Expression Cards
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idiom
news travels fast
la información se propaga rápidamente
Meaning
information spreads quickly
Example
In small towns, **news travels fast**.
idiom
nice to meet you
una expresión educada usada cuando se conoce a alguien por primera vez
Meaning
a polite expression used when meeting someone for the first time
Example
It's **nice to meet you**, I've heard a lot about you.
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nip in the bud
detener algo antes de que se convierta en un problema mayor
Meaning
to stop something before it becomes a bigger problem
Example
We should **nip the problem in the bud** before it spreads.
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nip it in the bud
detener un problema antes de que empeore
Meaning
to stop a problem before it gets worse
Example
We should **nip it in the bud** before it becomes serious.
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nitpick
encontrar pequeñas faltas sin importancia en algo
Meaning
to find small, unimportant faults in something
Example
Stop **nitpicking** every little mistake I make!
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No comment
rechazo a responder una pregunta
Meaning
Refusing to answer a question
Example
The spokesperson simply said **no comment** to all questions.
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No doubt about it
Usado para expresar total acuerdo
Meaning
Used to express complete agreement
Example
**No doubt about it**, she deserves the award.
idiom
No guts, no glory
Sin coraje, no puedes lograr el éxito.
Meaning
Without courage, you can’t achieve success.
Example
He took the challenge—**no guts, no glory**.
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No man is an island
Las personas necesitan a otros para apoyo y conexión.
Meaning
People need others for support and connection.
Example
We all need help sometimes because **no man is an island**.
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no pain, no gain
no hay ganancia sin dolor
Meaning
you have to work hard to achieve success
Example
He practices every day because he believes **no pain, no gain**.
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No risk, no reward
No puedes esperar lograr algo sin tomar riesgos.
Meaning
You can't expect to achieve something without taking risks.
Example
To get ahead in life, you have to understand that **no risk, no reward**.
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no rocket scientist
no muy inteligente; no un genio
Meaning
not very intelligent; not a genius
Example
He’s **no rocket scientist**, but he works hard.
idiom
no strings attached
sin condiciones especiales ni restricciones
Meaning
with no special conditions or restrictions
Example
They offered me a free trial with **no strings attached**.
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no such luck
se usa cuando algo que se esperaba no sucedió
Meaning
used when something hoped for did not happen
Example
I hoped to win the lottery, but **no such luck**.
idiom
no worries
se usa para decir que todo está bien o que no hay problema
Meaning
used to say that everything is fine or there is no problem
Example
**No worries**, I’ll take care of it.
idiom
nod in agreement
mostrar acuerdo asintiendo con la cabeza
Meaning
to show agreement by nodding
Example
Everyone **nodded in agreement** when the plan was explained.
idiom
nod off
quedarse dormido de repente, especialmente cuando estás sentado
Meaning
to fall asleep suddenly, especially when sitting
Example
He **nodded off** during the boring lecture.
idiom
nose around
buscar información de manera curiosa
Meaning
to search for information in a curious way
Example
Reporters began to **nose around** after the leak.
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nose for news
un instinto para encontrar historias interesantes
Meaning
an instinct for finding interesting stories
Example
Good reporters have a natural **nose for news**.
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nose to the grindstone
concentrarse y trabajar duro durante mucho tiempo
Meaning
to focus and work hard for a long time
Example
He kept his **nose to the grindstone** and got promoted.
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Nosey parker
Alguien que está demasiado interesado en los asuntos de otras personas.
Meaning
Someone who is too interested in other people's business.
Example
Stop being a **nosey parker** and mind your own business!
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not born yesterday
no fácilmente engañado; experimentado e inteligente
Meaning
not easily fooled; experienced and smart
Example
Don’t try to trick me — I was **not born yesterday**.
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not lose heart
no perder la confianza ni el coraje
Meaning
to not lose confidence or courage
Example
**Don’t lose heart**; success takes time.
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not my cup of tea
algo que no le gusta o disfruta a alguien
Meaning
not something one likes or enjoys
Example
Watching cricket is **not my cup of tea**.