Fixed phrases Flashcards

1
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Lograr un equilibrio

A

To strike a balance

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2
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En general, a fin de cuentas

A

All things considered

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2
Q

Con poco tiempo

A

On short notice

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3
Q

Pasar factura

A

Take a toll / take its toll

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4
Q

Hacer una broma

A

Crack a joke

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5
Q

Llamar la atención de

A

Catch [sb]’s attention

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6
Q

A very strong need or urge to do something

A

A burning desire

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7
Q

Posibilidad de mejorar

A

Room for improvement

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8
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To try new things or approaches

A

Expand your horizons

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9
Q

you understand the deeper meaning of something, “comprender la complejidad”

A

Grasp the complexities

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10
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To force someone

A

Drive someone to do something

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11
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You have
an opinion about something

A

Hold an opinion

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12
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Llamar la atención de

A

Catch someone’s attention

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13
Q

Sth creates problems

A

Presents
difficulties

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14
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Poner en riesgo, ser una amenaza

A

Pose a threat/danger

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15
Q

Pide un deseo

A

Make a wish

16
Q

Surgir con naturalidad

A

To come naturally

17
Q

Distinguir, notar la diferencia

A

To tell the difference

18
Q

Escenarios reales, en el exterior

A

On location

19
Q

Angry or violent behaviour towards someone or something

A

Act of aggression

20
Q

Tener en cuenta

A

To take note of

21
Q

You do what you say you’ll do

A

Keep your word

22
Q

Estar indeciso, entre dos aguas,

A

To be in two minds (about sth)

23
Q

Something that is believed among the majority of people, most people assume is true

A

A widely held belief

24
Q

De primera categoría, de primera clase

A

World-class

25
Q

Cumplir los requisitos

A

To meet a requirement

26
Q

Tener en cuenta

A

Account for

27
Q

When you think sth is true but others may disagree, verdad discutible

A

Arguably true

28
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