Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
shoulder to cry on
Alguien que te escucha y te consuela cuando estás triste.
Meaning
Someone who listens and comforts you when you’re upset.
Example
After her breakup, Emma needed a **shoulder to cry on**.
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Shoulder to shoulder
Trabajando juntos de cerca y por igual.
Meaning
Working together closely and equally.
Example
The soldiers stood **shoulder to shoulder** in battle.
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show appreciation
expresar gratitud o reconocimiento
Meaning
to express gratitude or recognition
Example
We should **show appreciation** for our teachers more often.
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show compassion
expresar cuidado o simpatía hacia los demás
Meaning
to express care or sympathy toward others
Example
We should **show compassion** to those in need.
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show initiative
tomar acción sin que te digan qué hacer
Meaning
to take action without being told what to do
Example
Employees are encouraged to **show initiative** and come up with solutions on their own.
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show leadership
demostrar cualidades o habilidades de liderazgo
Meaning
to demonstrate leadership qualities or skills
Example
She was able to **show leadership** during the crisis and guide the team through tough times.
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Show of hands
Una forma rápida de ver quién está de acuerdo o apoya algo levantando la mano.
Meaning
A quick way to see who agrees or supports something by raising hands.
Example
Let’s have a **show of hands** to decide who supports the new plan.
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show one's true colors
revelar el verdadero carácter o sentimientos de uno, a menudo después de ocultarlos
Meaning
to reveal one's true character or feelings, often after a period of hiding them
Example
He finally **showed his true colors** when he volunteered at the charity event.
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show someone the ropes
enseñar a alguien cómo hacer una tarea
Meaning
to teach someone how to do a task
Example
She took the time to **show me the ropes** on my first day at work.
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show the ropes
enseñar a alguien cómo hacer un trabajo o tarea
Meaning
to teach someone how to do a job or task
Example
It took me a while to **show the ropes** to the new employee, but now they’re doing well.
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show true colors
revelar el verdadero carácter o intenciones de uno
Meaning
to reveal one’s real character or intentions
Example
He **showed his true colors** when he took charge of the team.
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show who's boss
hacer que las personas reconozcan tu autoridad
Meaning
to make people recognize your authority
Example
Sometimes a leader must **show who's boss**.
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show your true colors
revelar tu verdadero carácter o intenciones
Meaning
to reveal your real character or intentions
Example
He finally **showed his true colors** when he refused to help his friend in need.
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sick and tired of
completamente aburrido o molesto por algo
Meaning
completely bored or annoyed by something
Example
I'm **sick and tired of** listening to his excuses.
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sick as a dog
muy enfermo
Meaning
very ill
Example
I was **sick as a dog** after eating that street food.
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sick to death of something
extremadamente cansado o molesto por algo
Meaning
extremely tired or annoyed by something
Example
I’m **sick to death of** listening to his complaints.
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sift out
eliminar las partes no deseadas de una mezcla
Meaning
to remove unwanted parts from a mix
Example
We need to **sift out** duplicate entries in the list.
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sift through
examinar una gran cantidad de información o artículos cuidadosamente
Meaning
to examine a large amount of information or items carefully
Example
I spent the afternoon **sifting through** old emails for the missing file.
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sign off on
aprobar formalmente algo
Meaning
to formally approve something
Example
The director needs to **sign off on** the final budget.
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sign up for
inscribirse o aceptar participar en algo
Meaning
to enroll in or agree to participate in something
Example
I’m going to **sign up for** the evening yoga class.
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silver bullet
una solución simple y perfecta a un problema complejo
Meaning
a simple and perfect solution to a complex problem
Example
There’s no **silver bullet** for data security.
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silver lining
un aspecto positivo en una mala situación
Meaning
a positive aspect in a bad situation
Example
Every dark cloud has a **silver lining**.
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silver surfer
una persona mayor que usa internet regularmente
Meaning
an older person who uses the internet regularly
Example
My grandmother is a **silver surfer** who loves social media.
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simmer down
calmarse después de estar enojado o excitado
Meaning
to become calmer after being angry or excited
Example
Give him a few minutes to **simmer down** before you talk to him.