Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
change gears
cambiar a una nueva forma de pensar o hacer las cosas
Meaning
to shift to a new way of thinking or doing things
Example
We need to **change gears** if we want to reach our target in time.
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Change is the only constant
Todo en la vida sigue cambiando; nada permanece igual.
Meaning
Everything in life keeps changing; nothing stays the same.
Example
Don’t resist — change is the only constant.
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change of guard
un cambio en liderazgo o autoridad
Meaning
a change in leadership or authority
Example
There has been a **change of guard** in the ruling party.
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change of heart
un cambio en la forma en que uno se siente acerca de algo o alguien
Meaning
a change in the way one feels about something or someone
Example
He had a **change of heart** and decided to stay.
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change of scene
un nuevo entorno o situación
Meaning
a new environment or situation
Example
After months of work, I needed a **change of scene**.
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change one's tune
cambiar la opinión o actitud de uno mismo
Meaning
to change one's opinion or attitude
Example
After hearing the good news, he decided to **change his tune**.
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change the game
introducir algo que cambia significativamente una industria o un campo
Meaning
to introduce something that significantly alters an industry or field
Example
5G technology will **change the game** for mobile communication.
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change with the times
adaptarse a los cambios en la sociedad o la tecnología
Meaning
to adapt to the changes in society or technology
Example
In order to stay relevant in the business, it's important to **change with the times**.
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change your mind
decidir algo diferente a lo que se había decidido antes
Meaning
to decide something different from before
Example
She **changed her mind** about going to the party.
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change your tune
cambiar tu opinión o actitud
Meaning
to change your opinion or attitude
Example
He criticized the plan at first but later **changed his tune**.
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chapter and verse
proveer detalles completos y exactos sobre algo
Meaning
to provide full and exact details about something
Example
She can quote **chapter and verse** to support her argument.
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Chart a course
Planear una manera de lograr algo.
Meaning
To plan a way to achieve something.
Example
The company has **charted a course** for global expansion.
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chart a new course
planear una nueva dirección o estrategia
Meaning
to plan a new direction or strategy
Example
After the crisis, the CEO decided to **chart a new course**.
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chart your own course
planear tu propio camino o futuro de manera independiente
Meaning
to plan your own path or future independently
Example
He decided to **chart his own course** and become an entrepreneur.
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chase rainbows
tratar de lograr algo imposible
Meaning
to try to achieve something impossible
Example
Stop **chasing rainbows** and focus on reality.
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chase your dreams
tratar activamente de alcanzar tus ambiciones
Meaning
to actively try to achieve your ambitions
Example
You should always **chase your dreams** no matter how hard it seems.
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chatterbox
una persona que habla mucho
Meaning
a person who talks a lot
Example
My little sister is a real **chatterbox**.
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check back
volver más tarde para obtener una actualización
Meaning
to return at a later time for an update
Example
Please **check back** next week for the final list.
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check back in
volver a conectarse más tarde para obtener una actualización
Meaning
to reconnect later to get an update
Example
Let’s **check back in** next week on the prototype.
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check in on
monitorear o ver cómo alguien o algo está haciendo
Meaning
to monitor or see how someone or something is doing
Example
Could you **check in on** the kids while I'm out?
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check in with
ponerse en contacto con alguien para intercambiar actualizaciones
Meaning
to contact someone to exchange updates
Example
I’ll **check in with** the vendor later today.
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check over
examinar algo cuidadosamente para encontrar errores
Meaning
to examine something carefully for mistakes
Example
Let’s **check over** the draft before sending it.
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check up on
verificar que alguien o algo esté bien
Meaning
to verify that someone or something is doing well
Example
I’ll **check up on** the interns after the training session.
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Cheer up
Hazte más feliz; no estés triste.
Meaning
Become happier; don’t be sad.
Example
It’s not the end of the world—**cheer up**!