Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
bite the byte
hacer frente a un desafío tecnológico difícil
Meaning
to deal with a difficult technological challenge
Example
Developers had to **bite the byte** to fix the software issue.
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bite the dust
fracasar o ser derrotado
Meaning
to fail or be defeated
Example
Several small startups **bit the dust** last year.
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bite your tongue
contenerse de decir algo que quieres decir
Meaning
to stop yourself from saying something you want to say
Example
I had to **bite my tongue** when my boss took credit for my work.
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black and blue
magullado; tener marcas de una lesión
Meaning
bruised; having marks from injury
Example
He was **black and blue** after falling off his bike.
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black and white
claramente definido; sin confusión ni ambigüedad
Meaning
clearly defined; without confusion or ambiguity
Example
The contract terms are **black and white**.
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black box
Un sistema o proceso cuyos mecanismos no se entienden o no son transparentes
Meaning
a system or process whose workings are not understood or transparent
Example
The neural network is often described as a **black box** because its decision-making process is not fully transparent.
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black box problem
una situación en la que el funcionamiento interno de un sistema de IA no es transparente ni comprendido
Meaning
a situation where the internal workings of an AI system are not transparent or understood
Example
The biggest challenge in deep learning is the **black box problem**.
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black box thinking
pensamiento de caja negra: analizar procesos desconocidos estudiando sus entradas y salidas
Meaning
analyzing unknown processes by studying their inputs and outputs
Example
In AI research, **black box thinking** helps improve transparency.
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black hat
un hacker con malas intenciones
Meaning
a hacker with malicious intent
Example
**Black hats** often exploit vulnerabilities for personal gain.
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black hole
una situación en la que las cosas desaparecen o se pierden sin explicación
Meaning
a situation where things disappear or are lost without explanation
Example
All the research data went into a **black hole** after the server crash.
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black sheep
una persona que es considerada una desgracia para un grupo o familia
Meaning
a person who is considered a disgrace to a group or family
Example
He is the **black sheep** of the family.
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black sheep of the family
un miembro de la familia que es considerado una vergüenza
Meaning
a family member who is considered a disgrace
Example
He became the **black sheep of the family** after his bad decisions.
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blackout
perder la conciencia temporalmente
Meaning
to lose consciousness temporarily
Example
He suddenly **blacked out** during the match.
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blank mind
incapaz de pensar con claridad o recordar algo
Meaning
unable to think clearly or remember something
Example
During the exam, my **mind went blank**.
idiom
blast off
despegar o comenzar con gran energía o entusiasmo
Meaning
to take off or start with great energy or enthusiasm
Example
The project is ready to **blast off** next week.
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blaze a trail
ser el primero en hacer algo innovador
Meaning
to be the first to do something innovative
Example
She **blazed a trail** in renewable energy research.
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blind date
una cita romántica entre dos personas que nunca se han conocido antes
Meaning
a romantic meeting between two people who have never met before
Example
She met her boyfriend on a **blind date**.
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blind experiment
una prueba realizada sin que los participantes sepan cierta información para evitar sesgos
Meaning
a test conducted without participants knowing certain information to prevent bias
Example
The scientists conducted a **blind experiment** to ensure accuracy.
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blind faith
confiar sin cuestionar
Meaning
trusting without questioning
Example
Having **blind faith** can sometimes lead to disappointment.
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blind justice
justicia imparcial que no está influenciada por factores externos
Meaning
justice that is impartial and not influenced by external factors
Example
**Blind justice** treats everyone the same, regardless of wealth or status.
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block off
cerrar un área para que la gente no pueda entrar
Meaning
to close an area so people cannot enter
Example
Police **blocked off** the street after the accident.
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block out
ignorar distracciones o pensamientos desagradables
Meaning
to ignore distractions or unpleasant thoughts
Example
She tried to **block out** the noise and continue working.
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blood is thicker than water
las relaciones familiares son más fuertes que otras
Meaning
family relationships are stronger than others
Example
He helped his brother because **blood is thicker than water**.
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blood, sweat, and tears
gran esfuerzo y trabajo duro
Meaning
great effort and hard work
Example
Building this company took a lot of **blood, sweat, and tears**.