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idiom
Fine tuning
pequeños ajustes para mejorar algo
Meaning
small adjustments to improve something
Example
The plan just needs some **fine tuning** before we present it.
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fine-tune
hacer pequeños ajustes para mejorar el rendimiento
Meaning
to make small adjustments to improve performance
Example
The team **fine-tuned** the design before the final launch.
idiom
fingers crossed
esperando buena suerte o un buen resultado
Meaning
hoping for good luck or a good result
Example
I have my **fingers crossed** for your exam results.
phrasal-verb
finish off
terminar la última parte de algo
Meaning
to complete the last part of something
Example
We just need to **finish off** the presentation slides before submitting the report.
phrasal-verb
finish up
completar o terminar algo
Meaning
to complete or end something
Example
Let’s **finish up** this report before the meeting starts.
phrasal-verb
fire back
responder rápidamente y con enojo a las críticas
Meaning
to respond quickly and angrily to criticism
Example
When accused of lying, the minister **fired back** with a sharp remark.
phrasal-verb
fire back at
responder con ira o defensivamente a las críticas
Meaning
to respond angrily or defensively to criticism
Example
The minister **fired back at** the accusations with strong evidence.
phrasal-verb
fire someone up
inspirar o energizar a alguien
Meaning
to inspire or energize someone
Example
The coach’s words **fired up** the team before the final game.
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fire up
emocionar o motivar a alguien
Meaning
to excite or motivate someone
Example
The coach’s speech really **fired up** the players.
phrasal-verb
fire yourself up
hacerse sentir emocionado o motivado por algo
Meaning
to make yourself feel excited or motivated about something
Example
He **fired himself up** before the race by listening to his favorite music.
idiom
firewall
Un sistema de seguridad diseñado para proteger una red de accesos no autorizados.
Meaning
A security system designed to protect a network from unauthorized access.
Example
The company installed a **firewall** to protect sensitive data from cyber attacks.
phrasal-verb
firm up decisions
confirmar decisiones después de considerar opciones
Meaning
to confirm choices after considering options
Example
Let's **firm up decisions** now so vendors can start work tomorrow.
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fish for
intentar obtener algo como información o elogios
Meaning
to try to get something such as information or praise
Example
He keeps **fishing for** compliments about his report.
B1 idiom
fish out of water
Alguien que se siente incómodo o fuera de lugar
Meaning
Someone who feels uncomfortable or out of place
Example
At the formal party, the casual dresser felt like a fish out of water.
phrasal-verb
fit around
organizar trabajo o tareas para acomodar otras actividades o personas
Meaning
to organize work or tasks to accommodate other activities or people
Example
She managed to **fit her schedule around** her team’s needs to ensure smooth collaboration.
idiom
fit as a fiddle
en muy buena salud
Meaning
in very good health
Example
My grandfather is 80 but he’s **fit as a fiddle**.
idiom
fit for a king
algo de muy alta calidad o lujoso
Meaning
something of very high quality or luxurious
Example
The dinner was **fit for a king**.
phrasal-verb
fit in
sentirse cómodo y aceptado dentro de un grupo o entorno
Meaning
to feel comfortable and accepted within a group or environment
Example
New employees often struggle to **fit in** at first.
phrasal-verb
fit in with
estar de acuerdo con o ser adecuado para algo
Meaning
to agree with or be suitable for something
Example
Her views **fit in with** the rest of the team.
phrasal-verb
fit into
convertirse en parte de un grupo o situación fácilmente; adaptarse a un nuevo entorno
Meaning
to become part of a group or situation easily; to adjust to a new environment
Example
It took me a few weeks to **fit into** the new office culture.
phrasal-verb
fit into society
convertirse en aceptado o cómodo dentro de un nuevo entorno social
Meaning
to become accepted or comfortable within a new social environment
Example
Newcomers often struggle to **fit into society** when they move abroad.
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Fit like a glove
Encajar perfectamente.
Meaning
To fit perfectly.
Example
This dress **fits like a glove** on you!
phrasal-verb
fix up
arreglar o planear algo; reparar o preparar algo
Meaning
to arrange or plan something; to repair or prepare something
Example
She offered to **fix up** a lunch meeting for next week.
phrasal-verb
fizzle out
terminar gradualmente o fallar después de comenzar con fuerza
Meaning
to gradually end or fail after starting strongly
Example
The hype around that new brand **fizzled out** after a few months.