Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
stage fright
nerviosismo antes de actuar frente a una audiencia
Meaning
nervousness before performing in front of an audience
Example
Even experienced actors sometimes get **stage fright**.
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stand by someone
permanecer leal o solidario
Meaning
to remain loyal or supportive
Example
True friends **stand by** each other in hard times.
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stand by your principles
mantenerse fiel a tus valores incluso en situaciones difíciles
Meaning
to remain loyal to your values, even in difficult situations
Example
She always **stands by her principles** in tough times.
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stand on your own two feet
ser independiente y autosuficiente
Meaning
to be independent and self-supporting
Example
He worked hard to **stand on his own two feet** after college.
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stand one’s ground
negarse a cambiar de opinión o posición
Meaning
to refuse to change your opinion or position
Example
She **stood her ground** during the heated debate.
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stand out from the crowd
ser notoriamente diferente o mejor que los demás
Meaning
to be noticeably different or better than others
Example
Her talent helps her **stand out from the crowd**.
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stand tall
actuar de manera orgullosa y confiada
Meaning
to act in a proud and confident way
Example
She **stood tall** despite all the criticism.
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stand the test of time
permanecer valioso o exitoso durante un largo período de tiempo
Meaning
to remain valuable or successful for a long period of time
Example
His leadership principles have **stood the test of time** and are still relevant today.
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stand trial
comparecer ante el tribunal para responder a cargos criminales
Meaning
to appear in court to answer criminal charges
Example
He will **stand trial** for fraud next month.
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stand up and be counted
asumir responsabilidad mostrando tu apoyo u opinión abiertamente
Meaning
to take responsibility by showing your support or opinion openly
Example
It’s time for everyone to **stand up and be counted**.
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stand up for something
apoyar o defender algo en lo que crees
Meaning
to support or defend something you believe in
Example
She always **stands up for what she believes in**, even when it's difficult.
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Stand your ground
mantenerse firme en sus creencias o decisiones a pesar de la oposición
Meaning
to remain firm in your beliefs or decisions despite opposition
Example
Even though they disagreed, he decided to **stand his ground** and not back down.
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star-crossed lovers
amantes cuya relación está destinada al fracaso o es desafortunada
Meaning
lovers whose relationship is doomed or unlucky
Example
Romeo and Juliet were **star-crossed lovers**.
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Star-studded
Lleno de personas famosas o talentosas.
Meaning
Full of famous or talented people.
Example
The event was **star-studded** with celebrities from all fields.
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starry-eyed
tener sueños o esperanzas ingenuos o poco realistas
Meaning
having naive or unrealistic dreams or hopes
Example
He was **starry-eyed** about becoming a famous singer.
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start from scratch
comenzar desde cero
Meaning
to begin again without any advantage or preparation
Example
They lost everything and had to **start from scratch**.
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start off on the right foot
comenzar algo bien o positivamente
Meaning
to begin something well or positively
Example
I want to **start off on the right foot** with my new job.
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state of mind
la condición emocional de una persona
Meaning
a person's emotional condition
Example
Your **state of mind** affects how you make decisions.
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state of the art
lo más moderno y avanzado
Meaning
the most modern and advanced
Example
They built a **state-of-the-art** research facility.
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stay ahead of the curve
mantenerse más avanzado o informado que los demás
Meaning
to stay more advanced or knowledgeable than others
Example
If you read daily, you can **stay ahead of the curve** in your studies.
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stay ahead of the game
ser más exitoso o preparado que los demás
Meaning
to be more successful or prepared than others
Example
To **stay ahead of the game**, you must always keep learning.
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stay calm
mantener la calma y no entrar en pánico
Meaning
to remain composed and not panic
Example
No need to worry, just **stay calm** and think it through.
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stay composed
mantener la calma y no mostrar emoción
Meaning
to remain calm and not show emotion
Example
He **stayed composed** even when things went wrong.
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Stay in the loop
Estar informado sobre algo regularmente.
Meaning
To be informed about something regularly.
Example
Make sure you **stay in the loop** about the latest updates.