Expression Cards
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idiom
juggle work and life
manejar tanto el trabajo como la vida personal al mismo tiempo
Meaning
to manage both work and personal life at the same time
Example
It's not easy to **juggle work and life**, but I try to do my best.
phrasal-verb
jump at
reaccionar de manera repentina con miedo o sorpresa
Meaning
to react suddenly with fear or surprise
Example
She **jumped at** the sound of thunder.
phrasal-verb
jump back
moverse repentinamente hacia atrás por miedo o sorpresa
Meaning
to move suddenly backward in fear or surprise
Example
She **jumped back** when the cat suddenly hissed.
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jump down someone's throat
reaccionar con enojo y criticar a alguien de repente
Meaning
to react angrily and criticize someone suddenly
Example
She **jumped down my throat** when I suggested a different approach.
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jump for joy
estar extremadamente feliz y emocionado
Meaning
to be extremely happy and excited
Example
The kids **jumped for joy** when they saw the gifts.
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jump in
unirse a una actividad rápidamente
Meaning
to join an activity quickly
Example
Feel free to **jump in** if you have suggestions.
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Jump in at the deep end
Asumir una tarea difícil sin preparación
Meaning
to take on a difficult task without preparation
Example
I had to **jump in at the deep end** when I started my new job.
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jump in on
unirse rápidamente a una actividad o discusión
Meaning
to join an activity or discussion quickly
Example
Feel free to **jump in on** the brainstorming if you have ideas.
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Jump in with both feet
Comenzar algo con entusiasmo sin dudar.
Meaning
To start something enthusiastically without hesitation.
Example
She **jumped in with both feet** when offered the startup role.
phrasal-verb
jump on a call
unirse rápidamente a una llamada de voz o video en línea
Meaning
to quickly join an online voice or video call
Example
Let’s **jump on a call** to discuss the issue in detail.
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jump on the bandwagon
unirse a algo que ya es popular o exitoso
Meaning
to join something that is already popular or successful
Example
Many people **jumped on the bandwagon** of budget travel.
phrasal-verb
jump out at
ser inmediatamente notable o sorprendente
Meaning
to be immediately noticeable or surprising
Example
The bright colors really **jump out at** you.
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jump out of one’s skin
estar extremadamente emocionado o sorprendido
Meaning
to be extremely excited or surprised
Example
I almost **jumped out of my skin** when I saw my old friend after years.
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jump out of your chair
reaccionar repentinamente por sorpresa o choque
Meaning
to react suddenly from shock or surprise
Example
He **jumped out of his chair** when he heard the news.
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jump out of your skin
estar extremadamente sorprendido o asustado
Meaning
to be extremely surprised or frightened
Example
I nearly **jumped out of my skin** when I saw the snake.
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Jump ship
Dejar un trabajo o una organización repentinamente.
Meaning
To leave a job or organization suddenly.
Example
Several employees **jumped ship** when the new policy was announced.
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jump the gun
empezar algo demasiado pronto
Meaning
to start something too soon
Example
They **jumped the gun** by announcing the news early.
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jump the shark
cuando algo comienza a declinar en calidad o popularidad
Meaning
when something begins to decline in quality or popularity
Example
The show **jumped the shark** after season five.
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jump through hoops
hacer muchas cosas difíciles o complicadas para lograr algo
Meaning
to do a lot of difficult or complicated things to achieve something
Example
I had to **jump through hoops** to get my visa approved.
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jump to conclusions
sacar conclusiones precipitadas
Meaning
to make a decision without enough information
Example
Don’t **jump to conclusions** before hearing the whole story.
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jumpy as a cat
fácilmente asustado o nervioso
Meaning
easily frightened or nervous
Example
He’s been **jumpy as a cat** since the robbery.
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jury is still out
no se ha tomado una decisión u opinión todavía
Meaning
a decision or opinion has not yet been reached
Example
The **jury is still out** on whether the new law will be effective.
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just what the doctor ordered
exactamente lo que se necesita o se desea
Meaning
exactly what is needed or wanted
Example
A cup of tea was **just what the doctor ordered**.
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justice delayed is justice denied
si el recurso legal está disponible pero no se entrega a tiempo, es tan bueno como no tenerlo
Meaning
if legal redress is available but not delivered in time, it is as good as having none
Example
Many believe that **justice delayed is justice denied** in this country.