Expression Cards
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idiom
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.
phrasal-verb
download from
transferir datos desde internet a un dispositivo
Meaning
to transfer data from the internet to a device
Example
You can **download from** the website directly to your computer.
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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.
phrasal-verb
doze off
quedarse dormido, especialmente sin querer
Meaning
to fall asleep, especially unintentionally
Example
I often **doze off** while watching TV at night.
phrasal-verb
draft blueprints for
crear un esquema detallado para algo nuevo
Meaning
to create a detailed outline for something new
Example
Architects **draft blueprints for** civic centers with community input.
phrasal-verb
draft in for
traer a alguien para ayudar con una tarea
Meaning
to bring someone in to help with a task
Example
We **drafted Sam in for** the client presentation at the last minute.
phrasal-verb
drag into conflict
involucrar a alguien sin querer en una disputa o guerra
Meaning
to involve someone unwillingly in a dispute or war
Example
The smaller nation was **dragged into conflict** by its allies.
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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.
phrasal-verb
drain away pressure
liberar lentamente la presión mental o emocional
Meaning
to slowly release mental or emotional pressure
Example
Talking to a friend helps me **drain away pressure** after a long day.
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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**.
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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.