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idiom
under the pump
estar bajo mucha presión o estrés
Meaning
to be under a lot of pressure or stress
Example
The team has been **under the pump** to meet the project deadline.
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under the radar
no notado o indetectado
Meaning
unnoticed or undetected
Example
He stayed **under the radar** during the investigation.
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Under the spotlight
Recibiendo atención pública o escrutinio.
Meaning
Receiving public attention or scrutiny.
Example
The editor has been **under the spotlight** after the controversial article.
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under the stars
al aire libre, afuera, especialmente por la noche
Meaning
in the open air, outside, especially at night
Example
We slept **under the stars** by the lake.
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under the table
hecho en secreto o deshonestamente, a menudo involucrando dinero
Meaning
done secretly or dishonestly, often involving money
Example
He was paid **under the table** to avoid taxes.
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under the weather
sentirse mal o no estar bien
Meaning
feeling ill or unwell
Example
I didn’t go to work because I felt **under the weather**.
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Unicorn company
Una startup valorada en más de mil millones de dólares.
Meaning
A startup valued at over one billion dollars.
Example
Becoming a **unicorn company** is every founder’s dream.
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united we stand, divided we fall
las personas son más fuertes cuando trabajan juntas
Meaning
people are stronger when they work together
Example
Remember, **united we stand, divided we fall**.
phrasal-verb
unwind with
relajarse haciendo algo agradable
Meaning
to relax by doing something enjoyable
Example
I usually **unwind with** some music after dinner.
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up against the wall
estar en una situación muy difícil o desesperada
Meaning
to be in a very difficult or desperate situation
Example
The company is **up against the wall** financially after the recent losses.
B2 idiom
up in the air
Incierto o indeciso
Meaning
Uncertain or undecided
Example
The plans for the project are still up in the air.
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up to speed
tener la información más reciente o estar completamente informado
Meaning
to have the latest information or be fully informed
Example
I’ll get you **up to speed** on the new system tomorrow.
phrasal-verb
upgrade to
cambiar a una versión más nueva o mejor de algo
Meaning
to change to a newer or better version of something
Example
Users are encouraged to **upgrade to** the latest version of the software.
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upgrade your mindset
adaptar la forma de pensar a los cambios modernos o a la innovación
Meaning
to adapt one’s thinking for modern changes or innovation
Example
In the age of AI, it’s vital to **upgrade your mindset**.
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upgrade your thinking
mejorar tu proceso de pensamiento o mentalidad
Meaning
to improve your thought process or mindset
Example
To adapt to AI trends, you must **upgrade your thinking**.
phrasal-verb
upload to
transferir datos o archivos desde un dispositivo local a un servidor o a internet
Meaning
to transfer data or files from a local device to a server or the internet
Example
You can **upload to** Google Drive for easy sharing.
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upload your brain
transferir o almacenar los pensamientos, el conocimiento o la conciencia de uno digitalmente
Meaning
to transfer or store one’s thoughts, knowledge, or consciousness digitally
Example
One day we might be able to **upload our brain** into the cloud.
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upload your thoughts
expresar o compartir las propias ideas en línea
Meaning
to express or share one’s ideas online
Example
People love to **upload their thoughts** on social media.
phrasal-verb
use less of
disminuir la cantidad de algo que usas
Meaning
to decrease the amount of something you use
Example
Try to **use less of** water while washing dishes.
phrasal-verb
use sparingly
usar algo de manera limitada o en pequeñas cantidades
Meaning
to use something in small or limited amounts
Example
Please **use** the office supplies **sparingly** until the next order arrives.
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use up
consumir algo completamente
Meaning
to consume something completely
Example
We’ve **used up** all the printer paper already.
idiom
user journey
la experiencia completa que un usuario tiene con una marca o producto
Meaning
the complete experience a user has with a brand or product
Example
Mapping the **user journey** helps improve customer satisfaction.
phrasal-verb
value differences
respetar y apreciar lo que hace a las personas únicas
Meaning
to respect and appreciate what makes people unique
Example
We should **value differences** as they make our workplace stronger.
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veer off
cambiar de dirección repentinamente
Meaning
to suddenly change direction
Example
The conversation **veered off** into weekend plans.