Interacciones - Gratitud & Ingratitud

Sumérgete en los modismos ingleses sobre gratitud e ingratitud, como "poner una palabra por" y "mirar el caballo regalado en la boca".

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to [thank] {one's} lucky stars [Frase]

to feel really grateful, particularly because something dangerous or unpleasant did not happen

Ex: After winning the lottery , he thanked his lucky stars for the unexpected windfall of money .

to [count] {one's} blessings [Frase]

to try to appreciate and cherish all the good things one has in one's life

Ex: She advised her friend to count his blessings and appreciate the supportive people in his life .

to [bite] the hand that [feed] {sb} [Frase]

to be ungrateful to the person who has helped one by mistreating or betraying them

Ex: Despite receiving financial aid from the organization , the activist bit the hand that fed her by criticizing its methods publicly .

to [look] a gift horse in the mouth [Frase]

to look for faults in a gift, favor, or opportunity that has been given to one, in a way that shows ingratitude

Ex: Instead of scrutinizing the conditions of the free vacation package , she chose not to look a gift horse in the mouth and immediately started planning her trip .

to [make] {sth} count [Frase]

to use something in the most effective or productive way

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to [put] in a (good|) word for {sb} [Frase]

to talk highly of someone as a way of helping them get an advantage, such as succeeding in a job interview

Ex: Knowing the importance of referrals , the employee asked his supervisor to put in a good word for him with the senior management team .

to [take] {sb/sth} for granted [Frase]

to not appreciate a person or thing because one thinks one will never lose them

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Interacciones
Ayuda y Soporte	Ayuda & Asistencia	Elogio y buen trato	Maltrato y mala conducta
Gratitud & Ingratitud	Sympathy	Enmity	Retaliation
Aprovechar	Traición	Abuso & Manipulación	Bromas & Travesuras
Burlas & Ridículo