Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
beyond a shadow of a doubt
sin ninguna duda; completamente seguro
Meaning
without any doubt; completely certain
Example
He is **beyond a shadow of a doubt** the best candidate for the job.
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beyond belief
demasiado sorprendente o impactante para creer
Meaning
too surprising or shocking to believe
Example
His recovery was **beyond belief**.
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beyond one's control
fuera del control de uno
Meaning
not under one’s power or influence
Example
The situation is **beyond our control** now.
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beyond one’s comprehension
demasiado difícil de entender
Meaning
too difficult to understand
Example
Quantum physics is **beyond my comprehension**.
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beyond one’s grasp
demasiado difícil de entender o lograr
Meaning
too difficult to understand or achieve
Example
Quantum physics is **beyond my grasp** right now.
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beyond reasonable doubt
sin ninguna incertidumbre lógica
Meaning
without any logical uncertainty
Example
The jury found him guilty **beyond reasonable doubt**.
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beyond the pale
fuera de las reglas o normas aceptables
Meaning
outside acceptable rules or standards
Example
His behavior was **beyond the pale**.
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beyond the rainbow
esperar algo maravilloso o de ensueño
Meaning
to hope for something wonderful or dreamlike
Example
She believes her dreams lie **beyond the rainbow**.
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beyond the scope
fuera del área planificada o esperada de enfoque
Meaning
outside the planned or expected area of focus
Example
The new feature was beyond the scope of the original project but added great value.
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beyond words
demasiado grande o extremo para ser descrito con palabras
Meaning
too great or extreme to be described in words
Example
Her kindness was **beyond words**.
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beyond your wildest dreams
mejor o más asombroso de lo que imaginabas
Meaning
better or more amazing than imagined
Example
Her success was **beyond her wildest dreams**.
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Bide one’s time
Esperar pacientemente por la oportunidad adecuada.
Meaning
To wait patiently for the right opportunity.
Example
She decided to **bide her time** before making a move.
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bide your time
esperar pacientemente el momento adecuado
Meaning
to wait patiently for the right moment
Example
She decided to **bide her time** before making a move.
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big brother
un hermano mayor o alguien que se comporta de manera protectora
Meaning
an older brother or someone who behaves protectively
Example
Mark acts like a **big brother** to everyone in the neighborhood.
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big data
Conjuntos de datos extremadamente grandes que pueden ser analizados computacionalmente para revelar patrones, tendencias y asociaciones.
Meaning
Extremely large data sets that may be analyzed computationally to reveal patterns, trends, and associations.
Example
The company uses **big data** to improve customer experience.
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Big fish in a small pond
Una persona importante en una organización o área pequeña.
Meaning
An important person in a small organization or area.
Example
He prefers being a **big fish in a small pond** rather than competing globally.
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big mouth
alguien que habla demasiado o revela secretos
Meaning
someone who talks too much or reveals secrets
Example
Don’t tell him anything — he’s got a **big mouth**.
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big picture
la perspectiva general o situación
Meaning
the overall perspective or situation
Example
Producers always try to see the **big picture** before making changes.
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big thanks
una manera informal de decir muchas gracias
Meaning
an informal way to say thank you very much
Example
**Big thanks** to everyone who supported the project.
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big-hearted
muy amable y generoso
Meaning
very kind and generous
Example
He is known as a **big-hearted** man.
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bird’s eye view
una vista desde una posición elevada; una visión general
Meaning
a view from a high position; an overview
Example
We got a **bird’s eye view** of the city from the tower.
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birds of a feather
personas con intereses o características similares
Meaning
people with similar interests or characteristics
Example
Tom and Jerry are always together—**birds of a feather**.
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birds of a feather flock together
Las personas con intereses o personalidades similares tienden a ser amigas.
Meaning
People who have similar interests or personalities tend to be friends.
Example
John and Mike are always together; well, **birds of a feather flock together**.
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bite off more than you can chew
asumir una tarea demasiado grande para manejar
Meaning
to take on a task that is too big to handle
Example
I think I **bit off more than I can chew** by agreeing to manage three projects at once.