Expression Cards
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idiom
forbidden fruit
algo atractivo pero no permitido o moralmente incorrecto
Meaning
something attractive but not allowed or morally wrong
Example
For teenagers, breaking rules often feels like **forbidden fruit**.
phrasal-verb
forecast for
predecir lo que sucederá en un momento determinado en el futuro
Meaning
to predict what will happen at a particular time in the future
Example
Experts **forecast for** heavy rainfall next month due to climate change.
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forever grateful
agradecido por algo durante mucho tiempo
Meaning
thankful for something for a long time
Example
I’ll be **forever grateful** for what you’ve done.
phrasal-verb
forge partnerships with
construir relaciones de trabajo fuertes con otros
Meaning
to build strong working relationships with others
Example
Our diplomats **forge partnerships with** innovators at global forums.
idiom
forgive and forget
dejar de estar enojado y no recordar el error de alguien
Meaning
to stop being angry and not remember someone’s mistake
Example
Let’s **forgive and forget** and move on.
phrasal-verb
forgive for
dejar de sentir enojo o resentimiento hacia alguien por algo
Meaning
to stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone for something
Example
She **forgave him for** lying to her.
phrasal-verb
forgive from within
perdonar verdaderamente a alguien desde lo más profundo de tu corazón
Meaning
to truly forgive someone deep in your heart
Example
To heal completely, you need to **forgive from within**.
phrasal-verb
forgive someone for
dejar de estar enojado con alguien por lo que hizo
Meaning
to stop being angry with someone for what they did
Example
She finally **forgave him for** lying.
phrasal-verb
forgive yourself
dejar de culparte por errores pasados
Meaning
to stop blaming yourself for past mistakes
Example
You must **forgive yourself** to move forward peacefully.
phrasal-verb
forgive yourself for
dejar de culparte a ti mismo por errores pasados
Meaning
to stop blaming yourself for past mistakes
Example
You must **forgive yourself for** what happened and move forward.
phrasal-verb
fork out
gastar dinero a regañadientes
Meaning
to spend money unwillingly
Example
We had to **fork out** a lot of money for the car repairs.
idiom
form follows function
la forma de un edificio u objeto debe relacionarse principalmente con su función o propósito previsto
Meaning
the shape of a building or object should primarily relate to its intended function or purpose
Example
In modern architecture, **form follows function** is a principle that's widely accepted.
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Fortune favors the bold
Aquellos que toman riesgos tienen más probabilidades de tener éxito.
Meaning
Those who take risks are more likely to be successful.
Example
Remember, **fortune favors the bold**, so don’t be afraid to invest in new opportunities.
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forty winks
una siesta corta o un breve descanso
Meaning
a short nap or brief sleep
Example
He likes to take **forty winks** after work.
phrasal-verb
forward to
enviar un mensaje recibido a otra persona
Meaning
to send a received message to another person
Example
Can you **forward** this message **to** the manager?
phrasal-verb
foster cooperation
fomentar y desarrollar asistencia mutua o trabajo en equipo entre naciones
Meaning
to encourage and develop mutual assistance or teamwork between nations
Example
The UN's goal is to **foster cooperation** among its members.
phrasal-verb
foster in
promover el desarrollo de una cualidad o idea dentro de alguien o un grupo
Meaning
to promote the development of a quality or idea within someone or a group
Example
The program aims to **foster in** participants a sense of responsibility.
phrasal-verb
foster mutual respect
fomentar el entendimiento y el aprecio entre grupos o países
Meaning
to encourage understanding and appreciation between groups or countries
Example
Cultural exchanges help **foster mutual respect** among nations.
idiom
frame of mind
el estado de ánimo o el estado mental de una persona
Meaning
a person's mood or mental state
Example
He’s not in the right **frame of mind** to make decisions.
phrasal-verb
frame setbacks as lessons
describir los problemas como oportunidades para aprender
Meaning
to describe problems as opportunities to learn
Example
We **frame setbacks as lessons** so the team stays optimistic.
idiom
Frankenstein’s monster
Una creación que se vuelve contra su creador.
Meaning
A creation that turns against its creator.
Example
Social media became a **Frankenstein’s monster** for its inventors.
phrasal-verb
freak about
ponerse muy ansioso o molesto por algo
Meaning
to become very anxious or upset about something
Example
She **freaked about** the upcoming interview.
idiom
freak out
ponerse muy ansioso, molesto o asustado
Meaning
to become very anxious, upset, or scared
Example
She **freaked out** when she saw the spider.
phrasal-verb
freak out about
ponerse muy ansioso o molesto por algo
Meaning
to become very anxious or upset about something
Example
People often **freak out about** deadlines and performance reviews.