Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
be a person of your word
ser alguien que cumple sus promesas
Meaning
to be someone who keeps their promises
Example
She is truly **a person of her word**, always doing what she says.
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be a role model
ser un ejemplo que otros deberían imitar
Meaning
to be an example that others should imitate
Example
She is always a **role model** for younger employees in the company.
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be above board
actuar de manera honesta y abierta
Meaning
to act in an honest and open manner
Example
She is always **above board** in all her dealings.
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be accountable for
ser responsable de algo y poder explicarlo
Meaning
to be responsible for something and able to explain it
Example
As the team leader, he is **accountable for the project's outcome**.
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Be all ears
escuchar muy atentamente.
Meaning
To listen very attentively.
Example
I’m **all ears**, tell me what happened!
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be all smiles
verse muy feliz y alegre
Meaning
to look very happy and cheerful
Example
She was **all smiles** after hearing the good news.
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Be as good as your word
Hacer lo que prometiste hacer.
Meaning
To do what you promised to do.
Example
He said he’d help and he’s **as good as his word**.
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be at someone’s beck and call
siempre estar listo para ayudar o obedecer a alguien
Meaning
to always be ready to help or obey someone
Example
The assistant is **at his boss’s beck and call**.
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be at the helm
estar a cargo de algo o controlarlo
Meaning
to be in charge of or control something
Example
He was **at the helm** of the company when it became successful.
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be at your wits' end
estar tan preocupado o molesto que no sabes qué hacer
Meaning
to be so worried or upset that you don't know what to do
Example
I'm **at my wits' end** trying to calm the kids down.
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be comfortable in your own skin
estar confiado y feliz con quién eres
Meaning
to be confident and happy with who you are
Example
It took years for her to **be comfortable in her own skin**.
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be in high spirits
sentirse muy feliz y positivo
Meaning
to feel very happy and positive
Example
Everyone was **in high spirits** after the successful event.
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be in the driver’s seat
tener el control de una situación
Meaning
to be in control of a situation
Example
After the merger, our company is **in the driver’s seat**.
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be in the limelight
ser el centro de atención
Meaning
to be the center of attention
Example
The actor was **in the limelight** after his award win.
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be like family
ser tan cercano como los miembros de la familia
Meaning
to be as close as family members
Example
My best friend is **like family** to me.
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be lost for words
estar tan sorprendido que no puedes hablar
Meaning
to be so surprised that you cannot speak
Example
I was **lost for words** when I won the prize.
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be on duty
estar trabajando o ser responsable de algo en un momento determinado
Meaning
to be working or responsible for something at a certain time
Example
The guard was **on duty** all night.
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be on edge
estar nervioso, tenso o fácilmente molesto
Meaning
to be nervous, tense, or easily upset
Example
She’s been **on edge** all day waiting for the results.
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be on the same page
estar de acuerdo con alguien o tener la misma comprensión
Meaning
to agree with someone or have the same understanding
Example
Before getting married, they made sure they were **on the same page** about their future.
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be responsible for
estar a cargo de o ser responsable de algo
Meaning
to be in charge of or accountable for something
Example
She is **responsible for** managing the entire department.
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be sure of yourself
tener confianza en tus habilidades u opiniones
Meaning
to have confidence in your abilities or opinions
Example
To be a leader, you must **be sure of yourself**.
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be there for someone
apoyar o ayudar a alguien cuando lo necesite
Meaning
to support or help someone when they need it
Example
True friends **are there for you** when you need them.
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be thick as thieves
ser muy buenos amigos
Meaning
to be very close friends
Example
Those two have been **thick as thieves** since childhood.
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be your own biggest fan
apreciarte y creer en ti mismo
Meaning
to appreciate and believe in yourself
Example
You should **be your own biggest fan** to stay motivated.