Influencia e Involucramiento - Importancia & No importancia

Sumérgete en los modismos ingleses sobre importancia y falta de importancia, como "pista falsa" y "ser muy importante".

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English idioms related to Influence & Involvement

a matter of life and death

[Frase]

a situation that is not to be ignored or understimated

Ex: When facing a natural disaster, having an evacuation plan in place becomes a matter of life and death for residents in vulnerable areas.

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big deal

[Sustantivo]

something of high priority or special importance

un gran problema, algo importante

Ex: The announcement caused a big deal in the media.El anuncio causó **un gran revuelo** en los medios.

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crying need

[Sustantivo]

an urgent need or desire that one feels for something

necesidad imperiosa, urgencia clamorosa

Ex: The growing hunger crisis in the region underscored a crying need for food assistance and support .La creciente crisis de hambre en la región subrayó una **necesidad urgente** de asistencia alimentaria y apoyo.

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to loom large

[Frase]

to be of significant influence or importance and often a cause of worry

Ex: The economic challenges are expected to loom large in the upcoming election campaign.

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to make the world go around

[Frase]

to play a crucial role in causing other things in life to work the way they are supposed to

Ex: Engineers and scientists are the individuals who make the world go around by advancing technology and innovation.

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meat on the bone

[Frase]

extra details that are added to a plan, idea, etc. that make it more complete or much better

Ex: The concept for the new app is innovative, and there's substantial meat on the bone for additional features and improvements.

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larger than life

[Frase]

(of a person) behaving in a manner that is very exciting and attracts others' attention

Ex: She’s just the way she is on stage, larger-than-life.

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a dime a dozen

[Frase]

something that is very common and therefore, not very high on price and value

Ex: With so many fast food restaurants in the city, hamburgers are a dime a dozen.

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for the birds

[Frase]

used to refer to something that does not deserve one's attention due to not being important or interesting enough

Ex: Attending that meeting felt like a total waste of time; it was just for the birds.

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hill of beans

[Frase]

something that is completely worthless in terms of importance, value, or use

Ex: In the world of global economics, the loss of a single job is often considered a hill of beans.

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little frog in a big pond

[Frase]

a person who is less qualified or important when compared to others in a company or organization

Ex: As an introvert attending a massive conference, I felt like a little frog in a big pond, trying to network with strangers.

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odds and ends

[Frase]

various small things that have no importance or value

Ex: She likes to collect odds and ends from her travels as souvenirs.

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third wheel

[Sustantivo]

someone who is considered as an extra or unwanted person in a situation, especially in presence of a couple

la tercera rueda, el/la de más

Ex: I hate being the third wheel on their road trips ; it 's like they forget I 'm even there .Odio ser el **tercero en discordia** en sus viajes por carretera; es como si se olvidaran de que estoy ahí.

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no laughing matter

[Frase]

something very important and serious that cannot be joked about or underestimated

Ex: The rising crime rates in the neighborhood have made safety a no laughing matter for residents.

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red herring

[Sustantivo]

anything that is intended to take people's focus away from what is important

pista falsa, cortina de humo

Ex: The conspiracy theories circulating online are often filled with red herrings to mislead the public and create confusion .Las teorías de conspiración que circulan en línea a menudo están llenas de **pistas falsas** para engañar al público y crear confusión.

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to small potatoes

[Frase]

a person or thing of small importance

Ex: In the world of international finance, a million dollars can sometimes be considered small potatoes.

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chopped liver

[Sustantivo]

a very insignificant individual or thing

el último mono, un don nadie

Ex: " He always brags about his accomplishments , but when it 's my turn to share , he acts as if I 'm chopped liver.Siempre se jacta de sus logros, pero cuando es mi turno de compartir, actúa como si yo fuera **un don nadie**.

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