Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
expand on
añadir más detalles o información sobre algo
Meaning
to add more details or information about something
Example
Could you **expand on** your last point a bit more?
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expand on ideas
explicar o desarrollar ideas con más detalle
Meaning
to explain or develop ideas in more detail
Example
The professor asked me to **expand on ideas** in my essay.
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expand upon
proporcionar más detalles o desarrollar una idea más a fondo
Meaning
to provide more details or develop an idea further
Example
The CEO will **expand upon** the company’s future expansion plans.
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expand your network
crear nuevas relaciones profesionales y conexiones
Meaning
to build new professional relationships and connections
Example
Attending industry events can help you **expand your network**.
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expose to
introducir a alguien a nuevas experiencias o ideas
Meaning
to introduce someone to new experiences or ideas
Example
The program **exposes students to** global cultures and traditions.
phrasal-verb
express thanks to
decir gracias a alguien
Meaning
to say thank you to someone
Example
He **expressed his thanks to** the organizers of the conference.
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face down
confrontar a alguien o algo valientemente
Meaning
to confront someone or something bravely
Example
He **faced down** his fears and took the exam again.
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face up to challenges
enfrentar las dificultades con coraje y confianza
Meaning
to confront difficulties with courage and confidence
Example
You’ll grow stronger when you **face up to challenges** instead of avoiding them.
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face up to the truth
aceptar o enfrentar la realidad de una situación
Meaning
to accept or confront the reality of a situation
Example
It’s time to **face up to the truth** about your mistakes.
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fact check against
verificar información comparándola con fuentes confiables
Meaning
to verify information by comparing it with reliable sources
Example
Journalists **fact check against** official records to avoid errors.
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factor in for
incluir una consideración cuando se planea algo
Meaning
to include a consideration when planning for something
Example
Analysts **factor in for** currency swings when forecasting prices.
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factor into
incluir algo en tus cálculos o predicciones sobre el futuro
Meaning
to include something in your calculations or predictions about the future
Example
We must **factor into** our plans the possible rise in inflation.
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fade away
desaparecer gradualmente
Meaning
to gradually disappear
Example
His anger slowly **faded away** after the apology.
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fade in
volverse gradualmente visible al principio de una escena
Meaning
to gradually become visible at the beginning of a scene
Example
The movie **fades in** with a beautiful sunrise.
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fade into
mezclarse gradualmente con el entorno; volverse menos visible
Meaning
to blend gradually with surroundings; become less noticeable
Example
His pale shirt **faded into** the white background.
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fade out
desaparecer gradualmente de la vista o el sonido
Meaning
to gradually disappear from view or sound
Example
The music **faded out** as the credits rolled.
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fall apart
romperse en pedazos; fracasar completamente
Meaning
to break into pieces; to fail completely
Example
Their marriage **fell apart** after years of arguments.
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fall back
moverse hacia atrás; retirarse
Meaning
to move backward; to retreat
Example
The soldiers had to **fall back** after losing ground.
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fall back into
volver a un estado o hábito anterior
Meaning
to return to a previous state or habit
Example
He **fell back into** his old routine after the vacation.
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fall back into friendship
convertirse en amigos nuevamente naturalmente después de un conflicto
Meaning
to become friends again naturally after a conflict
Example
After a few months, they **fell back into friendship** as if nothing happened.
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fall behind in
no hacer tanto progreso como los demás en algo
Meaning
to not make as much progress as others in something
Example
If you skip classes, you might **fall behind in** your studies.
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fall behind in exports
quedarse atrás en exportaciones
Meaning
to lag in selling goods to foreign countries
Example
The nation has **fallen behind in exports** due to weak demand abroad.
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fall behind on
no cumplir con algo a tiempo o como estaba planeado
Meaning
to fail to do something on time or as planned
Example
He **fell behind on** his rent payments last month.
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fall behind schedule
no progresar tan rápidamente como se planeaba
Meaning
to not be progressing as quickly as planned
Example
Construction has **fallen behind schedule** due to bad weather.