Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
push through reforms
hacer que los cambios sucedan a pesar de la oposición
Meaning
to make changes happen despite opposition
Example
The ruling party managed to **push through reforms** in parliament.
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push through setbacks
seguir intentando y no rendirse incluso cuando se enfrentan dificultades o fracasos
Meaning
to continue trying and not give up even when facing difficulties or failures
Example
True confidence comes when you **push through setbacks** with determination.
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push through with hope
continuar intentando con fe y optimismo
Meaning
to continue trying with faith and optimism
Example
You can **push through with hope** and reach your goal.
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push up
hacer que algo aumente en valor o precio
Meaning
to make something increase in value or price
Example
Rising fuel costs have **pushed up** transportation expenses.
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push yourself forward
tomar la iniciativa o avanzar a pesar de los obstáculos
Meaning
to take initiative or move ahead despite obstacles
Example
You have to **push yourself forward** if you want to succeed.
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put across
comunicar una idea claramente
Meaning
to communicate an idea clearly
Example
She always manages to **put across** her ideas effectively.
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put aside
guardar dinero para uso futuro
Meaning
to keep money for future use
Example
Try to **put aside** a little money every month.
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put aside funds
ahorrar dinero para un propósito específico
Meaning
to save money for a specific purpose
Example
The company decided to **put aside funds** for future emergencies.
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put away
guardar o ordenar algo en su lugar adecuado
Meaning
to store or tidy something in its proper place
Example
Please **put away** your toys after playing.
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put away your phone
dejar de usar el teléfono y guardarlo a un lado
Meaning
to stop using your phone and keep it aside
Example
Please **put away your phone** during dinner.
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put back
devolver algo a su lugar; retrasar un evento
Meaning
to return something to its place; to delay an event
Example
Please **put back** the book when you’re done reading.
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put behind
olvidar algo desagradable y seguir adelante
Meaning
to forget something unpleasant and move forward
Example
She tried to **put** her past **behind** and start anew.
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put by
ahorrar dinero para el futuro
Meaning
to save money for the future
Example
She tries to **put by** a small amount every month.
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put down
poner algo sobre una superficie; criticar o insultar a alguien
Meaning
to place something on a surface; to criticize or insult someone
Example
He **put down** his bag and sat on the chair.
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put down to
atribuir algo a una causa
Meaning
to attribute something to a cause
Example
She **put** her success **down to** hard work and determination.
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put forward
sugerir una idea; proponer
Meaning
to suggest an idea; to propose
Example
He **put forward** a new plan during the meeting.
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put in
invertir tiempo o dinero en algo
Meaning
to invest time or money into something
Example
She **put in** a lot of money to start her business.
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put in for
hacer una solicitud formal para algo
Meaning
to make a formal request for something
Example
I decided to **put in for** a few days of leave.
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put into practice
usar los conocimientos o habilidades en una situación real
Meaning
to use knowledge or skills in a real situation
Example
You should **put into practice** what you’ve learned in the course.
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put off
posponer o retrasar algo
Meaning
to postpone or delay something
Example
They decided to **put off** the meeting until next week.
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put off someone
desalentar o disuadir a alguien
Meaning
to discourage or dissuade someone
Example
His negative comments really **put off** the new employees.
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put on
organizar o presentar un evento o espectáculo
Meaning
to organize or present an event or show
Example
The community decided to **put on** a music festival to celebrate their culture.
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put on weight
aumentar de peso
Meaning
to gain weight
Example
I’ve **put on weight** since I stopped exercising.
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put out
apagar un fuego o luz
Meaning
to extinguish a fire or light
Example
Firefighters worked hard to **put out** the forest fire.