Expression Cards
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idiom
disruptive innovation
una innovación que altera o revoluciona significativamente un mercado o industria existente
Meaning
an innovation that significantly alters or revolutionizes an existing market or industry
Example
The smartphone was a **disruptive innovation** that changed the way we communicate.
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dive into
empezar a hacer algo con entusiasmo
Meaning
to start doing something with enthusiasm
Example
Let’s **dive into** the agenda after coffee.
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divide and conquer
obtener el control causando desacuerdo entre otros
Meaning
to gain control by causing disagreement among others
Example
The dictator used a **divide and conquer** strategy to maintain power.
phrasal-verb
do away with
deshacerse de algo; abolir
Meaning
to get rid of something; to abolish
Example
They plan to **do away with** the old system soon.
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do good to others
actuar de una manera que ayude a otras personas
Meaning
to act in a way that helps other people
Example
It is always a good idea to **do good to others**.
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do one's duty
cumplir con el deber de uno mismo
Meaning
to fulfill one's responsibilities or obligations
Example
Every citizen should **do their duty** to help their country.
phrasal-verb
do over
hacer algo de nuevo; decorar o renovar un lugar
Meaning
to do something again; to decorate or renovate a place
Example
You’ll have to **do over** the report because it’s full of errors.
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do someone a favor
ayudar a alguien por bondad
Meaning
to help someone out of kindness
Example
Could you **do me a favor** and close the window?
phrasal-verb
do someone in
matar o agotar a alguien
Meaning
to kill or exhaust someone
Example
The long hike really **did me in**.
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do the right thing
actuar de manera moral o socialmente responsable
Meaning
to act in a morally or socially responsible way
Example
Even when it’s hard, always **do the right thing**.
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do the right thing by someone
tratar a alguien de manera justa y con respeto
Meaning
to treat someone fairly and with respect
Example
It's important to always **do the right thing by your colleagues**.
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do time
pasar tiempo en prisión
Meaning
to spend time in prison
Example
He had to **do time** for his crimes.
phrasal-verb
do up
abrochar algo como botones o cordones; decorar o renovar
Meaning
to fasten something such as buttons or laces; to decorate or renovate
Example
Can you help me **do up** the back of my dress?
phrasal-verb
do up like a dog’s dinner
vestir o decorar de manera exagerada o llamativa
Meaning
to dress or decorate in an exaggerated or showy way
Example
She was **done up like a dog’s dinner** for the party.
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do without
manejar incluso cuando falta algo
Meaning
to manage even when something is missing
Example
We’ll **do without** a projector and use prints instead.
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do your own thing
hacer lo que quieres sin preocuparte por lo que piensen los demás
Meaning
to do what you want without worrying about what others think
Example
He prefers to **do his own thing** and not depend on anyone.
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dodged a bullet
Escapar por poco de una situación peligrosa o desafortunada.
Meaning
To narrowly escape a dangerous or unlucky situation.
Example
We really **dodged a bullet** when that deal fell through.
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dog days
los días más calurosos del verano
Meaning
the hottest days of summer
Example
During the **dog days** of summer, everyone stays indoors.
phrasal-verb
doll up
ponerse más atractivo usando ropa bonita o maquillaje
Meaning
to make oneself look more attractive by wearing nice clothes or makeup
Example
She **dolled up** for the evening party.
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dollar for dollar
una coincidencia exacta o equivalente en valor o cantidad
Meaning
an exact or equivalent match in value or amount
Example
The government promised a **dollar for dollar** match for all donations.
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Don Quixote
Una persona que es demasiado idealista, poco realista o impráctica.
Meaning
A person who is overly idealistic, unrealistic, or impractical.
Example
He’s being **a Don Quixote**, chasing impossible dreams.
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don't count your chickens before they hatch
no hagas planes para algo que podría no suceder
Meaning
don't make plans for something that might not happen
Example
You should wait until you get the job offer before you start celebrating. **Don't count your chickens before they hatch**.
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Don't cry over spilled milk
No pierdas tiempo preocupándote por cosas que ya han sucedido.
Meaning
Don’t waste time worrying about things that have already happened.
Example
**Don't cry over spilled milk**; learn from your mistake.
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don't judge a book by its cover
no debes formarte una opinión sobre alguien o algo solo por lo que ves por fuera
Meaning
you shouldn't form an opinion on someone or something based purely on what you see on the outside
Example
She may look serious, but **don't judge a book by its cover**.