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idiom
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.
phrasal-verb
charge up with
alimentar un dispositivo o a ti mismo usando algo disponible
Meaning
to power a device or yourself using something available
Example
I **charge up with** a portable battery before long trips.
idiom
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.
phrasal-verb
chart a course for
crear un plan claro hacia un objetivo
Meaning
to create a clear plan toward a goal
Example
Directors **chart a course for** long-term growth at the retreat.
idiom
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**.
phrasal-verb
chart out for
mapear una ruta o horario para algo
Meaning
to map a path or schedule for something
Example
We **chart out for** peak-season shipping routes in advance.
idiom
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.
phrasal-verb
chase after
tratar de lograr algo que deseas
Meaning
to try hard to achieve something you want
Example
Many people **chase after** success without enjoying the process.
phrasal-verb
chase after dreams
perseguir activamente los sueños o ambiciones de uno
Meaning
to actively pursue one's ambitions or desires
Example
He left his hometown to **chase after** his dreams of becoming an entrepreneur.
idiom
chase rainbows
tratar de lograr algo imposible
Meaning
to try to achieve something impossible
Example
Stop **chasing rainbows** and focus on reality.
idiom
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.
phrasal-verb
chat over
hablar o charlar casualmente con un amigo
Meaning
to discuss or talk casually with a friend
Example
We love to **chat over** coffee every weekend.
phrasal-verb
chat up
hablar con alguien de manera amistosa o romántica
Meaning
to talk to someone in a friendly or romantic way
Example
He tried to **chat up** the girl at the party.
phrasal-verb
chat with
hablar informalmente con alguien
Meaning
to talk informally with someone
Example
She loves to **chat with** new people at social events.
idiom
chatterbox
una persona que habla mucho
Meaning
a person who talks a lot
Example
My little sister is a real **chatterbox**.
phrasal-verb
cheat on
ser infiel a tu pareja
Meaning
to be unfaithful to your partner
Example
She found out that her boyfriend had **cheated on** her.
phrasal-verb
check against
verificar información o comportamiento para asegurar que cumpla con los estándares
Meaning
to verify information or behavior to ensure it meets standards
Example
All reports must be **checked against** the company’s ethical policy.
phrasal-verb
check around for
buscar en diferentes lugares en busca de algo
Meaning
to look in different places in search of something
Example
We **check around for** scholarships before settling on a program.
idiom
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.
idiom
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.
phrasal-verb
check back in with
reconectar con alguien para dar o recibir una actualización
Meaning
to reconnect with someone to give or get an update
Example
I'll **check back in with** you after the leadership roundtable.
phrasal-verb
check back on
revisar o mirar nuevamente las actualizaciones o mensajes en línea
Meaning
to review or look again at online updates or messages
Example
You should **check back on** the thread later for new replies.
phrasal-verb
check back on progress
revisar hasta dónde ha avanzado el trabajo desde la última actualización
Meaning
to review how far work has moved since the last update
Example
Project leads **check back on progress** every Thursday morning.
phrasal-verb
check back through
revisar algo de nuevo para confirmación
Meaning
to review something again for confirmation
Example
Journalists **check back through** notes to avoid quoting errors.