Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
in safe hands
Estar protegido o cuidado por alguien de confianza.
Meaning
Being protected or taken care of by someone trustworthy.
Example
Don’t worry about the kids, they’re **in safe hands** with Grandma.
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in seventh heaven
en un estado de gran felicidad
Meaning
in a state of great happiness
Example
They were **in seventh heaven** during their honeymoon.
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in so many words
decir algo clara y directamente
Meaning
to say something clearly and directly
Example
He didn’t say it **in so many words**, but I knew what he meant.
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In someone’s corner
Apoyar o estar al lado de alguien en momentos de necesidad
Meaning
To support or stand by someone in times of need
Example
I always know my family will be **in my corner** when things go wrong.
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in someone’s good books
ser apreciado o aprobado por alguien
Meaning
to be liked or approved by someone
Example
She’s **in her boss’s good books** after completing the project early.
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in stitches
riendo sin control
Meaning
laughing uncontrollably
Example
His joke had everyone **in stitches**.
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in the back of one's mind
pensar en algo sin prestarle toda la atención
Meaning
thinking about something without giving it full attention
Example
I've always had this idea **in the back of my mind**, but never really acted on it.
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in the black
tener beneficios; estar financieramente estable
Meaning
making a profit; financially stable
Example
Our company is finally **in the black** after two years.
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In the blink of an eye
Muy rápido, casi instantáneamente.
Meaning
Very quickly, almost instantaneously.
Example
The discovery of the new planet happened **in the blink of an eye**.
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In the calm before the storm
Un período de paz antes de que surja una situación difícil o conflicto.
Meaning
A peaceful period before a difficult situation or conflict arises.
Example
The office was quiet, **in the calm before the storm**, as they prepared for the big meeting.
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in the clear
no culpable o libre de sospecha
Meaning
not guilty or free from suspicion
Example
After the investigation, he was found to be **in the clear**.
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in the cloud
almacenado o gestionado en servidores remotos a través de Internet
Meaning
stored or managed on remote servers via the internet
Example
All our data is now **in the cloud**.
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in the dark web
en una parte oculta o secreta de internet utilizada para actividades ilegales
Meaning
in a hidden or secret part of the internet used for illegal activities
Example
Stolen credentials often end up **in the dark web**.
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in the doldrums
sentirse triste o aburrido durante un largo periodo de tiempo
Meaning
feeling sad or bored for a long time
Example
He’s been **in the doldrums** since his team lost.
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in the driver's seat
estar al mando de una situación
Meaning
to be in control of a situation
Example
After the merger, she was **in the driver’s seat** of the company.
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in the dumps
sentirse triste o deprimido
Meaning
feeling sad or depressed
Example
After the argument, he was really **in the dumps**.
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In the eye of the beholder
La belleza o el valor son subjetivos y dependen del observador.
Meaning
Beauty or value is subjective and dependent on the viewer.
Example
Art is truly **in the eye of the beholder**, as different people have different tastes.
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in the footsteps of
seguir el ejemplo o la carrera de alguien
Meaning
to follow someone’s example or career path
Example
She followed **in the footsteps of** her father, becoming a successful entrepreneur.
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in the heat of the moment
actuar impulsivamente o emocionalmente, sin pensar
Meaning
acting impulsively or emotionally, without thinking
Example
I said some things I regret **in the heat of the moment**.
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in the hot seat
estar en una posición difícil o incómoda, a menudo con escrutinio público
Meaning
to be in a difficult or uncomfortable position, often with public scrutiny
Example
After the controversy, the mayor was **in the hot seat** for several days.
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In the know
Tener información que la mayoría de la gente no tiene.
Meaning
Having information that most people do not have.
Example
She’s always **in the know** about company secrets.
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in the lab
trabajando en un entorno de laboratorio en experimentos o investigaciones
Meaning
working in a laboratory environment on experiments or research
Example
The new vaccine is currently being tested **in the lab** before it’s released to the public.
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in the limelight
estar en el centro de atención pública
Meaning
to be the focus of public attention
Example
After winning the award, he was **in the limelight** for months.
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in the line of fire
estar en una situación donde es probable que alguien sea culpado o criticado
Meaning
to be in a situation where one is likely to be blamed or criticized
Example
The manager found himself **in the line of fire** after the project failed.