Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
attach to
incluir un archivo o documento con un correo electrónico
Meaning
to include a file or document with an email
Example
I've **attached** the report **to** this email.
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average out at
tener un monto o tasa promedio particular durante un período de tiempo
Meaning
to have a particular average amount or rate over a period of time
Example
Inflation **averaged out at** around 4% over the year.
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back away
moverse hacia atrás de algo aterrador
Meaning
to move backward from something frightening
Example
They **backed away** from the angry dog.
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back away from blame
evitar poner culpa en otros o uno mismo durante una discusión
Meaning
to avoid putting blame on others or oneself during a disagreement
Example
It’s wise to **back away from blame** and focus on solutions.
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back away from power
elegir no tener una posición influyente
Meaning
to choose not to hold an influential position
Example
Some activists **back away from power** to stay independent.
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back down
admitir que estabas equivocado y dejar de discutir
Meaning
to admit you were wrong and stop arguing
Example
She refused to **back down** even after realizing her mistake.
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back down from
retirarse de una posición o opinión debido a la presión
Meaning
to withdraw from a position or opinion due to pressure
Example
He never **backs down from** what he believes in.
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back down from demands
retirarse de una posición o demanda en un conflicto
Meaning
to withdraw from a position or demand in a conflict
Example
The union refused to **back down from demands** for higher wages.
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back down on
retirarse o ceder una posición después de oposición
Meaning
to withdraw or concede a position after opposition
Example
The government refused to **back down on** its stance regarding foreign aid.
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back off emotionally
dejar de ser demasiado agresivo o involucrado en una discusión
Meaning
to stop being overly aggressive or involved in an argument
Example
He decided to **back off emotionally** to avoid further conflict.
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back off from
dejar de involucrarse en una situación; retirarse de una confrontación
Meaning
to stop being involved in a situation; to retreat from confrontation
Example
He decided to **back off from** the argument before it got worse.
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back one another up
apoyarse o defenderse mutuamente en un grupo
Meaning
to support or defend each other in a group
Example
In our team, we always **back one another up** during challenges.
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back others up
apoyar o defender las acciones o opiniones de otras personas
Meaning
to support or defend other people’s actions or opinions
Example
A responsible leader always **backs others up** when they take initiative.
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back out of agreement
retirarse de un acuerdo o promesa
Meaning
to withdraw from an agreement or promise
Example
The government suddenly **backed out of agreement** with its allies.
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back out of an agreement
retirarse de un acuerdo o compromiso previamente hecho
Meaning
to withdraw from a deal or commitment that was previously made
Example
The country decided to **back out of an agreement** citing national interest.
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back someone up
apoyar o defender a alguien en un equipo o argumento
Meaning
to support or defend someone in a team or argument
Example
During the debate, my teammates **backed me up** when I presented my point.
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back something up to
hacer una copia de los datos y almacenarlos en otro lugar
Meaning
to make a copy of data and store it in another place
Example
You should **back your files up to** an external hard drive regularly.
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back up data
hacer una copia de los datos para prevenir pérdidas
Meaning
to make a copy of data to prevent loss
Example
It’s important to regularly **back up data** on your computer.
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back up data to
copiar información en un lugar seguro
Meaning
to copy information onto a safe location
Example
Reporters **back up data to** the cloud after each story.
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back up ideas
apoyar o defender las ideas u opiniones de alguien
Meaning
to support or defend someone’s ideas or opinions
Example
During the discussion, teammates **backed up** each other's ideas confidently.
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back up initiatives
proporcionar apoyo o recursos para nuevos proyectos
Meaning
to provide support or resources for new projects
Example
Global organizations **back up initiatives** that promote equality.
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back up investment
apoyar iniciativas financieras o de negocios con fondos
Meaning
to support financial or business initiatives with funding
Example
Private investors **backed up investment** in green energy projects.
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back up with
apoyar con evidencia o ejemplos
Meaning
to support with evidence or examples
Example
You should **back up** your claims **with** reliable data.
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back up with evidence
apoyar una afirmación o declaración utilizando pruebas o hechos
Meaning
to support a claim or statement using proof or facts
Example
You should always **back up** your accusations **with evidence**.