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the fourth estate
la prensa o los medios de comunicación, considerados como una fuerza social influyente
Meaning
the press or news media, considered as an influential societal force
Example
Many believe **the fourth estate** plays a vital role in democracy.
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the glass is half full
ver el lado positivo de algo
Meaning
seeing the positive side of something
Example
Try to see **the glass as half full** instead of half empty.
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the going gets tough
cuando la situación se vuelve muy difícil o desafiante
Meaning
when the situation becomes very difficult or challenging
Example
When **the going gets tough**, the tough get going.
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the grass is always greener on the other side
otras situaciones siempre parecen mejores que las tuyas
Meaning
other situations always seem better than your own
Example
**The grass is always greener on the other side**, but be grateful.
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The greater good
La idea de que las acciones deben juzgarse según cuánto contribuyan al bienestar general de la sociedad, en lugar de los intereses individuales.
Meaning
The idea that actions should be judged based on how much they contribute to the overall well-being of society, rather than individual interests.
Example
In times of crisis, leaders must always think about **the greater good** before making decisions.
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the green-eyed monster
los celos personificados o descritos como una fuerza destructiva
Meaning
jealousy personified or described as a destructive force
Example
Don't let **the green-eyed monster** ruin your friendship.
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the honest truth
la verdad absoluta y completa
Meaning
the absolute and complete truth
Example
To tell you **the honest truth**, I didn’t enjoy the trip.
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the human touch
un elemento personal o emocional que la tecnología carece
Meaning
a personal or emotional element that technology lacks
Example
Even with AI, customers still appreciate **the human touch** in service.
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the internet of things (IoT)
la conexión de los objetos cotidianos a Internet para enviar y recibir datos
Meaning
the connection of everyday objects to the internet to send and receive data
Example
Smart homes are part of the **internet of things (IoT)**, where devices are interconnected.
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the ivory tower
un lugar o situación donde uno está desconectado de las preocupaciones prácticas o del mundo real
Meaning
a place or situation where one is disconnected from practical concerns or the real world
Example
Academics are often accused of living in **the ivory tower**.
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the jury is still out
aún no se ha tomado una decisión
Meaning
a decision has not yet been made
Example
**The jury is still out** on whether the new policy will work.
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the last straw
el problema final que hace que una situación sea insoportable
Meaning
the final problem that makes a situation unbearable
Example
His rude comment was **the last straw** for her.
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the law of supply and demand
una teoría económica que dice que el precio de un bien o servicio está determinado por la disponibilidad del producto (oferta) y la demanda de este
Meaning
an economic theory that states that the price of a good or service is determined by the availability of the product (supply) and the demand for it
Example
The **law of supply and demand** dictates that prices will rise if demand outstrips supply.
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the lesser of two evils
el mal menor de dos opciones malas
Meaning
the less harmful of two bad options
Example
Voters often choose **the lesser of two evils** during elections.
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the letter of the law
seguir la redacción exacta de la ley
Meaning
following the exact wording of the law
Example
He follows **the letter of the law**, not its spirit.
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the life of the party
una persona que es animada, entretenida y el centro de atención en reuniones sociales
Meaning
a person who is lively, entertaining, and the center of attention at social gatherings
Example
Everyone loves Tom because he’s always **the life of the party**.
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The light at the end of the tunnel
Una señal de esperanza después de un largo período de dificultad.
Meaning
A sign of hope after a long period of difficulty.
Example
After months of hard work, we finally saw **the light at the end of the tunnel**.
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the light dawned on someone
alguien de repente entiende algo
Meaning
someone suddenly understands something
Example
The **light dawned on her** that she had made a mistake.
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the lights are on but nobody’s home
alguien parece activo pero no está pensando claramente
Meaning
someone appears active but is not thinking clearly
Example
When the AI glitched, it was like **the lights were on but nobody’s home**.
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the lion’s share
la parte más grande de algo
Meaning
the largest part of something
Example
He took **the lion’s share** of the profits.
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the long arm of the law
el poder y alcance de la ley para atrapar a los criminales
Meaning
the power and reach of the law to catch criminals
Example
**The long arm of the law** finally caught the escaped prisoner.
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The longest journey begins with a single step
Cualquier tarea grande comienza con una pequeña acción.
Meaning
Any big task starts with a small action.
Example
Don't worry about the entire project, **the longest journey begins with a single step**.
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the luck of the draw
algo decidido por azar
Meaning
something decided by chance
Example
You can’t choose your team; it’s **the luck of the draw**.
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The melting pot
Un lugar donde muchas culturas diferentes se mezclan
Meaning
A place where many different cultures blend together
Example
New York is often called **the melting pot** of cultures.