Expression Cards
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phrasal-verb
bounce within
manejar emociones internamente sin expresarlas hacia afuera
Meaning
to manage emotions internally without expressing them outwardly
Example
He tends to **bounce within** instead of sharing his struggles.
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bow to
aceptar la autoridad o influencia de alguien o algo de mala gana
Meaning
to accept the authority or influence of someone or something unwillingly
Example
The government finally **bowed to** public pressure.
phrasal-verb
brace for
prepararse para algo desagradable o difícil
Meaning
to prepare for something unpleasant or difficult
Example
The company is **bracing for** possible losses after the policy change.
phrasal-verb
brace yourself for
prepararse mentalmente para algo desafiante o aterrador
Meaning
to mentally prepare for something challenging or frightening
Example
Take a breath and **brace yourself for** the tough conversation.
phrasal-verb
brag about
hablar con orgullo sobre los logros de uno o de alguien más
Meaning
to talk proudly about one’s or someone’s achievements
Example
He loves to **brag about** his team’s success.
idiom
brain like a computer
tener una mente extremadamente analítica y eficiente
Meaning
to have an extremely analytical and efficient mind
Example
She remembers every detail; she has a **brain like a computer**.
idiom
brain like a sieve
tener una memoria muy mala
Meaning
having a very bad memory
Example
I keep forgetting things—I’ve got a **brain like a sieve**!
idiom
brainchild of
una idea o invención creada por alguien
Meaning
an idea or invention created by someone
Example
ChatGPT is the **brainchild of** OpenAI researchers.
idiom
brainstorm
generar muchas ideas creativas en una discusión grupal
Meaning
to generate many creative ideas in a group discussion
Example
Let’s **brainstorm** some ideas for our next campaign.
idiom
brainstorm an idea
discutir y pensar creativamente para generar nuevas ideas
Meaning
to discuss and think creatively to generate new ideas
Example
The teacher asked the class to **brainstorm ideas** for the project.
phrasal-verb
brainstorm around impact
discutir ideas que se centran en los resultados potenciales
Meaning
to discuss ideas that focus on potential outcomes
Example
We **brainstorm around impact** to see how policies help the planet.
phrasal-verb
brainstorm for
generar ideas o soluciones a través de la discusión; pensar creativamente sobre algo
Meaning
to generate ideas or solutions through discussion; to think creatively about something
Example
Our team will **brainstorm for** new product ideas this afternoon.
idiom
brainstorm ideas
pensar en nuevas y creativas ideas
Meaning
to think of new and creative ideas
Example
The class gathered to **brainstorm ideas** for the science project.
phrasal-verb
brainstorm our way out
pensar en ideas juntos hasta que se resuelva un problema
Meaning
to think of ideas together until a problem is solved
Example
The team **brainstorms our way out** whenever a project gets stuck.
phrasal-verb
branch globally
expandirse u operar en varios países o regiones.
Meaning
to expand or operate in multiple countries or regions
Example
The company hopes to **branch globally** within the next five years.
phrasal-verb
branch into
expandir una empresa a nuevas áreas o mercados
Meaning
to expand a company into new areas or markets
Example
The company plans to **branch into** Southeast Asian markets next year.
phrasal-verb
branch into innovation
expandirse en áreas creativas o innovadoras
Meaning
to expand into creative or innovative areas
Example
The company plans to **branch into innovation** through new tech solutions.
phrasal-verb
branch into opportunities
expandirse en nuevas áreas o oportunidades para el crecimiento
Meaning
to expand into new areas or chances for growth
Example
He decided to **branch into opportunities** beyond his comfort zone.
phrasal-verb
branch into tech
expandirse al sector tecnológico
Meaning
to expand into the technology sector
Example
Traditional companies are now trying to **branch into tech** to stay relevant.
idiom
branch off
separarse de una ruta principal o línea de desarrollo
Meaning
to separate from a main route or line of development
Example
The hiking path will **branch off** near the lake.
phrasal-verb
branch off into
comenzar a hacer algo diferente de tu trabajo principal o área de especialización
Meaning
to start doing something different from your main work or area of expertise
Example
After several years in finance, he decided to **branch off into** consulting.
idiom
branch out
expandirse en nuevas actividades o áreas
Meaning
to expand into new activities or areas
Example
The bakery plans to **branch out** into catering services next year.
phrasal-verb
branch out creatively
expandir el trabajo de uno en más campos o enfoques creativos
Meaning
to expand one’s work into more creative fields or approaches
Example
Our agency has started to **branch out creatively** with digital storytelling.
phrasal-verb
branch out internationally
expandir las actividades comerciales a nuevos países
Meaning
to expand your business activities into new countries
Example
Many local firms are trying to **branch out internationally** to increase their profits.