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a barrel of laughs
alguien o algo muy divertido o entretenido
Meaning
someone or something very funny or entertaining
Example
The new comedy show is a barrel of laughs.
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A battle of wits
Una competencia o situación en la que las personas usan inteligencia o astucia para superarse mutuamente.
Meaning
A contest or situation where people use intelligence or cleverness to outsmart each other.
Example
The negotiations were a true battle of wits between the two leaders.
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a big mouth
una persona que habla demasiado o revela secretos
Meaning
a person who talks too much or reveals secrets
Example
Don’t tell Jake, he’s a big mouth!
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A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Es mejor aferrarse a algo que ya tienes que arriesgarte a perderlo intentando conseguir algo mejor.
Meaning
It’s better to hold onto something you have than risk losing it by trying to get something better.
Example
I decided to keep the job offer I already have because a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
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a bitter pill to swallow
un hecho o situación desagradable de aceptar
Meaning
an unpleasant fact or situation to accept
Example
Losing the championship was a bitter pill to swallow for the team.
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a black hole
un lugar o situación donde las cosas se pierden, nunca para ser encontradas nuevamente
Meaning
a place or situation where things are lost, never to be found again
Example
The document I was looking for seems to have disappeared into a black hole.
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a blank canvas
una persona o situación que se puede desarrollar libremente
Meaning
a person or situation that can be developed freely
Example
Starting a new project is like working with a blank canvas.
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a blank page
un nuevo comienzo; una oportunidad para empezar de nuevo
Meaning
a new beginning; an opportunity to start fresh
Example
After graduation, she saw her life as a blank page waiting to be written.
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a blank slate
una persona sin conocimiento o experiencia previa
Meaning
a person with no prior knowledge or experience
Example
He came to the school like a blank slate.
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a blast from the past
algo que te recuerda a un tiempo anterior
Meaning
something that reminds you of an earlier time
Example
Seeing that old photo album was a blast from the past.
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a blessing in disguise
algo que parece malo pero resulta ser bueno
Meaning
something that seems bad but results in something good
Example
Losing that job was a blessing in disguise.
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A blueprint for success
Un plan o estrategia detallada para lograr el éxito.
Meaning
A detailed plan or strategy for achieving success.
Example
Hard work and consistency are a blueprint for success.
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A blurred line
Una distinción poco clara entre dos cosas
Meaning
An unclear distinction between two things
Example
There’s often a blurred line between work and personal life.
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a bolt from the blue
un evento o noticia repentina e inesperada
Meaning
a sudden and unexpected event or news
Example
His resignation came like a bolt from the blue.
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a bone of contention
un tema de desacuerdo o disputa
Meaning
a subject of disagreement or dispute
Example
Money has always been a bone of contention between them.
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a bookworm
una persona que ama leer libros
Meaning
a person who loves reading books
Example
She’s a bookworm; she spends hours in the library.
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a brainwave
una idea o solución repentina y brillante
Meaning
a sudden clever idea or solution
Example
I had a brainwave and realized how to fix the issue.
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a brave face
fingir ser valiente cuando en realidad estás asustado o preocupado
Meaning
to pretend to be brave when you are actually scared or worried
Example
She put on a brave face despite feeling nervous inside.
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a breakthrough
un descubrimiento o logro significativo en ciencia o investigación
Meaning
a significant discovery or achievement in science or research
Example
The team made a breakthrough in cancer research.
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a breath of fresh air
algo nuevo y refrescante
Meaning
something new and refreshing
Example
Her positive attitude is a breath of fresh air in the office.
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a bridge too far
un intento o objetivo que es demasiado ambicioso o imposible de lograr
Meaning
an attempt or goal that is too ambitious or impossible to achieve
Example
The proposal to negotiate with all the countries at once was a bridge too far.
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A bright future awaits
Las cosas buenas están por venir
Meaning
good things are coming ahead
Example
Despite the challenges, a bright future awaits you.
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A bright future lies ahead
hay esperanza de éxito en el futuro
Meaning
there is hope for success in the future
Example
With his talent and hard work, a bright future lies ahead for him.
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A bright idea
completamente aburrido o molesto por algo
Meaning
a clever or innovative idea
Example
She came up with a bright idea for the new marketing campaign.