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El libro Insight - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 6 - 6C

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 6 - 6C en el libro de curso Insight Upper-Intermediate, como "out of favor", "out on a limb", etc.

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Insight - Upper-intermediate
out of {one's} depth

in a very nervous or frustrating state of mind in face of a problem or situation one knows very little or nothing about

fuera de su terreno, superado por la situación

fuera de su terreno, superado por la situación

Ex: In that advanced class, most beginners were out of their depth. 

En esa clase avanzada, la mayoría de los principiantes estaban fuera de su terreno.

out on a limb

in a situation that involves a lot of risk and little support or evidence, especially one that arouses negative reactions in others

solo y jugándosela, meterse solo en terreno peligroso

solo y jugándosela, meterse solo en terreno peligroso

Ex: The scientist ventured out on a limb by proposing a groundbreaking theory that challenged existing beliefs. 

El analista estaba bastante solo jugándosela con esa predicción y tenía muy pocos datos para respaldarla.

out of step with {sb/sth}

having ideas or beliefs that are in conflict with those of other people

desconectado de, no alineado con

desconectado de, no alineado con

Ex: The artist's unconventional style of painting was out of step with the traditional art scene, but it garnered attention for its uniqueness. 

Sus ideas anticuadas no encajan con el mundo laboral actual.

out of character

said of something that is completely unexpected and does not resemble one's usual behavior

Ex: She found his generosity to be out of character, as he's known for being quite frugal. 
in {one's} element

in a good mood because of enjoying what one does or being in a place or situation that one likes

en su elemento, contento y satisfecho

en su elemento, contento y satisfecho

Ex: She was in her element performing on stage. 

Estaba en su elemento actuando en el escenario.

limelight
limelight
[Sustantivo]

the center of public attention or interest

candilejas, primer plano

candilejas, primer plano

Ex: The invention brought the scientist into the limelight. 

El invento llevó al científico al centro de atención.

in the offing
in the offing
[Adverbio]

likely to happen or appear soon

a la vista, en perspectiva

a la vista, en perspectiva

Ex: A major policy change appears to be in the offing after the recent meetings. 

Un cambio importante en la política parece estar en ciernes después de las recientes reuniones.

out of favor

no longer popular, accepted, or supported by others

Ex: Traditional landline phones have gone out of favor with the widespread use of smartphones. 
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