Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
roll into
hacer una transición suave hacia algo
Meaning
to transition smoothly into something
Example
The webinar will **roll into** a live Q&A.
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roll the credits
terminar algo oficialmente
Meaning
to finish something officially
Example
After the final announcement, they **rolled the credits** on the project.
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Roll the dice
tomar una oportunidad en algo incierto
Meaning
to take a chance on something uncertain
Example
They **rolled the dice** by launching their product early.
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roll up one's sleeves
prepararse para trabajar duro o asumir un reto
Meaning
to prepare to work hard or take on a challenge
Example
We need to **roll up our sleeves** if we want to finish this task on time.
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Roll up your sleeves
Prepararse para trabajar duro.
Meaning
To prepare to work hard.
Example
Let’s **roll up our sleeves** and get started.
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roll with
adaptarse a los cambios o desafíos fácilmente
Meaning
to adapt to changes or challenges easily
Example
The team had to **roll with** several last-minute changes to the schedule.
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roll with laughter
reír incontrolablemente
Meaning
to laugh uncontrollably
Example
The comedian made the whole audience **roll with laughter**.
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roll with the punches
adaptarse a las dificultades y seguir adelante
Meaning
to adapt to difficulties and keep going
Example
Life throws challenges, so we must **roll with the punches**.
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rolling in money
tener mucho dinero
Meaning
having a lot of money
Example
After his business took off, he’s been **rolling in money**.
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Rome wasn’t built in a day
Las cosas importantes toman tiempo en lograrse.
Meaning
Important things take time to accomplish.
Example
**Rome wasn’t built in a day**, be patient with your progress.
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rope in
persuadir a alguien para unirse a una actividad
Meaning
to persuade someone to join an activity
Example
They **roped me in** to help with the charity event.
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rope off
bloquear un área utilizando una cuerda o barrera
Meaning
to block an area by using a rope or barrier
Example
Staff will **rope off** the wet floor for safety.
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rough patch
un período de dificultad o problemas
Meaning
a period of difficulty or trouble
Example
Their marriage went through a **rough patch** last year.
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rub someone the wrong way
irritar o molestar a alguien sin intención
Meaning
to irritate or annoy someone without intending to
Example
His attitude tends to **rub people the wrong way**.
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rule of law
el principio de que todos están sujetos a la ley
Meaning
the principle that everyone is subject to the law
Example
Democracy depends on the **rule of law**.
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rule of thumb
un principio práctico general basado en la experiencia
Meaning
a general practical principle based on experience
Example
As a **rule of thumb**, I double-check every document.
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rule out
decidir que algo no es posible
Meaning
to decide that something is not possible
Example
We can’t **rule out** another delay yet.
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rule the roost
ser la persona más poderosa en un grupo o familia
Meaning
to be the most powerful person in a group or family
Example
It’s clear that Mary **rules the roost** in that household.
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rule with an iron fist
controlar a las personas de manera muy estricta y dura
Meaning
to control people very strictly and harshly
Example
The dictator **ruled with an iron fist** for twenty years.
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rules are made to be broken
a veces está bien ignorar las reglas
Meaning
sometimes it's okay to ignore rules
Example
He believes **rules are made to be broken**.
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run a tight ship
Gestionar una organización o grupo de manera eficiente y estricta
Meaning
to manage an organization or group efficiently and strictly
Example
The manager **runs a tight ship**, and everyone follows the rules.
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run circles around someone
ser mucho mejor que alguien en algo
Meaning
to be much better than someone at something
Example
She can **run circles around** anyone in the debate team.
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run down
sentirse cansado o agotado debido al exceso de trabajo o enfermedad
Meaning
to feel tired or exhausted due to overwork or illness
Example
You look a bit **run down**; you should get some rest.
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run for office
hacer campaña para un cargo político
Meaning
to campaign for a political position
Example
She decided to **run for office** next year.