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Influencia e Involucramiento - Change

Descubre cómo los modismos en inglés como "ponerse al día" y "volver a empezar" se relacionan con el cambio en inglés.

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English idioms related to Influence & Involvement
in stone
in stone
[Frase]

in a way that is not possible to be changed

inamovible, grabado en piedra

inamovible, grabado en piedra

Ex: The rules of the competition are set in stone, and all participants must adhere to them. 
in a rut
in a rut
[Frase]

in the same situation for such a long time that it is no longer appealing

estancado en la rutina, metido en la monotonía

estancado en la rutina, metido en la monotonía

Ex: After working the same job for years, he felt like he was in a rut and needed a new challenge. 
to [come] of age

to reach a significant stage in development and become accepted by the majority of people

consolidarse, ganar aceptación

consolidarse, ganar aceptación

Ex: The young artist's latest exhibition was a testament to her talent and creativity, a sign that she had truly come of age in the art world. 
sea change
sea change
[Sustantivo]

a complete or notable change compared to what the situation originally was

cambio radical, transformación profunda

cambio radical, transformación profunda

Ex: His travels around the world brought about a sea change in his perspective, making him more open-minded and understanding. 
bird of passage

someone who only tends to stay at a place, particularly a house, for a relatively short period of time before moving on to another

ave de paso, persona de paso

ave de paso, persona de paso

Ex: She's a true bird of passage, constantly traveling to different countries for work and adventure. 
ups and downs

a combination of both good things and bad things that can happen to one

altibajos, buenos y malos momentos

altibajos, buenos y malos momentos

Ex: In the world of business, you have to be prepared for the ups and downs of the market, which can be unpredictable. 
to [change] hands

to be passed to another owner

cambiar de dueño, pasar a otras manos

cambiar de dueño, pasar a otras manos

Ex: The old family farm changed hands when it was passed down to the next generation. 
to [pass] (on|) the (torch|baton)

to allow another person to continue one's work or to take care of one's responsibilities

pasar el testigo, ceder el relevo

pasar el testigo, ceder el relevo

Ex: After years of leading the company, the CEO decided it was time to pass the baton to a younger, capable successor. 
second nature
second nature
[Sustantivo]

something that becomes so familiar to someone that it can be done without thinking

segunda naturaleza, algo automático

segunda naturaleza, algo automático

Ex: For the seasoned pianist, playing complex compositions has become second nature, and they can perform effortlessly. 
to [turn] over a new leaf

to make changes to one's behavior or mindset in order to become a better and more responsible person

enmendarse, empezar de nuevo

enmendarse, empezar de nuevo

Ex: Apparently he's turned over a new leaf and he's not smoking any more. 
to [break|kick] the habit

to put a stop to one's habit, particularly one that is harmful or dangerous

dejar un mal hábito, quitarse un vicio

dejar un mal hábito, quitarse un vicio

Ex: He decided to break his habit of smoking by seeking support and using nicotine replacement therapy. 
roller coaster
roller coaster
[Sustantivo]

a situation or experience that involves significant ups and downs, sudden changes, or intense shifts in emotions, circumstances, or events

una montaña rusa, un sube y baja

una montaña rusa, un sube y baja

Ex: Their relationship was a roller coaster, marked by passionate highs and heartbreaking lows. 
to [change] the face of {sth}

to fundamentally transform something, often with far-reaching consequence

transformar algo por completo, cambiar la cara de algo

transformar algo por completo, cambiar la cara de algo

Ex: The construction of the new skyscraper will change the face of the city's skyline. 
ebb and flow

a regular or repeated change

altibajos, vaivenes

altibajos, vaivenes

Ex: The ebb and flow of state politics and power. 
to [be] (stuck|caught|locked) in a time warp

to stay the same despite time and progress in society, technology, or culture

quedarse anclado en el pasado, estar detenido en el tiempo

quedarse anclado en el pasado, estar detenido en el tiempo

Ex: The vintage diner has remained virtually unchanged for decades, creating the feeling of a place stuck in a time warp. 
to [ring] out the old (year|)

to let go of outdated practices or beliefs and embrace changes

dejar atrás lo viejo, despedirse de lo antiguo

dejar atrás lo viejo, despedirse de lo antiguo

Ex: After years of using typewriters, the company decided to ring out the old and transition to computerized systems. 
shifting sands
shifting sands
[Sustantivo]

something that is changing all the time and cannot be easily predicted

un panorama inestable, un escenario cambiante

un panorama inestable, un escenario cambiante

Ex: Investing in the stock market can feel like walking on shifting sands, as the values of stocks can fluctuate rapidly. 
to [go] through the roof

(especially of prices) to increase suddenly and dramatically

dispararse, subir por las nubes

dispararse, subir por las nubes

Ex: After the announcement of the new product, the demand for it went through the roof, causing the company's stock price to soar. 
to [go] through the floor

to experience a sudden and significant decline in one's emotional state, confidence, financial situation, etc.

desplomarse, caer en picado

desplomarse, caer en picado

Ex: When the company's financial troubles were revealed, its stock prices went through the floor. 
to [leave|let] well (enough|) alone

to not interfere with or try to improve something that is already satisfactory or functioning well

no tocar lo que ya funciona, dejarlo como está

no tocar lo que ya funciona, dejarlo como está

Ex: I should have let well enough alone, but instead I tried to help and only made things worse. 
to [get] with the program

to follow the current plans, expectations, or rules, often indicating a need to adjust, cooperate, or keep up to date with others or the existing situation

ponerse al día, adaptarse a lo que toca

ponerse al día, adaptarse a lo que toca

Ex: The older generation needs to embrace digital technology and get with the program to stay connected in today's world. 
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