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phrasal-verb
push through setbacks
seguir intentando y no rendirse incluso cuando se enfrentan dificultades o fracasos
Meaning
to continue trying and not give up even when facing difficulties or failures
Example
True confidence comes when you **push through setbacks** with determination.
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push through with hope
continuar intentando con fe y optimismo
Meaning
to continue trying with faith and optimism
Example
You can **push through with hope** and reach your goal.
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push up
hacer que algo aumente en valor o precio
Meaning
to make something increase in value or price
Example
Rising fuel costs have **pushed up** transportation expenses.
idiom
push your luck
tomar un riesgo esperando más éxito
Meaning
take a risk hoping for more success
Example
You already got a discount, don’t **push your luck**.
idiom
Push yourself
Intenta hacer mejor o ir más allá de tus límites.
Meaning
Try to do better or go beyond your limits.
Example
You won’t improve unless you **push yourself**.
phrasal-verb
push yourself forward
tomar la iniciativa o avanzar a pesar de los obstáculos
Meaning
to take initiative or move ahead despite obstacles
Example
You have to **push yourself forward** if you want to succeed.
idiom
push yourself to the limit
hacer el máximo esfuerzo incluso cuando es difícil
Meaning
to make maximum effort even when it’s tough
Example
Athletes **push themselves to the limit** to achieve their dreams.
idiom
pushing the envelope
ir más allá de los límites o fronteras habituales; innovar
Meaning
to go beyond the usual limits or boundaries; to innovate
Example
The new startup is really **pushing the envelope** with its groundbreaking technology.
idiom
put a spin on
presentar información de manera que influya en la percepción de las personas
Meaning
to present information in a way that influences people's perception
Example
The media often **puts a spin on** stories to attract viewers.
phrasal-verb
put across
comunicar una idea claramente
Meaning
to communicate an idea clearly
Example
She always manages to **put across** her ideas effectively.
idiom
put all your cards on the table
ser honesto y revelar todos los hechos en una discusión
Meaning
to be honest and reveal all the facts in a discussion
Example
It’s time to **put all your cards on the table** and be transparent.
idiom
Put all your eggs in one basket
arriesgar todo en una sola oportunidad
Meaning
to risk everything on a single opportunity
Example
Don’t **put all your eggs in one basket**; invest in different sectors.
phrasal-verb
put aside
guardar dinero para uso futuro
Meaning
to keep money for future use
Example
Try to **put aside** a little money every month.
phrasal-verb
put aside funds
ahorrar dinero para un propósito específico
Meaning
to save money for a specific purpose
Example
The company decided to **put aside funds** for future emergencies.
phrasal-verb
put away
guardar o ordenar algo en su lugar adecuado
Meaning
to store or tidy something in its proper place
Example
Please **put away** your toys after playing.
phrasal-verb
put away your phone
dejar de usar el teléfono y guardarlo a un lado
Meaning
to stop using your phone and keep it aside
Example
Please **put away your phone** during dinner.
phrasal-verb
put back
devolver algo a su lugar; retrasar un evento
Meaning
to return something to its place; to delay an event
Example
Please **put back** the book when you’re done reading.
phrasal-verb
put behind
olvidar algo desagradable y seguir adelante
Meaning
to forget something unpleasant and move forward
Example
She tried to **put** her past **behind** and start anew.
phrasal-verb
put by
ahorrar dinero para el futuro
Meaning
to save money for the future
Example
She tries to **put by** a small amount every month.
phrasal-verb
put down
poner algo sobre una superficie; criticar o insultar a alguien
Meaning
to place something on a surface; to criticize or insult someone
Example
He **put down** his bag and sat on the chair.
idiom
put down roots
asentarse y convertirse en una persona estable en algún lugar
Meaning
to settle and become established somewhere
Example
After moving to Canada, they finally **put down roots** there.
phrasal-verb
put down to
atribuir algo a una causa
Meaning
to attribute something to a cause
Example
She **put** her success **down to** hard work and determination.
idiom
put first things first
centrarse en las cosas más importantes antes que en otras
Meaning
to focus on the most important things before others
Example
When managing time, always **put first things first**.
phrasal-verb
put forward
sugerir una idea; proponer
Meaning
to suggest an idea; to propose
Example
He **put forward** a new plan during the meeting.