Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
tap into
hacer uso de un recurso o habilidad
Meaning
to make use of a resource or ability
Example
The startup hopes to **tap into** a new audience through social media.
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target audience
un grupo específico de personas a quienes se dirige una campaña
Meaning
a specific group of people a campaign is aimed at
Example
You need to know your **target audience** before launching a campaign.
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taste of success
experimentar el éxito por primera vez
Meaning
to experience success for the first time
Example
After years of struggle, he finally got a **taste of success**.
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teach an old dog new tricks
intentar enseñar a alguien algo que es difícil de aprender debido a su edad o experiencia
Meaning
to try to teach someone something that is difficult for them to learn due to their age or experience
Example
It's hard to **teach an old dog new tricks**, but I'll try.
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teach by example
mostrar a otros cómo hacer algo demostrando tú mismo cómo hacerlo
Meaning
to show others how to do something by demonstrating it yourself
Example
Good mentors always **teach by example**, showing the way with their actions.
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teach someone a lesson
hacer que alguien aprenda de su error
Meaning
to make someone learn from their mistake
Example
The teacher’s punishment really **taught him a lesson**.
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teacher’s pet
un estudiante que es el favorito del profesor
Meaning
a student who is favored by the teacher
Example
Everyone teases her for being the **teacher’s pet**.
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team effort
trabajo hecho por un grupo de personas para lograr un objetivo común
Meaning
work done by a group of people to achieve a common goal
Example
The success of the project was due to a great **team effort**.
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team player
alguien que trabaja bien con otros
Meaning
someone who works well with others
Example
Every company values a good **team player**.
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team spirit
un sentimiento de orgullo y lealtad compartido por los miembros de un grupo
Meaning
a feeling of pride and loyalty shared by members of a group
Example
Their **team spirit** helped them win the championship.
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team up
unirse con otros para un objetivo compartido
Meaning
to join with others for a shared goal
Example
Let’s **team up** with finance for the workshop.
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team up with
colaborar con alguien para un objetivo común
Meaning
to collaborate with someone for a common goal
Example
The nonprofits **teamed up with** local schools for the project.
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teamwork makes the dream work
trabajar juntos lleva al éxito
Meaning
working together leads to success
Example
We can accomplish so much if we cooperate, because **teamwork makes the dream work**.
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tear down
demoler o desmantelar algo
Meaning
to demolish or dismantle something
Example
They plan to **tear down** the old shed this weekend.
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Tear down barriers
Eliminar los obstáculos o prejuicios entre las personas.
Meaning
To remove obstacles or prejudices between people.
Example
Education helps to **tear down barriers** between communities.
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tear into someone
criticar a alguien con enojo
Meaning
to criticize someone angrily
Example
The coach **tore into** the players after they lost the game.
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tear one’s hair out
estar extremadamente preocupado o molesto
Meaning
to be extremely worried or upset
Example
She was **tearing her hair out** trying to find her lost keys.
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tear-jerker
algo que te hace llorar, especialmente una película o historia
Meaning
something that makes you cry, especially a movie or story
Example
That movie was such a **tear-jerker**.
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tears of joy
llorar por felicidad
Meaning
crying because of happiness
Example
She shed **tears of joy** when her son returned home.
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Tech-savvy
Tener buen conocimiento de la tecnología moderna.
Meaning
Having good knowledge of modern technology.
Example
Our **tech-savvy** team built the prototype in just a week.
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tee up
preparar algo para facilitar su ejecución
Meaning
to prepare something for easy execution
Example
I’ll **tee up** the slides so you can start on time.
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tell a tall tale
contar una historia exagerada o falsa
Meaning
to tell an exaggerated or false story
Example
He loves to **tell tall tales** about his adventures.
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tell it like it is
hablar honestamente sin adornos
Meaning
to speak honestly without sugarcoating
Example
She’s known for **telling it like it is**, even when the truth hurts.
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tell tales
hablar de chismes o revelar secretos, a menudo para meter a alguien en problemas
Meaning
to gossip or reveal secrets, often to get someone in trouble
Example
Stop **telling tales** about your coworkers.