Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
warm the cockles of one's heart
hacer que alguien se sienta feliz o agradecido
Meaning
to make someone feel happy or grateful
Example
Her thoughtful gift really **warmed the cockles of my heart**.
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warm up
preparar el cuerpo o la mente para la actividad
Meaning
to prepare the body or mind for activity
Example
Let’s **warm up** before we dive into the rehearsal.
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warm up to
volverse gradualmente más cómodo con alguien o algo
Meaning
to gradually become more comfortable with someone or something
Example
She slowly **warmed up to** the new routine.
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warm-hearted
amable y simpático
Meaning
kind and sympathetic
Example
She is a **warm-hearted** person who cares for everyone.
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warp speed
velocidad muy alta; progreso extremadamente rápido
Meaning
very high speed; extremely fast progress
Example
The project is moving at **warp speed** now.
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wash one’s hands of something
dejar de ser responsable de algo
Meaning
to stop being responsible for something
Example
He **washed his hands of** the project after it failed.
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wash your hands of something
dejar de estar involucrado o ser responsable de algo
Meaning
to stop being involved in or responsible for something
Example
After the scandal, the manager **washed his hands of** the project.
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wave off
despedir o rechazar algo con un gesto o comentario
Meaning
to dismiss or refuse something with a gesture or comment
Example
She **waved off** the compliments with a smile.
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wave the white flag
rendirse o rendirse
Meaning
to surrender or give up
Example
After a long debate, he finally **waved the white flag**.
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we'll cross that bridge when we come to it
no nos preocuparemos por un posible problema futuro, sino que lo resolveremos si sucede
Meaning
we will not worry about a possible future problem but will deal with it if it happens
Example
I don't know how we'll pay for the repairs, but **we'll cross that bridge when we come to it**.
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We’re of one mind
Compartir la misma opinión
Meaning
To share the same opinion
Example
**We’re of one mind** about this decision.
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weak link
la parte más vulnerable o insegura de un sistema
Meaning
the most vulnerable or insecure part of a system
Example
Humans are often the **weak link** in cybersecurity.
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weakest link
la parte más vulnerable de un sistema o grupo
Meaning
the most vulnerable part of a system or group
Example
Human error is often the **weakest link** in cybersecurity.
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wear down
debilitar gradualmente a alguien o algo
Meaning
to gradually weaken someone or something
Example
Constant delays can **wear down** even the calmest client.
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Wear many hats
Tener muchos roles o responsabilidades.
Meaning
To have many roles or responsibilities.
Example
As a small business owner, she **wears many hats**.
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wear one's heart on one's sleeve
mostrar abiertamente emociones o sentimientos
Meaning
to openly show emotions or feelings
Example
He tends to **wear his heart on his sleeve** when it comes to helping others.
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wear out
usar algo hasta que se vuelva inutilizable
Meaning
to use something until it becomes unusable
Example
You’ll **wear out** those shoes if you hike every weekend.
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wear the crown
estar en una posición de liderazgo o poder
Meaning
to be in a position of leadership or power
Example
It's not easy to **wear the crown** and handle all responsibilities.
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wear the pants
ser la persona que controla o toma decisiones en una familia
Meaning
to be the person who controls or makes decisions in a family
Example
Everyone knows she **wears the pants** in the house.
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Wear your heart on your sleeve
Mostrar abiertamente tus emociones o sentimientos.
Meaning
To openly show your emotions or feelings.
Example
He **wears his heart on his sleeve**, so you always know how he feels.
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weather the storm
superar una situación difícil
Meaning
to survive a difficult situation
Example
Our company managed to **weather the storm** during the crisis.
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weed out
eliminar personas o cosas no deseadas
Meaning
to remove unwanted people or things
Example
The editor **weeded out** the mistakes before publishing.
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weigh in
dar una opinión en una discusión
Meaning
to give an opinion in a discussion
Example
Experts will **weigh in** on the proposal tomorrow.
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weigh in on
compartir una opinión sobre un tema
Meaning
to share an opinion about a topic
Example
The moderator asked experts to **weigh in on** the policy changes.