Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
kick tricky issues up
escalar problemas complicados a un nivel superior
Meaning
to escalate complicated problems to a higher level
Example
Service reps **kick tricky issues up** when policy decisions are needed.
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knock down
golpear a alguien o algo y hacer que caiga al suelo
Meaning
to hit someone or something and cause them to fall to the ground
Example
The car **knocked down** a cyclist on the busy road.
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knock off
dejar de trabajar al final del día
Meaning
to stop working at the end of the day
Example
Let’s **knock off** early today and grab dinner together.
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knock out
derrotar a alguien para que ya no pueda competir
Meaning
to defeat someone so they can no longer compete
Example
They **knocked out** the defending champions in the semi-final.
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knuckle under
aceptar la autoridad de alguien o ceder a la presión
Meaning
to accept someone’s authority or give in to pressure
Example
He refused to **knuckle under** to his boss’s unfair demands.
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lace up for
atarse los zapatos o el equipo en preparación para algo
Meaning
to tie your shoes or gear in preparation for something
Example
I **lace up for** my morning run as soon as the sun comes up.
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lag behind
responder lentamente en comparación con la velocidad esperada
Meaning
to respond slowly compared to expected speed
Example
The game **lags behind** because my device is old.
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lash back
responder con ira a las críticas o ataques
Meaning
to respond angrily to criticism or attack
Example
When criticized unfairly, she immediately **lashed back** with strong words.
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lash into
criticar a alguien con enojo
Meaning
to criticize someone angrily
Example
The teacher **lashed into** the students for being noisy.
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lash out
expresar de repente enojo o criticar a alguien fuertemente
Meaning
to suddenly express anger or criticize someone strongly
Example
He **lashed out** at his colleague during the argument.
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lash out at
expresar ira gritando o atacando a alguien verbalmente
Meaning
to express anger by shouting or attacking someone verbally
Example
He **lashed out at** his colleague for making a mistake.
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lash out at work
expresar ira bruscamente en el lugar de trabajo
Meaning
to express anger sharply in the workplace
Example
It's better to breathe than to **lash out at work** over a comment.
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lash out emotionally
expresar ira o frustración de manera violenta o repentina
Meaning
to express anger or frustration violently or suddenly
Example
He **lashed out emotionally** when he felt betrayed.
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lash out with frustration
expresar repentinamente ira o frustración
Meaning
to suddenly express anger or frustration
Example
He **lashed out with frustration** after failing the exam.
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lash with anger
expresar ira fuertemente
Meaning
to express anger strongly
Example
The coach **lashed with anger** after the team lost again.
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laugh along with
compartir la risa o la alegría de otra persona
Meaning
to share in someone else's laughter or joy
Example
Everyone **laughed along with** the funny story.
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laugh off trouble
mantenerse positivo bromeando sobre los problemas
Meaning
to stay positive by joking about problems
Example
She **laughs off trouble** when flight delays throw off plans.
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laugh together
reír juntos
Meaning
to share laughter and joy with others
Example
We all **laughed together** remembering funny college stories.
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laugh with
compartir la risa y la felicidad con alguien
Meaning
to share laughter and happiness with someone
Example
We **laughed with** our colleagues after the meeting.
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lay aside savings
ahorrar dinero para su uso futuro
Meaning
to save money for future use
Example
Families are advised to **lay aside savings** during good times.
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lay down guidelines
establecer reglas o principios oficiales
Meaning
to establish official rules or principles
Example
The economic council will **lay down guidelines** for fiscal discipline.
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lay down terms
establecer las reglas o condiciones de un acuerdo
Meaning
to state the rules or conditions of an agreement
Example
Each country must **lay down terms** before signing the treaty.
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lay down trade rules
establecer regulaciones para actividades comerciales
Meaning
to establish regulations for trading activities
Example
International organizations **lay down trade rules** to ensure fair exchange.
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lay foundations for
sentar las bases necesarias para el éxito
Meaning
to set the basic structures needed for success
Example
We **lay foundations for** expansion by documenting every process.