Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
double back
dar la vuelta y regresar por el camino que viniste
Meaning
to turn around and go back the way you came
Example
We had to **double back** to grab the projector.
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double check
verificar algo nuevamente para precisión
Meaning
to verify something again for accuracy
Example
Always **double check** the numbers before submitting.
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double check with
confirmar información con alguien
Meaning
to confirm information with someone
Example
Could you **double check with** finance about the budget?
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double down on
aumentar el esfuerzo o el compromiso hacia algo
Meaning
to increase effort or commitment toward something
Example
After the setback, they **doubled down on** their training routine.
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double-cross someone
traicionar a alguien después de fingir apoyarlo
Meaning
to betray someone after pretending to support them
Example
He promised to help but **double-crossed** me in the end.
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double-edged sword
algo que tiene tanto consecuencias positivas como negativas
Meaning
something that has both positive and negative consequences
Example
AI surveillance is a **double-edged sword** for security and privacy.
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doubt creeps in
comenzar a sentirse incierto o inseguro
Meaning
to begin to feel uncertain or unsure
Example
After a few failures, **doubt began to creep in**.
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doubting Thomas
una persona que se niega a creer sin pruebas
Meaning
a person who refuses to believe without proof
Example
He’s a **doubting Thomas**; he won’t believe it until he sees it himself.
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down and out
sentirse sin esperanza y derrotado
Meaning
feeling hopeless and defeated
Example
After losing everything, he was completely **down and out**.
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down in the dumps
sentirse triste o deprimido
Meaning
feeling sad or depressed
Example
He’s been **down in the dumps** since he lost his job.
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down on one’s luck
estar pasando por un período de mala suerte
Meaning
to be experiencing a period of bad luck
Example
He’s **down on his luck** and can’t find a job.
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down on your luck
experimentando un período de mala suerte
Meaning
experiencing a period of bad luck
Example
He’s been **down on his luck** since losing his job.
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Down the rabbit hole
Entrar en una situación extraña, complicada o rara.
Meaning
Entering into a strange, complicated, or bizarre situation.
Example
I went **down the rabbit hole** researching ancient myths.
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down the road
en el futuro
Meaning
in the future
Example
We may expand to other countries **down the road**.
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down time
tiempo cuando uno se relaja y no trabaja
Meaning
time when one relaxes and does not work
Example
I need some **down time** after this hectic week.
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down to earth
práctico y realista
Meaning
practical and realistic
Example
Despite her fame, she’s very **down to earth**.
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down to the wire
hasta el último momento; cerca de la fecha límite
Meaning
until the very last moment; close to the deadline
Example
The game went **down to the wire**, but they won in the end.
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downhearted
sentirse desanimado o triste
Meaning
feeling discouraged or sad
Example
She felt **downhearted** after failing the exam.
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download information
absorber o recibir información rápidamente
Meaning
to absorb or receive information quickly
Example
She can **download information** faster than anyone else on the team.
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download the idea
absorber o entender información rápidamente
Meaning
to absorb or understand information quickly
Example
It took me a while to **download the idea**, but now I get it.
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drag on
continuar durante demasiado tiempo y volverse aburrido
Meaning
to continue for too long and become boring
Example
The meeting **dragged on** for hours.
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drag one’s feet
demorar hacer algo; hacer algo lentamente porque no quieres hacerlo
Meaning
to delay doing something; to do something slowly because you don't want to
Example
He’s **dragging his feet** about finishing the report.
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drama queen
una persona que exagera o reacciona de manera exagerada ante situaciones
Meaning
a person who exaggerates or overreacts to situations
Example
Don’t be such a **drama queen**; it’s not that serious.
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draw a blank
no poder recordar o pensar en algo
Meaning
to be unable to remember or think of something
Example
When asked about the date, she **drew a blank**.