Expression Cards
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the cream of the crop
lo mejor de un grupo de personas o cosas
Meaning
the best among a group of people or things
Example
Only **the cream of the crop** get into that university.
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the cutting edge
la parte más avanzada o innovadora de algo
Meaning
the most advanced or innovative part of something
Example
This new design is at **the cutting edge** of architecture.
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The darkest hour is just before the dawn
Completamente aburrido o molesto por algo.
Meaning
Things often seem worst just before they improve.
Example
Things are rough right now, but remember, **the darkest hour is just before the dawn**.
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the dawn of a new day
un nuevo comienzo lleno de esperanza
Meaning
a new beginning filled with hope
Example
Her graduation marked **the dawn of a new day** in her life.
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The devil is in the details
Los pequeños detalles suelen ser los más importantes o problemáticos.
Meaning
Small details are often the most important or problematic.
Example
The overall concept was great, but **the devil is in the details**.
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the doctor ordered
exactamente lo que se necesita o desea
Meaning
exactly what is needed or wanted
Example
After a long day, a cup of coffee was just **what the doctor ordered**.
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the dream team
un grupo de personas que trabajan extremadamente bien juntos
Meaning
a group of people who work extremely well together
Example
With these members, we’ve built **the dream team**.
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the driving force
la persona o cosa que motiva o lidera el progreso
Meaning
the person or thing that motivates or leads progress
Example
She was **the driving force** behind the project.
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the early bird catches the worm
las personas que comienzan temprano tienen más probabilidades de tener éxito
Meaning
people who start early are more likely to succeed
Example
**The early bird catches the worm**, so start your day early.
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the elephant in the room
un problema obvio que nadie quiere discutir
Meaning
an obvious problem that no one wants to discuss
Example
Nobody wants to address **the elephant in the room**.
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the end of the road
el punto donde se detiene el progreso; el fin de algo
Meaning
the point where progress stops; the end of something
Example
For us, this is **the end of the road**.
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the final frontier
el último o más difícil desafío o área de exploración
Meaning
the last or most difficult challenge or area of exploration
Example
For many scientists, space remains **the final frontier**.
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the fourth estate
la prensa o los medios de comunicación, considerados como una fuerza social influyente
Meaning
the press or news media, considered as an influential societal force
Example
Many believe **the fourth estate** plays a vital role in democracy.
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the glass is half full
ver el lado positivo de algo
Meaning
seeing the positive side of something
Example
Try to see **the glass as half full** instead of half empty.
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the going gets tough
cuando la situación se vuelve muy difícil o desafiante
Meaning
when the situation becomes very difficult or challenging
Example
When **the going gets tough**, the tough get going.
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the grass is always greener on the other side
otras situaciones siempre parecen mejores que las tuyas
Meaning
other situations always seem better than your own
Example
**The grass is always greener on the other side**, but be grateful.
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The greater good
La idea de que las acciones deben juzgarse según cuánto contribuyan al bienestar general de la sociedad, en lugar de los intereses individuales.
Meaning
The idea that actions should be judged based on how much they contribute to the overall well-being of society, rather than individual interests.
Example
In times of crisis, leaders must always think about **the greater good** before making decisions.
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the green-eyed monster
los celos personificados o descritos como una fuerza destructiva
Meaning
jealousy personified or described as a destructive force
Example
Don't let **the green-eyed monster** ruin your friendship.
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the honest truth
la verdad absoluta y completa
Meaning
the absolute and complete truth
Example
To tell you **the honest truth**, I didn’t enjoy the trip.
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the human touch
un elemento personal o emocional que la tecnología carece
Meaning
a personal or emotional element that technology lacks
Example
Even with AI, customers still appreciate **the human touch** in service.
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the internet of things (IoT)
la conexión de los objetos cotidianos a Internet para enviar y recibir datos
Meaning
the connection of everyday objects to the internet to send and receive data
Example
Smart homes are part of the **internet of things (IoT)**, where devices are interconnected.
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the ivory tower
un lugar o situación donde uno está desconectado de las preocupaciones prácticas o del mundo real
Meaning
a place or situation where one is disconnected from practical concerns or the real world
Example
Academics are often accused of living in **the ivory tower**.
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the jury is still out
aún no se ha tomado una decisión
Meaning
a decision has not yet been made
Example
**The jury is still out** on whether the new policy will work.
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the last straw
el problema final que hace que una situación sea insoportable
Meaning
the final problem that makes a situation unbearable
Example
His rude comment was **the last straw** for her.