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idiom
wear the crown
estar en una posición de liderazgo o poder
Meaning
to be in a position of leadership or power
Example
It's not easy to **wear the crown** and handle all responsibilities.
idiom
wear the pants
ser la persona que controla o toma decisiones en una familia
Meaning
to be the person who controls or makes decisions in a family
Example
Everyone knows she **wears the pants** in the house.
idiom
Wear your heart on your sleeve
Mostrar abiertamente tus emociones o sentimientos.
Meaning
To openly show your emotions or feelings.
Example
He **wears his heart on his sleeve**, so you always know how he feels.
idiom
weather the storm
superar una situación difícil
Meaning
to survive a difficult situation
Example
Our company managed to **weather the storm** during the crisis.
idiom
weed out
eliminar personas o cosas no deseadas
Meaning
to remove unwanted people or things
Example
The editor **weeded out** the mistakes before publishing.
phrasal-verb
weigh against
comparar diferentes opiniones antes de expresar la tuya
Meaning
to compare different opinions before expressing your own
Example
Before responding, I’d like to **weigh against** all the arguments made.
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weigh in
dar una opinión en una discusión
Meaning
to give an opinion in a discussion
Example
Experts will **weigh in** on the proposal tomorrow.
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weigh in on
compartir una opinión sobre un tema
Meaning
to share an opinion about a topic
Example
The moderator asked experts to **weigh in on** the policy changes.
phrasal-verb
weigh in with
contribuir una opinión o consejo
Meaning
to contribute an opinion or advice
Example
Directors **weigh in with** fresh perspectives near the end of the meeting.
idiom
weigh the pros and cons
considerar las ventajas y desventajas antes de tomar una decisión
Meaning
to consider the advantages and disadvantages before making a choice
Example
You should **weigh the pros and cons** before quitting your job.
phrasal-verb
weigh up
considerar los pros y los contras antes de tomar una decisión
Meaning
to consider the pros and cons before making a decision
Example
The board had to **weigh up** the risks before cutting more jobs.
idiom
weigh your options
considerar diferentes posibilidades antes de decidir
Meaning
to consider different possibilities before deciding
Example
You should **weigh your options** before buying the car.
idiom
well-oiled machine
algo que funciona de manera fluida y eficiente
Meaning
something that operates smoothly and efficiently
Example
Our engineering team runs like a **well-oiled machine**.
idiom
What’s done is done
no tiene sentido preocuparse por los errores del pasado.
Meaning
There is no point in worrying about past mistakes.
Example
We can’t change the past, so **what’s done is done**.
idiom
whatever floats your boat
haz lo que te haga feliz o te interese
Meaning
do whatever makes you happy or interested
Example
If you enjoy watching paint dry, **whatever floats your boat**.
idiom
When in Rome, do as the Romans do
Adáptate a las costumbres del lugar que estás visitando
Meaning
Adapt to the customs of the place you are visiting
Example
When traveling abroad, it's wise to **do as the Romans do**.
idiom
when life gives you lemons, make lemonade
sacar lo mejor de una mala situación
Meaning
make the best out of a bad situation
Example
She lost her job but decided to **make lemonade** by starting her own business.
idiom
when one door closes, another opens
cuando una oportunidad se pierde, aparece otra
Meaning
when one opportunity is lost, another appears
Example
Don’t be upset about the rejection—**when one door closes, another opens**.
idiom
when pigs fly
algo que nunca sucederá
Meaning
something that will never happen
Example
He'll clean his room **when pigs fly**.
idiom
When the going gets tough, the tough get going
Las personas fuertes siguen trabajando duro incluso en las dificultades.
Meaning
Strong people keep working hard even in difficulties.
Example
**When the going gets tough, the tough get going** — never lose hope.
idiom
When there’s a will, there’s a way
Si tienes voluntad, encontrarás la manera de lograr tu objetivo.
Meaning
If you are determined, you can find a way to achieve your goal.
Example
**When there’s a will, there’s a way**, and he proved it by finishing the race.
idiom
When there’s life, there’s hope
Mientras haya vida, hay esperanza.
Meaning
As long as you are alive, there is a chance for improvement.
Example
Don’t give up—**when there’s life, there’s hope**.
idiom
where there’s a will, there’s a way
si hay voluntad, hay un camino
Meaning
if you are determined, you can find a solution
Example
**Where there’s a will, there’s a way**—you can do it!
phrasal-verb
whip up
preparar rápidamente una comida
Meaning
to quickly prepare a meal
Example
She can **whip up** a healthy salad in minutes.