Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
pitch in
unirse a otros en hacer una tarea o ayudar
Meaning
to join others in doing a task or helping
Example
Everyone **pitched in** to clean the park.
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pivot
cambiar de dirección o estrategia en respuesta a los comentarios del mercado o el fracaso
Meaning
to change direction or strategy in response to market feedback or failure
Example
After the initial product launch failed, the team decided to **pivot** to a new business model.
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pivot on a dime
cambiar de dirección o estrategia rápidamente
Meaning
to change direction or strategy quickly
Example
Startups often have to **pivot on a dime** when market trends shift.
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Pivot the business
Cambiar la dirección o estrategia para adaptarse al mercado.
Meaning
To change direction or strategy to adapt to the market.
Example
After poor sales, they decided to **pivot the business** toward software solutions.
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pivot to success
cambiar de dirección estratégicamente para lograr el éxito
Meaning
to change direction strategically to achieve success
Example
The company had to **pivot to success** after its first product failed.
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place trust in
confiar en alguien o algo
Meaning
to rely on someone or something
Example
I **place my trust in** you to handle this task.
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place your confidence in
confiar o depender de alguien o algo
Meaning
to trust or rely on someone or something
Example
He **placed his confidence in** the team.
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Plain sailing
Algo que es fácil y sin dificultad.
Meaning
Something that is easy and without difficulty.
Example
Once we solved the main issue, the rest was **plain sailing**.
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plan ahead
prepararse para el futuro
Meaning
to prepare for the future
Example
You should **plan ahead** to avoid problems later.
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plan B
un plan alternativo si el primero falla
Meaning
an alternative plan if the first one fails
Example
We should have a **plan B** in case things go wrong.
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plans are up in the air
los planes son inciertos o no decididos aún
Meaning
plans are uncertain or not decided yet
Example
Our travel plans are still **up in the air**.
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plant the seed
introducir una idea sutilmente para influir en alguien más tarde
Meaning
to introduce an idea subtly to influence someone later
Example
He **planted the seed** for the project during the discussion.
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plant the seeds
comenzar un proceso que se desarrollará en el futuro
Meaning
to begin a process that will develop in the future
Example
The training program **planted the seeds** for long-term success.
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play a cameo
hacer una breve aparición en una película
Meaning
to make a brief appearance in a film
Example
The director himself **played a cameo** in the movie.
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play a part
tener un papel o influencia en algo
Meaning
to have a role or influence in something
Example
She **played a part** in making the project successful.
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play a pivotal role
jugar un papel importante en algo
Meaning
to play an important part in something
Example
She played a **pivotal role** in the success of the team.
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play a role
tener un papel en algo
Meaning
to have a part in something
Example
Everyone **played a role** in making the show successful.
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play both sides
apoyar a las partes opuestas para obtener ventaja
Meaning
to support opposing parties to gain advantage
Example
Some lobbyists are known to **play both sides** of the issue.
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play by ear
improvisar o decidir sobre la marcha en lugar de seguir un plan fijo
Meaning
to improvise or decide as you go rather than following a fixed plan
Example
We don't have a fixed schedule, so let's just **play it by ear**.
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play devil's advocate
argumentar en contra de una idea para probar cuán fuerte es
Meaning
to argue against an idea to test how strong it is
Example
I don't necessarily disagree, but let me **play devil's advocate** for a moment.
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play dirty
usar métodos deshonestos o injustos para ganar
Meaning
to use unfair or dishonest methods to win
Example
Politicians often **play dirty** during elections.
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play fair
actuar honestamente y tratar a los demás por igual
Meaning
to act honestly and treat others equally
Example
We expect everyone to **play fair** during the competition.
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play God
tomar decisiones que tienen un control extremo sobre la vida o la moralidad
Meaning
to make decisions that have extreme control over life or morality
Example
Some people fear AI researchers are trying to **play God**.
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play hardball
ser firme y duro en la negociación
Meaning
to be firm and tough in negotiation
Example
He decided to **play hardball** during the contract talks.