Expression Cards
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idiom
leave your mark
tener un impacto duradero o influencia sobre algo
Meaning
to have a lasting impact or influence on something
Example
Her dedication to the cause will surely **leave her mark** in the history books.
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Left no stone unturned
Intentar todas las formas posibles para lograr algo.
Meaning
To try every possible way to achieve something.
Example
The detective **left no stone unturned** to find the truth.
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left speechless
tan sorprendido que no puedes hablar
Meaning
so surprised that you cannot speak
Example
I was **left speechless** by her generosity.
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lend a hand
ayudar a alguien con algo
Meaning
to help someone with something
Example
Can you **lend a hand** with these boxes?
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lend a helping hand
ofrecer asistencia o apoyo
Meaning
to offer assistance or support
Example
She always tries to **lend a helping hand** to those in need.
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lend a listening ear
escuchar atentamente y con simpatía
Meaning
to listen attentively and sympathetically
Example
Whenever I feel down, she always knows how to **lend a listening ear**.
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lend an ear
escuchar atentamente los problemas o sentimientos de alguien
Meaning
to listen carefully to someone’s problems or feelings
Example
She’s always ready to **lend an ear** when I’m feeling down.
phrasal-verb
lend support to
dar ayuda o aprobación a algo
Meaning
to give help or approval to something
Example
Many celebrities **lend support to** environmental causes.
idiom
let bygones be bygones
olvidar los desacuerdos pasados y perdonarse mutuamente
Meaning
to forget past disagreements and forgive each other
Example
They decided to **let bygones be bygones** and move forward.
phrasal-verb
let courage in
permitir que uno mismo se sienta y actúe con valentía
Meaning
to allow oneself to feel and act with bravery
Example
He tried to **let courage in** instead of fear.
phrasal-verb
let down
decepcionar a alguien
Meaning
to disappoint someone
Example
I felt really **let down** when my friend didn’t show up.
phrasal-verb
let down walls
dejar de estar emocionalmente guardado
Meaning
to stop being emotionally guarded
Example
It took time for her to **let down walls** and trust again.
phrasal-verb
let down your guard
dejarse llevar por la guardia
Meaning
to stop being defensive and allow yourself to feel or connect
Example
When you **let down your guard**, you allow others to truly know you.
phrasal-verb
let emotions in
permitir que uno mismo sienta y procese emociones
Meaning
to allow yourself to feel and process emotions
Example
Don’t block your feelings—**let emotions in** and deal with them.
phrasal-verb
let emotions out
expresar los sentimientos que has estado reprimiendo
Meaning
to express feelings that you have been holding in
Example
It’s healthy to **let emotions out** instead of suppressing them.
phrasal-verb
let emotions settle
permitir que las emociones se calmen naturalmente con el tiempo
Meaning
to allow emotions to calm down naturally over time
Example
Take a break and **let your emotions settle** before reacting.
phrasal-verb
let emotions show
expresar los verdaderos sentimientos de una persona abiertamente
Meaning
to express one’s true feelings openly
Example
He rarely **lets his emotions show**, even when he’s upset.
phrasal-verb
let feelings out
expresar emociones en lugar de mantenerlas dentro
Meaning
to express emotions instead of keeping them inside
Example
It's important to **let your feelings out** instead of hiding them.
phrasal-verb
let feelings pass
permitir que las emociones vengan y se vayan sin luchar contra ellas
Meaning
to allow emotions to come and go without fighting them
Example
Instead of holding on to anger, I try to **let feelings pass** naturally.
phrasal-verb
let go
dejar ir las emociones o recuerdos negativos
Meaning
to stop holding onto negative emotions or memories
Example
You have to **let go** of the past to heal emotionally.
phrasal-verb
let go of
liberar emociones negativas o recuerdos dolorosos; dejar de aferrarse emocionalmente a algo
Meaning
to release negative emotions or painful memories; to stop holding onto something emotionally
Example
She’s learning to **let go of** her past mistakes and move forward.
phrasal-verb
let go of confusion
dejar ir la confusión
Meaning
to stop overthinking or feeling uncertain
Example
Once she **let go of confusion**, everything became clear.
phrasal-verb
let go of fear
liberar o dejar de aferrarse a emociones negativas como el miedo o la ira
Meaning
to release or stop holding onto negative emotions like fear or anger
Example
He learned to **let go of fear** and move forward with hope.
phrasal-verb
let go of regret
liberar los sentimientos de culpa o arrepentimiento sobre el pasado
Meaning
to release feelings of guilt or regret about the past
Example
He finally learned to **let go of regret** and focus on the future.