Expression Cards
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phrasal-verb
lace up for
atarse los zapatos o el equipo en preparación para algo
Meaning
to tie your shoes or gear in preparation for something
Example
I **lace up for** my morning run as soon as the sun comes up.
idiom
Lady Luck
personificación de la suerte como una mujer que trae buena fortuna
Meaning
personification of luck as a woman who brings good fortune
Example
**Lady Luck** was on our side when we won the match.
phrasal-verb
lag behind
responder lentamente en comparación con la velocidad esperada
Meaning
to respond slowly compared to expected speed
Example
The game **lags behind** because my device is old.
idiom
laid-back
tranquilo, relajado y que no se enfada fácilmente
Meaning
calm, relaxed, and not easily upset
Example
He’s a very **laid-back** person who rarely gets angry.
idiom
land a job
conseguir un trabajo
Meaning
to successfully get a job
Example
He was thrilled to **land a job** at his dream company.
phrasal-verb
lash back
responder con ira a las críticas o ataques
Meaning
to respond angrily to criticism or attack
Example
When criticized unfairly, she immediately **lashed back** with strong words.
phrasal-verb
lash into
criticar a alguien con enojo
Meaning
to criticize someone angrily
Example
The teacher **lashed into** the students for being noisy.
phrasal-verb
lash out
expresar de repente enojo o criticar a alguien fuertemente
Meaning
to suddenly express anger or criticize someone strongly
Example
He **lashed out** at his colleague during the argument.
phrasal-verb
lash out at
expresar ira gritando o atacando a alguien verbalmente
Meaning
to express anger by shouting or attacking someone verbally
Example
He **lashed out at** his colleague for making a mistake.
phrasal-verb
lash out at work
expresar ira bruscamente en el lugar de trabajo
Meaning
to express anger sharply in the workplace
Example
It's better to breathe than to **lash out at work** over a comment.
phrasal-verb
lash out emotionally
expresar ira o frustración de manera violenta o repentina
Meaning
to express anger or frustration violently or suddenly
Example
He **lashed out emotionally** when he felt betrayed.
phrasal-verb
lash out with frustration
expresar repentinamente ira o frustración
Meaning
to suddenly express anger or frustration
Example
He **lashed out with frustration** after failing the exam.
phrasal-verb
lash with anger
expresar ira fuertemente
Meaning
to express anger strongly
Example
The coach **lashed with anger** after the team lost again.
idiom
latch onto
Aceptar rápidamente una idea o conectar con alguien.
Meaning
to quickly embrace an idea or connect with someone
Example
The students quickly **latched onto** the new study app.
phrasal-verb
laugh along with
compartir la risa o la alegría de otra persona
Meaning
to share in someone else's laughter or joy
Example
Everyone **laughed along with** the funny story.
idiom
laugh off
tomarse algo a broma o no darle importancia
Meaning
to dismiss something by treating it as a joke
Example
She tried to **laugh off** the mistake during the presentation.
phrasal-verb
laugh off trouble
mantenerse positivo bromeando sobre los problemas
Meaning
to stay positive by joking about problems
Example
She **laughs off trouble** when flight delays throw off plans.
phrasal-verb
laugh together
reír juntos
Meaning
to share laughter and joy with others
Example
We all **laughed together** remembering funny college stories.
phrasal-verb
laugh with
compartir la risa y la felicidad con alguien
Meaning
to share laughter and happiness with someone
Example
We **laughed with** our colleagues after the meeting.
idiom
laugh your head off
reírse a carcajadas
Meaning
to laugh very loudly or uncontrollably
Example
The movie was so funny that we **laughed our heads off**.
idiom
law and order
un estado de paz mantenido por seguir las leyes
Meaning
a state of peace maintained by following laws
Example
The police are responsible for maintaining **law and order**.
idiom
law of the jungle
supervivencia del más fuerte; falta de orden o ley
Meaning
survival of the strongest; lack of order or law
Example
In war, the **law of the jungle** often applies.
idiom
law-abiding citizen
una persona que siempre sigue la ley
Meaning
a person who always follows the law
Example
He is known as a **law-abiding citizen** in the community.
idiom
lay all your cards on the table
ser abierto y honesto acerca de tus intenciones o planes
Meaning
to be open and honest about your intentions or plans
Example
Let’s **lay all our cards on the table** and discuss the issue.