Expression Cards: idiom
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The shot heard around the world
Un evento con importancia o impacto mundial.
Meaning
An event with worldwide significance or impact.
Example
The invention of the internet was **the shot heard around the world** in communication.
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the show must go on
continuar a pesar de las dificultades
Meaning
to continue despite difficulties
Example
Even after the power went out, the actors knew **the show must go on**.
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the singularity
un punto futuro hipotético cuando la IA supera la inteligencia humana
Meaning
a hypothetical future point when AI surpasses human intelligence
Example
Some experts believe **the singularity** could change humanity forever.
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the sky's the limit
no hay límite para lo que puedes lograr
Meaning
there is no limit to what you can achieve
Example
With talent and hard work, **the sky’s the limit** for you.
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the smoking gun
una pieza de evidencia que claramente demuestra la culpa
Meaning
a piece of evidence that clearly proves guilt
Example
The email was **the smoking gun** in the corruption case.
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the spark of an idea
el comienzo de una nueva idea o pensamiento
Meaning
the beginning of a new idea or thought
Example
That comment gave me **the spark of an idea**.
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the story breaks
cuando las noticias se hacen públicas o se informan por primera vez
Meaning
when news becomes public or is first reported
Example
When **the story broke**, everyone was shocked.
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The sun is shining
Una metáfora de la felicidad o positividad, a menudo utilizada cuando las cosas van bien.
Meaning
A metaphor for happiness or positivity, often used when things are going well.
Example
After all the hard work, things finally seemed to be **shining**.
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The sun will shine again
Los tiempos mejores vendrán después de los malos.
Meaning
Better times will come after bad ones.
Example
Don’t worry too much — **the sun will shine again**.
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the teacher’s pet
un estudiante que es favorecido por el maestro
Meaning
a student who is favored by the teacher
Example
Everyone knows he’s **the teacher’s pet** in our class.
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the tide has turned
una situación ha comenzado a cambiar a tu favor
Meaning
a situation has started to change in your favor
Example
After months of bad luck, **the tide has turned** for our team.
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the tip of the iceberg
una pequeña parte visible de un problema mucho más grande
Meaning
a small visible part of a much larger problem
Example
The few complaints we received are just **the tip of the iceberg**.
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the tipping point
el momento en que un cambio se vuelve imparable
Meaning
the moment when a change becomes unstoppable
Example
Climate change has reached **the tipping point** for action.
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The truth hurts
la verdad puede ser dolorosa o difícil de aceptar
Meaning
The truth can be painful or difficult to accept.
Example
I know you don't want to hear this, but **the truth hurts**.
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The truth will set you free
Al ser honesto, puedes evitar problemas y sentirte liberado.
Meaning
By being truthful, you can avoid trouble and feel liberated.
Example
Even though it was hard, **the truth will set you free** in the end.
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The unexamined life is not worth living
Una vida vivida sin introspección o autorreflexión no es verdaderamente satisfactoria ni significativa.
Meaning
A life lived without introspection or self-reflection is not truly fulfilling or meaningful.
Example
Socrates' belief that **the unexamined life is not worth living** continues to inspire those seeking a deeper understanding of existence.
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the upper hand
tener control o una ventaja sobre alguien
Meaning
to have control or an advantage over someone
Example
The ruling party has **the upper hand** in this situation.
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the vision thing
la capacidad de imaginar y planificar el futuro claramente
Meaning
the ability to imagine and plan the future clearly
Example
Many politicians lack **the vision thing**.
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The waiting game
una situación en la que debes esperar a que algo suceda.
Meaning
A situation in which you must wait for something to happen.
Example
It’s all about **the waiting game** when you’re looking for a job.
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the walls have ears
ten cuidado con lo que dices porque alguien podría estar escuchando
Meaning
be careful what you say because someone might be listening
Example
Speak quietly—**the walls have ears**.
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the way I see it
se usa para expresar cómo uno entiende o interpreta algo
Meaning
used to express how one understands or interprets something
Example
**The way I see it**, we should try again.
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the whole nine yards
todo; el esfuerzo completo
Meaning
everything; the entire effort
Example
She went **the whole nine yards** to make her wedding perfect.
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the whole truth
la verdad completa sin dejar nada afuera
Meaning
the complete truth without leaving anything out
Example
She promised to tell **the whole truth** in court.
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the whole truth and nothing but the truth
completa honestidad sin esconder ni cambiar nada
Meaning
complete honesty without hiding or changing anything
Example
Please tell **the whole truth and nothing but the truth**.