Expression Cards
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phrasal-verb
thank sincerely
agradecer a alguien genuinamente y de todo corazón
Meaning
to thank someone genuinely and wholeheartedly
Example
Let me **thank you sincerely** for your help today.
phrasal-verb
thank through
expresar gratitud reflexionando profundamente sobre lo que alguien ha hecho
Meaning
to express gratitude by reflecting deeply on what someone has done
Example
She took a moment to **thank through** all the people who had helped her succeed.
phrasal-verb
thank warmly
expresar gratitud de una manera sincera
Meaning
to express gratitude in a sincere way
Example
She **thanked everyone warmly** for attending the event.
idiom
thank you kindly
una forma educada de decir gracias cálidamente
Meaning
a polite way to say thank you warmly
Example
**Thank you kindly** for your time and patience.
idiom
thank your lucky stars
sentirse agradecido por la buena fortuna
Meaning
to feel grateful for good fortune
Example
You should **thank your lucky stars** for having such good friends.
idiom
thanks a million
una expresión muy fuerte de gratitud
Meaning
a very strong expression of gratitude
Example
You really helped me out, **thanks a million**!
idiom
That ship has sailed
esa oportunidad se fue y ya no se puede usar.
Meaning
That opportunity is gone and cannot be used anymore.
Example
I wanted to apply for that job, but **that ship has sailed**.
idiom
that's the last straw
mi paciencia se ha acabado
Meaning
my patience has run out
Example
He's been late all week, but this is **the last straw**.
idiom
That’s exactly right
Usado para mostrar que estás completamente de acuerdo con una afirmación
Meaning
Used to completely agree with a statement
Example
**That’s exactly right**, we should focus on quality first.
idiom
That’s for sure
Usado para confirmar fuertemente el acuerdo
Meaning
Used to strongly confirm agreement
Example
He’s a great leader — **that’s for sure**.
idiom
the acid test
una prueba verdadera y final de éxito
Meaning
a true and final test of success
Example
The real market will be **the acid test** for this invention.
idiom
the algorithm knows best
sugiere que los modelos de inteligencia artificial o de aprendizaje automático suelen ser la forma más fiable o eficiente de tomar decisiones o hacer predicciones
Meaning
suggesting that AI or machine learning models are often the most reliable or efficient way to make decisions or predictions
Example
In most cases, **the algorithm knows best** when it comes to sorting large volumes of data.
idiom
the apple of one's eye
alguien o algo que es muy querido o amado profundamente
Meaning
someone or something that is cherished or loved deeply
Example
Her son is truly **the apple of her eye**.
idiom
the apple of someone's eye
alguien muy preciado o amado profundamente
Meaning
someone very precious or loved deeply
Example
Her daughter is the **apple of her eye**.
idiom
the art of persuasion
la habilidad de convencer a alguien para hacer algo o creer algo
Meaning
the ability to convince someone to do something or believe something
Example
He mastered **the art of persuasion** and convinced them to support his cause.
idiom
the art of something
la habilidad de hacer algo bien
Meaning
the skill of doing something well
Example
She has mastered **the art of** storytelling.
idiom
the art of war
estrategias o tácticas para lograr el éxito en situaciones difíciles
Meaning
strategies or tactics for achieving success in difficult situations
Example
The general studied **the art of war** to prepare for the upcoming battle.
idiom
the balance of power
una situación en la que el poder se distribuye entre las naciones para evitar el dominio de una sola
Meaning
a situation in which power is distributed among nations to prevent dominance by one
Example
The UN aims to maintain **the balance of power** among major nations.
idiom
the ball is in your court
es tu turno para tomar una decisión o tomar acción
Meaning
it is your turn to make a decision or take action
Example
I've made my offer, now **the ball is in your court**.
idiom
the ball is rolling
un proceso ha comenzado y está avanzando
Meaning
a process has started and is making progress
Example
Now that **the ball is rolling**, we need to keep working.
idiom
the benefit of the doubt
creer en alguien incluso si no estás seguro de que esté diciendo la verdad
Meaning
to believe someone even if you are not sure they are telling the truth
Example
I’ll give him **the benefit of the doubt** and believe his story.
idiom
the best is yet to come
cosas mejores están por venir en el futuro
Meaning
better things are coming in the future
Example
Don’t worry about the past; **the best is yet to come**.
idiom
the best of both worlds
una situación en la que puedes disfrutar de las ventajas de dos cosas muy diferentes al mismo tiempo
Meaning
a situation in which you can enjoy the advantages of two very different things at the same time
Example
She works in the city and lives in the country, so she gets **the best of both worlds**.
idiom
The best things in life are worth waiting for
Las cosas más valiosas de la vida merecen la espera.
Meaning
The most valuable things take time and effort to achieve.
Example
Remember, **the best things in life are worth waiting for**.