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idiom
step up to the plate
tomar responsabilidad por hacer algo importante
Meaning
to take responsibility for doing something important
Example
When the leader resigned, she **stepped up to the plate** and took charge.
phrasal-verb
step up with
proporcionar liderazgo o recursos cuando sea necesario
Meaning
to provide leadership or resources when needed
Example
She **steps up with** clear goals whenever the team feels stuck.
idiom
step up your game
mejorar tu rendimiento o esfuerzo
Meaning
to improve your performance or effort
Example
You need to **step up your game** if you want to win.
idiom
stick around
quedarse en un lugar por un corto tiempo más
Meaning
to stay in a place for a short time longer
Example
Can you **stick around** for the Q&A session?
phrasal-verb
stick around for
quedarse cerca o permanecer presente, usualmente para pasar más tiempo juntos
Meaning
to stay nearby or remain present, usually to spend more time together
Example
Why don’t you **stick around for** a while and have coffee with us?
phrasal-verb
stick at
seguir haciendo algo con determinación incluso cuando es difícil
Meaning
to continue doing something with determination even when it is difficult
Example
If you **stick at** it, you will eventually see the results of your effort.
phrasal-verb
stick by
seguir apoyando a alguien incluso cuando es difícil
Meaning
to continue to support someone even when it is difficult
Example
Good friends **stick by** each other during hard times.
phrasal-verb
stick it out
seguir adelante con algo difícil hasta el final
Meaning
to continue doing something difficult until the end
Example
Even though the job was hard, he decided to **stick it out**.
phrasal-verb
stick out
ser notable o diferente; continuar haciendo algo difícil
Meaning
to be noticeable or different; to continue doing something difficult
Example
You have to **stick out** the first few weeks of training.
phrasal-verb
stick to
seguir o apoyar una posición o argumento particular
Meaning
to continue following or supporting a particular position or argument
Example
She **stuck to** her point despite the criticism.
phrasal-verb
stick to a plan
seguir un plan estrictamente sin rendirse
Meaning
to follow a plan strictly without giving up
Example
If you **stick to a plan**, you’ll achieve your goals faster.
phrasal-verb
stick to goals
mantenerse comprometido con los objetivos educativos o personales
Meaning
to remain committed to educational or personal objectives
Example
To achieve success, you must **stick to goals** no matter how hard it gets.
phrasal-verb
stick to the point
mantenerse enfocado en el tema principal durante una discusión
Meaning
to stay focused on the main topic during a discussion
Example
The moderator asked everyone to **stick to the point** during the debate.
phrasal-verb
stick to your goals
permanecer comprometido con tus planes y objetivos
Meaning
to remain committed to your plans and objectives
Example
If you **stick to your goals**, you’ll eventually succeed.
idiom
stick to your guns
mantenerse firme en tus creencias o decisiones incluso bajo presión
Meaning
to remain firm in your beliefs or decisions even under pressure
Example
He **stuck to his guns** even when others doubted him.
phrasal-verb
stick to your word
cumplir tus promesas y hacer lo que dices
Meaning
to keep your promises and do what you say
Example
A disciplined person always **sticks to their word**.
idiom
stick together
quedarse juntos y apoyarse mutuamente
Meaning
to stay close and support each other
Example
In tough times, good friends **stick together**.
phrasal-verb
stick up for
defender o apoyar la opinión o el derecho de alguien
Meaning
to defend or support someone’s opinion or right
Example
He always **sticks up for** his friends when they are criticized.
idiom
stick with
continuar haciendo o apoyando algo a pesar de los desafíos
Meaning
to continue doing or supporting something despite challenges
Example
If you **stick with** the routine, you’ll see results soon.
phrasal-verb
stick with good habits
seguir con buenos hábitos
Meaning
to continue following positive routines or behaviors
Example
It’s important to **stick with good habits** even when you’re busy.
idiom
Stick with it
Sigue haciéndolo incluso si es difícil.
Meaning
Keep doing something even if it’s hard.
Example
Learning English takes time, so **stick with it**.
phrasal-verb
stick with your goals
mantenerse comprometido con tus objetivos
Meaning
to stay committed to your plans and not give up
Example
If you **stick with your goals**, you’ll see results soon.
idiom
stick your neck out
tomarse un riesgo al hacer o decir algo con lo que otros pueden no estar de acuerdo
Meaning
to take a risk by doing or saying something that others may disagree with
Example
He **stuck his neck out** to defend his colleague.
idiom
still waters run deep
las personas tranquilas o calladas suelen tener pensamientos o emociones profundas
Meaning
quiet or calm people often have deep thoughts or emotions
Example
He may seem quiet, but remember, **still waters run deep**.