Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
cut somebody some slack
no juzgar a alguien tan severamente como normalmente lo harías porque están pasando por problemas en este momento
Meaning
to not judge someone as severely as you usually would because they are having problems at the present time
Example
He's been under a lot of stress lately, so let's **cut him some slack**.
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cut someone down to size
criticar a alguien para hacerle sentir menos importante
Meaning
to criticize someone to make them feel less important
Example
The manager **cut him down to size** after he bragged too much.
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cut someone some slack
ser menos crítico o darle un respiro a alguien
Meaning
to be less critical or give someone a break
Example
You should **cut him some slack**—he’s having a tough day.
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cut the cord
independizarse de alguien o algo
Meaning
to become independent from someone or something
Example
It’s time for you to **cut the cord** and live on your own.
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cut the mustard
realizar bien o cumplir con las expectativas
Meaning
to perform well or meet expectations
Example
She didn’t **cut the mustard** in her new role.
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cut through the noise
destacar entre la competencia; ser notado a pesar de las distracciones
Meaning
to stand out from the competition; to be noticed despite distractions
Example
Our campaign needs to **cut through the noise** and grab people’s attention.
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cut through the red tape
eliminar obstáculos o demoras burocráticas
Meaning
to remove bureaucratic obstacles or delays
Example
The new policy helps **cut through the red tape** and speed up approvals.
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cut to the chase
llegar al grano rápidamente
Meaning
to get to the point quickly
Example
Let’s **cut to the chase** and discuss the main issue.
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Cut your losses
Dejar de hacer algo que ya no es rentable.
Meaning
To stop doing something that is no longer profitable.
Example
It’s better to **cut your losses** and move on.
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cut your teeth
adquirir experiencia inicial en un área o trabajo en particular
Meaning
to gain initial experience in a particular area or job
Example
He **cut his teeth** in the banking industry before starting his own firm.
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cutthroat competition
competencia extremadamente intensa y despiadada
Meaning
extremely intense and ruthless competition
Example
The smartphone market is a **cutthroat competition**.
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cutting corners
hacer algo de la manera más fácil o barata, a menudo sacrificando la calidad
Meaning
to do something in the easiest or cheapest way, often sacrificing quality
Example
They finished early by **cutting corners**, but the result was poor.
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cutting edge
lo más avanzado o innovador
Meaning
the most advanced or innovative
Example
Our company is working on **cutting edge** AI technology.
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cutting-edge marketing
uso de las técnicas de marketing más avanzadas y recientes
Meaning
using the latest and most advanced marketing techniques
Example
Our company invests in **cutting-edge marketing** strategies.
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cutting-edge technology
la tecnología más avanzada e innovadora disponible
Meaning
the most advanced and innovative technology available
Example
Our startup uses **cutting-edge technology** to solve complex problems.
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dance the night away
bailar durante mucho tiempo, especialmente durante una celebración
Meaning
to dance for a long time, especially during a celebration
Example
Everyone **danced the night away** at the wedding reception.
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dance to one's own tune
comportarse de forma independiente; no dejarse influir por los demás
Meaning
to behave independently; not influenced by others
Example
He always **dances to his own tune** and never follows the crowd.
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dare to dream
atreverse a soñar
Meaning
to be brave enough to have big ambitions
Example
Only those who **dare to dream** achieve great things.
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data breach
acceso no autorizado a información confidencial
Meaning
unauthorized access to confidential information
Example
The company suffered a major **data breach** last year.
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data encryption
el proceso de convertir datos en un código para evitar el acceso no autorizado
Meaning
the process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access
Example
Ensure all sensitive information is protected through **data encryption**.
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data is the new oil
la información se ha convertido en un recurso valioso en el mundo moderno
Meaning
information has become a valuable resource in the modern world
Example
Every company knows that **data is the new oil**.
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data lake
un gran repositorio de almacenamiento que contiene datos sin procesar
Meaning
a large storage repository that holds raw, unprocessed data
Example
All raw data is stored in the **data lake** for further analysis.
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data mining
el proceso de descubrir patrones y relaciones en grandes conjuntos de datos
Meaning
the process of discovering patterns and relationships in large datasets
Example
Data mining helps businesses understand customer behavior and predict trends.
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data privacy
la protección de la información personal contra el acceso o divulgación no autorizados.
Meaning
the protection of personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
Example
The company implemented strong **data privacy** measures to protect customer information.