Conocimiento y Comprensión - Understanding

Descubre cómo los modismos en inglés como "momento de la bombilla" y "leer entre líneas" se relacionan con la comprensión en inglés.

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to [know] a hawk from a handsaw [Frase]

to be able to show or recognize a difference between two individuals or things

Ex:

open book [Sustantivo]

un libro abierto

Ex: Unlike some politicians , she is like an open book ; you always know where she stands on the issues .

A diferencia de algunos políticos, ella es como un libro abierto; siempre sabes cuál es su postura sobre los temas.

to [read] {sb} like a book [Frase]

to be able to easily understand what someone is thinking about or what their intention is

Ex: She 's very perceptive and can read people like a book , which makes her a great judge of character .

to discover or determine the underlying cause of something, particularly an issue

Ex: The journalist conducted in-depth interviews to get to the bottom of the story and reveal the truth behind the controversial event .

to [read] between the lines [Frase]

to get an understanding of what someone's true intention is or how they feel based on what they say or write

Ex: The job interview went well , but the manager 's tone made me read between the lines and feel uncertain about their decision .

head trip [Sustantivo]

una experiencia intensa

Ex: Experiencing a live performance of your favorite band can be a real head trip , creating lasting memories .

Experimentar una actuación en vivo de tu banda favorita puede ser un verdadero viaje mental, creando recuerdos duraderos.

to frequently repeat something to someone so that they finally learn or memorize it

Ex:

quick off the mark [Frase]

reacting quickly or immediately to an opportunity or situation

Ex: John 's quick off the mark when it comes to answering questions in class ; he always raises his hand first .

in words of one syllable [Frase]

in a tone or manner that can be understood by many

Ex: The professor 's lecture was so confusing that we asked him to clarify it in words of one syllable .

to suddenly realize the truth about a situation

Ex: Sometimes , it takes a shocking event to make the scales fall from our eyes and see the reality of a situation .

light bulb moment [Frase]

a sudden realization or understanding of something, often an idea or solution

Ex: His light bulb moment came after listening to a podcast on productivity .

to [shed] light on {sth} [Frase]

to provide clarification, understanding, or insight into a topic, situation, or problem

Ex: The investigation aims to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the suspicious disappearance .