Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
spitting image
alguien que se ve exactamente como otra persona
Meaning
someone who looks exactly like another person
Example
She is the **spitting image** of her mother.
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split decision
una decisión donde las personas están divididas en opinión
Meaning
a decision where people are divided in opinion
Example
The committee made a **split decision** on the proposal.
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split hairs
discutir sobre detalles pequeños o sin importancia
Meaning
to argue about small or unimportant details
Example
Stop **splitting hairs** and focus on the main issue.
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split personality
tener dos lados muy diferentes del carácter de una persona
Meaning
having two very different sides to one's character
Example
He’s got a **split personality**—sometimes kind, sometimes cruel.
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split second
una cantidad muy corta de tiempo
Meaning
a very short amount of time
Example
The decision was made in a **split second**.
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split the atom
hacer algo revolucionario o extremadamente difícil
Meaning
to do something revolutionary or extremely difficult
Example
Creating a universal AI is like trying to **split the atom** of intelligence.
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split the difference
llegar a un acuerdo de compromiso entre dos opiniones o precios
Meaning
to agree on a compromise between two opinions or prices
Example
Let’s **split the difference** and meet halfway.
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split up
separarse o terminar una relación o matrimonio
Meaning
to separate or end a relationship or marriage
Example
John and Mary **split up** last month.
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split-second decision
una decisión tomada rápidamente sin mucho pensamiento
Meaning
a decision made very quickly without much thought
Example
The pilot had to make a **split-second decision** to avoid the crash.
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Spread joy
hacer que otros sean felices siendo amable o alegre
Meaning
to make others happy by being kind or cheerful
Example
It's important to **spread joy** wherever you go.
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spread kindness
hacer o decir cosas amables a los demás
Meaning
to do or say kind things to others
Example
We should all try to **spread kindness** every day.
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spread kindness like wildfire
difundir la amabilidad rápidamente y sin control
Meaning
to spread kindness rapidly and uncontrollably
Example
Her acts of kindness **spread like wildfire** in the community.
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Spread like wildfire
Hacerse conocido rápidamente.
Meaning
To become widely known very quickly.
Example
The news of their engagement **spread like wildfire**.
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spread sunshine
hacer felices a los demás con tu positividad
Meaning
to make others happy with your positivity
Example
Her smile always **spreads sunshine** wherever she goes.
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spread the love
mostrar amabilidad y afecto hacia los demás
Meaning
to show kindness and affection to others
Example
She always tries to **spread the love** by helping others.
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spread the word
decirle a muchas personas acerca de algo
Meaning
to tell many people about something
Example
Please **spread the word** about our new course.
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Spread too thin
Intentar hacer demasiadas cosas a la vez, dejando sin energía para ninguna.
Meaning
To try to do too many things at once, leaving no energy for any.
Example
She’s **spread too thin** between her job, family, and studies.
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spread your wings
empezar a hacer cosas nuevas e independientes
Meaning
to start doing new and independent things
Example
After graduation, she wanted to **spread her wings**.
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spring for
pagar por algo, especialmente como un regalo para otros
Meaning
to pay for something, especially as a treat for others
Example
I'll **spring for** dessert since it's your birthday.
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spur of the moment
una decisión o acción no planeada o espontánea
Meaning
an unplanned or spontaneous decision or action
Example
The idea came **on the spur of the moment** during lunch.
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spur on
animar a alguien a continuar o esforzarse más
Meaning
to encourage someone to continue or try harder
Example
Her mentor’s feedback **spurred her on** to apply for the grant.
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square away
organizar o terminar algo de manera ordenada
Meaning
to organize or finish something neatly
Example
We need to **square away** the paperwork before the audit.
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square peg in a round hole
alguien o algo que no encaja o no pertenece a un lugar o situación particular
Meaning
someone or something that doesn't fit or belong in a particular place or situation
Example
Putting a modern building in a historical district is like trying to fit a **square peg in a round hole**.
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stab someone in the back
traicionar a alguien que confía en ti
Meaning
to betray someone who trusts you
Example
I can’t believe he **stabbed me in the back** after all I did for him.