Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
sweep under the rug
ocultar o ignorar los problemas en lugar de resolverlos
Meaning
to hide or ignore problems instead of solving them
Example
You can’t just **sweep problems under the rug** forever.
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sweet talk someone
halagar o encantar a alguien para que haga algo
Meaning
to flatter or charm someone into doing something
Example
He **sweet talked** his way into getting a discount.
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sweet tooth
un amor por los alimentos dulces
Meaning
a love for sweet foods
Example
She has a **sweet tooth** and can’t resist desserts.
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sweeten the deal
hacer que una oferta sea más atractiva
Meaning
to make an offer more attractive
Example
They decided to **sweeten the deal** by offering free shipping.
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swept off your feet
ser repentinamente y fuertemente atraído por alguien
Meaning
to be suddenly and strongly attracted to someone
Example
She was **swept off her feet** by his charm.
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swing vote
un voto que aún no está decidido y podría ir en cualquier dirección
Meaning
a vote that is not yet decided and could go either way
Example
The **swing vote** will determine the outcome of the election.
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switch off
dejar de pensar en el trabajo o los problemas
Meaning
to stop thinking about work or problems
Example
It’s important to **switch off** after a long day.
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switch on
encender algo para que funcione
Meaning
to turn something on so it operates
Example
Please **switch on** the lights before the clients arrive.
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switch over
cambiar de un sistema o opción a otro
Meaning
to change from one system or option to another
Example
The team will **switch over** to the new software tonight.
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sworn enemies turned friends
dos personas que solían no gustarse pero se hicieron amigos
Meaning
two people who used to dislike each other but became friends
Example
They were **sworn enemies turned friends** after college.
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sworn enemy
alguien que nunca será tu amigo
Meaning
someone who will never be your friend
Example
They used to be close but now are **sworn enemies**.
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sworn enemy turned friend
alguien que antes era tu enemigo pero ahora es tu amigo
Meaning
someone who was once your enemy but is now a friend
Example
After years of rivalry, they became **sworn enemies turned friends**.
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sworn friends
Amigos que son profundamente leales entre sí.
Meaning
Friends who are deeply loyal to each other.
Example
Since childhood, they’ve been **sworn friends**.
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synergy
el poder combinado de un grupo que es mayor que la suma de los esfuerzos individuales
Meaning
the combined power of a group that is greater than the sum of individual efforts
Example
The **synergy** between the teams resulted in a groundbreaking product.
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synergy effect
la mayor efectividad o valor que resulta de que dos o más empresas trabajen juntas
Meaning
the increased effectiveness or value that results from two or more companies working together
Example
The partnership created a **synergy effect**, benefiting both companies.