raya-1
stripe.
This paper describes an oscillating chemical reaction, and discusses numerous parallels to it in research, such as in fibrillation of the heart, body-clock rhythms of animals and plants, the self-assembly of multicellular organisms, and certain stripes in volcanic rock.
de raya diplomática
pinstriped
Australian colleagues asure me that even his underwear is reported to be pinstriped.
de tal modo que raya en lo ridículo
ridiculously
There exists a failure to recognize new topics, or a failure to recognize them until it's almost ridiculously too late, that is, after there has been abundant literary warrant for them.
mantener a raya
keep at + bay
hold off
keep + Nombre + in line
hold at + bay
keep + Nombre + in check
A new approach is needed to maintain the freshness, vitality and humour that will keep at bay the dryer mode of academic examination.
A dam at the Strait of Gibraltar could be constructed to limit the outflow and reverse the climate deterioration, thus holding off the next ice age.
Queen bees use mind control to keep young workers in line by secreting a scent that prevents worker bees from learning, according to new research.
A man died early today after holding deputies at bay for three hours, then shooting himself.
The article 'Keeping fraudsters in check' describes computerized systems now being developed to help combat fraud.
pasarse de la raya
cross + the line
go + overboard
go far too far
go over + the top
go + way too far
step over + the edge
step over + the line
overstep + the mark
cross over + the line
cross over + the line
The article is entitled 'Crossing the line: the development of archival standards'.
The article 'Going overboard with micros in the small library' offers guidelines for the small library on approaching the subject of microcomputers.
He went far too far for the seasoned and experienced diplomat that he is.
It is just sometimes the case that going over the top is a lot more fun than being sensible or reasonable about anything.
I think this plastic surgery fad has gone way too far.
In fact, many would say he has already stepped over the edge: the received wisdom in the world of reference is 'Never offer a personal opinion'.
By stepping over the line, you're looking into the face of fear, the dangers that threaten to destroy you, the giant issues you face.
Calm down mate, I think your post is closer to overstepping the mark - a forum is just regular people talking.
But he knew that if he crossed over the line, he would get it in the teeth but good.
But he knew that if he crossed over the line, he would get it in the teeth but good.
ser una raya en el agua
be good for nothing
For, methinks, the present condition of man is like a field, where battle hath been lately fought, where we may see many legs, and arms, and eyes lying here and there, which, for want of a union, and a soul to quicken and enliven them, are good for nothing, but to feed ravens, and infect the air.
traje oscuro de rayas
pinstripe(d) suit
He was looking very dapper in a pinstripe suit and tie, for some reason not sweaty and gross like everyone else.
tres en raya
noughts and crosses
tic-tac-toe
It is certainly true that identical grids to the noughts and crosses grid have been found scratched and etched into surfaces all over the ancient Roman empire.
Noughts and crosses, or tic-tac-toe, as it is called on different sides of the pond, is probably the most common pencil and paper game around in the western world.
