Verdad, Secreto y Engaño - Profundidad y Superficie

Domina los modismos en inglés sobre profundidad y superficie, como 'más de lo que parece' y 'a primera vista'.

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chapter and verse [Frase]

a report of something with complete or exact details

Ex: The teacher asked the students to provide chapter and verse for their claims in their research papers , encouraging thoroughness and accuracy .

facts and figures [Frase]

full and exact information about something

Ex: The journalist 's article provided facts and figures on the rising unemployment rate , shedding light on the economic challenges faced by the country .

more than meets the eye [Frase]

used for saying that a person or thing has more of a specific quality than it seems

Ex: The book 's cover may seem uninteresting , but once you start reading , you realize there is more than meets the eye , with complex characters and a captivating plot .

nightmare dressed like a daydream [Frase]

a person or thing that looks nice or pleasant but turns out to be very unpleasant or troublesome

Ex: The romantic relationship started off as a fairytale romance , but soon became a nightmare dressed like a daydream as toxic behavior and emotional abuse surfaced .

poker face [Sustantivo]

cara de póker

Ex: The actor 's remarkable poker face allowed them to convincingly portray characters with hidden motives and emotions .

El notable poker face del actor les permitió representar de manera convincente a personajes con motivos y emociones ocultos.

on the face of it [Frase]

a primera vista

Ex: The politician 's promises , on the face of it , were appealing , but many questioned their feasibility and potential consequences .

to [scratch|scrape] the surface [Frase]

to fail to deal with all aspects of a problem, topic, etc.

Ex: The initial investigation revealed some irregularities , but further digging was needed to scrape the surface of the corruption scandal .

blessing in disguise [Frase]

no hay mal que por bien no venga

Ex: Getting rejected from that job opportunity turned out to be a blessing in disguise since it led him to find a position with a higher salary and better benefits .

bird's eye view [Frase]

a general analysis of something

Ex: As a CEO , she needed a bird 's eye view of the company 's operations to make informed decisions and strategic plans .

to [see] the forest for the trees [Frase]

to understand something from a general perspective without getting too involved in details

Ex: The team was struggling to solve a complex problem until one member suggested taking a break to see the forest for the trees , leading to a breakthrough solution .

the devil is in the [detail] [Oración]

used in a situation where details need to be closely inspecterd or paid attention to

Ex: Planning an event requires meticulous organization because the devil is in the detail , and a missed logistical element can lead to chaos .

to [dot] the i's and [cross] the t's [Frase]

to make sure no detail goes unnoticed in compeleting a task

Ex:

the power behind the throne [Frase]

an individual who posesses great influence over someone who is officially in charge

Ex: The political party 's influential donors were seen as the power behind the throne , as their financial support influenced policy decisions .

in broad strokes [Frase]

used to say that something is discussed in a general or basic way, without going into too much detail or specific information

Ex:

with a fine-tooth comb [Frase]

used to imply a very careful and thorough examination of something, often with great attention to detail and a focus on finding even the smallest flaws or errors

Ex: Before signing the contract , the lawyer advised her client to read it with a fine-tooth comb , ensuring they understood all the terms and conditions .

deep down [Frase]

used to refer to a person's true feelings or beliefs that they may not openly show

Ex: He seemed confident and cheerful , but deep down , he struggled with self-doubt and insecurities .

the (big|bigger) picture [Frase]

the overall view or perspective of a situation, rather than focusing on small details

Ex: The CEO 's vision for the company extended beyond short-term profits ; she always emphasized the big picture of creating a positive societal impact .

the half of it [Frase]

used to suggest that a situation or story is more complicated or interesting than what has been revealed or discussed so far

Ex: She shared a few highlights from her trip , but that 's just the half of it ; the breathtaking scenery and cultural experiences were even more remarkable .

Verdad, Secreto y Engaño
Deception	Secreto	Guardar secretos	Mentira & Exageración
Evidencia	Pretense	Revelando secretos	Profundidad y Superficie
Confianza & Honestidad	Veracidad	Adulación & Fanfarronería