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The Midas touch
La capacidad de ganar dinero o tener éxito en todo lo que se hace.
Meaning
The ability to make money or succeed in everything one does.
Example
She seems to have **the Midas touch**—every project she starts becomes a success.
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the moral compass
el sentido de una persona o sociedad del bien y del mal
Meaning
a person's or society’s sense of right and wrong
Example
We must ensure AI doesn’t lose its **moral compass**.
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The more you know, the less you know
Cuanto más aprendes, más te das cuenta de lo poco que realmente sabes.
Meaning
The more you learn, the more you realize how little you actually know.
Example
After years of study, he said, '**The more you know, the less you know**.'
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The more you know, the more you realize you don’t
Cuanto más aprendes, más entiendes cuánto te queda por aprender.
Meaning
The more you learn, the more you understand how much there is left to learn.
Example
**The more you know, the more you realize you don’t** — that’s the beauty of curiosity.
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The more, the merrier
Las cosas son más divertidas o efectivas cuando hay más personas involucradas.
Meaning
Things are more fun or effective with more people involved.
Example
Bring your friends along — **the more, the merrier**!
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the naked truth
la verdad completa y sin adornos
Meaning
the complete and unvarnished truth
Example
She told me **the naked truth** about what happened.
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the next big thing
algo que pronto se volverá extremadamente popular o exitoso
Meaning
something that will become extremely popular or successful soon
Example
Everyone thinks blockchain is **the next big thing**.
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the nuts and bolts
los detalles prácticos básicos de algo
Meaning
the basic practical details of something
Example
We discussed **the nuts and bolts** of the new software project.
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the old school
tener creencias o métodos tradicionales
Meaning
having traditional beliefs or methods
Example
My professor is from **the old school**; he prefers chalkboards to slides.
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the pen is mightier than the sword
las palabras y la comunicación tienen más poder que la violencia
Meaning
words and communication have more power than violence
Example
He believes **the pen is mightier than the sword**, so he fights with ideas, not weapons.
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the picture of health
una persona que parece muy saludable
Meaning
a person who looks very healthy
Example
Despite his age, he’s still **the picture of health**.
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the political hot potato
un tema controvertido que nadie quiere manejar
Meaning
a controversial issue that no one wants to handle
Example
Corruption has become **a political hot potato** in the country.
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the power behind the throne
una persona que controla o influye secretamente en el líder
Meaning
a person who secretly controls or influences the leader
Example
Though he's not the CEO, he's **the power behind the throne**.
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the powers that be
personas u organizaciones que tienen autoridad o control
Meaning
people or organizations who hold authority or control
Example
The decision depends on **the powers that be**.
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the proof is in the pudding
el verdadero valor de algo solo se puede juzgar cuando se pone en práctica
Meaning
the real value of something can only be judged when it's put to use
Example
He claims the app is great, but **the proof is in the pudding**.
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the real McCoy
la cosa genuina o original
Meaning
the genuine or original thing
Example
This painting is **the real McCoy**, not a copy.
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the rest is history
se usa para decir que todos saben lo que pasó después
Meaning
used to say that everyone knows what happened next
Example
They met in college, fell in love, and **the rest is history**.
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the right thing to do
la acción más ética o moral a tomar
Meaning
the most ethical or moral action to take
Example
Apologizing was **the right thing to do**.
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the scales of justice
el sistema o símbolo que representa la equidad y la igualdad en la ley
Meaning
the system or symbol representing fairness and equality in law
Example
The judge ensures that **the scales of justice** remain balanced.
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The Scarlet Letter
Un símbolo de vergüenza o estigma social.
Meaning
A symbol of shame or social stigma.
Example
In that conservative town, being divorced was like wearing **a Scarlet Letter**.
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the school of hard knocks
aprender a través de experiencias difíciles en la vida
Meaning
learning through difficult experiences in life
Example
He didn’t go to college, but he learned from **the school of hard knocks**.
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the scoop
noticias exclusivas o sensacionales
Meaning
exclusive or sensational news
Example
The journalist got **the scoop** on the celebrity wedding.
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The shot heard around the world
Un evento con importancia o impacto mundial.
Meaning
An event with worldwide significance or impact.
Example
The invention of the internet was **the shot heard around the world** in communication.
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the show must go on
continuar a pesar de las dificultades
Meaning
to continue despite difficulties
Example
Even after the power went out, the actors knew **the show must go on**.