Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
move forward
continuar con el progreso después de un retraso o desafío
Meaning
to continue with progress after a delay or challenge
Example
After reviewing the feedback, we can **move forward** with the design.
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Move heaven and earth
Hacer todo lo posible para lograr algo.
Meaning
To do everything possible to achieve something.
Example
They **moved heaven and earth** to save the project.
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move mountains
lograr algo muy difícil
Meaning
to achieve something very difficult
Example
With determination, you can **move mountains**.
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move past
superar o dejar de enfocarse en algo
Meaning
to overcome or stop focusing on something
Example
It’s time to **move past** the misunderstanding.
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move the goalposts
cambiar las reglas o condiciones para hacer que el éxito sea más difícil
Meaning
to change the rules or conditions to make success harder
Example
They **moved the goalposts** after we had agreed on the terms.
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move the needle
hacer una diferencia o impacto notable
Meaning
to make a noticeable difference or impact
Example
This new strategy will really **move the needle** for our company.
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move up
avanzar a un nivel o posición superior
Meaning
to advance to a higher level or position
Example
She hopes to **move up** to a senior role next year.
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move up the ladder
ser ascendido o avanzar en el trabajo
Meaning
to be promoted or advance in one’s job
Example
She hopes to **move up the ladder** by the end of the year.
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move up the ranks
ser promovido a posiciones más altas con el tiempo
Meaning
to be promoted to higher positions over time
Example
He started as an assistant but quickly **moved up the ranks**.
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move with the times
cambiar y adaptarse a medida que cambian las cosas en la sociedad o la tecnología
Meaning
to change and adapt as things in society or technology change
Example
Businesses must **move with the times** to stay relevant.
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much obliged
usado para expresar gracias educadamente
Meaning
used to express thanks politely
Example
I'm **much obliged** for your help today.
idiom
mud-slinging
el acto de criticar a alguien, especialmente en política, para dañar su reputación
Meaning
the act of criticizing someone, especially in politics, to harm their reputation
Example
The debate turned into **mud-slinging** very quickly.
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mull over
pensar cuidadosamente sobre algo
Meaning
to think carefully about something
Example
Take a day to **mull over** the offer.
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mums the word
Mantenerse en silencio acerca de un secreto
Meaning
keep silent about a secret
Example
**Mum’s the word** about the new project.
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music to my ears
algo que te hace sentir feliz o complacido
Meaning
something that makes you feel happy or pleased
Example
Hearing that the concert was extended was **music to my ears**.
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music to one’s ears
algo que hace que alguien se sienta muy feliz o complacido
Meaning
something that makes someone feel very happy or pleased
Example
The news of his promotion was **music to his ears**.
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mutton dressed as lamb
una persona mayor tratando de parecer más joven
Meaning
an older person trying to look younger
Example
People laughed when she wore teenage clothes — they said she was **mutton dressed as lamb**.
idiom
my bad
una forma casual de admitir un pequeño error
Meaning
a casual way to admit a small mistake
Example
Oh, I forgot to bring your book — **my bad**!
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My two cents
Mi opinión personal o sugerencia
Meaning
My personal opinion or suggestion
Example
That’s just my two cents, but I think we should wait.
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my way or the highway
Se usa para decir que alguien debe aceptar tus reglas o irse
Meaning
used to say that someone must accept your rules or leave
Example
The boss said it's **my way or the highway**.
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nail down
hacer algo definitivo o seguro
Meaning
to make something definite or certain
Example
We need to **nail down** the details before signing the contract.
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narrow down
reducir una lista de opciones a un número más pequeño
Meaning
to reduce a list of options to a smaller number
Example
We’ve **narrowed down** the candidates to the final three.
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narrow down to
reducir las opciones a un número menor
Meaning
to reduce choices to a smaller number
Example
We’ve **narrowed it down to** three finalists.
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narrow in
centrarse en un área más pequeña o un conjunto de opciones
Meaning
to focus on a smaller area or set of options
Example
Let’s **narrow in** on the two strongest proposals.