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phrasal-verb
shift over to
moverse de un sistema, proceso o mentalidad a otro
Meaning
to move from one system, process, or mindset to another
Example
They decided to **shift over to** digital platforms for better flexibility.
phrasal-verb
shift perspective
cambiar la forma en que piensas sobre el fracaso
Meaning
to change the way you think about failure
Example
Try to **shift perspective** and see failure as a learning step.
phrasal-verb
shift to
moverse o cambiar enfoque, método o responsabilidad
Meaning
to move or change focus, method, or responsibility
Example
Our company plans to **shift to** a hybrid work model.
phrasal-verb
shift toward
cambiar el enfoque, la actitud o la dirección hacia algo nuevo
Meaning
to change focus, attitude, or direction toward something new
Example
There has been a global **shift toward** sustainable lifestyles.
phrasal-verb
shift toward innovation
centrarse más en crear nuevas ideas o tecnologías
Meaning
to focus more on creating new ideas or technologies
Example
Many industries are trying to **shift toward innovation** to stay competitive.
phrasal-verb
shine a light on
revelar información para que la gente lo note
Meaning
to reveal information so people notice it
Example
Podcasts **shine a light on** local heroes balancing community work and study.
phrasal-verb
shine on
seguir siendo alegre y positivo a pesar de las dificultades
Meaning
to continue to be cheerful and positive despite difficulties
Example
Even in tough times, she continues to **shine on**.
phrasal-verb
shine through
mostrar tu confianza o talento claramente a pesar de los desafíos
Meaning
to show your confidence or talent clearly despite challenges
Example
Her true confidence **shone through** during the interview.
phrasal-verb
shine through challenges
mantener positividad y confianza durante las dificultades
Meaning
to maintain positivity and confidence during difficulties
Example
She always manages to **shine through challenges** with a smile.
phrasal-verb
ship out goods
enviar mercancías a otro lugar, especialmente al extranjero
Meaning
to send goods to another place, especially abroad
Example
They will **ship out goods** to Europe by the end of this month.
phrasal-verb
ship out to
enviar mercancías a un destino
Meaning
to send goods to a destination
Example
The factory **ships out to** regional stores every Thursday.
idiom
shocked to the core
profundamente conmocionado o perturbado
Meaning
deeply shocked or disturbed
Example
Everyone was **shocked to the core** by the tragedy.
phrasal-verb
shoot for
tratar de alcanzar una meta o aspirar a algo alto
Meaning
to try to achieve a goal or aim for something high
Example
You should always **shoot for** the highest standards.
idiom
shoot for the moon
apuntar a algo muy alto o ambicioso
Meaning
to aim for something very high or ambitious
Example
He decided to **shoot for the moon** and apply to Harvard.
idiom
shoot for the stars
aspirar a algo muy ambicioso
Meaning
to aim for something very ambitious
Example
Don’t be afraid to **shoot for the stars**.
idiom
shoot from the hip
hablar o actuar sin pensar cuidadosamente
Meaning
to speak or act without thinking carefully
Example
He tends to **shoot from the hip** during meetings.
phrasal-verb
shoot up
aumentar repentinamente y rápidamente
Meaning
to rise suddenly and quickly
Example
Gold prices **shot up** after the geopolitical tensions increased.
phrasal-verb
shop around
comparar precios antes de comprar algo
Meaning
to compare prices before buying something
Example
Always **shop around** before making a big purchase.
phrasal-verb
shop around for
comparar precios o productos antes de comprar
Meaning
to compare prices or products before buying
Example
Many customers **shop around for** the best deals online.
idiom
shop till you drop
ir de compras durante mucho tiempo hasta que estés cansado
Meaning
to go shopping for a long time until you are tired
Example
My sister loves to **shop till she drops** during sales.
idiom
shore up
fortalecer o apoyar algo
Meaning
to strengthen or support something
Example
They’re investing to **shore up** the rural clinics.
phrasal-verb
shore up against
fortalecer o apoyar algo para prevenir el fracaso durante una crisis
Meaning
to strengthen or support something to prevent failure during crisis
Example
The government took steps to **shore up against** the collapsing economy.
phrasal-verb
shore up confidence
apoyar o fortalecer la creencia y confianza en la economía
Meaning
to support or strengthen belief and trust in the economy
Example
The government announced new reforms to **shore up confidence** in financial markets.
phrasal-verb
shore up reserves
fortalecer o apoyar las reservas financieras
Meaning
to strengthen or support financial reserves
Example
The central bank moved to **shore up reserves** by buying foreign currency.