Expression Cards
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idiom
step on it
ir más rápido; apurarse
Meaning
to go faster; to hurry up
Example
We’re late — **step on it**!
idiom
step on the gas
moverse más rápido; darse prisa
Meaning
to move faster; to hurry up
Example
We need to **step on the gas** if we want to reach on time.
phrasal-verb
step onto
moverse a una superficie caminando o escalando
Meaning
to move onto a surface by walking or climbing
Example
He **stepped onto** the stage confidently to deliver his speech.
phrasal-verb
step out
salir brevemente de un lugar; salir afuera
Meaning
to leave a place for a short time; to go outside
Example
I’m going to **step out** for a moment to get some fresh air.
phrasal-verb
step out of
moverse más allá de tus límites habituales o zona de confort
Meaning
to move beyond your usual limits or comfort zone
Example
To grow, you need to **step out of** your comfort zone.
phrasal-verb
step out of fear
superar el miedo y actuar con coraje
Meaning
to overcome fear and act with courage
Example
He **stepped out of fear** and started his own business.
phrasal-verb
step outside
moverse más allá de la zona de confort o el entorno familiar
Meaning
to move beyond one’s comfort zone or familiar environment
Example
You grow as a person when you **step outside** your cultural comfort zone.
phrasal-verb
step outside comfort zones
intentar tareas desafiantes para que puedas crecer
Meaning
to try tasks that feel challenging so you can grow
Example
We **step outside comfort zones** by volunteering for bold projects.
phrasal-verb
step over
cruzar algo levantando el pie; ignorar a alguien o algo
Meaning
to cross something by lifting your foot; to ignore someone or something
Example
She carefully **stepped over** the puddle to avoid getting her shoes wet.
phrasal-verb
step through
pasar a través de algo cuidadosamente o una etapa a la vez
Meaning
to pass through something carefully or one stage at a time
Example
Let’s **step through** the process so everyone understands it clearly.
phrasal-verb
step toward progress
dar un paso hacia el progreso
Meaning
to make progress or advance toward improvement
Example
Each reform is a **step toward progress** in global development.
idiom
step up
asumir responsabilidad o actuar cuando sea necesario
Meaning
to take responsibility or action when needed
Example
When the manager was away, she **stepped up** to lead the team.
idiom
step up a gear
aumentar tu esfuerzo o velocidad
Meaning
to increase your effort or speed
Example
The team needs to **step up a gear** to meet the deadline.
phrasal-verb
step up against
tomar acción para oponerse a algo injusto
Meaning
to take action to oppose something unfair
Example
Neighbors **step up against** bullying when they see it online.
phrasal-verb
step up efforts
aumentar el nivel de esfuerzo o actividad
Meaning
to increase the level of effort or activity
Example
The ministry has **stepped up efforts** to create more jobs.
phrasal-verb
step up exports
aumentar la cantidad de bienes vendidos en el extranjero
Meaning
to increase the amount of goods sold abroad
Example
The country aims to **step up exports** to reduce the trade deficit.
phrasal-verb
step up for
asumir responsabilidad o mostrar liderazgo en una situación grupal
Meaning
to take responsibility or show leadership in a group situation
Example
When the manager was away, Sara **stepped up for** the team.
phrasal-verb
step up for responsibility
asumir un desafío o responsabilidad de manera voluntaria
Meaning
to take on a challenge or responsibility willingly
Example
Leaders must **step up for responsibility** when the situation demands it.
phrasal-verb
step up investment
aumentar la cantidad de dinero invertido en proyectos o negocios
Meaning
to increase the amount of money put into projects or businesses
Example
Foreign companies are expected to **step up investment** in renewable energy.
idiom
step up one’s game
mejorar el esfuerzo o el rendimiento de uno mismo
Meaning
to improve one’s effort or performance
Example
If you want that promotion, you need to **step up your game**.
phrasal-verb
step up production
aumentar la producción manufacturera para satisfacer la demanda de exportación
Meaning
to increase the manufacturing output to meet export demand
Example
Factories **stepped up production** to fulfill international orders.
phrasal-verb
step up productivity
aumentar el nivel de producción o rendimiento
Meaning
to increase the level of output or performance
Example
The company is taking steps to **step up productivity** across departments.
phrasal-verb
step up to
tomar responsabilidad o iniciativa; enfrentar un desafío
Meaning
to take responsibility or initiative; to rise to a challenge
Example
When the manager resigned, she **stepped up to** take his place.
phrasal-verb
step up to challenges
enfrentar situaciones difíciles con coraje y esfuerzo
Meaning
to face difficult situations with courage and effort
Example
Good leaders always **step up to challenges**.