Expression Cards
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idiom
button up
terminar los preparativos o cerrar algo de forma segura
Meaning
to finish preparations or close something securely
Example
Let’s **button up** the proposal by Friday.
idiom
buy a lemon
comprar algo defectuoso o sin valor
Meaning
to buy something that is defective or worthless
Example
He **bought a lemon** when he got that used car.
phrasal-verb
buy in on
estar de acuerdo en apoyar un plan o una idea
Meaning
to agree to support a plan or idea
Example
Managers **buy in on** the strategy once they see the cost savings.
idiom
buy into
aceptar o apoyar una idea o plan
Meaning
to accept or support an idea or plan
Example
The team quickly **bought into** the new workflow.
idiom
Buy low, sell high
La estrategia de comprar bienes o activos a bajo precio y venderlos para obtener ganancias.
Meaning
The strategy of buying goods or assets cheaply and selling them for a profit.
Example
Every investor dreams to **buy low, sell high**.
phrasal-verb
buzz about
hablar con emoción sobre algo; estar lleno de emoción
Meaning
to talk excitedly about something; to be filled with excitement
Example
The office was **buzzing about** the upcoming project.
phrasal-verb
buzz with
estar lleno de emoción o actividad
Meaning
to be full of excitement or activity
Example
The hall was **buzzing with** excitement before the show.
idiom
by and large
en términos generales
Meaning
generally speaking; on the whole
Example
**By and large**, we agree with your proposal.
idiom
by leaps and bounds
progresar o mejorar muy rápidamente
Meaning
to progress or improve very quickly
Example
Her English has improved **by leaps and bounds**.
idiom
by the book
seguir las reglas exactamente
Meaning
to follow the rules exactly
Example
Our manager does everything **by the book**.
idiom
by the skin of one’s teeth
Escapar o lograr algo por un margen muy pequeño.
Meaning
To narrowly escape or achieve something by a very small margin.
Example
I passed the exam **by the skin of my teeth**.
idiom
by the skin of your teeth
lograr algo por los pelos
Meaning
to just barely manage to do something
Example
He passed the exam **by the skin of his teeth**.
idiom
by the way
se usa para introducir un nuevo tema o agregar información adicional
Meaning
used to introduce a new topic or add extra information
Example
**By the way**, did you finish your project?
idiom
by trial and error
aprender experimentando y corrigiendo errores
Meaning
learning by experimenting and correcting mistakes
Example
We developed the best method **by trial and error**.
idiom
byte the bullet
enfrentar una situación difícil con valentía
Meaning
to face a difficult situation bravely
Example
We have to **byte the bullet** and fix the system bugs now.
idiom
Caesar’s wife must be above suspicion
Una persona en una posición de confianza debe estar por encima de cualquier sospecha de mala conducta.
Meaning
A person in a position of trust must be beyond any hint of wrongdoing.
Example
A judge should remember that **Caesar’s wife must be above suspicion**.
idiom
call a spade a spade
hablar con honestidad y directamente, incluso si es desagradable
Meaning
to speak honestly and directly, even if it’s unpleasant
Example
She always **calls a spade a spade**, no matter who gets offended.
idiom
call a truce
acordar para dejar de pelear o discutir por un tiempo
Meaning
to agree to stop fighting or arguing for a while
Example
They decided to **call a truce** until the boss arrived.
phrasal-verb
call ahead
llamar con antelación para hacer arreglos
Meaning
to phone in advance to make arrangements
Example
You should **call ahead** to reserve a seat.
idiom
call around
contactar a varias personas o lugares por teléfono
Meaning
to contact several people or places by phone
Example
I’ll **call around** to find a venue with parking.
phrasal-verb
call attention to
hacer que la gente note algo bueno
Meaning
to make people notice something good
Example
He **called attention to** the artist’s unique style.
phrasal-verb
call back
devolver una llamada telefónica
Meaning
to return a phone call
Example
I’ll **call back** after I finish my meeting.
phrasal-verb
call by
visitar brevemente
Meaning
to visit briefly
Example
I’ll **call by** your office tomorrow morning.
phrasal-verb
call dibs on tasks
reclamar responsabilidad por trabajo específico
Meaning
to claim responsibility for specific work
Example
New hires **call dibs on tasks** that match their learning goals.