Expression Cards
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idiom
true colors
el verdadero carácter o las verdaderas intenciones de alguien
Meaning
someone’s real character or intentions
Example
He showed his **true colors** when he lied to me.
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True friends stab you in the front
Un verdadero amigo te dice verdades duras a la cara.
Meaning
A true friend tells you harsh truths to your face.
Example
She’s not afraid to tell me the truth, because **true friends stab you in the front**.
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true to one's word
Hacer lo que se ha prometido.
Meaning
To do what one has promised.
Example
She was **true to her word** and helped me finish the project.
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True to your word
Hacer exactamente lo que dices que vas a hacer.
Meaning
To do exactly what you say you’ll do.
Example
He was **true to his word** and kept his promise.
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trust goes both ways
ambos lados deben confiar el uno en el otro
Meaning
both sides must trust each other
Example
**Trust goes both ways** in any relationship.
phrasal-verb
trust in
tener fe o confianza en algo o alguien
Meaning
to have faith or confidence in something or someone
Example
We should **trust in** ourselves and never lose hope.
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trust issues
dificultad para confiar en los demás debido a experiencias pasadas
Meaning
difficulty trusting others due to past experiences
Example
He has **trust issues** after being betrayed once.
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trust one's judgment
creer en la decisión o habilidad de alguien para tomar buenas decisiones
Meaning
to believe in someone's decision or ability to make good choices
Example
I always **trust her judgment** when it comes to hiring decisions.
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trust someone as far as you can throw them
no confiar mucho en alguien
Meaning
to not trust someone much
Example
I wouldn’t **trust him as far as I can throw him**.
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trust someone with something
darle a alguien la responsabilidad de algo importante
Meaning
to give someone responsibility for something important
Example
I trust you to **take care of the project**.
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trust someone with your life
confiar completamente en alguien
Meaning
to trust someone completely
Example
I’d **trust her with my life**.
phrasal-verb
trust with
dar a alguien la responsabilidad o confianza para manejar algo
Meaning
to give someone responsibility or confidence to handle something
Example
I **trust you with** my deepest secrets.
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trust your gut
seguir tu intuición o instintos
Meaning
to follow your intuition or instincts
Example
When making big decisions, it’s often best to **trust your gut**.
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truth be told
admitir algo honestamente
Meaning
to admit something honestly
Example
**Truth be told**, I don’t really like this movie.
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Truth hurts
La verdad puede ser dolorosa de escuchar.
Meaning
The truth can be painful to hear.
Example
**Truth hurts**, but it’s better than a lie.
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truth will out
la verdad finalmente saldrá a la luz
Meaning
the truth will eventually be revealed
Example
You can’t hide it forever; **truth will out**.
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try and try again
seguir intentando hasta que tengas éxito
Meaning
to keep trying until you succeed
Example
He didn’t give up and decided to **try and try again**.
phrasal-verb
try on
ponerse ropa para ver si queda o se ve bien
Meaning
to put on clothes to see if they fit or look good
Example
I want to **try on** this jacket before buying it.
phrasal-verb
try out
probar una nueva receta o comida por primera vez
Meaning
to test a new recipe or food for the first time
Example
I want to **try out** that new smoothie recipe.
phrasal-verb
tune back in
reconectar con tus emociones o conciencia después de ser distraído
Meaning
to reconnect with your emotions or awareness after being distracted
Example
He took a short walk to **tune back in** to his feelings.
phrasal-verb
tune down
bajar la intensidad o la energía; calmar las cosas
Meaning
to lower the intensity or energy; to calm things
Example
Let’s **tune down** the tension and talk calmly about it.
phrasal-verb
tune in
prestar atención o escuchar cuidadosamente
Meaning
to pay attention or listen carefully
Example
Try to **tune in** when others are speaking.
phrasal-verb
tune in for
ver o escuchar algo a una hora programada
Meaning
to watch or listen to something at a scheduled time
Example
Millions **tune in for** the morning science segment online.
phrasal-verb
tune in to
volverse consciente o sensible a algo o alguien
Meaning
to become aware of or responsive to something or someone
Example
Good leaders **tune in to** their team’s needs and emotions.