voy a cortar el pasto. - ¿Puedes sacar las hierbas malas del cantero ya que planeas ensuciarte?
I'm going to walk the dog. - While you're at it, could you also take out the trash?Voy a pasear el perro. - Ya que vas a salir, ¿podrías sacar la basura?
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