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idiom
lay the foundation
crear la base o el punto de partida de algo
Meaning
to create the base or starting point for something
Example
They worked hard to **lay the foundation** for future growth.
phrasal-verb
lay the foundation for progress
crear una base sólida para el desarrollo futuro
Meaning
to create a strong basis for future development
Example
Investing in education helps **lay the foundation for progress**.
phrasal-verb
lay the groundwork for
preparar la base fundamental para algo importante en el futuro
Meaning
to prepare the basic foundation for something important in the future
Example
She’s **laying the groundwork for** her next career move.
phrasal-verb
lay things out for
explicar o organizar información claramente para un propósito
Meaning
to explain or arrange information clearly for a purpose
Example
She **laid things out for** the team so everyone knew their tasks.
idiom
lay up
guardar algo en reserva para su uso posterior
Meaning
to keep something in reserve for later use
Example
We should **lay up** extra supplies before winter.
idiom
lay 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 our cards on the table** and discuss this honestly.
phrasal-verb
layer on
agregar capas o niveles a una pieza de arte o diseño
Meaning
to add layers or levels to a piece of art or design
Example
He **layered on** different textures to make the painting richer.
idiom
lazy bones
una persona perezosa
Meaning
a lazy person
Example
Come on, **lazy bones**, get out of bed!
phrasal-verb
lead by
guiar a otros a través de tu propio ejemplo o acciones
Meaning
to guide others through your own example or actions
Example
Great leaders **lead by** example rather than words.
idiom
lead by example
mostrar a los demás cómo comportarse al hacerlo tú mismo
Meaning
to show others how to behave by doing it yourself
Example
A true leader always **leads by example**.
idiom
lead from the front
liderar con el ejemplo, tomando la iniciativa
Meaning
to lead by example, taking the initiative
Example
A good leader knows how to **lead from the front** and inspire others to follow.
idiom
lead generation
el proceso de atraer y convertir a extraños en clientes potenciales
Meaning
the process of attracting and converting strangers into potential customers
Example
We’re focusing on **lead generation** through free webinars.
phrasal-verb
lead into
introducir o preparar el camino para algo
Meaning
to introduce or prepare the way for something
Example
She used a joke to **lead into** her main topic.
idiom
Lead the charge
estar al frente de una acción o movimiento
Meaning
to be at the forefront of an action or movement
Example
He was the one to **lead the charge** in the new project.
phrasal-verb
lead the way for
crear un ejemplo que otros puedan seguir
Meaning
to create an example that others can follow
Example
Community leaders **lead the way for** safer streets by volunteering weekends.
phrasal-verb
lead to
causar un resultado o consecuencia particular
Meaning
to cause a particular result or outcome
Example
Improved visuals can **lead to** better audience engagement.
phrasal-verb
lead up to
resultar en o causar algo que suceda más tarde
Meaning
to result in or cause something to happen later
Example
The decisions we make now could **lead up to** major outcomes in the future.
phrasal-verb
lead with
comenzar con una declaración educada o positiva antes de la crítica
Meaning
to begin with a polite or positive statement before criticism
Example
It’s always better to **lead with** appreciation before giving feedback.
idiom
leaf through
pasar las páginas de un libro o revista de manera casual
Meaning
to turn the pages of a book or magazine casually
Example
He likes to **leaf through** catalogs during lunch.
phrasal-verb
leak out
hacerse conocido accidentalmente; escapar del secreto
Meaning
to become known accidentally; to escape from secrecy
Example
Sensitive information **leaked out** before the official announcement.
phrasal-verb
lean back on
confiar en alguien o algo para apoyo
Meaning
to rely on someone or something for support
Example
When work gets stressful, I **lean back on** my team for help.
phrasal-verb
lean emotionally on
depender de alguien para apoyo emocional
Meaning
to depend on someone for emotional support
Example
During tough times, she **leaned emotionally on** her best friend.
phrasal-verb
lean forward
mostrar interés y participación emocional en una conversación
Meaning
to show interest and emotional engagement in a conversation
Example
She **leaned forward** and listened carefully to her friend’s worries.
phrasal-verb
lean in to
abrazar o enfrentar los desafíos emocionales con coraje
Meaning
to embrace or face emotional challenges with courage
Example
Instead of avoiding conflict, she decided to **lean in to** the discussion.