Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
give it a rest
dejar de hablar o pensar en algo estresante
Meaning
to stop talking or thinking about something stressful
Example
You’ve been worrying too much—**give it a rest**.
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give it a shot
intentar algo, aunque no estés seguro del éxito
Meaning
to try something, even if you are not sure of success
Example
You should **give it a shot**; you might surprise yourself.
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give it time
esperar a que algo mejore o suceda
Meaning
to wait for something to improve or happen
Example
**Give it time**, you’ll see results soon.
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give it your all
dar lo mejor de ti o usar toda tu energía
Meaning
to try your best or use all your energy
Example
If you **give it your all**, you’ll be proud of yourself no matter the result.
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Give it your best shot
Intenta lo mejor que puedas.
Meaning
Try as hard as you can.
Example
Even if you fail, **give it your best shot**.
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give me a hand
ayudar a alguien
Meaning
to help someone
Example
Can you **give me a hand** with this bag?
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give off
emitir un olor, luz o sensación
Meaning
to emit a smell, light, or feeling
Example
The candles **give off** a calming scent in the room.
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Give one’s word
Hacer una promesa sincera.
Meaning
To make a sincere promise.
Example
He **gave his word** that he would finish the job.
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give out
distribuir algo
Meaning
to distribute something
Example
We’ll **give out** the schedules at the door.
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give over to
dedicar tiempo o espacio a algo
Meaning
to devote time or space to something
Example
They **gave the evening over to** brainstorming.
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give someone a break
dar a alguien una oportunidad o mostrarles misericordia
Meaning
to give someone a chance or show them mercy
Example
He’s new here, so **give him a break**.
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give someone a dose of their own medicine
tratar a alguien de la misma mala manera en que trató a otros
Meaning
to treat someone the same bad way they treated others
Example
He was rude to everyone, so I **gave him a dose of his own medicine**.
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give someone a hand
ayudar a alguien con una tarea
Meaning
to help someone with a task
Example
Could you **give me a hand** with dinner?
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give someone a hard time
criticar o tratar a alguien con dureza
Meaning
to criticize or treat someone harshly
Example
The boss **gave me a hard time** for being late.
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give someone a leg up
ayudar a alguien a mejorar su situación o obtener una ventaja
Meaning
to help someone improve their situation or get an advantage
Example
Her mentor **gave her a leg up** in her career.
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give someone a piece of one’s mind
decirle a alguien enojado lo que piensas
Meaning
to tell someone angrily what you think
Example
She **gave him a piece of her mind** for being rude.
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give someone a piece of your mind
expresar tu opinión con fuerza, especialmente cuando criticas a alguien
Meaning
to express your opinion strongly, especially when criticizing someone
Example
She **gave him a piece of her mind** after the argument.
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give someone a run for their money
competir fuertemente contra alguien
Meaning
to compete strongly against someone
Example
The new player **gave the champion a run for his money**.
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give someone a shot in the arm
aumentar la confianza o el entusiasmo de alguien
Meaning
to boost someone’s confidence or enthusiasm
Example
The victory **gave the team a shot in the arm** before the final.
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give someone a warm welcome
saludar a alguien de manera muy amable y entusiasta
Meaning
to greet someone very kindly and enthusiastically
Example
They **gave us a warm welcome** when we arrived.
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give someone the benefit of the doubt
confiar en alguien incluso cuando no estás seguro de que sea honesto
Meaning
to trust someone even when you are not sure they are honest
Example
I will **give him the benefit of the doubt** this time.
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give someone the cold shoulder
ignorar deliberadamente o mostrar desaprobación hacia alguien
Meaning
to deliberately ignore or show disapproval toward someone
Example
After the argument, she **gave him the cold shoulder**.
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give someone the creeps
hacer que alguien se sienta incómodo o asustado
Meaning
to make someone feel uncomfortable or afraid
Example
Old abandoned houses **give me the creeps**.
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give someone the shirt off your back
ser extremadamente generoso y desinteresado
Meaning
to be extremely generous and selfless
Example
He’d **give you the shirt off his back** if you needed it.