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to leave a lasting negative effect on someone
Ex:
Influencia e Involucramiento - Tener un efecto
Descubre cómo los modismos en inglés como "take a toll on" y "strike a note" se relacionan con tener un efecto en inglés.
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to [take] {sth} on the chin
[Frase]
to experience a lot of problems, setbacks, damages, etc., as a result of something
Ex:
After
losing
the
championship
match
,
the
team
took
it
on
the
chin
but
remained
determined
to
come back
stronger
next
season
.
to [take] a toll on {sb/sth}
[Frase]
to have a severe negative effect on someone or something, in a way that lasts for a long time
Ex:
The
extended
period
of
bad weather
took
a
toll
on
the
crops
,
resulting in
a
poor
harvest
this
year
.
to [do] good
[Frase]
to perform actions or engage in behavior that is beneficial, helpful, or morally upright, often with the intention of making a positive impact on others or the world
Ex:
Random
acts
of
kindness
,
such as
helping
someone
carry
groceries
,
can
make
a
significant
difference
and
do
good
.
to [turn] {one's} head
[Frase]
to have an influence on how someone behaves, particularly by making them seem too important or proud
Ex:
The
praise
and
recognition
turned
his
head
,
leading
him
to
adopt
an
attitude
of
superiority
and
self-importance
.
to [cut] both ways
[Frase]
(of a process or action) to have two opposite effects, particularly a good and a bad one
Ex:
Being
honest
with
your
feedback
can
cut
both
ways
,
fostering
trust
with
some
and
discomfort
with
others
.
(bad|rotten) apple
[Frase]
mala gente
Ex:
The
project
's
success
was
compromised
by
a
single
bad
apple
who
consistently
missed
deadlines
and
created
conflicts
.
vicious (circle|cycle)
[Sustantivo]
círculo vicioso
Ex:
For
those
struggling
with
addiction
,
breaking
the
vicious
circle
of
substance abuse
often
requires
professional
intervention
and
support
.
Para aquellos que luchan contra la adicción, romper el círculo vicioso del abuso de sustancias a menudo requiere intervención y apoyo profesional.
to not have any personal gains in a particular situation
Ex:
She
's
a
dedicated
parent
and
has
a
horse
in
the
race
when
it
comes
to
advocating
for
improved
education
.
to feel or experience something intensely, particularly an emotion or sensation
Ex:
to [go|be] hand in hand
[Frase]
(of two things) to be closely connected to one another, particularly in a way that one of them causes the occurrence of another
Ex:
In
a
healthy
relationship
,
trust
and
communication
go
hand
in
hand
,
strengthening
the
bond
between
partners
.
ripple effect
[Sustantivo]
efecto dominó
Ex:
The
financial
crisis
of
2008
had
a
ripple effect
,
causing
job
losses
and
economic
downturns
globally
.
La crisis financiera de 2008 tuvo un efecto dominó, causando pérdidas de empleo y recesiones económicas a nivel mundial.
to [strike] a note
[Frase]
to behave in a way that expresses a particular attitude or feeling
Ex:
The
artist
's
painting
struck
a
note
of
nostalgia
,
evoking
memories
of
a
bygone
era
.
to have a significant impact or influence on something
Ex:
The
apparent
economic
and
political
success
of
the
cooperatives
and
the
dismantling
of
large
states
were
making
inroads
on
the
established
class
of
hacendados
.
to fail to have an influence or effect, particularly in changing someone's opinion about something opinion or decision
Ex:
exception that proves the rule
[Frase]
rare or unusual cases that confirm the validity or effectiveness of a commonly accepted general principle or practice
Ex:
a stroke of {sth}
[Frase]
a brief or sudden instance or occurrence of something particular, whether positive or negative
Ex:
The
successful
negotiation
was
a
stroke
of
diplomacy
,
leading
to
a
peaceful
resolution
of
the
conflict
.
to [do] a job on {sb/sth}
[Frase]
to harm or negatively affect someone or something
Ex:
The
cyberattack
did
a
job
on
the
company
's
computer systems
,
causing
significant
damage
.
to [break] the spell
[Frase]
to end the influence or control that someone or something has over another person
Ex:
With
each
passing
day
,
she
felt
herself
breaking
the
spell
of
addiction
and
regaining
control
of
her
life
.
to [make] history
[Frase]
to do something important that will be remembered for a long time
Ex:
The
signing
of
the
Declaration of Independence
made
history
by
establishing
the
United States
as
a
sovereign
nation
.