Expression Cards: idiom
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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**.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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**.
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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.
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rant and rave
gritar y quejarse ruidosamente
Meaning
to shout and complain loudly
Example
He was **ranting and raving** about the bad service.
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raring to go
muy ansioso o emocionado por empezar algo
Meaning
very eager or excited to start something
Example
Everyone was **raring to go** when the event started.
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ray of hope
una pequeña señal de que algo bueno podría suceder
Meaning
a small sign that something good might happen
Example
The new treatment offers a **ray of hope** for patients.
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ray of sunshine
alguien o algo que trae felicidad
Meaning
someone or something that brings happiness
Example
Her smile is like a **ray of sunshine** on a cloudy day.
idiom
reach common ground
encontrar intereses o acuerdos compartidos entre las partes
Meaning
to find shared interests or agreement between parties
Example
After a long discussion, they **reached common ground**.
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reach for the moon
establecer metas muy altas
Meaning
to set very high goals
Example
Don’t be afraid to **reach for the moon**.
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reach for the stars
apuntar a algo muy ambicioso o difícil de lograr
Meaning
to aim for something very ambitious or difficult to achieve
Example
She always tells her students to **reach for the stars** and never give up.
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reach new heights
lograr más que antes, mejorar
Meaning
to achieve more than before, to improve
Example
Their business is now **reaching new heights** in terms of revenue.
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reach out
ponerse en contacto con alguien para ayuda o comunicación
Meaning
to contact someone for help or communication
Example
Feel free to **reach out** if you have more questions.
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reach out to
ponerse en contacto con alguien para ofrecer o solicitar ayuda
Meaning
to contact someone to offer or request help
Example
Feel free to **reach out to** me if you need support.
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reach the top
lograr la posición o nivel más alto en algo
Meaning
to achieve the highest position or level in something
Example
After years of hard work, she finally **reached the top** of her profession.
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reach your full potential
alcanzar la máxima capacidad o éxito que eres capaz de lograr
Meaning
to achieve the maximum ability or success that you are capable of
Example
By working hard, she was able to **reach her full potential**.