![to [be|feel] inclined (to|toward) {sth}](/assets/img/no-pic-260w.png "to [be|feel] inclined (to|toward) {sth}")
to have a tendency or preference for a particular thing
Ex:
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to come up with
[Verbo]
idear
Ex:
I
will
need
to
come up with
a
good
excuse
for
why
I
'm
late
.
Voy a tener que inventar una buena excusa para justificar mi retraso.
![to [keep|maintain] a low profile](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/46352/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [keep|maintain] a low profile")
to [keep|maintain] a low profile
[Frase]
to behave in a way that does not draw attention to one
Ex:
The
company
kept
a
low profile
and
avoided
advertising
their
new
product
to
avoid
attracting
competition
.
a straight face
[Sustantivo]
una cara seria
Ex:
She
'll
struggle
holding
a straight face
when
I
retell
that
ridiculous
story
.
Ella luchará por mantener una cara seria cuando vuelva a contar esa historia ridícula.
to [keep] an eye out for
[Frase]
to stay alert and watch carefully for someone or something expected or wanted
Ex:
to [keep] track of {sb/sth}
[Frase]
to ensure that one has the latest news concerning someone or something
Ex:
It
's
important
to
keep
track
of
your
expenses
to
manage
your
budget
effectively
.
to [keep] {one's} cool
[Frase]
to stay calm and not show anger, fear, or excitement, especially in a difficult situation
Ex:
to spring up
[Verbo]
aparecer de repente
Ex:
Opportunities
can
spring up
unexpectedly
.
Las oportunidades pueden surgir inesperadamente.
![to [make] a point of](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/42998/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [make] a point of")
to [make] a point of
[Frase]
to deliberately do something, giving special attention or emphasis to it
Ex:
He
made
a
point
of
complimenting
colleagues
for
their
hard work
.
![to [take] a back seat](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/43174/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [take] a back seat")
to [take] a back seat
[Frase]
to accept a less important, less visible, or secondary role compared to someone else
Ex:
In
group projects
,
some
members
naturally
take
a
back seat
while
others
lead
.
to opt
[Verbo]
optar por
Ex:
Considering
dietary
preferences
,
she
opted
for
a
vegetarian
meal
at
the
restaurant
.
Teniendo en cuenta las preferencias dietéticas, ella optó por una comida vegetariana en el restaurante.
![to [roll] up {one's} sleeves](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/43168/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [roll] up {one's} sleeves")
to [roll] up {one's} sleeves
[Frase]
to get ready to do hard work or tackle a serious challenge
Ex:
He
rolled up
his
sleeves
to
face
the
tough
negotiations
.
to [take] {sb/sth} seriously
[Frase]
to consider someone or something as important or deserving of attention
Ex:
to follow
[Verbo]
obedecer
Ex:
She
followed
the
recipe
loosely
,
adding
her
own
twist
to
the
dish
.
Ella siguió la receta libremente, añadiendo su propio toque al plato.
to go for
[Verbo]
optar por
Ex:
Many
students
go for
academic
excellence
by
studying
diligently
and
seeking
help
when
needed
.
Muchos estudiantes buscan la excelencia académica estudiando diligentemente y buscando ayuda cuando es necesario.
to leave out
[Verbo]
excluir
Ex:
The
teacher
left out
my
essay
from
the
grading
stack
,
resulting in
a
delay
in
receiving
my
feedback
.
El profesor dejó fuera mi ensayo de la pila de calificaciones, lo que resultó en un retraso en recibir mis comentarios.
to plunge into
[Verbo]
sumergirse en
Ex:
Eager
to
learn
the
new
language
,
he
plunged into
daily
practice sessions
.
Ansioso por aprender el nuevo idioma, se sumergió en sesiones de práctica diarias.
to fall into
[Verbo]
caer en
Ex:
Sarah
did
n't
plan
to
adopt
a
healthier
lifestyle
,
but
she
gradually
fell into
the
routine
of
regular
exercise
and
balanced
eating
.
Sarah no planeaba adoptar un estilo de vida más saludable, pero poco a poco cayó en la rutina del ejercicio regular y la alimentación equilibrada.
to get into
[Verbo]
meterse en
Ex:
She
got into
cooking
and
started
experimenting
with
new
recipes
.
Ella se aficionó a la cocina y comenzó a experimentar con nuevas recetas.
up to no good
[Frase]
about to do something bad or evil
Ex:
The
teacher
caught
the
students
passing notes
during
the
exam
and
knew
they
were
up to
no
good
.
to stick to
[Verbo]
seguir con
Ex:
I
will
stick to
my
exercise
routine
,
even if
it
gets
tough
.
Voy a apegarme a mi rutina de ejercicios, incluso si se pone difícil.
to groom
[Verbo]
arreglar
Ex:
They
groomed
the
bride
's
appearance
,
adjusting
her
veil
and
dress
.
Ellos acicalaron la apariencia de la novia, ajustando su velo y vestido.
to shy away from
[Verbo]
rehuir
Ex:
El político evitó abordar temas controvertidos durante el debate.
![to [bury|have] {one's} head in the sand](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/44824/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [bury|have] {one's} head in the sand")
to intentionally ignore unpleasant facts about a situation and hope that the situation improves by doing so
Ex:
She
had
her
head
in
the
sand
when
it
came to
her
health
,
refusing
to
see
a
doctor
even though
she
felt
unwell
.
dos and don'ts
[Frase]
lo que se debe y lo que no se debe hacer
Ex:
The
team
carefully
followed
the
dos
and
don'ts
during
the
project
to
ensure
its
success
.
automatic pilot
[Sustantivo]
piloto automático mental
Ex:
Working
night shifts
left
him
moving through
tasks
on
automatic pilot
.
Trabajar en turnos nocturnos lo dejó realizando tareas en piloto automático.
to [kick] (a|the) habit
[Frase]
to successfully stop doing something harmful that you regularly do
Ex:
to [leave] {sth} to chance
[Frase]
to allow something to happen without planning or control, relying on luck
Ex:
to [suffer] in silence
[Frase]
to endure pain, hardship, or distress without complaining or seeking help
Ex:
to [go] around in circles
[Frase]
to keep discussing or trying something without making progress or reaching a conclusion
Ex: