Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
run out of time
no tener más tiempo disponible para completar algo
Meaning
to have no more time available to complete something
Example
We **ran out of time** before finishing the project.
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run someone down
criticar a alguien injustamente; hablar mal de alguien
Meaning
to criticize someone unfairly; to speak badly about someone
Example
He always **runs his coworkers down** behind their backs.
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Run the risk
Hacer algo que pueda resultar en pérdida o peligro.
Meaning
To do something that may result in loss or danger.
Example
You’ll **run the risk** of losing everything if you lie.
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run the show
estar a cargo de una actividad u organización
Meaning
to be in charge of an activity or organization
Example
Ever since the director left, Emma has been **running the show**.
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run with it
tomar una idea y desarrollarla más o actuar sobre ella
Meaning
to take an idea and develop it further or act on it
Example
They liked the concept and told us to **run with it**.
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run your own show
estar al mando de tus propias actividades o negocio
Meaning
to be in control of your own activities or business
Example
After years of working for others, he wanted to **run his own show**.
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Running on empty
continuar trabajando o funcionando cuando no tienes energía.
Meaning
To continue working or functioning when you have no energy left.
Example
After pulling an all-nighter, he’s **running on empty** today.
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runs in the family
un rasgo o cualidad común entre los miembros de la familia
Meaning
a trait or quality common among family members
Example
Musical talent **runs in the family**.
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Runway
El tiempo que una startup tiene antes de quedarse sin dinero.
Meaning
The time a startup has before running out of cash.
Example
We only have six months of **runway** left.
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runway for growth
el tiempo o los recursos que tiene una startup antes de necesitar más financiación
Meaning
the time or resources a startup has before it needs more funding
Example
The startup has enough **runway for growth** for the next 12 months.
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runway left
la cantidad de tiempo antes de que una startup se quede sin dinero
Meaning
the amount of time before a startup runs out of money
Example
We only have six months of **runway left** to make this work.
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saber rattling
amenazar con acción militar para intimidar a otros
Meaning
threatening military action to intimidate others
Example
The country’s recent **saber rattling** alarmed its neighbors.
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sadder but wiser
decepcionado pero habiendo aprendido de la experiencia
Meaning
disappointed but having learned from the experience
Example
After that mistake, she was **sadder but wiser**.
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safeguard your system
proteger tu sistema informático o red contra ataques
Meaning
to protect your computer system or network from attacks
Example
Make sure to **safeguard your system** with the latest antivirus software.
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Sail close to the wind
tomar riesgos o actuar peligrosamente.
Meaning
To take risks or act dangerously.
Example
He’s **sailing close to the wind** by lying to his boss.
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sail through
tener éxito en algo fácilmente
Meaning
to succeed at something easily
Example
With all that practice, you’ll **sail through** the interview.
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Sail through something
Hacer algo de manera fácil o exitosa.
Meaning
To do something easily or successfully.
Example
She **sailed through** her exams with top marks.
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salt of the earth
una persona muy buena y honesta
Meaning
a very good and honest person
Example
My grandfather was the **salt of the earth**.
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same old story
algo aburridamente repetitivo
Meaning
something boringly repetitive
Example
It's the **same old story** every time we meet.
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sandboxing
Un mecanismo de seguridad utilizado para ejecutar aplicaciones en un entorno aislado para evitar daños potenciales al sistema.
Meaning
A security mechanism used to run applications in an isolated environment to prevent potential damage to the system.
Example
By using **sandboxing**, the malware was contained and couldn't affect the rest of the system.
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save for a rainy day
ahorrar dinero para emergencias futuras
Meaning
to save money for future emergencies
Example
You should **save for a rainy day**.
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save the day
prevenir el fracaso o desastre tomando acción a tiempo
Meaning
to prevent failure or disaster by taking timely action
Example
His quick thinking **saved the day**.
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save time
reducir el tiempo necesario para algo
Meaning
to reduce the time needed for something
Example
Using shortcuts can **save time** when typing.
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say hello
saludar a alguien
Meaning
to greet someone
Example
Please **say hello** to your parents for me.