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idiom
table a proposal
presentar formalmente una propuesta para discusión
Meaning
to formally present a proposal for discussion
Example
The ambassador decided to table a proposal for regional cooperation.
idiom
table the discussion
posponer discutir algo hasta más tarde
Meaning
to postpone discussing something until later
Example
They decided to table the discussion until next week.
idiom
table the issue
posponer la discusión de un tema para más tarde
Meaning
to postpone discussion of a topic for later
Example
They decided to table the issue until next week.
idiom
tack on
agregar algo extra, especialmente al final
Meaning
to add something extra, especially at the end
Example
They tacked on a brief Q&A after the session.
phrasal-verb
tackle issues with
abordar problemas junto con alguien
Meaning
to address problems together with someone
Example
Let's tackle issues with transparency during the review.
idiom
tag along
unirse a la actividad o conversación en línea de alguien sin ser invitado
Meaning
to join someone’s online activity or conversation uninvited
Example
He just tagged along in our group chat without asking.
phrasal-verb
tag along with
unirse a alguien, especialmente sin invitación, en una actividad en línea o en la vida real
Meaning
to join someone, especially without an invitation, in an online or real-life activity
Example
He loves to tag along with influencers during live sessions.
phrasal-verb
tag in
incluir el nombre de usuario de alguien en una publicación o foto
Meaning
to include someone’s username in a post or photo
Example
Don’t forget to tag in your friends when you upload the group photo.
phrasal-verb
take a break
detenerse a trabajar por un corto tiempo para descansar
Meaning
to stop working for a short time to rest
Example
I usually take a break around noon.
idiom
take a breather
descansar un rato para relajarse
Meaning
to rest for a short while to relax
Example
Let’s take a breather before continuing the meeting.
idiom
take a chill pill
calmarse o relajarse; no reaccionar exageradamente
Meaning
to calm down or relax; to not overreact
Example
Hey, take a chill pill! It’s not that serious.
idiom
take a deep breath
calmarse y relajarse
Meaning
to calm down and relax
Example
Take a deep breath before reacting.
idiom
take a detour
tomar un camino indirecto
Meaning
to take an indirect route
Example
We had to take a detour because of road construction.
idiom
take a dim view of
desaprobar algo; tener una opinión negativa
Meaning
to disapprove of something; to have a negative opinion
Example
The manager takes a dim view of employees arriving late.
idiom
take a gamble
arriesgarse con la esperanza de éxito
Meaning
to take a risk in the hope of success
Example
She took a gamble by quitting her job to travel the world.
idiom
take a hike
ir a caminar o irse; alejarse
Meaning
to go for a walk or leave; to go away
Example
Let’s take a hike in the mountains this weekend.
idiom
take a hit
sufrir una pérdida financiera
Meaning
to suffer a financial loss
Example
The company took a hit after the stock market crash.
idiom
take a leaf out of someone’s book
imitar o seguir el buen ejemplo de alguien
Meaning
to imitate or follow someone’s good example
Example
Other cities should take a leaf out of Copenhagen’s book on eco-friendly transport.
idiom
Take a leap of faith
hacer algo incierto, confiando en que tendrá éxito
Meaning
to do something uncertain, trusting that it will succeed
Example
Starting her own company was a leap of faith, but it paid off.
idiom
take a load off
sentarse y relajarse, especialmente después de trabajar duro
Meaning
to sit down and relax, especially after working hard
Example
Come in and take a load off.
idiom
take a nosedive
declinar repentinamente y de manera dramática
Meaning
to decline suddenly and dramatically
Example
The company's stock took a nosedive after the scandal.
idiom
take a rain check
rechazar una oferta pero sugerir hacerlo en otro momento
Meaning
to decline an offer but suggest doing it another time
Example
Can I take a rain check on dinner? I am busy tonight.
idiom
take a shot in the dark
intentar algo sin saber el resultado
Meaning
to try something without knowing the result
Example
He took a shot in the dark and guessed the correct answer.
idiom
take a stand
hacer conocer una decisión u opinión firme
Meaning
to make a firm decision or opinion known
Example
It’s time to take a stand and support what you believe in.