Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
stand up for democracy
defender o apoyar los principios de la democracia
Meaning
to defend or support the principles of democracy
Example
Citizens gathered to **stand up for democracy** during the national protest.
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stand up for oneself
defender tus derechos o expresar tus opiniones con confianza
Meaning
to defend your rights or express your opinions confidently
Example
You should **stand up for yourself** when someone disrespects you.
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stand up for peace
defender o apoyar la idea de la paz en los conflictos
Meaning
to defend or support the idea of peace in conflicts
Example
She always **stands up for peace** during political debates.
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stand up for values
defender creencias o principios importantes incluso cuando es difícil
Meaning
to defend important beliefs or principles even when it's hard
Example
A respected leader always **stands up for values** under pressure.
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stand up for your values
defender lo que crees con confianza
Meaning
to defend what you believe in confidently
Example
True confidence means you **stand up for your values**, even when others disagree.
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stand up to
enfrentar a alguien o algo valientemente en defensa de alguien
Meaning
to confront someone or something bravely in defense of someone
Example
He **stood up to** the bully to protect his little brother.
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stand up under
soportar estrés o crítica sin derrumbarse
Meaning
to endure stress or criticism without breaking down
Example
She **stood up under** the criticism and stayed confident.
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stand up with
mostrar solidaridad o apoyo a alguien
Meaning
to show solidarity or support for someone
Example
We should **stand up with** colleagues who are treated unfairly.
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stand with
apoyar o mostrar solidaridad con alguien o un grupo
Meaning
to support or show solidarity with someone or a group
Example
Many countries **stand with** those affected by the global crisis.
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start off with
comenzar un proceso creativo o proyecto utilizando una idea o material determinado
Meaning
to begin a creative process or project using a certain idea or material
Example
The artist **started off with** a simple sketch before adding color.
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start out
empezar la carrera o el negocio
Meaning
to begin one’s career or business journey
Example
He **started out** as a small investor before becoming a venture capitalist.
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start over
comenzar de nuevo después de un fracaso
Meaning
to begin again after a failure
Example
If something doesn’t work, just **start over** and try a new way.
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start up
comenzar un nuevo negocio o proyecto
Meaning
to begin a new business or project
Example
They decided to **start up** a food delivery service in their city.
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stay ahead
seguir siendo más exitoso o avanzado que los demás
Meaning
to continue to be more successful or advanced than others
Example
You have to work hard to **stay ahead** in this competitive program.
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stay ahead in class
realizar mejor o estar más avanzado que los demás en la clase
Meaning
to perform better or be more advanced than others in the class
Example
He studies extra hours to **stay ahead in class**.
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stay ahead of
estar más avanzado o preparado que otros
Meaning
to be more advanced or prepared than others
Example
Students who review regularly **stay ahead of** the class.
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stay alert
mantenerse cauteloso y vigilante ante los peligros
Meaning
to remain cautious and watchful for dangers
Example
Always **stay alert** when clicking unfamiliar links.
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stay away
evitar acercarse a una persona o lugar por seguridad
Meaning
to avoid going near a person or place for safety
Example
Please **stay away** from the construction site.
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stay away from
evitar algo o a alguien por una buena razón
Meaning
to avoid something or someone for a good reason
Example
I told him to **stay away from** negative people.
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stay back
permanecer a una distancia segura del peligro
Meaning
to remain at a safe distance from danger
Example
Everyone, **stay back** until the area is secure.
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stay balanced
mantener estabilidad emocional y no reaccionar exageradamente
Meaning
to maintain emotional stability and not overreact
Example
Try to **stay balanced** no matter what happens.
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stay beside
permanecer físicamente o emocionalmente cerca de alguien que lo necesite
Meaning
to remain physically or emotionally close to someone in need
Example
She **stayed beside** her mother through her illness.
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stay connected with
mantener un vínculo emocional o comunicativo con alguien
Meaning
to maintain an emotional or communicative link with someone
Example
Even after moving abroad, she **stays connected with** her old friends.
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stay consistent
mantener un esfuerzo constante y hábitos hacia el éxito
Meaning
to maintain steady effort and habits toward success
Example
If you **stay consistent**, your hard work will pay off.