Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
jump the gun
empezar algo demasiado pronto
Meaning
to start something too soon
Example
They **jumped the gun** by announcing the news early.
idiom
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.
idiom
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.
idiom
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.
idiom
jumpy as a cat
fácilmente asustado o nervioso
Meaning
easily frightened or nervous
Example
He’s been **jumpy as a cat** since the robbery.
idiom
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.
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justice is blind
la justicia debe ser imparcial y no influenciada por la riqueza o el poder
Meaning
justice should be impartial and not influenced by wealth or power
Example
**Justice is blind**, and everyone should be treated equally under the law.
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justice will prevail
al final, lo correcto triunfará sobre lo incorrecto
Meaning
in the end, right will triumph over wrong
Example
Even though the case was difficult, I believe that **justice will prevail**.