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idiom
spitting image
alguien que se ve exactamente como otra persona
Meaning
someone who looks exactly like another person
Example
She is the **spitting image** of her mother.
phrasal-verb
splash out on
gastar mucho dinero en algo especial
Meaning
to spend a lot of money on something special
Example
She **splashed out on** a designer handbag for her birthday.
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split decision
una decisión donde las personas están divididas en opinión
Meaning
a decision where people are divided in opinion
Example
The committee made a **split decision** on the proposal.
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split hairs
discutir sobre detalles pequeños o sin importancia
Meaning
to argue about small or unimportant details
Example
Stop **splitting hairs** and focus on the main issue.
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split personality
tener dos lados muy diferentes del carácter de una persona
Meaning
having two very different sides to one's character
Example
He’s got a **split personality**—sometimes kind, sometimes cruel.
phrasal-verb
split profits with
compartir ganancias o beneficios de manera equitativa o según acuerdo
Meaning
to share earnings or gains equally or based on agreement
Example
They decided to **split profits with** their local partners.
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split second
una cantidad muy corta de tiempo
Meaning
a very short amount of time
Example
The decision was made in a **split second**.
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split the atom
hacer algo revolucionario o extremadamente difícil
Meaning
to do something revolutionary or extremely difficult
Example
Creating a universal AI is like trying to **split the atom** of intelligence.
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split the difference
llegar a un acuerdo de compromiso entre dos opiniones o precios
Meaning
to agree on a compromise between two opinions or prices
Example
Let’s **split the difference** and meet halfway.
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split up
separarse o terminar una relación o matrimonio
Meaning
to separate or end a relationship or marriage
Example
John and Mary **split up** last month.
phrasal-verb
split up tasks
dividir el trabajo entre las personas en un grupo
Meaning
to divide work among people in a group
Example
Let’s **split up tasks** so everyone knows what to do.
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split-second decision
una decisión tomada rápidamente sin mucho pensamiento
Meaning
a decision made very quickly without much thought
Example
The pilot had to make a **split-second decision** to avoid the crash.
phrasal-verb
spotlight progress
resaltar los pasos positivos que se han dado
Meaning
to highlight positive steps that have been made
Example
We **spotlight progress** in standups so hope stays alive.
phrasal-verb
spread across
extenderse sobre un área grande o entre muchas personas
Meaning
to extend over a large area or among many people
Example
The global supply chain **spreads across** several continents.
phrasal-verb
spread awareness about
compartir información para hacer que la gente sea más consciente de algo
Meaning
to share information to make people more conscious about something
Example
The NGO works hard to **spread awareness about** climate change.
phrasal-verb
spread awareness of
compartir conocimientos o información para que más personas comprendan un problema
Meaning
to share knowledge or information so more people understand an issue
Example
Schools help **spread awareness of** environmental protection.
idiom
Spread joy
hacer que otros sean felices siendo amable o alegre
Meaning
to make others happy by being kind or cheerful
Example
It's important to **spread joy** wherever you go.
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spread kindness
hacer o decir cosas amables a los demás
Meaning
to do or say kind things to others
Example
We should all try to **spread kindness** every day.
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spread kindness like wildfire
difundir la amabilidad rápidamente y sin control
Meaning
to spread kindness rapidly and uncontrollably
Example
Her acts of kindness **spread like wildfire** in the community.
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Spread like wildfire
Hacerse conocido rápidamente.
Meaning
To become widely known very quickly.
Example
The news of their engagement **spread like wildfire**.
phrasal-verb
spread out
extenderse sobre un área grande; llegar a muchas personas
Meaning
to extend over a large area; to reach many people
Example
The news **spread out** quickly across social media.
phrasal-verb
spread out investment
diversificar las inversiones para reducir el riesgo
Meaning
to diversify investments to reduce risk
Example
It's wise to **spread out investment** across different sectors.
phrasal-verb
spread over
distribuir a través de un tiempo o área determinados
Meaning
to distribute across a certain time or area
Example
The costs will be **spread over** the next three months.
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spread sunshine
hacer felices a los demás con tu positividad
Meaning
to make others happy with your positivity
Example
Her smile always **spreads sunshine** wherever she goes.