Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
travel light
viajar con poco equipaje
Meaning
to travel with very little luggage
Example
When I travel for business, I like to **travel light**.
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trending topic
un tema que actualmente es popular en las redes sociales
Meaning
a subject that is currently popular on social media
Example
Her post became a **trending topic** on Twitter.
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trendsetter
alguien que lidera el camino en moda, tecnología u otras áreas populares, estableciendo tendencias para que otros las sigan
Meaning
someone who leads the way in fashion, technology, or other popular areas, setting trends for others to follow
Example
The company became a **trendsetter** in the tech world with its innovative new app.
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trial and error
aprender a través de experimentar y corregir errores
Meaning
learning through experimenting and correcting mistakes
Example
We developed the product through **trial and error**.
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trickle-down economics
una teoría económica que sugiere que las políticas que benefician a los ricos eventualmente beneficiarán a todos al crear empleos y crecimiento
Meaning
an economic theory that suggests that policies benefiting the wealthy will eventually benefit everyone by creating jobs and growth
Example
Critics argue that **trickle-down economics** has failed to provide substantial benefits for the poor.
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Trickle-down effect
Beneficios económicos de los ricos alcanzando gradualmente a los grupos de ingresos más bajos.
Meaning
Economic benefits of the wealthy gradually reaching the lower-income groups.
Example
Critics argue that the **trickle-down effect** rarely helps the poor.
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troll someone
provocar o molestar deliberadamente a alguien en línea
Meaning
to deliberately provoke or upset someone online
Example
Some users love to **troll** others just for fun.
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True blue
Leal y confiable.
Meaning
Loyal and trustworthy.
Example
You can count on her; she’s **true blue**.
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true colors
el verdadero carácter o las verdaderas intenciones de alguien
Meaning
someone’s real character or intentions
Example
He showed his **true colors** when he lied to me.
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True friends stab you in the front
Un verdadero amigo te dice verdades duras a la cara.
Meaning
A true friend tells you harsh truths to your face.
Example
She’s not afraid to tell me the truth, because **true friends stab you in the front**.
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true to one's word
Hacer lo que se ha prometido.
Meaning
To do what one has promised.
Example
She was **true to her word** and helped me finish the project.
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True to your word
Hacer exactamente lo que dices que vas a hacer.
Meaning
To do exactly what you say you’ll do.
Example
He was **true to his word** and kept his promise.
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trust goes both ways
ambos lados deben confiar el uno en el otro
Meaning
both sides must trust each other
Example
**Trust goes both ways** in any relationship.
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trust issues
dificultad para confiar en los demás debido a experiencias pasadas
Meaning
difficulty trusting others due to past experiences
Example
He has **trust issues** after being betrayed once.
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trust one's judgment
creer en la decisión o habilidad de alguien para tomar buenas decisiones
Meaning
to believe in someone's decision or ability to make good choices
Example
I always **trust her judgment** when it comes to hiring decisions.
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trust someone as far as you can throw them
no confiar mucho en alguien
Meaning
to not trust someone much
Example
I wouldn’t **trust him as far as I can throw him**.
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trust someone with something
darle a alguien la responsabilidad de algo importante
Meaning
to give someone responsibility for something important
Example
I trust you to **take care of the project**.
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trust someone with your life
confiar completamente en alguien
Meaning
to trust someone completely
Example
I’d **trust her with my life**.
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trust your gut
seguir tu intuición o instintos
Meaning
to follow your intuition or instincts
Example
When making big decisions, it’s often best to **trust your gut**.
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truth be told
admitir algo honestamente
Meaning
to admit something honestly
Example
**Truth be told**, I don’t really like this movie.
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Truth hurts
La verdad puede ser dolorosa de escuchar.
Meaning
The truth can be painful to hear.
Example
**Truth hurts**, but it’s better than a lie.
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truth will out
la verdad finalmente saldrá a la luz
Meaning
the truth will eventually be revealed
Example
You can’t hide it forever; **truth will out**.
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try and try again
seguir intentando hasta que tengas éxito
Meaning
to keep trying until you succeed
Example
He didn’t give up and decided to **try and try again**.
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tune out
dejar de prestar atención a lo que está sucediendo a tu alrededor
Meaning
to stop paying attention to what’s happening around you
Example
He often **tunes out** when people start complaining.