Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
to pass with flying colors
tener éxito con una puntuación muy alta
Meaning
to succeed with a very high score
Example
He studied hard and passed the exam with **flying colors**.
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to pick someone's brain
hacerle preguntas a alguien para obtener información o consejo
Meaning
to ask someone questions in order to get information or advice
Example
I need to **pick your brain** about your experience with this software.
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to play fair
Actuar con honestidad y seguir las reglas.
Meaning
To act honestly and follow the rules.
Example
In every competition, we must **play fair**.
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to pull strings
usar la influencia o conexiones de uno para lograr cosas
Meaning
to use one's influence or connections to get things done
Example
She managed to **pull strings** to get the bill passed in Congress.
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to push the envelope
ir más allá de los límites habituales; innovar
Meaning
to go beyond the usual limits; to innovate
Example
In the world of AI, companies must **push the envelope** to stay competitive.
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to put all your eggs in one basket
arriesgar todo en una sola aventura o decisión
Meaning
to risk everything on a single venture or decision
Example
I wouldn’t suggest **putting all your eggs in one basket** with this investment.
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to put it bluntly
expresar una opinión de manera directa y clara
Meaning
to express an opinion in a direct and straightforward way
Example
**To put it bluntly**, you were wrong.
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to put one's finger on
identificar o reconocer algo con precisión
Meaning
to identify or recognize something with precision
Example
The journalist was able to **put her finger on** the exact cause of the political unrest.
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to put one's foot in one's mouth
decir algo embarazoso o inapropiado por error
Meaning
to say something embarrassing or inappropriate by mistake
Example
I really **put my foot in my mouth** when I mentioned her ex-boyfriend.
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to put two and two together
resolver algo a partir de los hechos
Meaning
to figure something out from the facts
Example
She didn’t tell me directly, but I **put two and two together**.
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To question everything
Examinar críticamente todo y no aceptar ciegamente el statu quo o las creencias aceptadas.
Meaning
To critically examine and not blindly accept the status quo or accepted beliefs.
Example
In philosophy, one is encouraged **to question everything** in order to arrive at the truth.
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to reach for the moon
apuntar a algo que es difícil o aparentemente imposible de lograr
Meaning
to aim for something that is difficult or seemingly impossible to achieve
Example
He decided to **reach for the moon** and apply for the most competitive university.
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to rise to the occasion
mostrar la habilidad necesaria cuando se enfrenta a un desafío
Meaning
to show the necessary ability when faced with a challenge
Example
When the team needed him most, he **rose to the occasion** and led them to victory.
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to rocket to success
lograr el éxito muy rápidamente
Meaning
to achieve success very quickly
Example
His new startup **rocketed to success** after securing major funding.
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to screw up
cometer un error grave o estropear algo
Meaning
to make a serious mistake or spoil something
Example
I really **screwed up** the presentation.
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to see eye to eye
estar de acuerdo con alguien
Meaning
to agree with someone
Example
We finally **saw eye to eye** on the decision.
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to see the big picture
entender el problema más importante o general
Meaning
to understand the larger or more important issue
Example
You need to **see the big picture** when making strategic decisions.
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to see the silver lining
encontrar algo positivo en una situación negativa
Meaning
to find something positive in a negative situation
Example
She always tries to **see the silver lining** even in the most challenging situations.
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to serve justice
asegurar que la equidad o el castigo se dé correctamente
Meaning
to ensure that fairness or punishment is properly given
Example
The court’s decision **served justice** for the victims.
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to shoot for the moon
apuntar a una meta difícil o ambiciosa
Meaning
to aim for a difficult or ambitious goal
Example
He’s always **shooting for the moon**, trying to achieve impossible goals.
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to shoot for the stars
apuntar a algo muy ambicioso o difícil de lograr
Meaning
to aim for something very ambitious or difficult to achieve
Example
He decided to **shoot for the stars** by applying to the most prestigious universities.
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to sketch out
hacer un plan o esquema aproximado de algo
Meaning
to make a rough plan or outline of something
Example
The director **sketched out** the concept before filming began.
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to spill the beans
revelar un secreto por accidente
Meaning
to reveal a secret by mistake
Example
Tom accidentally **spilled the beans** about the surprise party.
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to steal the show
atraer toda la atención o el elogio
Meaning
to attract all the attention or praise
Example
Her performance in the play completely **stole the show**.