Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
gain from
obtener un beneficio, ventaja o conocimiento de algo
Meaning
to get a benefit, advantage, or knowledge from something
Example
You can **gain from** every experience, even the difficult ones.
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gain insight into
comprender algo profundamente o claramente a través de la experiencia
Meaning
to understand something deeply or clearly through experience
Example
Traveling helped me **gain insight into** different cultures.
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gear down for
reducir el ritmo en preparación para algo
Meaning
to slow your pace in preparation for something
Example
We **gear down for** finals by taking fewer shifts that week.
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gear the crew up
preparar un equipo con las herramientas o la mentalidad que necesitan
Meaning
to prepare a team with the tools or mindset they need
Example
Heads **gear the crew up** with clear roles before the sprint begins.
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gear towards
preparar o diseñar algo para un tipo específico de carrera o rol
Meaning
to prepare or design something for a specific type of career or role
Example
Her recent training is **geared towards** a career in management.
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gear up for adventure
preparar el equipo y la mentalidad para algo emocionante
Meaning
to prepare equipment and mindset for something exciting
Example
We **gear up for adventure** by checking safety kits before the hike.
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gear yourself up
prepararse mental o físicamente para algo desafiante o importante
Meaning
to prepare mentally or physically for something challenging or important
Example
You need to **gear yourself up** for the big presentation tomorrow.
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geek out over
emocionarse mucho discutiendo un tema favorito
Meaning
to get very excited discussing a favorite topic
Example
We **geek out over** new space missions every Friday livestream.
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get a grip on
tomar el control de las emociones de uno
Meaning
to gain control of one’s emotions
Example
You need to **get a grip on** your emotions before reacting.
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get accustomed to
acostumbrarse a
Meaning
to become familiar or comfortable with something
Example
It takes time to **get accustomed to** a new work environment.
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get across
comunicar una idea con éxito para que los demás la entiendan
Meaning
to communicate an idea successfully so that others understand it
Example
He struggled to **get across** his main message to the audience.
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get across feelings
comunicar con éxito cómo te sientes
Meaning
to successfully communicate how you feel
Example
He couldn’t **get across** his feelings properly in the letter.
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get across to
hacer que alguien entienda algo claramente
Meaning
to make someone understand something clearly
Example
It’s hard to **get across to** customer service that the product is faulty.
phrasal-verb
get across your message
comunicar una idea claramente para que otros lo entiendan
Meaning
to communicate an idea clearly so that others understand it
Example
A good speaker can get across their message effectively.
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get ahead financially
mejorar tu situación financiera con el tiempo
Meaning
to improve your financial situation over time
Example
It takes careful planning to **get ahead financially** in this economy.
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get ahead in
hacer progresos o tener éxito en un área particular
Meaning
to make progress or succeed in a particular area
Example
She worked hard to **get ahead in** her studies.
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get ahead of
moverse frente a alguien o ganar una ventaja
Meaning
to move in front of someone or gain an advantage
Example
We need to **get ahead of** the other team early in the match.
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get along
tener una buena relación con alguien
Meaning
to have a good relationship with someone
Example
I really **get along** well with my colleagues.
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get along across
tener una relación amistosa a través de diferentes orígenes
Meaning
to have a friendly relationship across different backgrounds
Example
He can easily **get along across** cultures because he is open-minded.
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get along across cultures
tener una relación amistosa y positiva con personas de otras culturas
Meaning
to have a friendly and positive relationship with people from other cultures
Example
To work abroad successfully, you need to **get along across cultures**.
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get along in
manejarse o funcionar bien en una situación o cultura particular
Meaning
to manage or function well in a particular situation or culture
Example
She has learned to **get along in** a multicultural environment.
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get along together
tener una relación amistosa y armoniosa
Meaning
to have a friendly and harmonious relationship
Example
Despite their differences, they **get along together** quite well.
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get around
superar reglas u obstáculos
Meaning
to overcome rules or obstacles
Example
Some exporters try to **get around** strict trade regulations.
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get around obstacles
encontrar formas de evitar o superar dificultades
Meaning
to find ways to avoid or overcome difficulties
Example
She found a clever way to **get around obstacles** and finish her project.