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The truth will set you free
Al ser honesto, puedes evitar problemas y sentirte liberado.
Meaning
By being truthful, you can avoid trouble and feel liberated.
Example
Even though it was hard, **the truth will set you free** in the end.
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The unexamined life is not worth living
Una vida vivida sin introspección o autorreflexión no es verdaderamente satisfactoria ni significativa.
Meaning
A life lived without introspection or self-reflection is not truly fulfilling or meaningful.
Example
Socrates' belief that **the unexamined life is not worth living** continues to inspire those seeking a deeper understanding of existence.
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the upper hand
tener control o una ventaja sobre alguien
Meaning
to have control or an advantage over someone
Example
The ruling party has **the upper hand** in this situation.
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the vision thing
la capacidad de imaginar y planificar el futuro claramente
Meaning
the ability to imagine and plan the future clearly
Example
Many politicians lack **the vision thing**.
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The waiting game
una situación en la que debes esperar a que algo suceda.
Meaning
A situation in which you must wait for something to happen.
Example
It’s all about **the waiting game** when you’re looking for a job.
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the walls have ears
ten cuidado con lo que dices porque alguien podría estar escuchando
Meaning
be careful what you say because someone might be listening
Example
Speak quietly—**the walls have ears**.
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the way I see it
se usa para expresar cómo uno entiende o interpreta algo
Meaning
used to express how one understands or interprets something
Example
**The way I see it**, we should try again.
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the whole nine yards
todo; el esfuerzo completo
Meaning
everything; the entire effort
Example
She went **the whole nine yards** to make her wedding perfect.
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the whole truth
la verdad completa sin dejar nada afuera
Meaning
the complete truth without leaving anything out
Example
She promised to tell **the whole truth** in court.
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the whole truth and nothing but the truth
completa honestidad sin esconder ni cambiar nada
Meaning
complete honesty without hiding or changing anything
Example
Please tell **the whole truth and nothing but the truth**.
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the winds of change
una influencia que promueve el cambio
Meaning
an influence that promotes change
Example
**The winds of change** are blowing through the organization.
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the wisdom of age
conocimiento y comprensión adquiridos a través de la experiencia de la vida
Meaning
knowledge and understanding gained through life experience
Example
He gave me advice that showed **the wisdom of age**.
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the world is your oyster
completamente aburrido o molesto por algo
Meaning
you can achieve anything you want in life
Example
With your talent, **the world is your oyster**.
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the writing on the wall
una señal de que algo malo sucederá pronto
Meaning
a sign that something bad will happen soon
Example
When sales started falling, the manager saw **the writing on the wall**.
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There's no 'I' in team
Destaca que el trabajo en equipo es importante y que no se trata de la gloria individual.
Meaning
Emphasizing that teamwork is important, and it is not about individual glory.
Example
Remember, in a project, **there's no 'I' in team**.
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There's strength in numbers
Un grupo más grande es más fuerte que un individuo.
Meaning
A larger group is stronger than an individual.
Example
Together we can achieve more because **there's strength in numbers**.
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There’s always hope
No importa lo mal que se vean las cosas, siempre puedes tener esperanza.
Meaning
No matter how bad things look, you can still hope.
Example
Don’t lose heart — **there’s always hope**.
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there’s always tomorrow
siempre tendrás otra oportunidad en el futuro
Meaning
you’ll have another chance in the future
Example
Don’t be sad about today’s failure — **there’s always tomorrow**.
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thick as thieves
muy buenos amigos que comparten todo
Meaning
very close friends who share everything
Example
Those two are **thick as thieves**.
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things are looking up
la situación está mejorando
Meaning
the situation is improving
Example
After a tough year, **things are looking up** for our business.
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Things will get better
Las situaciones difíciles mejorarán con el tiempo
Meaning
difficult situations will improve over time
Example
I know you're stressed, but remember, **things will get better**.
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think ahead
planificar para el futuro; anticipar necesidades o eventos futuros
Meaning
to plan for the future; to anticipate future needs or events
Example
Good managers always **think ahead** before making big decisions.
phrasal-verb
think ahead to
considerar lo que sucederá en el futuro y hacer planes para ello
Meaning
to consider what will happen in the future and make plans for it
Example
You should **think ahead to** where you want to be in five years.
phrasal-verb
think back
recordar o reflexionar sobre algo del pasado
Meaning
to remember or reflect on something from the past
Example
When I **think back** to my first job, I realize how much I’ve grown.