Here are some idioms that can be used in the gym.A lot of women take up fitness to get rid of their SPARE TIRES.SPARE TIRE – literally means «extra wheel cover».SP: llanta de repuesto; FR: roue de secours; RU: запасное колесо.So, metaphorically it means «fat stomach».SP: michelines, barrigón; FR: ventre, brioche; RU: большой живот.They start BEASTING it UP = training intensively.After the first workout, they are likely to FIT/BE READY TO DROP or to feel ALL IN = to be very tired.If they train regularly and eat clean, they become very fit, and we can call themFIGHTING FIT or FIT AS A FIDDLE.And some gym-goers get SIX-PACK ABS.What does SIX-PACK literally mean? A set of cans sold together, especially of beer.SP: paquete de seis; FR: pack de six; RU: шесть банок (пива), стяжка.But if we talk about a human body we mean “very strong abdominal muscles”.SP: tableta de chocolate; FR: tablettes de chocolat; RU: пресс кубиками.What do you do to be FIGHTING FIT?
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