Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
get a word in edgewise
poder decir algo durante una conversación dominada por otros
Meaning
to be able to say something during a conversation dominated by others
Example
He talked so much that no one could **get a word in edgewise**.
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get acquainted
volverse familiar o amigable con alguien
Meaning
to become familiar or friendly with someone
Example
We had a short chat to **get acquainted**.
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get ahead
tener éxito en la vida o carrera
Meaning
to be successful in life or career
Example
She worked hard to **get ahead** in her company.
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get ahead in life
tener éxito o progresar en la vida o carrera de uno
Meaning
to succeed or progress in one's life or career
Example
He worked hard to **get ahead in life** and build a successful career.
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get ahead of the game
ser más exitoso o avanzado que los demás
Meaning
to be more successful or advanced than others
Example
He’s always looking for new ideas to **get ahead of the game**.
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get along like a house on fire
Hacerse buenos amigos rápidamente y disfrutar de la compañía del otro.
Meaning
To quickly become good friends and enjoy each other’s company.
Example
They met last week and **got along like a house on fire**.
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get along with
tener una buena relación con alguien
Meaning
to have a good relationship with someone
Example
I really **get along with** my coworkers.
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get along with someone
tener una relación amistosa con alguien
Meaning
to have a friendly relationship with someone
Example
They really **get along with each other** and are always laughing.
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get away from it all
tomarse un descanso de la rutina diaria; relajarse
Meaning
to take a break from daily routine; to relax
Example
We went to the countryside to **get away from it all**.
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get away with murder
hacer algo muy malo sin ser castigado por ello
Meaning
to do something very bad without being punished for it
Example
He’s so spoiled that he can **get away with murder** at home.
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get back on track
volver al buen camino después de un error o contratiempo
Meaning
to return to the right path after a mistake or setback
Example
After a few mistakes, she managed to **get back on track**.
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get back on your feet
recuperarse después de una enfermedad o dificultad
Meaning
to recover after an illness or difficulty
Example
He lost his job but soon **got back on his feet**.
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get back together
reanudar una relación después de una ruptura
Meaning
to resume a relationship after breaking up
Example
They **got back together** after a few months apart.
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get cold feet
ponerse nervioso ante la idea de hacer algo
Meaning
to suddenly become afraid to do something
Example
He **got cold feet** before proposing to her.
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Get down to brass tacks
Empezar a discutir los aspectos esenciales o más importantes de un asunto.
Meaning
To start discussing the essential or most important aspects of a matter.
Example
Let’s **get down to brass tacks** and talk about the real issues.
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get down to business
empezar a trabajar seriamente
Meaning
to start working seriously
Example
Let’s stop chatting and **get down to business**.
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get down to the wire
acercarse al último momento posible antes de un plazo
Meaning
to approach the last possible moment before a deadline
Example
The project went **down to the wire**, but we finished on time.
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get fired up
ponerse muy emocionado o entusiasmado por algo
Meaning
to become very excited or enthusiastic about something
Example
The team got **fired up** before the final match.
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get hooked on
volverse adicto o muy interesado en algo
Meaning
to become addicted or very interested in something
Example
He **got hooked on** playing chess after just one game.
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get in shape
ponerse en forma a través del ejercicio
Meaning
to become fit through exercise
Example
He started jogging every morning to **get in shape**.
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get in touch
ponerse en contacto
Meaning
to contact or communicate with someone
Example
I’ll **get in touch** with you tomorrow.
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get into the habit
comenzar a hacer algo regularmente
Meaning
to begin to do something regularly
Example
I’ve **got into the habit** of reading before bed.
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get it right
hacer algo correctamente después de cometer un error
Meaning
to do something correctly after making a mistake
Example
It took a few tries, but she finally **got it right**.
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get off on the right foot
comenzar una relación o actividad de una manera positiva
Meaning
to start a relationship or activity in a positive way
Example
We **got off on the right foot** during our first meeting.