Expression Cards: idiom
134 cards available.
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draw a line
establecer un límite o frontera
Meaning
to set a limit or boundary
Example
You have to **draw a line** between work and personal life.
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draw a line in the sand
establecer un límite firme o dejar claro un límite
Meaning
to set a firm boundary or make a limit clear
Example
The prime minister **drew a line in the sand** regarding national security.
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draw attention
hacer que las personas noten algo
Meaning
to make people notice something
Example
The bright colors **draw attention** to the poster.
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draw down
reducir el nivel o cantidad de algo
Meaning
to reduce the level or amount of something
Example
We plan to **draw down** inventory over the summer.
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draw in
atraer el interés de alguien
Meaning
to attract someone’s interest
Example
The bold headline **drew in** readers right away.
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draw inspiration from
ser motivado o influenciado por algo
Meaning
to be motivated or influenced by something
Example
He **drew inspiration from** nature for his latest painting.
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draw on
utilizar algo como recurso
Meaning
to use something as a resource
Example
We’ll **draw on** last year’s data for the report.
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draw out
animar a alguien a expresarse
Meaning
to encourage someone to express themselves
Example
The mentor helped **draw out** her confidence.
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draw the line
establecer un límite sobre lo que es aceptable
Meaning
to set a limit on what is acceptable
Example
We have to **draw the line** when it comes to unethical behavior.
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draw up
preparar un documento o plan oficial
Meaning
to prepare an official document or plan
Example
The lawyer will **draw up** the agreement this afternoon.
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dream big
tener metas y aspiraciones ambiciosas
Meaning
to have ambitious goals and aspirations
Example
If you want to achieve greatness, you must **dream big**.
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dream on
se usa para decir que algo es poco probable que suceda
Meaning
used to say that something is unlikely to happen
Example
You think you’ll win the lottery? **Dream on!**
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dress down
reprender a alguien severamente
Meaning
to scold someone severely
Example
The coach **dressed down** the team for sloppy defense.
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Dress to impress
Vestirse para impresionar
Meaning
Wear clothes that will make others admire you
Example
You should **dress to impress** for your job interview.
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Dress to kill
Vestir ropa que atrae mucha atención y admiración.
Meaning
To wear clothes that attract a lot of attention and admiration.
Example
She always **dresses to kill** when she goes to parties.
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dress up
ponerse ropa formal o especial
Meaning
to wear formal or special clothes
Example
We don’t have to **dress up** for tonight’s dinner—it’s casual.
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Dressed to kill
Llevando ropa muy elegante o atractiva
Meaning
Wearing very fashionable or attractive clothes
Example
She was **dressed to kill** at the party last night.
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drift apart
separarse lentamente, volverse menos cercano o conectado con el tiempo
Meaning
to slowly become less close or connected over time
Example
After college, they gradually **drifted apart**.
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drill down
examinar algo con más detalle
Meaning
to examine something in greater detail
Example
We need to **drill down** into the survey responses.
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drill down into
examinar algo en gran profundidad
Meaning
to examine something in great depth
Example
The analyst will **drill down into** the sales numbers for trends.
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drive a hard bargain
ser duro al hacer un trato o negociación
Meaning
to be tough in making a deal or negotiation
Example
She always **drives a hard bargain** when negotiating contracts.
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drive someone crazy
irritar o molestar a alguien mucho
Meaning
to irritate or annoy someone very much
Example
The noise is **driving me crazy**!
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drive someone up the wall
hacer que alguien se enoje mucho
Meaning
to make someone very annoyed or angry
Example
Her constant complaints **drive me up the wall**.
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drive up
provocar que algo aumente
Meaning
to cause something to increase
Example
Rising fuel costs **drive up** the price of groceries.