Expression Cards
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idiom
all smiles
muy feliz y alegre
Meaning
very happy and cheerful
Example
He was **all smiles** after hearing the compliment.
idiom
all work and no play
una persona que solo trabaja se vuelve aburrida y monótona
Meaning
a person who only works becomes dull and boring
Example
**All work and no play** makes Jack a dull boy.
phrasal-verb
allocate to
asignar o distribuir recursos a una tarea o persona específica
Meaning
to assign or distribute resources to a specific task or person
Example
The manager decided to **allocate** more funds **to** the marketing team.
phrasal-verb
allow for
considerar posibles factores al planificar algo
Meaning
to consider possible factors when planning something
Example
When assessing risk, always **allow for** human error.
phrasal-verb
allow time for
asegurarse de que tengas suficiente tiempo para hacer algo en el futuro
Meaning
to make sure you have enough time to do something in the future
Example
Always **allow time for** unexpected delays.
phrasal-verb
ally with
unirse con alguien para una causa o beneficio compartido
Meaning
to join forces with someone for a shared cause or benefit
Example
The developing nations **allied with** each other to negotiate better trade terms.
idiom
an apple a day keeps the doctor away
comer comida saludable te ayuda a mantenerte bien
Meaning
eating healthy food helps you stay well
Example
My mom always says, '**An apple a day keeps the doctor away**.'
idiom
An arm and a leg
Algo que es muy caro.
Meaning
Something that is very expensive.
Example
That new phone costs **an arm and a leg**, but it’s worth it.
idiom
An ear to the ground
estar al tanto de lo que está sucediendo a tu alrededor.
Meaning
To be aware of what is happening around you.
Example
If you want to succeed in business, always keep **an ear to the ground**.
idiom
An old friend is better than two new ones
Los amigos de toda la vida son más valiosos que los nuevos.
Meaning
Long-time friends are more valuable than new ones.
Example
I trust John more than anyone else—**an old friend is better than two new ones**.
idiom
an old hand
alguien muy experimentado en algo
Meaning
someone very experienced at something
Example
She’s **an old hand** at managing big events.
idiom
an open book
alguien que es fácil de entender o muy honesto
Meaning
someone who is easy to understand or very honest
Example
He’s **an open book**; you can always tell what he’s thinking.
idiom
an out of this world experience
una experiencia extraordinaria o excepcional
Meaning
an extraordinary or exceptional experience
Example
The view from the space station was truly **an out of this world experience**.
phrasal-verb
analyze what went wrong
examinar cuidadosamente las razones detrás del fracaso
Meaning
to carefully examine reasons behind failure
Example
Before trying again, let’s **analyze what went wrong** last time.
idiom
anchors aweigh
Listo para partir o comenzar un viaje.
Meaning
Ready to depart or begin a journey.
Example
With our bags packed, it’s **anchors aweigh** for the road trip!
idiom
android-like
actuar sin emociones o de manera mecánica como un robot
Meaning
acting emotionless or mechanical like a robot
Example
He works in an **android-like** manner, without any emotion.
idiom
answer for
ser responsable de algo y dar cuentas a otros sobre ello
Meaning
to be responsible for something and answer to others about it
Example
She had to **answer for** the mistakes made by her team.
idiom
answer for something
ser responsable de algo malo que sucede
Meaning
to be responsible for something bad that happens
Example
You’ll have to **answer for your actions** if things go wrong.
idiom
answer the call
responder a una responsabilidad o oportunidad
Meaning
to respond to a responsibility or opportunity
Example
He was ready to **answer the call** and take charge of the project.
idiom
answer the call of duty
cumplir con la obligación de uno, especialmente en una situación difícil
Meaning
to fulfill one's obligation, especially in a difficult situation
Example
Firefighters **answered the call of duty** during the massive fire.
phrasal-verb
apologize for
decir perdón por algo que hiciste
Meaning
to say sorry for something you did
Example
She **apologized for** forgetting his birthday.
phrasal-verb
apologize sincerely
disculparse sinceramente
Meaning
to say sorry in a heartfelt and honest manner
Example
If you make a mistake, **apologize sincerely** to the person.
phrasal-verb
apologize to
decir lo siento a alguien por algo que hiciste
Meaning
to say sorry to someone for something you did
Example
He **apologized to** his teacher for being rude.
idiom
apology accepted
se usa para decir que perdonas a alguien
Meaning
used to say that you forgive someone
Example
Don’t worry, **apology accepted**.