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idiom
trendsetter
alguien que lidera el camino en moda, tecnología u otras áreas populares, estableciendo tendencias para que otros las sigan
Meaning
someone who leads the way in fashion, technology, or other popular areas, setting trends for others to follow
Example
The company became a **trendsetter** in the tech world with its innovative new app.
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trial and error
aprender a través de experimentar y corregir errores
Meaning
learning through experimenting and correcting mistakes
Example
We developed the product through **trial and error**.
phrasal-verb
trickle down
dispersarse gradualmente de los ricos a los menos ricos; beneficiar a las clases bajas indirectamente
Meaning
to spread gradually from the wealthy to the less wealthy; to benefit lower classes indirectly
Example
Many economists argue that wealth doesn’t always **trickle down** to the poor.
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trickle-down economics
una teoría económica que sugiere que las políticas que benefician a los ricos eventualmente beneficiarán a todos al crear empleos y crecimiento
Meaning
an economic theory that suggests that policies benefiting the wealthy will eventually benefit everyone by creating jobs and growth
Example
Critics argue that **trickle-down economics** has failed to provide substantial benefits for the poor.
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Trickle-down effect
Beneficios económicos de los ricos alcanzando gradualmente a los grupos de ingresos más bajos.
Meaning
Economic benefits of the wealthy gradually reaching the lower-income groups.
Example
Critics argue that the **trickle-down effect** rarely helps the poor.
phrasal-verb
trim down
hacer algo más pequeño o más eficiente eliminando partes innecesarias o gastos
Meaning
to make something smaller or more efficient by removing unnecessary parts or expenses
Example
Companies **trim down** their budgets to survive during recessions.
phrasal-verb
trip over
cometer un error descuidado mientras haces algo
Meaning
to make a careless mistake while doing something
Example
I **tripped over** my words during the speech.
phrasal-verb
trip over oneself
cometer muchos errores pequeños debido a los nervios
Meaning
to make many small mistakes because of nervousness
Example
He **tripped over himself** trying to explain.
phrasal-verb
trip up
hacer que alguien cometa un error; hacer un error
Meaning
to make someone make a mistake; to make an error
Example
The interviewer tried to **trip up** the candidate with tricky questions.
phrasal-verb
trip up on
cometer un error al lidiar con algo difícil
Meaning
to make a mistake when dealing with something difficult
Example
She **tripped up on** the hardest part of the puzzle.
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troll someone
provocar o molestar deliberadamente a alguien en línea
Meaning
to deliberately provoke or upset someone online
Example
Some users love to **troll** others just for fun.
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True blue
Leal y confiable.
Meaning
Loyal and trustworthy.
Example
You can count on her; she’s **true blue**.
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true colors
el verdadero carácter o las verdaderas intenciones de alguien
Meaning
someone’s real character or intentions
Example
He showed his **true colors** when he lied to me.
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True friends stab you in the front
Un verdadero amigo te dice verdades duras a la cara.
Meaning
A true friend tells you harsh truths to your face.
Example
She’s not afraid to tell me the truth, because **true friends stab you in the front**.
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true to one's word
Hacer lo que se ha prometido.
Meaning
To do what one has promised.
Example
She was **true to her word** and helped me finish the project.
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True to your word
Hacer exactamente lo que dices que vas a hacer.
Meaning
To do exactly what you say you’ll do.
Example
He was **true to his word** and kept his promise.
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trust goes both ways
ambos lados deben confiar el uno en el otro
Meaning
both sides must trust each other
Example
**Trust goes both ways** in any relationship.
phrasal-verb
trust in
tener fe o confianza en algo o alguien
Meaning
to have faith or confidence in something or someone
Example
We should **trust in** ourselves and never lose hope.
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trust issues
dificultad para confiar en los demás debido a experiencias pasadas
Meaning
difficulty trusting others due to past experiences
Example
He has **trust issues** after being betrayed once.
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trust one's judgment
creer en la decisión o habilidad de alguien para tomar buenas decisiones
Meaning
to believe in someone's decision or ability to make good choices
Example
I always **trust her judgment** when it comes to hiring decisions.
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trust someone as far as you can throw them
no confiar mucho en alguien
Meaning
to not trust someone much
Example
I wouldn’t **trust him as far as I can throw him**.
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trust someone with something
darle a alguien la responsabilidad de algo importante
Meaning
to give someone responsibility for something important
Example
I trust you to **take care of the project**.
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trust someone with your life
confiar completamente en alguien
Meaning
to trust someone completely
Example
I’d **trust her with my life**.
phrasal-verb
trust with
dar a alguien la responsabilidad o confianza para manejar algo
Meaning
to give someone responsibility or confidence to handle something
Example
I **trust you with** my deepest secrets.