Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
Open book
alguien fácil de entender o transparente
Meaning
Someone who is easy to understand or transparent.
Example
She’s an **open book**; you always know what she’s thinking.
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open channels of communication
establecer un diálogo o discusión
Meaning
to establish dialogue or discussion
Example
They tried to **open channels of communication** with the neighboring country.
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open heart
ser honesto y amable en sentimientos y acciones
Meaning
to be honest and kind in feelings and actions
Example
He welcomed everyone with an **open heart**.
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open one's heart
expresar sentimientos o emociones de manera honesta
Meaning
to express feelings or emotions honestly
Example
She finally decided to **open her heart** and share her feelings.
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open Pandora’s box
empezar algo que causa muchos problemas imprevistos
Meaning
to start something that causes many unforeseen problems
Example
Creating sentient AI could **open Pandora’s box** of ethical challenges.
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open the floodgates
permitir que algo suceda a gran escala; desencadenar una reacción en cadena
Meaning
to allow something to happen on a large scale; to trigger a chain reaction
Example
When the security flaw was leaked, it **opened the floodgates** for hackers worldwide.
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open to abuse
susceptible de ser mal utilizado o explotado
Meaning
liable to be misused or exploited
Example
Facial recognition technology is **open to abuse** if not regulated.
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open up
volverse dispuesto a compartir pensamientos o comenzar a operar
Meaning
to become willing to share thoughts or to start operating
Example
He finally **opened up** about the challenges he’s facing.
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open up about
compartir pensamientos o sentimientos personales
Meaning
to share personal thoughts or feelings
Example
He finally **opened up about** the project stress.
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open-hearted
amable y honesto al expresar sentimientos
Meaning
kind and honest in expressing feelings
Example
She is an **open-hearted** person who always listens.
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Open-minded
Dispuesto a considerar nuevas ideas u opiniones.
Meaning
Willing to consider new ideas or opinions.
Example
A good therapist must be **open-minded**.
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Opportunity knocks but once
Las buenas oportunidades son raras y deben aprovecharse cuando aparecen.
Meaning
Good opportunities are rare and should be seized when they appear.
Example
Don't miss the chance, **opportunity knocks but once**.
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opt in
elegir participar
Meaning
to choose to participate
Example
Employees can **opt in** to the wellness program.
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opt out
elegir no participar
Meaning
to choose not to participate
Example
Employees can **opt out** of the program if they want.
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opt out of
elegir no participar en algo
Meaning
to choose not to participate in something
Example
You can **opt out of** the newsletter at any time.
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out for blood
estar extremadamente determinado a derrotar o castigar a alguien
Meaning
to be extremely determined to defeat or punish someone
Example
After losing last time, the team is **out for blood** this season.
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out like a light
quedarse dormido muy rápidamente
Meaning
to fall asleep very quickly
Example
He was **out like a light** as soon as his head hit the pillow.
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out of balance
sentirse mental o emocionalmente inestable
Meaning
to feel mentally or emotionally unstable
Example
Lack of rest can make you feel **out of balance**.
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out of bandwidth
demasiado ocupado o abrumado para manejar más tareas
Meaning
too busy or overwhelmed to handle more tasks
Example
I’m **out of bandwidth** today, can we talk tomorrow?
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out of bounds
no permitido o más allá de los límites aceptables
Meaning
not allowed or beyond acceptable limits
Example
His rude comment was **out of bounds**.
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Out of curiosity
Por el deseo de saber o aprender algo.
Meaning
Because of a desire to know or learn something.
Example
I asked him **out of curiosity**, not to interfere.
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Out of fashion
Ya no está de moda o popular
Meaning
No longer trendy or popular
Example
Those jeans went **out of fashion** years ago.
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Out of focus
No claro o sin prestar atención
Meaning
Not clear or not paying attention
Example
He looked tired and completely **out of focus** during the meeting.
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out of harm’s way
Estar a salvo del peligro o la dificultad.
Meaning
To be safe from danger or difficulty.
Example
Make sure the children are **out of harm’s way** before lighting the fire.