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Opinión - Punto de Vista

Explora modismos en inglés sobre puntos de vista con ejemplos como 'tantear el terreno' y 'punto discutible'.

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English idioms related to Opinion
long story short

used to indicate that one is not giving all the details of what happened but only the main points

en resumen, para resumir

en resumen, para resumir

Ex: Long story short, I missed my flight because I overslept. 
to [put] out feelers

to ask some questions in order to figure out what someone is thinking of or what their opinion about a particular person or thing is

tantear el terreno, sondear opiniones

tantear el terreno, sondear opiniones

Ex: The company was putting out feelers about the possibility of relocating to a new city. 
the (other|flip|opposite) side of the coin

a different way of thinking or approaching a situation

la otra cara de la moneda, otra forma de verlo

la otra cara de la moneda, otra forma de verlo

Ex: We focused on the risks, but the other side of the coin is the opportunity it creates. 
to coin a phrase

said before using a famous, overused, or made-up phrase

por decirlo así, como suele decirse

por decirlo así, como suele decirse

Ex: The politician, in an attempt to emphasize his point, declared, "We must, to coin a phrase, think outside the box for innovative solutions." 
to [hold] the floor

to be brave or sociable enough to deliver a lengthy public speech without allowing any interruption

hablar sin soltar la palabra, acaparar la palabra

hablar sin soltar la palabra, acaparar la palabra

Ex: During the debate, the senator held the floor for an extended period, passionately arguing for the proposed legislation. 
or else
or else
[Frase]

used to imagine how things would be if the situation was different

si no, de lo contrario

si no, de lo contrario

Ex: I’m sure they’re safe, or else we’d have heard something. 
the other way around

used to emphasize that the exact opposite of what is said is true

es justo al revés, todo lo contrario

es justo al revés, todo lo contrario

Ex: Usually, people finish high school and then go to college, but for him, it's the other way around—he's attending college first and then completing high school. 
give and take

a situation in which two parties exchange ideas in order to find the best solution or approach to something

intercambio de ideas, diálogo de ida y vuelta

intercambio de ideas, diálogo de ida y vuelta

Ex: In business negotiations, there is often a need for give and take to reach an agreement that satisfies both parties' interests. 
to [get] a word in edgewise

to manage to state one's opinions regarding something after or in the middle of someone else's prolonged speech

meter baza, poder decir palabra

meter baza, poder decir palabra

Ex: Every time we meet for coffee, she talks so much that it's hard to get a word in edgewise. 
hot potato
hot potato
[Sustantivo]

a difficult or controversial issue or topic that is uncomfortable or risky to handle

tema espinoso, asunto delicado

tema espinoso, asunto delicado

Ex: The scandal surrounding the company's financial practices became a hot potato that no executive wanted to address directly. 
for the record

used before stating a fact that one wants someone to know or remember

que conste, para que quede claro

que conste, para que quede claro

Ex: Before we proceed, I'd like to state, for the record, that I was not involved in the decision-making process. 
moot point
moot point
[Sustantivo]

a subject about which there are different opinions or disagreements

punto discutible, tema controvertido

punto discutible, tema controvertido

Ex: Whether we should have used a different approach in the last project is a moot point now; we need to focus on the upcoming one. 
to [broaden|expand|widen] {one's} (horizons|mind)

to expand one's knowledge, experiences, or perspectives, often by exploring new places, ideas, or cultures, with the aim of gaining a broader understanding of the world

ampliar horizontes, abrir la mente

ampliar horizontes, abrir la mente

Ex: Traveling to different countries can broaden your horizons by exposing you to new cultures, traditions, and ways of life. 
tunnel vision
tunnel vision
[Sustantivo]

a state when a person gets too focused on one thing, which can cause them to miss other important things

obsesión con una sola cosa, enfoque demasiado estrecho

obsesión con una sola cosa, enfoque demasiado estrecho

Ex: The manager's tunnel vision towards cost-cutting measures led to overlooking the long-term consequences on employee morale. 
in a bad light

in a way that makes someone look bad or incapable

dejando mal, haciéndolo quedar mal

dejando mal, haciéndolo quedar mal

Ex: The company's unethical practices were exposed, putting them in a bad light in the eyes of consumers. 
in a good light

in a way that highlights someone's positive qualities or capabilities

dejando bien, haciéndolo quedar bien

dejando bien, haciéndolo quedar bien

Ex: The author's latest book received critical acclaim, showcasing their storytelling abilities in a good light. 
for my money

used to express one's opinions or beliefs

en mi opinión, para mí

en mi opinión, para mí

Ex: For my money, this restaurant serves the best pizza in town. 
frame of mind

a temporary state of feeling that causes one to have a particular set of emotions, beliefs, and behaviors toward a particular person or thing

estado de ánimo, disposición mental

estado de ánimo, disposición mental

Ex: I can't discuss the issue with him right now; he's not in the right frame of mind. 
in {one's} eyes

according to one's opinion

a ojos de alguien, según alguien

a ojos de alguien, según alguien

Ex: In the eyes of the law, he was a criminal. But in my eyes, he was a man who was trying to do the right thing. 
to [read] from the same page

to have the same thoughts, ideas, opinions, etc. about something

estar en la misma línea, pensar igual

estar en la misma línea, pensar igual

Ex: Before the meeting, let's make sure we are all reading from the same page about the project goals. 
to [sing] from the same hymn book

to express the same opinions or have the same understanding as someone else

ir todos a una, estar en la misma línea

ir todos a una, estar en la misma línea

Ex: The two companies are singing from the same hymn book on the issue of environmental protection. 
in a nutshell
in a nutshell
[Adverbio]

used to summarize or describe something briefly

en resumen, en pocas palabras

en resumen, en pocas palabras

Ex: The movie, in a nutshell, is about a group of friends who embark on an adventurous journey. 
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