Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
speak your mind
decir exactamente lo que piensas
Meaning
to say exactly what you think
Example
Don't be afraid to **speak your mind**.
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speaking for myself
expresando solo la opinión personal, no la de otros
Meaning
stating one’s personal opinion only, not others’
Example
**Speaking for myself**, I think we should wait.
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Speaking personally
Expresando una opinión personal
Meaning
Expressing one’s personal view or opinion
Example
Speaking personally, I wouldn’t take that risk.
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spend money like water
gastar dinero libremente o de manera derrochadora
Meaning
to spend money freely or wastefully
Example
She **spends money like water** on clothes.
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spill the beans
revelar un secreto
Meaning
to reveal a secret
Example
She accidentally **spilled the beans** about the surprise party.
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spill the tea
compartir chismes o secretos
Meaning
to share gossip or secrets
Example
Come on, **spill the tea** - what happened at the party?
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spill your guts
contarle a alguien todos tus sentimientos o secretos privados
Meaning
to tell someone all your private feelings or secrets
Example
After a few drinks, he started to **spill his guts** about his failed marriage.
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Spin a story
Presentar una historia de una manera destinada a influir en las opiniones o creencias de las personas.
Meaning
To present a story in a way that is intended to influence people's opinions or beliefs.
Example
The journalist managed to **spin a story** that made the politician look like a hero.
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spin doctor
una persona que da una interpretación favorable de los eventos a los medios
Meaning
a person who gives a favorable interpretation of events to the media
Example
The politician hired a **spin doctor** to handle the press.
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Spin the story
Presentar información de manera sesgada o manipulativa
Meaning
To present information in a biased or manipulative way
Example
The politician tried to **spin the story** to his advantage.
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spin the truth
presentar una situación de manera que beneficie a una perspectiva particular
Meaning
to present a situation in a way that benefits a particular perspective
Example
The politician tried to **spin the truth** about the scandal to protect his reputation.
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spin up
iniciar algo rápidamente, especialmente un sistema
Meaning
to start something quickly, especially a system
Example
The IT team can **spin up** a test server in minutes.
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spin-off
un producto o programa que resulta de otro existente
Meaning
a product or show that results from another existing one
Example
The successful TV show led to a **spin-off** featuring the same characters.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.