Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
No guts, no glory
Sin coraje, no puedes lograr el éxito.
Meaning
Without courage, you can’t achieve success.
Example
He took the challenge—**no guts, no glory**.
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No man is an island
Las personas necesitan a otros para apoyo y conexión.
Meaning
People need others for support and connection.
Example
We all need help sometimes because **no man is an island**.
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no pain, no gain
no hay ganancia sin dolor
Meaning
you have to work hard to achieve success
Example
He practices every day because he believes **no pain, no gain**.
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No risk, no reward
No puedes esperar lograr algo sin tomar riesgos.
Meaning
You can't expect to achieve something without taking risks.
Example
To get ahead in life, you have to understand that **no risk, no reward**.
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no rocket scientist
no muy inteligente; no un genio
Meaning
not very intelligent; not a genius
Example
He’s **no rocket scientist**, but he works hard.
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no strings attached
sin condiciones especiales ni restricciones
Meaning
with no special conditions or restrictions
Example
They offered me a free trial with **no strings attached**.
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no such luck
se usa cuando algo que se esperaba no sucedió
Meaning
used when something hoped for did not happen
Example
I hoped to win the lottery, but **no such luck**.
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no worries
se usa para decir que todo está bien o que no hay problema
Meaning
used to say that everything is fine or there is no problem
Example
**No worries**, I’ll take care of it.
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nod in agreement
mostrar acuerdo asintiendo con la cabeza
Meaning
to show agreement by nodding
Example
Everyone **nodded in agreement** when the plan was explained.
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nod off
quedarse dormido de repente, especialmente cuando estás sentado
Meaning
to fall asleep suddenly, especially when sitting
Example
He **nodded off** during the boring lecture.
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nose around
buscar información de manera curiosa
Meaning
to search for information in a curious way
Example
Reporters began to **nose around** after the leak.
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nose for news
un instinto para encontrar historias interesantes
Meaning
an instinct for finding interesting stories
Example
Good reporters have a natural **nose for news**.
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nose to the grindstone
concentrarse y trabajar duro durante mucho tiempo
Meaning
to focus and work hard for a long time
Example
He kept his **nose to the grindstone** and got promoted.
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Nosey parker
Alguien que está demasiado interesado en los asuntos de otras personas.
Meaning
Someone who is too interested in other people's business.
Example
Stop being a **nosey parker** and mind your own business!
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not born yesterday
no fácilmente engañado; experimentado e inteligente
Meaning
not easily fooled; experienced and smart
Example
Don’t try to trick me — I was **not born yesterday**.
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not lose heart
no perder la confianza ni el coraje
Meaning
to not lose confidence or courage
Example
**Don’t lose heart**; success takes time.
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not my cup of tea
algo que no le gusta o disfruta a alguien
Meaning
not something one likes or enjoys
Example
Watching cricket is **not my cup of tea**.
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not the sharpest tool in the shed
no muy inteligente
Meaning
not very intelligent
Example
He’s kind but **not the sharpest tool in the shed**.
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note down
anotar algo para recordarlo
Meaning
to write something so you remember it
Example
Please **note down** the action items before we leave.
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nothing to write home about
nada especial o interesante
Meaning
not special or interesting
Example
The movie was **nothing to write home about**.
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Nothing ventured, nothing gained
no puedes lograr nada si no tomas riesgos
Meaning
you can’t achieve anything if you don’t take risks
Example
He decided to invest because **nothing ventured, nothing gained**.
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nudge into
alentar suavemente a alguien hacia algo
Meaning
to gently encourage someone toward something
Example
They **nudged her into** presenting at the meetup.
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nurture talent
ayudar a que las habilidades y capacidades de alguien crezcan y se desarrollen
Meaning
to help someone's skills and abilities grow and develop
Example
A great mentor knows how to **nurture talent** and help their mentees grow.
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nuts and bolts
los detalles prácticos básicos de algo
Meaning
the basic practical details of something
Example
Let's focus on the **nuts and bolts** of this new project.