Expression Cards
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idiom
a weight off one's shoulders
una sensación de alivio después de resolver un problema o carga
Meaning
a feeling of relief after a problem or burden is resolved
Example
When she finished the project, it felt like a **weight off her shoulders**.
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a weight off your shoulders
alivio después de lidiar con una situación estresante
Meaning
relief after dealing with a stressful situation
Example
Finishing the project felt like **a weight off my shoulders**.
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a weight on your shoulders
una carga pesada o responsabilidad que causa estrés
Meaning
a heavy burden or responsibility causing stress
Example
Running the company alone is **a weight on his shoulders**.
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a well-oiled machine
un grupo que trabaja de manera eficiente y fluida juntos
Meaning
a group that works efficiently and smoothly together
Example
Our team worked like **a well-oiled machine** during the event.
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a whole new ball game
una situación completamente nueva o diferente; algo que cambia la forma en que se hacen las cosas.
Meaning
a completely new or different situation; something that changes the way things are done.
Example
Starting a business from scratch is **a whole new ball game**.
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a win-win situation
una situación donde todos se benefician
Meaning
a situation where everyone benefits
Example
Merging the two companies created **a win-win situation** for both parties.
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a window of opportunity
un breve período cuando uno tiene la oportunidad de actuar de manera efectiva
Meaning
a short period when one has a chance to act effectively
Example
We have **a window of opportunity** to finalize the deal this week.
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a wolf in sheep's clothing
alguien que parece inofensivo pero en realidad es peligroso
Meaning
someone who appears harmless but is actually dangerous
Example
He was **a wolf in sheep's clothing**.
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a work in progress
algo que todavía se está desarrollando o mejorando
Meaning
something that is still being developed or improved
Example
The project is still **a work in progress**, but it's going well.
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a work of art
algo muy hermoso o hecho hábilmente
Meaning
something very beautiful or skillfully made
Example
Her wedding dress was truly **a work of art**.
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a workaholic
una persona que trabaja demasiado y le cuesta dejar de hacerlo
Meaning
a person who works too much and finds it hard to stop
Example
He’s such **a workaholic**, even on weekends he works.
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above board
honesto y legal; sin engaños
Meaning
honest and legal; without deceit
Example
Their business deal was completely **above board**.
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Above reproach
Completamente honesto y sin fallos.
Meaning
Completely honest and without fault.
Example
Her integrity is **above reproach**.
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above the law
no sujeto a la ley; pensar que uno es intocable por las reglas
Meaning
not subject to the law; thinking one is untouchable by rules
Example
Some powerful people act as if they are **above the law**.
phrasal-verb
accept yourself as
reconocer y estar en paz con quien eres
Meaning
to recognize and be at peace with who you are
Example
You grow emotionally when you **accept yourself as** you truly are.
phrasal-verb
account for
explicar la razón de algo; representar una parte de algo
Meaning
to explain the reason for something; to represent a portion of something
Example
These factors **account for** most of the differences in results.
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ace a test
hacer extremadamente bien en un examen
Meaning
to do extremely well on a test
Example
He studied hard and managed to **ace the test**.
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ace the test
realizar extremadamente bien en un examen o tarea
Meaning
to perform extremely well on an exam or task
Example
She **aced the test** and got the highest score.
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acid test
una prueba crucial que demuestra el valor o éxito de algo
Meaning
a crucial test that proves the value or success of something
Example
The product launch will be the **acid test** of our new design.
phrasal-verb
acknowledge someone for
reconocer y agradecer a alguien por su ayuda o contribución
Meaning
to recognize and thank someone for their help or contribution
Example
The company **acknowledged her for** her dedication and teamwork.
phrasal-verb
acknowledge with
mostrar reconocimiento o apreciación a través de algo
Meaning
to show recognition or appreciation through something
Example
They **acknowledged with** a small gift for all his hard work.
phrasal-verb
acknowledge with thanks
aceptar formalmente algo y agradecer al donante
Meaning
to formally accept something and thank the giver
Example
We **acknowledge with thanks** the donation from our partners.
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across the board
que afecta a todos o a todo por igual
Meaning
affecting everyone or everything equally
Example
The new tariffs apply **across the board** to all imported goods.
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act of kindness
un solo buen acto o gesto para ayudar a otros
Meaning
a single good deed or gesture to help others
Example
That was such a beautiful **act of kindness**.