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to swear
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to abolish
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foe
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nation
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liberty
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to pledge
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adversary
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humanity
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arms
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to eradicate
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economical with the truth
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politically correct
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to boil down to
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to capitalize on
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under fire
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to pluck something out of the air
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to set the record straight
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to toe the line
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to talk up
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quick off the mark
to swear
to swear
Verbo
s
s
w
w
ea
ɛ
r
r
jurar

jurar

to state that what one is saying is true

example
Ejemplo
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I swear that I didn't eat the last piece of cake; it must have been someone else.
She swore on her professional reputation that the data was accurate.

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
to abolish
to abolish
Verbo
a
ə
b
b
o
ɑ
l
l
i
ɪ
sh
ʃ
(suprimir)

(suprimir)

abolir

to officially put an end to a law, activity, or system

establish

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
foe
foe
Sustantivo
f
f
oe
enemigo

enemigo

an opponent or enemy

ally
nation
Sustantivo
n
n
a
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
nación

nación

a country considered as a group of people that share the same history, language, etc., and are ruled by the same government

liberty
Sustantivo
l
l
i
ɪ
b
b
e
ɜ
r
r
t
t
y
i
(libertad de acción)

(libertad de acción)

libertad

the right to act or be governed without unfair or oppressive control, often referring to freedom from external authority or interference

to pledge
to pledge
Verbo
p
p
l
l
e
ɛ
dg
ʤ
e
prometer

prometer

to formally promise to do something

Información Gramatical:

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adversary
adversary
Sustantivo
a
æ
d
d
v
v
e
ɜ
r
r
s
s
a
ɛ
r
r
y
i
adversario

adversario

a person that one is opposed to and fights or competes with

agonist
humanity
Sustantivo
h
h
u
ju
m
m
a
æ
n
n
i
ɪ
t
t
y
i
(compasión)

(compasión)

humanidad

the quality of being kind, empathetic, and understanding towards others, and treating them with respect and dignity

arms
arms
Sustantivo
a
ɑ
r
r
m
m
s
z
armas

armas

weapons in general, especially those used by the military

to eradicate
to eradicate
Verbo
e
ɪ
r
r
a
æ
d
d
i
ə
c
k
a
t
t
e
erradicar

erradicar

to completely destroy something, particularly a problem or threat

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
economical with the truth
Frase
uk flag
/ˌiːkənˈɑːmɪkəl wɪððə tɹˈuːθ/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

telling only part of the truth or being vague in speech

politically correct
politically correct
Frase
uk flag
/pəlˈɪɾɪkli kɚɹˈɛkt/
N/A

N/A

Formal
Idiom

(of people, their words, or behavior) not offensive to people of different races, ethnicities, genders, etc.

What is the origin of the idiom "politically correct" and when to use it?

The idiom "politically correct" emerged in the mid-20th century and gained popularity in the 1980s. It originally referred to language or actions that were perceived as sensitive to various social, cultural, and political concerns. Politically correct language and behavior aimed to avoid marginalizing or offending certain groups or individuals, particularly those who had historically been disadvantaged or discriminated against. Over time, the phrase "politically correct" has been both positively embraced for promoting diversity and criticized for being overly cautious or restrictive in speech and behavior.

to boil down to
to boil down to
Verbo
uk flag
/bˈɔɪl dˈaʊn tuː/
(depender de)

(depender de)

reducirse a

(of situations, problems, etc.) to have a particular factor or reason as the primary cause

Información Gramatical:

Estado Frasal
inseparable
verbo de la frase
boil
partícula de la frase
down to
to capitalize on
to capitalize on
Verbo
uk flag
/kˈæpɪɾəlˌaɪz ˈɑːn/
(capitalizar)

(capitalizar)

aprovechar

to use a particular situation, resources, or opportunity effectively to gain some benefit

Información Gramatical:

Estado Frasal
inseparable
verbo de la frase
capitalize
partícula de la frase
on
under fire
Frase
uk flag
/ˌʌndɚ fˈaɪɚ/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

used of a person or an organization that is facing strong and negative feedback

What is the origin of the idiom "under fire" and when to use it?

The idiom "under fire" has military origins, referring to a situation where soldiers are subjected to enemy gunfire. In a metaphorical sense, the phrase is used to describe the idea of being in a challenging or hostile environment where one is under attack, typically in the form of harsh words, disapproval, or public negativity.

to [pluck] {sth} (out of|from) (the|thin) air
to pluck something out of the air
Frase
uk flag
/plˈʌk ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ ˌaʊɾəv ɔːɹ fɹʌmðɪ ɔːɹ θˈɪn ˈɛɹ/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

to quickly say something without thinking about it first, usually as a reply to something

What is the origin of the idiom "pluck something out of the air" and when to use it?

The idiom "pluck something out of the air" has its origins in the world of magic and illusion. It is used to describe the act of coming up with something seemingly out of nowhere, often without a logical basis or prior thought. This expression is usually used in situations where someone offers an answer, explanation, or solution that appears to be spontaneous and lacks any apparent basis or evidence.

to [set|put] the record straight
to set the record straight
Frase
uk flag
/sˈɛt pˌʊt ðə ɹˈɛkɚd stɹˈeɪt/
N/A

N/A

Idiom

to clear something of any misunderstanding or misinterpretation

What is the origin of the idiom "set the record straight" and when to use it?

The idiom "set the record straight" is used to describe the act of correcting misinformation, inaccuracies, or misunderstandings and ensuring that the true and accurate facts are known. Its origin is likely rooted in the idea of rectifying an inaccurate or incomplete record or history.

to [toe] the line
to toe the line
Frase
uk flag
/tˈoʊ ðə lˈaɪn/
N/A

N/A

Idiom

to unwillingly obey the rules and accept the ideas or principles of a specific group or person

What is the origin of the idiom "toe the line" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "toe the line" can be traced back to various sports, particularly track and field events. In these sports, competitors are required to position their toes on or behind a designated line before starting a race or performing certain actions, such as long jumps or shot puts. It is often used in professional settings such as workplaces, where employees are expected to follow established protocols, procedures, or company policies.

to talk up
to talk up
Verbo
uk flag
/tˈɔːk ˈʌp/
(exaltar)

(exaltar)

hablar positivamente de

to speak positively or enthusiastically about something or someone to promote or increase its value, importance, or popularity

Información Gramatical:

Estado Frasal
inseparable
verbo de la frase
talk
partícula de la frase
up
quick off the mark
quick off the mark
Frase
uk flag
/kwˈɪk ˈɔf ðə mˈɑːɹk/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

reacting quickly or immediately to an opportunity or situation

What is the origin of the idiom "quick off the mark" and when to use it?

The idiom "quick off the mark" originates from the world of sports, particularly in the context of track and field events. In a race, athletes start from a set position or mark, and the one who reacts and begins running immediately upon the starting signal is said to be "quick off the mark." It is now used to describe someone who is exceptionally quick to react or respond to a situation. It suggests that the person is alert, agile, and often one step ahead of others in taking action.

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