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Idioms. Click the highlighted words to hear the pronunciation.

Goose bumps (poner la piel de gallina)caused by a physical or emotional sensation 

"I was so touched by the movie that I started getting goose bumps all over my arms."
"When she told me that she loved me, I got goose bumps."
"I get goose bumps anytime I'm scared."
"John told us a story and everyone got goose bumps."

A: "Did you watch the speech?"
B: "No, I missed it. Was it good?"
A: "It was so touching that I got goose bumps everywhere."

It Serves You RightIf you say "it serves you right", you're telling someone that their problem is the result of their own bad behaviour.You got what you deserve." (=Te lo mereces)

"It serves you right. You were not nice to him."

"It serves him right. He can't expect to win when he cheats during the game."

"It serves you right. You got what you deserved."

A. "Can you believe Kim got fired from work?"
B. "Serves her right. She was always late or calling in sick."
A. "I guess you're right, but I hope she finds a new joB."
B. "Me too."

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