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idiom
warm up to
volverse gradualmente más cómodo con alguien o algo
Meaning
to gradually become more comfortable with someone or something
Example
She slowly **warmed up to** the new routine.
phrasal-verb
warm up to gratitude
volverse gradualmente más apreciativo o agradecido
Meaning
to gradually become more appreciative or thankful
Example
He **warmed up to gratitude** after realizing how much support he had.
phrasal-verb
warm up to someone
comenzar a gustar o confiar en alguien
Meaning
to begin to like or trust someone
Example
She slowly **warmed up to** her new classmates.
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warm-hearted
amable y simpático
Meaning
kind and sympathetic
Example
She is a **warm-hearted** person who cares for everyone.
phrasal-verb
warn against
aconsejar a alguien que no haga algo arriesgado o dañino
Meaning
to advise someone not to do something risky or harmful
Example
Experts **warn against** sharing passwords online.
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warp speed
velocidad muy alta; progreso extremadamente rápido
Meaning
very high speed; extremely fast progress
Example
The project is moving at **warp speed** now.
phrasal-verb
wash away
eliminar o llevar algo con agua
Meaning
to remove or carry something away with water
Example
The flood **washed away** several houses near the river.
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wash one’s hands of something
dejar de ser responsable de algo
Meaning
to stop being responsible for something
Example
He **washed his hands of** the project after it failed.
phrasal-verb
wash up
lavar los platos después de una comida; limpiarse
Meaning
to wash the dishes after a meal; to clean yourself
Example
I’ll **wash up** after we finish dinner.
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wash your hands of something
dejar de estar involucrado o ser responsable de algo
Meaning
to stop being involved in or responsible for something
Example
After the scandal, the manager **washed his hands of** the project.
phrasal-verb
watch out
estar alerta y tener cuidado con algo peligroso
Meaning
to be alert and careful about something dangerous
Example
**Watch out**! There’s a car coming!
phrasal-verb
watch over
proteger o cuidar a alguien con atención
Meaning
to protect or guard someone carefully
Example
Grandparents lovingly **watch over** their grandchildren.
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wave off
despedir o rechazar algo con un gesto o comentario
Meaning
to dismiss or refuse something with a gesture or comment
Example
She **waved off** the compliments with a smile.
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wave the white flag
rendirse o rendirse
Meaning
to surrender or give up
Example
After a long debate, he finally **waved the white flag**.
phrasal-verb
waver between
ir de un lado a otro entre dos opiniones o elecciones
Meaning
to go back and forth between two opinions or choices
Example
She **wavered between** hope and fear before making her decision.
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we'll cross that bridge when we come to it
no nos preocuparemos por un posible problema futuro, sino que lo resolveremos si sucede
Meaning
we will not worry about a possible future problem but will deal with it if it happens
Example
I don't know how we'll pay for the repairs, but **we'll cross that bridge when we come to it**.
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We’re of one mind
Compartir la misma opinión
Meaning
To share the same opinion
Example
**We’re of one mind** about this decision.
idiom
weak link
la parte más vulnerable o insegura de un sistema
Meaning
the most vulnerable or insecure part of a system
Example
Humans are often the **weak link** in cybersecurity.
idiom
weakest link
la parte más vulnerable de un sistema o grupo
Meaning
the most vulnerable part of a system or group
Example
Human error is often the **weakest link** in cybersecurity.
idiom
wear down
debilitar gradualmente a alguien o algo
Meaning
to gradually weaken someone or something
Example
Constant delays can **wear down** even the calmest client.
idiom
Wear many hats
Tener muchos roles o responsabilidades.
Meaning
To have many roles or responsibilities.
Example
As a small business owner, she **wears many hats**.
phrasal-verb
wear off
desaparecer gradualmente o perder efecto
Meaning
to gradually disappear or lose effect
Example
The excitement of the trip soon **wore off** after returning home.
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wear one's heart on one's sleeve
mostrar abiertamente emociones o sentimientos
Meaning
to openly show emotions or feelings
Example
He tends to **wear his heart on his sleeve** when it comes to helping others.
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wear out
usar algo hasta que se vuelva inutilizable
Meaning
to use something until it becomes unusable
Example
You’ll **wear out** those shoes if you hike every weekend.