Expression Cards
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idiom
learn from mistakes
mejorarse a uno mismo entendiendo y corrigiendo errores
Meaning
to improve oneself by understanding and correcting errors
Example
I always try to **learn from mistakes** to avoid repeating them.
phrasal-verb
learn from others
aprender de otros
Meaning
to gain knowledge or understanding from people of different cultures
Example
We can **learn from others** by observing their traditions and values.
idiom
learn from your mistakes
usar la experiencia de errores pasados para mejorar el comportamiento futuro
Meaning
to use the experience of past errors to improve future behavior
Example
Everyone makes errors, but wise people **learn from their mistakes**.
phrasal-verb
learn local customs
estudiar y seguir las tradiciones de la cultura local
Meaning
to study and follow the traditions of the local culture
Example
Expats often try to **learn local customs** to show respect to the host country.
idiom
learn the hard way
aprender algo a través de la experiencia, especialmente a través de cometer errores
Meaning
to learn something through experience, especially through making mistakes
Example
He **learned the hard way** that honesty is the best policy.
idiom
learn the ropes
aprender a hacer un trabajo o actividad en particular
Meaning
to learn how to do a particular job or activity
Example
It took me a month to **learn the ropes** at my new job.
phrasal-verb
learn through
adquirir conocimiento o sabiduría como resultado de la experiencia o dificultad
Meaning
to gain knowledge or wisdom as a result of experience or difficulty
Example
We often **learn through** our failures more than our successes.
phrasal-verb
learn through experience
mejorar reflexionando sobre lo que ha sucedido antes
Meaning
to improve by reflecting on what has happened before
Example
We **learn through experience** when forecasts miss the mark.
phrasal-verb
learn to accept
aprender a aceptar el fracaso como parte de la vida
Meaning
to come to terms with failure as part of life
Example
You must **learn to accept** failure if you want to succeed.
phrasal-verb
learn to appreciate
desarrollar admiración o respeto por otras tradiciones y creencias
Meaning
to develop admiration or respect for other traditions and beliefs
Example
Through travel, you can **learn to appreciate** cultural diversity.
phrasal-verb
learn to cope with
aprender a gestionar o manejar el fracaso
Meaning
to learn how to manage or handle failure
Example
You have to **learn to cope with** setbacks if you want to grow.
phrasal-verb
learn to let go
aceptar algo y seguir adelante emocionalmente
Meaning
to accept something and move on emotionally
Example
You must **learn to let go** of your past regrets.
phrasal-verb
learn to live with
aceptar un error o defecto que no se puede cambiar
Meaning
to accept a mistake or flaw that cannot be changed
Example
Sometimes you just have to **learn to live with** your past mistakes.
phrasal-verb
learn to trust again
aprender a confiar de nuevo
Meaning
to regain faith in others after being betrayed or hurt
Example
It takes time to **learn to trust again** after being let down.
idiom
learn your lesson
aprender de una experiencia desagradable para no repetirla
Meaning
to learn from an unpleasant experience so as not to repeat it
Example
After being late several times, he finally **learned his lesson**.
idiom
learning on the fly
adaptarse y aprender rápidamente sin preparación previa
Meaning
to adapt and learn quickly without prior preparation
Example
AI systems are **learning on the fly** from user data.
idiom
leave a carbon footprint
causar contaminación o impacto ambiental a través de actividades diarias
Meaning
to cause pollution or environmental impact through daily activities
Example
Flying frequently can **leave a large carbon footprint**.
idiom
leave a legacy
crear algo que dure y beneficie a otros después de que te hayas ido
Meaning
to create something that lasts and benefits others after you are gone
Example
He worked hard all his life to **leave a legacy** for his children.
idiom
leave a mark
tener un efecto o influencia duradera
Meaning
to have a lasting effect or influence
Example
Her leadership skills will surely **leave a mark** on the company.
idiom
leave aside
posponer la discusión de algo
Meaning
to postpone discussion of something
Example
Let’s **leave aside** that issue until we have more data.
idiom
leave no stone unturned
hacer todo lo posible para lograr una meta
Meaning
to do everything possible to achieve a goal
Example
The police **left no stone unturned** in their search for the missing child.
phrasal-verb
leave out
omitir o no incluir algo en la escritura o el habla
Meaning
to omit or not include something in writing or speech
Example
Don't **leave out** important details when you write the summary.
idiom
leave something in good hands
asegurar que algo esté bien cuidado por otra persona
Meaning
to ensure that something is well taken care of by someone else
Example
I can retire now because I know my business is **in good hands**.
idiom
leave something up in the air
dejar algo sin decidir o incierto
Meaning
to leave something undecided or uncertain
Example
We left the meeting **up in the air** without any clear decision.