Expression Cards
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idiom
bend the rules
hacer excepciones; modificar ligeramente las reglas
Meaning
to make exceptions; to modify rules slightly
Example
The teacher **bent the rules** to help the new student.
idiom
bend the truth
cambiar ligeramente la verdad para hacer que algo suene mejor
Meaning
to slightly change the truth to make something sound better
Example
He tends to **bend the truth** when telling stories.
phrasal-verb
benefit from
obtener una ventaja o ganancia a través de algo
Meaning
to gain an advantage or profit through something
Example
Many developing nations **benefit from** global trade agreements.
idiom
bent over backwards
tratar muy duro de ayudar o complacer a alguien
Meaning
to try very hard to help or please someone
Example
She **bent over backwards** to make sure everyone was happy.
idiom
Best foot forward
Intentar causar la mejor impresión posible
Meaning
To try to make the best possible impression
Example
She always puts her **best foot forward** on important occasions.
idiom
Bet the farm
Arriesgar todo en una gran decisión.
Meaning
To risk everything on one big decision.
Example
He **bet the farm** on that business deal.
idiom
Bet your bottom dollar
Estar muy seguro o confiado acerca de algo.
Meaning
To be very sure or confident about something.
Example
You can **bet your bottom dollar** that he’ll show up late again.
idiom
beta test
probar un producto antes de su lanzamiento oficial
Meaning
to test a product before official release
Example
We are going to **beta test** our app next week.
idiom
betray someone's trust
romper la confianza de alguien en ti
Meaning
to break someone's confidence in you
Example
She would never **betray your trust**.
idiom
better late than never
es mejor hacer algo tarde que no hacerlo en absoluto
Meaning
it’s better to do something late than not do it at all
Example
**Better late than never** – he finally apologized.
idiom
better luck next time
se usa para alentar a alguien que ha fallado
Meaning
used to encourage someone who has failed
Example
**Better luck next time**! You almost won.
idiom
better safe than sorry
Es más prudente ser cauteloso que arriesgarse y luego arrepentirse.
Meaning
It’s wiser to be cautious than to take risks and regret later.
Example
I always double-check the locks — **better safe than sorry**.
idiom
between a rock and a hard place
enfrentando dos opciones difíciles
Meaning
facing two difficult choices
Example
She’s **between a rock and a hard place** — neither option is good.
idiom
beyond a reasonable doubt
sin ninguna razón lógica para dudar; con total certeza
Meaning
without any logical reason to doubt; with full certainty
Example
The evidence proved his guilt **beyond a reasonable doubt**.
idiom
beyond a shadow of a doubt
sin ninguna duda; completamente seguro
Meaning
without any doubt; completely certain
Example
He is **beyond a shadow of a doubt** the best candidate for the job.
idiom
beyond belief
demasiado sorprendente o impactante para creer
Meaning
too surprising or shocking to believe
Example
His recovery was **beyond belief**.
idiom
beyond one's control
fuera del control de uno
Meaning
not under one’s power or influence
Example
The situation is **beyond our control** now.
idiom
beyond one’s comprehension
demasiado difícil de entender
Meaning
too difficult to understand
Example
Quantum physics is **beyond my comprehension**.
idiom
beyond one’s grasp
demasiado difícil de entender o lograr
Meaning
too difficult to understand or achieve
Example
Quantum physics is **beyond my grasp** right now.
idiom
beyond reasonable doubt
sin ninguna incertidumbre lógica
Meaning
without any logical uncertainty
Example
The jury found him guilty **beyond reasonable doubt**.
idiom
beyond the pale
fuera de las reglas o normas aceptables
Meaning
outside acceptable rules or standards
Example
His behavior was **beyond the pale**.
idiom
beyond the rainbow
esperar algo maravilloso o de ensueño
Meaning
to hope for something wonderful or dreamlike
Example
She believes her dreams lie **beyond the rainbow**.
idiom
beyond the scope
fuera del área planificada o esperada de enfoque
Meaning
outside the planned or expected area of focus
Example
The new feature was beyond the scope of the original project but added great value.
idiom
beyond words
demasiado grande o extremo para ser descrito con palabras
Meaning
too great or extreme to be described in words
Example
Her kindness was **beyond words**.