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Conocimiento y Comprensión - Noticias e información

Explora modismos en inglés relacionados con noticias e información, incluyendo "en el circuito" y "mantenerse al tanto".

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English idioms related to Knowledge & Understanding
(straight|) from the horse's mouth

(of information) from an accurate or valid source

Ex: She learned about the promotion directly from her manager, so it's information from the horse's mouth.
to [blow] the whistle on {sb/sth}

to inform the authorities about something secret or the breach of legalities, particularly because one is morally obliged to do so

Ex: He blew the whistle on the corrupt officials who were embezzling public funds.
to [hear] {sth} (through|on) the grapevine

to hear something that was passed from one person to another, like a rumor or gossip

Ex: Did you hear on the grapevine that they're planning a surprise party for John?
in the loop

fully informed about or actively participating in something, such as a discussion or a process

Ex: If you want to stay in the loop about our events, follow our social media accounts.
to [keep] on top

to stay informed about or completely in control of a situation and how it develops

Ex: The manager needs to keep on top of employee performance to ensure the team's success.
to [keep] {sb} posted

to provide someone with sufficient and relevant information regarding someone or something

Ex: She asked her assistant to keep her posted on any emails that require immediate attention.
to [put] {sb} in the picture

to provide someone with information they require to handle or understand a situation

Ex: She wanted to put her colleagues in the picture about the challenges they might face during the trip.
to [spread] like wildfire

(of news, information, or rumors) to quickly become known by the majority

Ex: The false reports were spreading like wildfire before they were debunked.
up on {sth}

with an extensive knowledge concerning current topics and events

Ex: Being up on industry developments is crucial for our business.
first hand
first hand
[Frase]

(of information) received without any intervention of other people or agencies

Ex: She learned about the scientific discovery at first hand by working in the research lab.
(by|through) (the|) word of mouth

by telling others rather than writing or showing it to them

Ex: The success of the restaurant spread by word of mouth, thanks to satisfied customers.
heads-up
heads-up
[Sustantivo]

a warning or notification provided in advance to inform someone about a situation, often to prepare them for what is coming

aviso

aviso

Ex: Before you start the project, here's a heads-up on some potential challenges you might face.Antes de comenzar el proyecto, aquí tienes un **aviso** sobre algunos desafíos potenciales que podrías enfrentar.
a little bird

an anonymous or unidentified source of information

Ex: If it wasn't you, then I guess a little bird told him.
{one's} ears [are] burning

used to indicate that someone believes others are talking about them even when they are absent

Ex: I heard my name mentioned at the meeting, so I knew my ears were burning.
Chinese whispers
Chinese whispers
[Sustantivo]

a situation where a message gets passed from one person to another, but it often gets changed along the way

teléfono descompuesto, el juego del teléfono

teléfono descompuesto, el juego del teléfono

Ex: The teacher used the concept of Chinese whispers to illustrate the importance of clear communication and the potential for misunderstandings in everyday interactions.El profesor utilizó el concepto del **teléfono descompuesto** para ilustrar la importancia de una comunicación clara y el potencial de malentendidos en las interacciones cotidianas.
hot off the press

(of a piece of information or news) recently received

Ex: The press release contains hot-off-the-press information about the merger.
out of touch

not having recent information regarding a certain thing, particularly an event

Ex: The politician's remarks demonstrate that he is out of touch with the needs and struggles of everyday people.
paper trail
paper trail
[Sustantivo]

a collection of documents that provide written or recorded version of someone's activities

rastro de papel, huella documental

rastro de papel, huella documental

Ex: The auditor reviewed the paper trail of expenses to identify any discrepancies .El auditor revisó el **rastro de papel** de los gastos para identificar cualquier discrepancia.
fishing expedition
fishing expedition
[Sustantivo]

an attempt made to find out the facts about something via collecting a lot of information, often secretly

expedición de pesca, pesca de información

expedición de pesca, pesca de información

Ex: The company 's internal review was more of a fishing expedition than a targeted analysis of the problem .La revisión interna de la empresa fue más una **expedición de pesca** que un análisis específico del problema.
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