Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
Tell the truth
decir la verdad en lugar de mentir.
Meaning
To say what is true instead of lying.
Example
Please **tell the truth**, even if it hurts.
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Tell the truth and shame the devil
Siempre habla la verdad, incluso cuando sea difícil o arriesgado.
Meaning
Always speak the truth, even when it’s hard or risky.
Example
Just **tell the truth and shame the devil**, even if it hurts.
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tempt fate
tomar un riesgo tonto que puede traer mala suerte
Meaning
to take a foolish risk that may bring bad luck
Example
You’re **tempting fate** by driving without insurance.
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test the waters
probar algo antes de comprometerse completamente
Meaning
to try something out before committing fully
Example
Before launching the product, we decided to **test the waters**.
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thank heavens
estar muy agradecido por algo
Meaning
to be very thankful about something
Example
**Thank heavens** the storm is finally over.
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thank you kindly
una forma educada de decir gracias cálidamente
Meaning
a polite way to say thank you warmly
Example
**Thank you kindly** for your time and patience.
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thank your lucky stars
sentirse agradecido por la buena fortuna
Meaning
to feel grateful for good fortune
Example
You should **thank your lucky stars** for having such good friends.
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thanks a million
una expresión muy fuerte de gratitud
Meaning
a very strong expression of gratitude
Example
You really helped me out, **thanks a million**!
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That ship has sailed
esa oportunidad se fue y ya no se puede usar.
Meaning
That opportunity is gone and cannot be used anymore.
Example
I wanted to apply for that job, but **that ship has sailed**.
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that's the last straw
mi paciencia se ha acabado
Meaning
my patience has run out
Example
He's been late all week, but this is **the last straw**.
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That’s exactly right
Usado para mostrar que estás completamente de acuerdo con una afirmación
Meaning
Used to completely agree with a statement
Example
**That’s exactly right**, we should focus on quality first.
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That’s for sure
Usado para confirmar fuertemente el acuerdo
Meaning
Used to strongly confirm agreement
Example
He’s a great leader — **that’s for sure**.
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the acid test
una prueba verdadera y final de éxito
Meaning
a true and final test of success
Example
The real market will be **the acid test** for this invention.
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the algorithm knows best
sugiere que los modelos de inteligencia artificial o de aprendizaje automático suelen ser la forma más fiable o eficiente de tomar decisiones o hacer predicciones
Meaning
suggesting that AI or machine learning models are often the most reliable or efficient way to make decisions or predictions
Example
In most cases, **the algorithm knows best** when it comes to sorting large volumes of data.
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the apple of one's eye
alguien o algo que es muy querido o amado profundamente
Meaning
someone or something that is cherished or loved deeply
Example
Her son is truly **the apple of her eye**.
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the apple of someone's eye
alguien muy preciado o amado profundamente
Meaning
someone very precious or loved deeply
Example
Her daughter is the **apple of her eye**.
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the art of persuasion
la habilidad de convencer a alguien para hacer algo o creer algo
Meaning
the ability to convince someone to do something or believe something
Example
He mastered **the art of persuasion** and convinced them to support his cause.
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the art of something
la habilidad de hacer algo bien
Meaning
the skill of doing something well
Example
She has mastered **the art of** storytelling.
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the art of war
estrategias o tácticas para lograr el éxito en situaciones difíciles
Meaning
strategies or tactics for achieving success in difficult situations
Example
The general studied **the art of war** to prepare for the upcoming battle.
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the balance of power
una situación en la que el poder se distribuye entre las naciones para evitar el dominio de una sola
Meaning
a situation in which power is distributed among nations to prevent dominance by one
Example
The UN aims to maintain **the balance of power** among major nations.
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the ball is in your court
es tu turno para tomar una decisión o tomar acción
Meaning
it is your turn to make a decision or take action
Example
I've made my offer, now **the ball is in your court**.
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the ball is rolling
un proceso ha comenzado y está avanzando
Meaning
a process has started and is making progress
Example
Now that **the ball is rolling**, we need to keep working.
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the benefit of the doubt
creer en alguien incluso si no estás seguro de que esté diciendo la verdad
Meaning
to believe someone even if you are not sure they are telling the truth
Example
I’ll give him **the benefit of the doubt** and believe his story.
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the best is yet to come
cosas mejores están por venir en el futuro
Meaning
better things are coming in the future
Example
Don’t worry about the past; **the best is yet to come**.