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phrasal-verb
touch up photo
hacer pequeñas ediciones o mejoras a una foto
Meaning
to make small edits or improvements to a photo
Example
You can **touch up the photo** using any editing app.
phrasal-verb
touch upon
mencionar un tema brevemente y educadamente
Meaning
to mention a topic briefly and politely
Example
Let’s **touch upon** the topic of customer feedback before we end the meeting.
idiom
touch wood
decir algo positivo y esperar que siga yendo bien
Meaning
to say something positive and hope it continues to be good
Example
We haven’t lost a game yet, **touch wood**.
idiom
tough as nails
muy fuerte y resistente
Meaning
very strong and resilient
Example
She is **tough as nails**, nothing can break her spirit.
idiom
tough cookie
una persona fuerte y decidida
Meaning
a strong and determined person
Example
She’s a **tough cookie** who never gives up easily.
idiom
tough it out
soportar una situación difícil con fuerza y determinación
Meaning
to endure a difficult situation with strength and determination
Example
Even though it was a tough day, she managed to **tough it out** and finish the project.
idiom
tough luck
expresión de simpatía por la desgracia de alguien
Meaning
expression of sympathy for someone’s misfortune
Example
Didn’t get the job? **Tough luck**!
phrasal-verb
toughen up
volverse más fuerte y más resistente, especialmente emocionalmente
Meaning
to become stronger and more resilient, especially emotionally
Example
You need to **toughen up** if you want to handle criticism at work.
phrasal-verb
toy with
considerar una idea de manera casual sin intención seria
Meaning
to consider an idea casually without serious intention
Example
He’s been **toying with** the idea of developing a creative AI tool.
phrasal-verb
toy with concepts
jugar con o experimentar con ideas creativas antes de finalizarlas
Meaning
to play with or experiment with creative ideas before finalizing them
Example
We’re still **toying with concepts** for the new campaign slogan.
phrasal-verb
track against goals
medir el rendimiento comparándolo con los objetivos
Meaning
to measure performance by comparing it to targets
Example
We **track against goals** every Monday so the team stays focused.
idiom
track down
encontrar algo o a alguien después de una búsqueda
Meaning
to find something or someone after a search
Example
We finally **tracked down** the missing invoice.
phrasal-verb
track down errors
encontrar la fuente de los errores o problemas
Meaning
to find the source of mistakes or problems
Example
Our developers worked late to **track down errors** in the system.
idiom
trade blows
discutir o pelear con alguien
Meaning
to argue or fight with someone
Example
The two rival companies have been **trading blows** over market share for years.
phrasal-verb
trade down for
cambiar por una alternativa más simple o más barata
Meaning
to swap for a simpler or cheaper alternative
Example
Some shoppers **trade down for** savings during slow months.
idiom
trade off
equilibrar entre dos cosas opuestas; hacer un compromiso
Meaning
to balance between two opposing things; to compromise
Example
Globalization involves a **trade off** between efficiency and equality.
phrasal-verb
trade off between
equilibrar dos cosas o prioridades opuestas
Meaning
to balance two opposing things or priorities
Example
Nations often **trade off between** protecting local industries and promoting free trade.
phrasal-verb
trade up for
intercambiar algo por una opción mejor
Meaning
to exchange something for a better option
Example
We **trade up for** faster equipment when budgets allow.
idiom
trailblaze
ser el primero en hacer algo o liderar el camino
Meaning
to be the first to do something or lead the way
Example
She is a **trailblazer** in the tech industry.
idiom
trailblazer
una persona que es la primera en hacer algo innovador
Meaning
a person who is the first to do something innovative
Example
Elon Musk is often seen as a **trailblazer** in the tech industry.
idiom
train a model
enseñar a un modelo de IA utilizando datos para hacer predicciones o tomar decisiones
Meaning
to teach an AI model using data to make predictions or decisions
Example
We need to **train a model** on the new dataset before running predictions.
idiom
train of thought
una serie conectada de pensamientos
Meaning
a connected series of thoughts
Example
I lost my **train of thought** during the presentation.
idiom
train the brain
mejorar la capacidad de pensamiento o resolución de problemas mediante la práctica
Meaning
to improve one’s thinking or problem-solving ability through practice
Example
Developers constantly **train their brains** to create smarter algorithms.
phrasal-verb
train through setbacks
seguir practicando incluso después de las dificultades
Meaning
to keep practicing even after difficulties
Example
Athletes **train through setbacks** by adjusting their routines.