Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
on the front line
directamente involucrado en la parte más activa o peligrosa de algo
Meaning
directly involved in the most active or dangerous part of something
Example
Doctors were **on the front line** during the pandemic.
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on the go
siempre ocupado o activo; viajando mucho
Meaning
always busy or active; traveling a lot
Example
She's always **on the go** with her work trips.
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on the grapevine
escuchar chismes o rumores indirectamente
Meaning
to hear gossip or rumor indirectly
Example
I heard **on the grapevine** that they’re getting divorced.
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on the gravy train
estar en una situación donde se gana mucho dinero con poco esfuerzo
Meaning
to be in a situation where one makes a lot of money with little effort
Example
He’s been riding **on the gravy train** since he took over the family business.
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on the horizon
probable de suceder pronto
Meaning
likely to happen soon
Example
A new product launch is **on the horizon**.
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on the house
gratis; pagado por el establecimiento
Meaning
free of charge; paid for by the establishment
Example
The drinks were **on the house** tonight.
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on the level
honesto y sincero; no intentando engañar
Meaning
honest and sincere; not trying to deceive
Example
You can trust her—she’s **on the level**.
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on the line
en riesgo; en peligro de perderse
Meaning
at risk; in danger of being lost
Example
The company’s reputation is **on the line** after the failed shipment.
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on the market
disponible para la venta
Meaning
available for sale
Example
Their house has been **on the market** for over six months.
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on the mend
recuperándose de una enfermedad o lesión
Meaning
recovering from an illness or injury
Example
I was sick last week, but I’m **on the mend** now.
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on the money
exactamente correcto o preciso
Meaning
exactly correct or accurate
Example
His prediction about the stock was **on the money**.
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on the radar
algo que está siendo monitoreado o considerado
Meaning
something that is being monitored or considered
Example
The new scientific theory is now **on the radar** of researchers across the world.
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on the rebound
empezando una nueva relación justo después de una ruptura
Meaning
starting a new relationship soon after a breakup
Example
He started dating again **on the rebound**.
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On the record
Oficialmente declarado y reportable
Meaning
Officially stated and reportable
Example
She made her statement **on the record** during the interview.
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on the right side of the law
actuar legalmente; no romper ninguna ley
Meaning
acting legally; not breaking any laws
Example
He wants to stay **on the right side of the law**.
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on the right track
ir en la dirección correcta para lograr el éxito
Meaning
to be going in the correct direction to achieve success
Example
Your plan sounds great — you’re **on the right track**.
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on the rise
aumentando o creciendo en valor o número
Meaning
increasing or growing in value or number
Example
Tech stocks are **on the rise** this quarter.
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on the rocks
en problemas o con probabilidades de fallar (especialmente una relación o matrimonio)
Meaning
in trouble or likely to fail (especially a relationship or marriage)
Example
Their marriage is **on the rocks** after constant arguments.
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on the run
tratando de evitar ser atrapado por la policía
Meaning
trying to avoid being caught by the police
Example
The suspect has been **on the run** for three days.
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on the same page
estar de acuerdo o tener la misma comprensión sobre algo
Meaning
to agree or have the same understanding about something
Example
Before we continue, let’s make sure we’re **on the same page**.
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on the same playing field
en las mismas condiciones o con las mismas oportunidades
Meaning
in the same conditions or with equal chances
Example
We’re now **on the same playing field** as our competitors.
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on the same wavelength
pensar de manera similar a alguien más
Meaning
to think in a similar way as someone else
Example
My best friend and I are always **on the same wavelength**.
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on the sly
en secreto; de una manera astuta
Meaning
secretly; in a sneaky way
Example
He met her **on the sly** without telling anyone.
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on the spot
tomar una decisión inmediatamente
Meaning
to make a decision immediately
Example
He was asked to decide **on the spot**.