Expression Cards
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idiom
race against time
apresurarse para completar algo antes de la fecha límite
Meaning
to rush to complete something before a deadline
Example
We’re in a **race against time** to meet the client’s demand.
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race to the bottom
una situación en la que las empresas o los países bajan los estándares para seguir siendo competitivos
Meaning
a situation where companies or countries lower standards to remain competitive
Example
Reducing wages to attract investors can create a **race to the bottom**.
phrasal-verb
rack up
acumular o lograr algo, como puntos o premios
Meaning
to accumulate or achieve something, such as points or awards
Example
She has **racked up** several awards for her outstanding work.
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rack your brains
pensar muy duro sobre algo
Meaning
to think very hard about something
Example
I had to **rack my brains** to remember her name.
phrasal-verb
radiate happiness
mostrar claramente felicidad o alegría a través de tu apariencia o comportamiento
Meaning
to clearly show happiness or joy through your appearance or behavior
Example
The bride **radiated happiness** throughout the ceremony.
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rags to riches
pasar de ser pobre a volverse rico y exitoso
Meaning
to go from being poor to becoming rich and successful
Example
His life story is a real **rags to riches** tale.
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raining cats and dogs
lloviendo muy fuerte
Meaning
raining very heavily
Example
It's **raining cats and dogs** outside!
idiom
raise a toast
honrar a alguien o algo con una bebida
Meaning
to honor someone or something with a drink
Example
We **raised a toast** to the newlyweds.
phrasal-verb
raise awareness about
aumentar la comprensión o preocupación pública sobre un tema
Meaning
to increase public understanding or concern about an issue
Example
The campaign aims to **raise awareness about** climate change.
phrasal-verb
raise concern about
expresar preocupación o duda sobre un tema
Meaning
to express worry or doubt about an issue
Example
Activists **raised concern about** the pollution levels in the river.
phrasal-verb
raise consciousness about
hacer que la gente sea más consciente de un problema o causa
Meaning
to make people more aware of an issue or cause
Example
The campaign aims to **raise consciousness about** climate change.
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raise the bar
establecer un estándar o nivel más alto de calidad
Meaning
to set a higher standard or level of quality
Example
The new product really **raised the bar** for the industry.
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raise the roof
hacer mucho ruido; celebrar ruidosamente
Meaning
to make a lot of noise; to celebrate loudly
Example
The crowd **raised the roof** when the team won.
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raise the stakes
aumentar el nivel de riesgo o dificultad
Meaning
to increase the level of risk or difficulty
Example
We need to **raise the stakes** if we want to make a bigger impact.
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raise the white flag
rendirse o rendirse
Meaning
to surrender or give up
Example
After several failed attempts, he finally **raised the white flag**.
phrasal-verb
rake in profits
ganar una gran cantidad de dinero fácilmente o rápidamente
Meaning
to earn a large amount of money easily or quickly
Example
The company **raked in** huge profits after its new product launch.
phrasal-verb
rally around
unirse para apoyar a alguien o algo
Meaning
to come together to support someone or something
Example
The whole team **rallied around** their captain during tough times.
phrasal-verb
rally around for
reunir apoyo para una persona o causa
Meaning
to gather support for a person or cause
Example
Volunteers **rallied around for** the community cleanup in record time.
phrasal-verb
rally behind
unirse para apoyar a un líder o causa
Meaning
to come together to support a leader or cause
Example
Citizens **rallied behind** their prime minister during the crisis.
phrasal-verb
rally spirits around goals
alentar a las personas a mantenerse motivadas acerca de metas compartidas
Meaning
to encourage people to stay motivated about shared targets
Example
Captains **rally spirits around goals** when fatigue sets in late in the quarter.
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rally the troops
motivar o animar a un grupo para actuar
Meaning
to motivate or encourage a group to take action
Example
The manager **rallied the troops** before the big presentation.
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ramp up
aumentar la intensidad o la cantidad de algo
Meaning
to increase the intensity or amount of something
Example
We need to **ramp up** production before the holidays.
phrasal-verb
ramp up exports
aumentar el volumen o la tasa de exportaciones
Meaning
to increase the volume or rate of exports
Example
The manufacturing sector aims to **ramp up exports** in the next fiscal year.
phrasal-verb
ramp up production
aumentar la cantidad o nivel de producción
Meaning
to increase the amount or level of production
Example
Factories are trying to **ramp up production** to meet growing demand.