Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
burst into
empezar repentinamente a expresar una emoción fuerte como la risa o el llanto
Meaning
to suddenly begin to express a strong emotion such as laughter or crying
Example
The children **burst into** laughter at the funny story.
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burst into flames
comenzar a arder repentinamente
Meaning
to suddenly start burning
Example
The car **burst into flames** after the collision.
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burst into laughter
empezar a reírse repentinamente en voz alta
Meaning
to suddenly start laughing loudly
Example
They **burst into laughter** after hearing the funny story.
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burst into song
comenzar a cantar repentinamente de felicidad
Meaning
to start singing suddenly out of happiness
Example
He **burst into song** when he got the good news.
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burst out
empezar a reír o llorar de repente debido a sorpresa o emoción
Meaning
to suddenly start laughing or crying due to surprise or emotion
Example
She **burst out** laughing when she saw his funny costume.
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burst out crying
ponerse a llorar de repente
Meaning
to suddenly start crying loudly
Example
The child **burst out crying** when his toy broke.
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burst out smiling
empezar a sonreír repentinamente
Meaning
to suddenly start smiling widely
Example
When she saw the surprise gift, she **burst out smiling**.
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burst with
estar lleno de una emoción fuerte como la felicidad o la emoción
Meaning
to be full of a strong emotion like happiness or excitement
Example
The children were **bursting with** excitement on their birthday.
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burst with excitement
estar muy emocionado o feliz
Meaning
to be very excited or happy
Example
The children **burst with excitement** before the trip.
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butt in
interrumpir o dar una opinión cuando no se ha sido invitado
Meaning
to interrupt or give an opinion when not invited
Example
I wish you wouldn’t **butt in** when we are discussing something serious.
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buy in on
estar de acuerdo en apoyar un plan o una idea
Meaning
to agree to support a plan or idea
Example
Managers **buy in on** the strategy once they see the cost savings.
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buzz about
hablar con emoción sobre algo; estar lleno de emoción
Meaning
to talk excitedly about something; to be filled with excitement
Example
The office was **buzzing about** the upcoming project.
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buzz with
estar lleno de emoción o actividad
Meaning
to be full of excitement or activity
Example
The hall was **buzzing with** excitement before the show.
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call ahead
llamar con antelación para hacer arreglos
Meaning
to phone in advance to make arrangements
Example
You should **call ahead** to reserve a seat.
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call attention to
hacer que la gente note algo bueno
Meaning
to make people notice something good
Example
He **called attention to** the artist’s unique style.
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call back
devolver una llamada telefónica
Meaning
to return a phone call
Example
I’ll **call back** after I finish my meeting.
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call by
visitar brevemente
Meaning
to visit briefly
Example
I’ll **call by** your office tomorrow morning.
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call dibs on tasks
reclamar responsabilidad por trabajo específico
Meaning
to claim responsibility for specific work
Example
New hires **call dibs on tasks** that match their learning goals.
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call down
regañar o reprender a alguien
Meaning
to scold or reprimand someone
Example
The boss **called down** the employee for being late.
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call for
exigir o solicitar algo públicamente
Meaning
to demand or request something publicly
Example
The citizens **called for** fair elections and transparency.
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call for accountability
exigir responsabilidad de alguien por sus acciones
Meaning
to demand responsibility from someone for their actions
Example
The citizens **called for accountability** after the scandal broke out.
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call for action
exigir a las personas que hagan algo para resolver un problema
Meaning
to demand people to do something to solve a problem
Example
The protest **called for action** on climate change.
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call for backup
solicitar ayuda extra en una situación difícil
Meaning
to request extra help in a challenging situation
Example
Editors **call for backup** when breaking news floods in overnight.
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call for change
exigir reformas o modificaciones en la política o el sistema
Meaning
to demand reforms or modifications in policy or system
Example
The activists **called for change** in the voting system.