Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
Help each other out
Ayudarse mutuamente, especialmente en situaciones difíciles.
Meaning
To assist one another, especially in difficult situations.
Example
During the project, we all had to **help each other out** to finish on time.
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help someone out
ayudar a alguien en una situación difícil
Meaning
to assist someone in a difficult situation
Example
Whenever I am in trouble, she always **helps me out**.
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helping hand
asistencia o apoyo
Meaning
assistance or support
Example
He offered a **helping hand** when I was struggling.
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High stakes
Involucrando un riesgo serio o consecuencias significativas.
Meaning
Involving serious risk or significant consequences.
Example
Negotiating with investors is a **high-stakes** game.
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high-risk, high-reward
situaciones o decisiones que implican muchos riesgos pero también ofrecen el potencial de grandes recompensas
Meaning
situations or decisions that involve a lot of risks but also offer the potential for great rewards
Example
Investing in emerging markets can be **high-risk, high-reward**, but the returns are worth it.
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hit a bump in the road
enfrentar un problema temporal o un contratiempo
Meaning
to face a temporary problem or setback
Example
Our project **hit a bump in the road**, but we'll recover soon.
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hit a home run
lograr un gran éxito
Meaning
to achieve great success
Example
The new marketing campaign really **hit a home run** with its audience.
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hit a snag
enfrentar un problema o obstáculo inesperado
Meaning
to face an unexpected problem or obstacle
Example
The project **hit a snag** when the server went down.
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hit back
responder a las críticas o ataques con fuerza
Meaning
to reply to criticism or attack with force
Example
The team plans to **hit back** with a stronger strategy.
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hit below the belt
actuar de manera injusta o decir algo hiriente
Meaning
to act unfairly or say something hurtful
Example
That comment about her family was really **hitting below the belt**.
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hit home
ser completamente entendido o tener un gran impacto
Meaning
to be fully understood or have a strong impact
Example
The reality of the housing crisis really **hit home** for them.
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hit it off
hacerse amigos rápidamente y con facilidad
Meaning
to become friends quickly and easily
Example
They **hit it off** right after being introduced.
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hit it out of the park
hacer algo extremadamente bien
Meaning
to do something extremely well
Example
Your presentation really **hit it out of the park**!
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hit like a ton of bricks
provocar un shock o sorpresa repentina y fuerte
Meaning
to cause a sudden and strong shock or surprise
Example
The news of his death **hit me like a ton of bricks**.
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hit rock bottom
tocar fondo; llegar al punto más bajo de fracaso o depresión
Meaning
to reach the lowest point of failure or depression
Example
After losing his job, he **hit rock bottom**.
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hit the airwaves
comenzar a emitirse en televisión o radio
Meaning
to start being broadcast on television or radio
Example
The new talk show will **hit the airwaves** next week.
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hit the big time
alcanzar gran fama o éxito
Meaning
to achieve great fame or success
Example
The band **hit the big time** after their first album went viral.
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hit the books
estudiar muy duro
Meaning
to study very hard
Example
I can’t go out tonight; I need to **hit the books** for my exam.
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hit the brakes
reducir la velocidad o detener algo
Meaning
to slow down or stop something
Example
The company had to **hit the brakes** on its expansion plans.
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hit the ceiling
alcanzar el nivel o precio más alto posible
Meaning
to reach the highest possible level or price
Example
The stock prices **hit the ceiling** after the merger news.
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hit the dance floor
empezar a bailar, especialmente en una fiesta
Meaning
to start dancing, especially at a party
Example
Let’s **hit the dance floor** and show our moves!
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hit the dirt
ir al suelo; cubrirse o esconderse
Meaning
to go to ground; to take cover or hide
Example
Wild animals often **hit the dirt** when humans approach.
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hit the firewall
enfrentarse a una restricción o bloqueo de seguridad al intentar acceder a algo en línea
Meaning
to face a restriction or security block while trying to access something online
Example
I tried to visit the site but **hit the firewall** at work.
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hit the gas
acelerar; moverse más rápido
Meaning
to accelerate; to move faster
Example
He **hit the gas** to catch the green light.