Expression Cards
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idiom
wait and see
tener paciencia hasta que algo se aclare
Meaning
to be patient until something becomes clear
Example
Let’s **wait and see** what happens next.
phrasal-verb
wait around
quedarse en algún lugar haciendo nada mientras se espera algo
Meaning
to stay somewhere doing nothing while waiting for something
Example
I had to **wait around** for hours before the meeting started.
phrasal-verb
wait for
esperar o anticipar la entrega de un pedido
Meaning
to expect or anticipate the delivery of an order
Example
I can’t **wait for** my new shoes to arrive.
idiom
Wait for the dust to settle
Espera hasta que la situación se aclare o se calme.
Meaning
Wait until a situation becomes clear or calm.
Example
Let’s **wait for the dust to settle** before making a decision.
idiom
wait in the wings
estar listo para asumir o intervenir cuando sea necesario
Meaning
to be ready to take over or step in when needed
Example
The assistant manager was **waiting in the wings** for a promotion.
phrasal-verb
wait on
esperar a que algo suceda antes de actuar; depender de
Meaning
to wait for something to happen before acting; to depend on
Example
We’re **waiting on** the results before making a decision.
phrasal-verb
wait out
esperar hasta que algo desagradable termine
Meaning
to wait until something unpleasant ends
Example
We decided to **wait out** the storm at the café.
phrasal-verb
wait up
quedarse despierto hasta que alguien llegue
Meaning
to stay awake until someone arrives
Example
Don’t **wait up** for me, I might be late tonight.
phrasal-verb
wait your turn
ser paciente y no interrumpir a los demás
Meaning
to be patient and not interrupt others
Example
Children should learn to **wait their turn** while playing.
phrasal-verb
wake early
levantarse temprano por la mañana; comenzar el día temprano
Meaning
to get up early in the morning; to start the day early
Example
I try to **wake early** every morning to enjoy the quiet and plan my day.
phrasal-verb
wake up
despertarse
Meaning
to stop sleeping and become awake
Example
I usually **wake up** at 6 a.m. to start my day.
phrasal-verb
wake up politically
volverse consciente de los problemas políticos y empezar a preocuparse por ellos
Meaning
to become aware of political issues and start caring about them
Example
Many young people are beginning to **wake up politically**.
idiom
wake up to
darse cuenta de algo importante
Meaning
to become aware of something important
Example
Communities are **waking up to** the impact of noise pollution.
idiom
walk a fine line
equilibrar entre dos opciones difíciles o lados opuestos
Meaning
to balance between two difficult choices or opposing sides
Example
The diplomat had to **walk a fine line** between honesty and tact.
idiom
walk a tightrope
estar en una situación difícil que requiere un equilibrio cuidadoso
Meaning
to be in a difficult situation requiring careful balance
Example
The manager **walked a tightrope** between the demands of staff and management.
phrasal-verb
walk along
caminar al lado de algo por una cierta distancia
Meaning
to move on foot beside something for some distance
Example
**Walk along** the river until you reach the bridge.
phrasal-verb
walk away
salir tranquilamente de una situación o lugar; alejarse caminando
Meaning
to leave a situation or place calmly; to move away by walking
Example
She **walked away** without saying a word.
phrasal-verb
walk away from
dejar una relación o situación en lugar de confrontarla
Meaning
to leave a relationship or situation instead of confronting it
Example
Sometimes it’s better to **walk away from** toxic friendships.
idiom
walk on air
sentirse muy feliz
Meaning
to feel very happy
Example
She was **walking on air** after hearing his message.
idiom
walk on eggshells
ser muy cuidadoso con lo que dices o haces para evitar molestar a alguien
Meaning
to be very careful about what you say or do to avoid upsetting someone
Example
Ever since the argument, I've been **walking on eggshells** around him.
idiom
walk tall
comportarse con confianza y orgullo
Meaning
to behave confidently and proudly
Example
You have every reason to **walk tall** after your success.
idiom
walk with confidence
moverse o actuar de una manera que demuestre confianza en las propias habilidades
Meaning
to move or act in a way that shows belief in one's abilities
Example
He always **walks with confidence** during his presentations.
idiom
walking on air
sentirse muy feliz y emocionado
Meaning
to feel very happy and excited
Example
After winning the match, he was **walking on air**.
idiom
walking on eggshells
ser muy cuidadoso para no molestar a alguien
Meaning
being very careful not to upset someone
Example
I feel like I am **walking on eggshells** around my boss.