Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
gain ground
hacer progreso o avanzar
Meaning
to make progress or advance
Example
The company has been **gaining ground** in the tech industry.
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gain the upper ground
lograr una posición de ventaja o superioridad
Meaning
to achieve a position of advantage or superiority
Example
The opposition **gained the upper ground** after the scandal.
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gain the upper hand
obtener el control o la ventaja sobre alguien
Meaning
to get control or advantage over someone
Example
Through smart negotiation, the ambassador **gained the upper hand**.
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game changer
una idea o evento que cambia todo significativamente
Meaning
an idea or event that changes everything significantly
Example
The new app was a real **game changer** for the company.
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Game of thrones
Una lucha por el poder o el control, a menudo implicando manipulación y rivalidad
Meaning
A struggle for power or control, often involving manipulation and rivalry
Example
The election turned into a **game of thrones** with leaders fighting for dominance.
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game plan
una estrategia cuidadosamente planificada
Meaning
a carefully thought-out strategy
Example
We need a solid **game plan** before meeting the investors.
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garbage in, garbage out
datos de entrada defectuosos producirán resultados defectuosos
Meaning
flawed input data will produce flawed results
Example
If the training data is poor, the AI model will fail — **garbage in, garbage out**.
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gather around
reunirse alrededor de alguien o algo
Meaning
to come together around someone or something
Example
Kids **gathered around** to watch the science demo.
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gather up
reunir o recoger cosas
Meaning
to collect things together
Example
Let’s **gather up** the supplies before the workshop.
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gear down
reducir el ritmo de la actividad
Meaning
to slow the pace of activity
Example
We can **gear down** after the product launch is stable.
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gear toward
diseñar o apuntar algo para un grupo particular
Meaning
to design or aim something for a particular group
Example
The course is **geared toward** new managers.
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gear up
prepararse energéticamente para algo
Meaning
to prepare energetically for something
Example
The team is **gearing up** for the product launch next week.
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gear up for
prepararse para algo
Meaning
to prepare for something
Example
The engineers are **gearing up for** the final test run.
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gear up to
prepararse con energía para hacer algo
Meaning
to prepare energetically to do something
Example
We’re **gearing up to** launch the app next month.
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gears in motion
el proceso ha comenzado y está avanzando
Meaning
the process has started and is progressing
Example
Once the plan was approved, the **gears were in motion**.
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get a clean bill of health
ser declarado completamente saludable por un médico
Meaning
to be declared completely healthy by a doctor
Example
After his check-up, he **got a clean bill of health**.
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get a degree
completar un programa educativo formal
Meaning
to complete a formal education program
Example
She worked hard to **get a degree** in engineering.
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get a foot in the door
dar el primer paso hacia lograr algo, especialmente un empleo
Meaning
to take the first step towards achieving something, especially a job
Example
He took an internship to **get a foot in the door** of the company.
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get a good deal
comprar algo a un precio bajo; hacer una ganga
Meaning
to buy something at a low price; to make a bargain
Example
I **got a good deal** on this phone online.
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get a grasp of
entender algo completamente
Meaning
to understand something fully
Example
It took me a while to **get a grasp of** the new software.
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get a grip
controlar tus emociones y comportarte sensatamente
Meaning
to control your emotions and behave sensibly
Example
Stop panicking and **get a grip** on yourself!
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get a grip on yourself
controlar tus emociones y comportarte con calma
Meaning
to control your emotions and behave calmly
Example
You need to **get a grip on yourself** before talking to your boss.
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get a handle on something
entender o tomar control de algo
Meaning
to understand or gain control of something
Example
I'm trying to **get a handle on** the new software.
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get a kick out of
disfrutar mucho de algo
Meaning
to enjoy something very much
Example
He really **gets a kick out of** playing video games with his kids.