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phrasal-verb
talk through with
discutir algo paso a paso con alguien
Meaning
to discuss something step by step with someone
Example
Let's **talk through with** the client before we give our recommendation.
idiom
Talk through your hat
Hablar tonterías o sobre algo que uno sabe poco.
Meaning
To speak nonsense or about something one knows little about.
Example
He was **talking through his hat** about quantum physics.
idiom
talk up
alabar o promover algo con entusiasmo
Meaning
to praise or promote something enthusiastically
Example
The host will **talk up** the new menu tonight.
phrasal-verb
talk yourself into
persuadirte a ti mismo a hacer algo
Meaning
to persuade yourself to do something
Example
She finally **talked herself into** applying for the scholarship.
phrasal-verb
talk yourself through
guiarte a ti mismo con palabras tranquilizadoras durante la ansiedad
Meaning
to calmly guide yourself with inner talk during anxiety
Example
When your heart races, **talk yourself through** it with reassuring words.
phrasal-verb
talk yourself through anxiety
razonar tranquilamente contigo mismo para reducir la ansiedad
Meaning
to calmly reason with yourself to reduce anxiety
Example
I **talk myself through anxiety** by reminding myself that everything will pass.
phrasal-verb
tally costs up
sumar los gastos juntos para obtener un total
Meaning
to add expenses together to get a total
Example
We **tally costs up** every Friday to stay under budget.
idiom
tap into
hacer uso de un recurso o habilidad
Meaning
to make use of a resource or ability
Example
The startup hopes to **tap into** a new audience through social media.
phrasal-verb
tap into new markets
comenzar a vender en nuevas regiones o países
Meaning
to start selling in new regions or countries
Example
The company is trying to **tap into new markets** in Asia and Africa.
phrasal-verb
tap into potential
hacer uso de tus fortalezas o habilidades ocultas
Meaning
to make use of your hidden strengths or abilities
Example
She finally learned how to **tap into potential** and succeed.
phrasal-verb
tap into your potential
utilizar tus habilidades completamente para lograr el éxito
Meaning
to use your abilities fully to achieve success
Example
You must **tap into your potential** to unlock greater confidence.
phrasal-verb
target at
apuntar un producto o mensaje hacia un grupo específico
Meaning
to aim a product or message toward a specific group
Example
This advertisement is **targeted at** young professionals.
idiom
target audience
un grupo específico de personas a quienes se dirige una campaña
Meaning
a specific group of people a campaign is aimed at
Example
You need to know your **target audience** before launching a campaign.
idiom
taste of success
experimentar el éxito por primera vez
Meaning
to experience success for the first time
Example
After years of struggle, he finally got a **taste of success**.
phrasal-verb
taste out
probar el sabor de la comida mientras se cocina
Meaning
to test the flavor of food while cooking
Example
Always **taste out** your dish before serving it.
idiom
teach an old dog new tricks
intentar enseñar a alguien algo que es difícil de aprender debido a su edad o experiencia
Meaning
to try to teach someone something that is difficult for them to learn due to their age or experience
Example
It's hard to **teach an old dog new tricks**, but I'll try.
idiom
teach by example
mostrar a otros cómo hacer algo demostrando tú mismo cómo hacerlo
Meaning
to show others how to do something by demonstrating it yourself
Example
Good mentors always **teach by example**, showing the way with their actions.
idiom
teach someone a lesson
hacer que alguien aprenda de su error
Meaning
to make someone learn from their mistake
Example
The teacher’s punishment really **taught him a lesson**.
idiom
teacher’s pet
un estudiante que es el favorito del profesor
Meaning
a student who is favored by the teacher
Example
Everyone teases her for being the **teacher’s pet**.
phrasal-verb
team across
colaborar con personas de otros departamentos o áreas
Meaning
to collaborate with people from other departments or areas
Example
Marketing and sales departments should **team across** to improve communication.
phrasal-verb
team along with
unirse a los esfuerzos o formar un grupo con otros para lograr una meta compartida
Meaning
to join efforts or form a group with others to accomplish a shared goal
Example
Several nations decided to **team along with** the UN to improve global healthcare.
phrasal-verb
team around
organizar o reunir un grupo de personas para un propósito común
Meaning
to organize or gather a group of people for a common purpose
Example
We should **team around** this project to deliver the best results.
idiom
team effort
trabajo hecho por un grupo de personas para lograr un objetivo común
Meaning
work done by a group of people to achieve a common goal
Example
The success of the project was due to a great **team effort**.
idiom
team player
alguien que trabaja bien con otros
Meaning
someone who works well with others
Example
Every company values a good **team player**.