Expression Cards
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idiom
face a system error
experimentar una falla o avería repentina
Meaning
to experience a sudden failure or breakdown
Example
Our plans **faced a system error** when the deal was canceled.
phrasal-verb
face down
confrontar a alguien o algo valientemente
Meaning
to confront someone or something bravely
Example
He **faced down** his fears and took the exam again.
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face the consequences
aceptar los resultados de tus acciones, ya sean buenos o malos
Meaning
to accept the results of your actions, whether good or bad
Example
You will have to **face the consequences** of your actions.
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face the music
aceptar la crítica o el castigo por algo que has hecho
Meaning
to accept criticism or punishment for something you have done
Example
You made a mistake, and now you have to **face the music**.
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Face the truth
Aceptar la realidad de una situación, incluso si es desagradable.
Meaning
To accept the reality of a situation, even if it’s unpleasant.
Example
You have to **face the truth** about your finances.
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face the world
enfrentar la vida y sus desafíos con confianza
Meaning
to deal with life and its challenges confidently
Example
After recovering, she was ready to **face the world** again.
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face time
interacción personal directa en lugar de comunicación virtual
Meaning
direct personal interaction rather than virtual communication
Example
We need more **face time** to build trust among team members.
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face up to
aceptar y enfrentar una situación difícil
Meaning
to accept and confront a difficult situation
Example
It’s time to **face up to** the staffing gaps.
phrasal-verb
face up to challenges
enfrentar las dificultades con coraje y confianza
Meaning
to confront difficulties with courage and confidence
Example
You’ll grow stronger when you **face up to challenges** instead of avoiding them.
phrasal-verb
face up to the truth
aceptar o enfrentar la realidad de una situación
Meaning
to accept or confront the reality of a situation
Example
It’s time to **face up to the truth** about your mistakes.
idiom
face your fears
enfrentar algo que te asusta
Meaning
to confront something that scares you
Example
You need to **face your fears** if you want to grow as a person.
phrasal-verb
fact check against
verificar información comparándola con fuentes confiables
Meaning
to verify information by comparing it with reliable sources
Example
Journalists **fact check against** official records to avoid errors.
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factor in
incluir algo como parte de un cálculo o plan
Meaning
to include something as part of a calculation or plan
Example
Remember to **factor in** travel time when planning.
phrasal-verb
factor in for
incluir una consideración cuando se planea algo
Meaning
to include a consideration when planning for something
Example
Analysts **factor in for** currency swings when forecasting prices.
phrasal-verb
factor into
incluir algo en tus cálculos o predicciones sobre el futuro
Meaning
to include something in your calculations or predictions about the future
Example
We must **factor into** our plans the possible rise in inflation.
phrasal-verb
fade away
desaparecer gradualmente
Meaning
to gradually disappear
Example
His anger slowly **faded away** after the apology.
phrasal-verb
fade in
volverse gradualmente visible al principio de una escena
Meaning
to gradually become visible at the beginning of a scene
Example
The movie **fades in** with a beautiful sunrise.
phrasal-verb
fade into
mezclarse gradualmente con el entorno; volverse menos visible
Meaning
to blend gradually with surroundings; become less noticeable
Example
His pale shirt **faded into** the white background.
phrasal-verb
fade out
desaparecer gradualmente de la vista o el sonido
Meaning
to gradually disappear from view or sound
Example
The music **faded out** as the credits rolled.
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fade to black
terminar algo dramáticamente
Meaning
to end something dramatically
Example
The director chose to **fade to black** at the emotional climax.
idiom
fail at something
no tener éxito en hacer algo
Meaning
to not succeed in doing something
Example
He tried to fix the car, but he **failed at something**.
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fail better
mejorar aprendiendo de fracasos pasados
Meaning
to improve by learning from past failures
Example
Even if you fail, try to **fail better** next time.
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Fail fast
Identificar rápidamente y aprender de los fracasos.
Meaning
To quickly identify and learn from failures.
Example
In startups, it’s better to **fail fast** and learn than to waste time.
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fail fast, learn faster
identificar rápidamente los errores y usarlos como oportunidades de aprendizaje
Meaning
to quickly identify mistakes and use them as learning opportunities
Example
In startup culture, it’s encouraged to **fail fast, learn faster**.