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idiom
cliffhanger
un final que deja a la audiencia en suspenso
Meaning
an ending that leaves the audience in suspense
Example
The episode ended on a **cliffhanger**, so we can’t wait for the next one.
phrasal-verb
climb back
recuperar una posición anterior después de perderla
Meaning
to recover a previous position after losing it
Example
Stock prices have started to **climb back** after the market crash.
idiom
climb the corporate ladder
avanzar en la carrera o posición en una empresa
Meaning
to advance in one’s career or position in a company
Example
He worked hard to **climb the corporate ladder**.
idiom
climb the ladder
ascender en posición o éxito, especialmente en una carrera
Meaning
to move up in position or success, especially in a career
Example
He worked hard to **climb the ladder** in his company.
idiom
climb the ladder of success
alcanzar posiciones más altas en la carrera o la vida
Meaning
to achieve higher positions in career or life
Example
She’s been **climbing the ladder of success** through hard work.
idiom
Climb the ranks
Ascender a posiciones más altas mediante trabajo duro y experiencia.
Meaning
To move up to higher positions through hard work and experience.
Example
He **climbed the ranks** from an intern to a manager in five years.
idiom
climb to the top
lograr la posición más alta en una empresa o campo
Meaning
to achieve the highest position in a company or field
Example
He’s determined to **climb to the top** of his profession.
phrasal-verb
climb toward
hacer progreso constante hacia una posición o meta más alta
Meaning
to make steady progress toward a higher position or goal
Example
He is **climbing toward** the top position in his company.
phrasal-verb
climb toward success
hacer progreso constante hacia el logro del éxito
Meaning
to make steady progress toward achieving success
Example
Through hard work and persistence, she continues to **climb toward success**.
phrasal-verb
climb up
moverse hacia arriba usando las manos y los pies
Meaning
to move upward using hands and feet
Example
The children **climbed up** the tree to get the kite.
phrasal-verb
climb up the ladder
moverse a una posición más alta en una empresa u organización
Meaning
to move to a higher position in a company or organization
Example
She worked hard for years to **climb up the ladder** in her company.
phrasal-verb
climb up to
lograr una posición más alta o un nivel de éxito
Meaning
to achieve a higher position or level of success
Example
He worked hard to **climb up to** the top position in the company.
idiom
climbing the ladder
mejorar la posición de uno, típicamente en una carrera o crecimiento personal
Meaning
to improve one's position, typically in a career or personal growth
Example
He started at the bottom of the company and has been **climbing the ladder** ever since.
phrasal-verb
cling to power
intentar mantener el control o la autoridad
Meaning
to try to keep control or authority
Example
Some leaders **cling to power** even after losing public support.
idiom
cloak and dagger
implicando secretismo, misterio y engaño
Meaning
involving secrecy, mystery, and deception
Example
The meeting was surrounded by **cloak and dagger** secrecy.
phrasal-verb
clock in
registrar la hora en la que comienzas a trabajar
Meaning
to record the time when you start work
Example
Employees must **clock in** when they begin their remote shifts.
phrasal-verb
clock out
registrar la hora en la que terminas de trabajar
Meaning
to record the time when you finish work
Example
I always **clock out** before I shut down my computer.
phrasal-verb
clock out for
terminar tu turno de trabajo para hacer algo específico
Meaning
to end your work shift in order to do something specific
Example
I **clock out for** lunch right at noon every day.
phrasal-verb
close a deal
cerrar un trato
Meaning
to successfully reach an agreement or finalize a business transaction
Example
Our company managed to **close a deal** with a top European distributor.
B2 idiom
close but no cigar
Casi correcto o exitoso pero no del todo
Meaning
Almost correct or successful but not quite
Example
He was close to winning the competition, but close but no cigar.
phrasal-verb
close development gaps
reducir las desigualdades entre las regiones desarrolladas y en desarrollo
Meaning
to reduce inequalities between developed and developing regions
Example
Efforts are underway to **close development gaps** between nations.
phrasal-verb
close down
detener el funcionamiento de un negocio o empresa
Meaning
to stop operating a business or company
Example
Due to losses, the branch had to **close down**.
phrasal-verb
close in on
acercarse a lograr algo
Meaning
to get nearer to achieving something
Example
After several meetings, we are finally **closing in on** an agreement.
idiom
close ranks
unirse y apoyarse mutuamente cuando se enfrenta a la oposición
Meaning
to unite and support each other when facing opposition
Example
The employees **closed ranks** after the company came under criticism.