Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
picture perfect
completamente impecable o ideal
Meaning
completely flawless or ideal
Example
Their wedding day was **picture perfect**.
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piece of cake
algo muy fácil de hacer
Meaning
something very easy to do
Example
The exam was a **piece of cake** for her.
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piece of the puzzle
una parte de la solución o comprensión completa
Meaning
a part of the complete solution or understanding
Example
This information is just **a piece of the puzzle**.
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piece together
entender algo combinando pequeños detalles
Meaning
to understand something by combining small details
Example
The detective tried to **piece together** what had happened that night.
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pile up
aumentar hasta convertirse en una gran cantidad
Meaning
to increase into a large amount
Example
Emails tend to **pile up** over the weekend.
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pillar of strength
una persona que proporciona un fuerte apoyo o consuelo
Meaning
a person who provides strong support or comfort
Example
She was a **pillar of strength** during difficult times.
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Pilot project
Un experimento a pequeña escala para probar un concepto.
Meaning
A small-scale experiment to test a concept.
Example
We launched a **pilot project** before going nationwide.
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pioneer a new path
liderar el camino en una nueva empresa o innovación
Meaning
to lead the way in a new venture or innovation
Example
He was the first to **pioneer a new path** in renewable energy solutions.
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pioneer a path
ser el primero en hacer algo nuevo o innovador.
Meaning
to be the first to do something new or innovative.
Example
She is determined to **pioneer a path** in sustainable fashion.
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pioneer new ideas
introducir o crear nuevos conceptos o métodos
Meaning
to introduce or create new concepts or methods
Example
He is always looking to **pioneer new ideas** in his field.
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pipe dream
una esperanza irrealista o imposible
Meaning
an unrealistic or impossible hope
Example
Becoming a billionaire overnight is just a **pipe dream**.
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pitch in
unirse a otros en hacer una tarea o ayudar
Meaning
to join others in doing a task or helping
Example
Everyone **pitched in** to clean the park.
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pivot
cambiar de dirección o estrategia en respuesta a los comentarios del mercado o el fracaso
Meaning
to change direction or strategy in response to market feedback or failure
Example
After the initial product launch failed, the team decided to **pivot** to a new business model.
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pivot on a dime
cambiar de dirección o estrategia rápidamente
Meaning
to change direction or strategy quickly
Example
Startups often have to **pivot on a dime** when market trends shift.
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Pivot the business
Cambiar la dirección o estrategia para adaptarse al mercado.
Meaning
To change direction or strategy to adapt to the market.
Example
After poor sales, they decided to **pivot the business** toward software solutions.
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pivot to success
cambiar de dirección estratégicamente para lograr el éxito
Meaning
to change direction strategically to achieve success
Example
The company had to **pivot to success** after its first product failed.
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place trust in
confiar en alguien o algo
Meaning
to rely on someone or something
Example
I **place my trust in** you to handle this task.
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place your confidence in
confiar o depender de alguien o algo
Meaning
to trust or rely on someone or something
Example
He **placed his confidence in** the team.
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Plain sailing
Algo que es fácil y sin dificultad.
Meaning
Something that is easy and without difficulty.
Example
Once we solved the main issue, the rest was **plain sailing**.
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plan ahead
prepararse para el futuro
Meaning
to prepare for the future
Example
You should **plan ahead** to avoid problems later.
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plan B
un plan alternativo si el primero falla
Meaning
an alternative plan if the first one fails
Example
We should have a **plan B** in case things go wrong.
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plans are up in the air
los planes son inciertos o no decididos aún
Meaning
plans are uncertain or not decided yet
Example
Our travel plans are still **up in the air**.
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plant the seed
introducir una idea sutilmente para influir en alguien más tarde
Meaning
to introduce an idea subtly to influence someone later
Example
He **planted the seed** for the project during the discussion.
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plant the seeds
comenzar un proceso que se desarrollará en el futuro
Meaning
to begin a process that will develop in the future
Example
The training program **planted the seeds** for long-term success.