Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
shift perspective
cambiar la forma en que piensas sobre el fracaso
Meaning
to change the way you think about failure
Example
Try to **shift perspective** and see failure as a learning step.
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shift to
moverse o cambiar enfoque, método o responsabilidad
Meaning
to move or change focus, method, or responsibility
Example
Our company plans to **shift to** a hybrid work model.
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shift toward
cambiar el enfoque, la actitud o la dirección hacia algo nuevo
Meaning
to change focus, attitude, or direction toward something new
Example
There has been a global **shift toward** sustainable lifestyles.
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shift toward innovation
centrarse más en crear nuevas ideas o tecnologías
Meaning
to focus more on creating new ideas or technologies
Example
Many industries are trying to **shift toward innovation** to stay competitive.
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shine a light on
revelar información para que la gente lo note
Meaning
to reveal information so people notice it
Example
Podcasts **shine a light on** local heroes balancing community work and study.
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shine on
seguir siendo alegre y positivo a pesar de las dificultades
Meaning
to continue to be cheerful and positive despite difficulties
Example
Even in tough times, she continues to **shine on**.
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shine through
mostrar tu confianza o talento claramente a pesar de los desafíos
Meaning
to show your confidence or talent clearly despite challenges
Example
Her true confidence **shone through** during the interview.
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shine through challenges
mantener positividad y confianza durante las dificultades
Meaning
to maintain positivity and confidence during difficulties
Example
She always manages to **shine through challenges** with a smile.
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ship out goods
enviar mercancías a otro lugar, especialmente al extranjero
Meaning
to send goods to another place, especially abroad
Example
They will **ship out goods** to Europe by the end of this month.
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ship out to
enviar mercancías a un destino
Meaning
to send goods to a destination
Example
The factory **ships out to** regional stores every Thursday.
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shoot for
tratar de alcanzar una meta o aspirar a algo alto
Meaning
to try to achieve a goal or aim for something high
Example
You should always **shoot for** the highest standards.
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shoot up
aumentar repentinamente y rápidamente
Meaning
to rise suddenly and quickly
Example
Gold prices **shot up** after the geopolitical tensions increased.
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shop around
comparar precios antes de comprar algo
Meaning
to compare prices before buying something
Example
Always **shop around** before making a big purchase.
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shop around for
comparar precios o productos antes de comprar
Meaning
to compare prices or products before buying
Example
Many customers **shop around for** the best deals online.
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shore up against
fortalecer o apoyar algo para prevenir el fracaso durante una crisis
Meaning
to strengthen or support something to prevent failure during crisis
Example
The government took steps to **shore up against** the collapsing economy.
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shore up confidence
apoyar o fortalecer la creencia y confianza en la economía
Meaning
to support or strengthen belief and trust in the economy
Example
The government announced new reforms to **shore up confidence** in financial markets.
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shore up reserves
fortalecer o apoyar las reservas financieras
Meaning
to strengthen or support financial reserves
Example
The central bank moved to **shore up reserves** by buying foreign currency.
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shore up the economy
apoyar o fortalecer la economía durante tiempos difíciles
Meaning
to support or strengthen the economy during difficult times
Example
The stimulus package was introduced to **shore up the economy** after the crisis.
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shore up with
fortalecer algo añadiendo soporte
Meaning
to strengthen something by adding support
Example
We **shore up with** extra data before presenting the forecast.
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shout at
gritarle a alguien con enojo
Meaning
to raise your voice in anger at someone
Example
Don’t **shout at** me, I didn’t do anything wrong!
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shout out to
reconocer públicamente o felicitar a alguien
Meaning
to publicly acknowledge or compliment someone
Example
Let’s **shout out to** everyone who helped organize the event.
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show admiration for
expresar aprobación y respeto
Meaning
to express approval and respect
Example
He openly **showed admiration for** her courage.
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show appreciation for
demostrar que valoras algo
Meaning
to demonstrate that you value something
Example
We should **show appreciation for** the team’s hard work.
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show around
dar un recorrido guiado de un lugar
Meaning
to give someone a guided tour of a place
Example
I will **show around** our office to the new interns.