Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
seeing is believing
solo lo que uno ve puede ser creído; las cosas deben ser experimentadas para ser creídas.
Meaning
only what one sees can be believed; things must be experienced to be believed.
Example
I was skeptical at first, but when I saw the results, I realized **seeing is believing**.
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Seize the day
aprovechar el momento presente
Meaning
to take advantage of the present moment
Example
She believes in living life to the fullest and always tries to **seize the day**.
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self-assured
seguro de sí mismo
Meaning
confident and sure of oneself
Example
She walked into the room looking calm and **self-assured**.
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sell like hotcakes
venderse muy rápido y en grandes cantidades
Meaning
to sell very quickly and in large quantities
Example
After the ad went viral, the product began to **sell like hotcakes**.
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sell someone out
traicionar a alguien por beneficio personal
Meaning
to betray someone for personal gain
Example
He **sold me out** to save himself.
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SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
El proceso de mejorar la visibilidad de un sitio web o página web en los resultados no pagados de un motor de búsqueda.
Meaning
The process of improving the visibility of a website or web page in a search engine's unpaid results.
Example
To improve our search rankings, we need to focus on **SEO** strategies.
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SEO-friendly
optimizado para clasificar más alto en los resultados del motor de búsqueda
Meaning
optimized to rank higher in search engine results
Example
Make sure your website is **SEO-friendly**.
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separate the wheat from the chaff
distinguir lo valioso de lo inútil
Meaning
to distinguish valuable things from worthless ones
Example
It’s time to **separate the wheat from the chaff** in this project.
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serenity now
una frase utilizada para invocar calma, generalmente en una situación estresante
Meaning
a phrase used to invoke calmness, usually in a stressful situation
Example
Whenever I feel stressed, I remind myself to say **serenity now**.
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serve time
pasar tiempo en prisión como castigo
Meaning
to spend time in prison as punishment
Example
He had to **serve time** for his involvement in the fraud case.
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set a good example
comportarse de una manera que muestre a los demás cómo deben actuar
Meaning
to behave in a way that shows others how they should act
Example
Parents should **set a good example** for their children.
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set a precedent
establecer un precedente o ejemplo para acciones futuras
Meaning
to establish a standard or example for future actions
Example
Banning unethical AI systems will **set a precedent** for accountability.
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set an example
Comportarse de una manera que los demás deberían seguir
Meaning
to behave in a way that others should follow
Example
A true leader **sets an example** for others to follow.
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set aside
reservar algo para un propósito particular
Meaning
to reserve something for a particular purpose
Example
We should **set aside** some money for unexpected expenses.
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set down
poner algo o escribir algo
Meaning
to place something or write something down
Example
**Set down** your ideas so we can review them.
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set in stone
fijo y no es probable que cambie
Meaning
fixed and not likely to change
Example
Our schedule isn’t **set in stone** yet.
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set the bar high
establecer estándares o expectativas altas
Meaning
to establish high standards or expectations
Example
Her achievements have **set the bar high** for future leaders.
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set the example
modelar el comportamiento que esperas de los demás
Meaning
to model the behavior you expect from others
Example
The manager always tries to **set the example** by being punctual and hardworking.
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set the pace
establecer un estándar de rendimiento o progreso para que los demás sigan
Meaning
to establish a standard of performance or progress for others to follow
Example
Our CEO always **sets the pace** for the entire company.
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set the record straight
aclarar la verdad después de un malentendido
Meaning
to clarify the truth after a misunderstanding
Example
He wanted to **set the record straight** about what really happened.
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set the stage
preparar todo para que algo ocurra
Meaning
to prepare everything for something to happen
Example
The manager's speech helped **set the stage** for the upcoming conference.
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set the stage for
hacer algo posible o probable que ocurra más tarde
Meaning
to make something possible or likely to happen later
Example
This meeting will **set the stage for** future cooperation.
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set the standard
establecer un ejemplo de excelencia que los demás intentan alcanzar
Meaning
to establish an example of excellence that others strive to reach
Example
Her work ethic has **set the standard** for the entire team.
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set the tone
establecer el estado de ánimo o el estilo para algo
Meaning
to establish the mood or style for something
Example
The manager's speech **set the tone** for the meeting.