Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
strength in numbers
mayor poder viene de un grupo más grande
Meaning
greater power comes from a larger group
Example
We can win this battle if we stick together, there's **strength in numbers**.
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stress out
volverse muy ansioso o nervioso debido a la presión
Meaning
to become very anxious or nervous due to pressure
Example
She tends to **stress out** before exams.
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stressed out
sentir mucha preocupación o tensión debido a los problemas
Meaning
feeling very worried or tense because of problems
Example
I'm completely **stressed out** about my exams.
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stretch the truth
exagerar o hacer que algo parezca más importante de lo que es
Meaning
to exaggerate or make something seem more important than it is
Example
He sometimes **stretches the truth** to impress people.
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strike a balance
encontrar un compromiso satisfactorio entre dos cosas
Meaning
to find a satisfactory compromise between two things
Example
It’s hard to **strike a balance** between career and family.
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strike a bargain
llegar a un acuerdo o trato
Meaning
to reach an agreement or deal
Example
After some discussion, they **struck a bargain** that suited both parties.
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strike a chord
causar que alguien sienta simpatía o emoción
Meaning
to cause someone to feel sympathy or emotion
Example
Her story **struck a chord** with the audience.
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strike a deal
llegar a un acuerdo o arreglo, especialmente en los negocios
Meaning
to reach an agreement or arrangement, especially in business
Example
After long discussions, the companies finally **struck a deal**.
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strike it lucky
tener una suerte inesperada
Meaning
to have unexpected good fortune
Example
We **struck it lucky** and found the last two tickets.
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strike it rich
hacer una gran cantidad de dinero de repente
Meaning
to suddenly make a lot of money
Example
They **struck it rich** after investing in that startup.
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strike while the iron is hot
aprovechar una oportunidad de inmediato
Meaning
to take advantage of an opportunity immediately
Example
The market conditions are perfect, so we need to **strike while the iron is hot**.
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stroke of genius
una idea o acción brillante y creativa
Meaning
a brilliant and creative idea or action
Example
That marketing campaign was a **stroke of genius**.
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strong password
una contraseña que es difícil de adivinar para otros, normalmente combinando letras, números y símbolos
Meaning
a password that is difficult for others to guess, typically combining letters, numbers, and symbols
Example
For better security, always use a **strong password** with at least eight characters.
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success is earned, not given
el éxito viene del trabajo duro, no por casualidad
Meaning
success comes from hard work, not by chance
Example
Remember, **success is earned, not given**, so work hard every day.
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success is within reach
el éxito está casi al alcance
Meaning
success is almost attainable
Example
With just a little more effort, **success is within reach**.
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sugarcoat the truth
hacer que algo parezca más agradable o aceptable de lo que es
Meaning
to make something seem more pleasant or acceptable than it is
Example
Don’t try to **sugarcoat the truth**; we need to be honest about the situation.
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Supply and demand
La relación entre la cantidad de algo disponible y cuánto la gente lo quiere.
Meaning
The relationship between how much of something is available and how much people want it.
Example
The price of oil depends largely on **supply and demand**.
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surf the net
navegar o explorar sitios web en internet
Meaning
to browse or explore websites on the internet
Example
I usually **surf the net** before going to bed.
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sustainable development
desarrollo que satisface las necesidades del presente sin comprometer la capacidad de las generaciones futuras para satisfacer las suyas propias
Meaning
development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
Example
The company is committed to **sustainable development** by investing in green technologies.
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swear an oath
prometer solemnemente, a menudo de manera formal
Meaning
to promise solemnly, often in a formal way
Example
He **swore an oath** to serve his country faithfully.
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swear on one’s life
hacer una promesa muy seria de que algo es cierto
Meaning
to make a very serious promise that something is true
Example
I **swear on my life**, I didn’t do it!
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sweat blood
hacer un esfuerzo enorme
Meaning
to make an enormous effort
Example
He **sweat blood** to get that promotion.
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sweep someone off their feet
hacer que alguien se enamore de ti repentinamente
Meaning
to make someone fall in love with you suddenly
Example
His charm and confidence really **swept her off her feet**.
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sweep something under the rug
ignorar u ocultar un problema o error
Meaning
to ignore or hide a problem or mistake
Example
Don't just **sweep the issue under the rug**. We need to address it.