Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
clickbait
un titular o contenido diseñado para atraer la atención y fomentar los clics
Meaning
a headline or content designed to attract attention and encourage clicks
Example
That article title is pure **clickbait**.
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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.
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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**.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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cloak and dagger
implicando secretismo, misterio y engaño
Meaning
involving secrecy, mystery, and deception
Example
The meeting was surrounded by **cloak and dagger** secrecy.
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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.
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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.
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close the book on something
dejar de ocuparse o pensar en algo
Meaning
to stop dealing with or thinking about something
Example
After years of conflict, they finally **closed the book on** their rivalry.
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close the deal
cerrar un trato con éxito
Meaning
to successfully finalize an agreement
Example
After weeks of negotiation, they finally **closed the deal**.
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cloud computing
la práctica de utilizar servidores remotos para almacenar, gestionar y procesar datos a través de internet
Meaning
the practice of using remote servers to store, manage, and process data over the internet
Example
Many businesses rely on **cloud computing** for data storage and security.
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clue in
dar a alguien la información necesaria
Meaning
to give someone the necessary information
Example
Can you **clue me in** on the schedule changes?
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code like a machine
trabajar extremadamente rápido y eficientemente en programación
Meaning
to work extremely fast and efficiently on programming
Example
She can **code like a machine** when a deadline is near.
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code of ethics
un conjunto de principios morales que guían el desarrollo o uso de la IA
Meaning
a set of moral principles guiding AI development or usage
Example
Developers must follow a strict **code of ethics** in AI research.
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code the future
crear innovaciones que den forma a la tecnología del futuro
Meaning
to create innovations that shape future technology
Example
AI researchers are working hard to **code the future**.
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code your way out
resolver un problema mediante habilidades de programación
Meaning
to solve a problem through programming skills
Example
When the system crashed, she managed to **code her way out**.
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Cogito, ergo sum
Pienso, luego existo. Una proposición filosófica fundamental que afirma que el acto de pensar es prueba de la existencia de uno.
Meaning
I think, therefore I am. A fundamental philosophical proposition that asserts the act of thinking is proof of one's existence.
Example
René Descartes' famous phrase **Cogito, ergo sum** highlights the importance of self-awareness in understanding existence.
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cold call
contactar a un cliente potencial sin una presentación previa
Meaning
to contact a potential customer without prior introduction
Example
He spent all morning making **cold calls** to new clients.
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cold case
un caso criminal que no se ha resuelto durante mucho tiempo
Meaning
a criminal case that has not been solved for a long time
Example
The detective reopened a **cold case** from 1999.
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cold feet
sentirse nervioso o dudoso acerca de algo
Meaning
to feel nervous or hesitant about something
Example
He got **cold feet** before proposing to her.
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cold fish
una persona que es poco emocional o carece de calidez
Meaning
a person who is unemotional or lacks warmth
Example
He’s such a **cold fish**; he never shows his feelings.