Expression Cards
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idiom
helping hand
asistencia o apoyo
Meaning
assistance or support
Example
He offered a **helping hand** when I was struggling.
phrasal-verb
hesitate over
pausar antes de hacer o decir algo debido a incertidumbre
Meaning
to pause before doing or saying something because of uncertainty
Example
She **hesitated over** whether to tell him the truth.
idiom
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.
idiom
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.
phrasal-verb
hint at
sugerir o implicar algo indirectamente sobre el futuro
Meaning
to suggest or imply something indirectly about the future
Example
The CEO’s comments **hint at** a possible expansion next year.
phrasal-verb
hire on
emplear o traer a alguien a una empresa
Meaning
to employ or bring someone into a company
Example
They **hired on** two new developers to expand their product team.
idiom
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.
idiom
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.
idiom
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.
idiom
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.
idiom
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**.
idiom
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.
idiom
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.
phrasal-verb
hit it off with
tener una buena relación con alguien de inmediato
Meaning
to immediately have a good relationship with someone
Example
We **hit it off with** each other from the very first meeting.
idiom
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**!
idiom
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**.
phrasal-verb
hit on
mostrar interés romántico o sexual en alguien
Meaning
to show romantic or sexual interest in someone
Example
He tried to **hit on** her at the party, but she ignored him.
phrasal-verb
hit out at
criticar a alguien o algo con enojo
Meaning
to criticize someone or something angrily
Example
The politician **hit out at** the media for spreading lies.
idiom
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**.
idiom
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.
idiom
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.
idiom
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.