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El libro Insight - Avanzado - Unidad 9 - 9D

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 9 - 9D en el libro de curso Insight Advanced, como "marcar el paso", "sin duda", "en la carrera", etc.

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across the board

affecting everyone or everything in a particular situation or group

para todos, de forma general

para todos, de forma general

Ex: The new rules apply across the board, not just to senior staff. 

Las nuevas normas se aplican a todos, no solo al personal directivo.

to [race] against (time|the clock)

to work as fast as possible to get something done within a very limited time

Ex: She will be racing against time to complete the marathon within the cutoff. 
neck and neck

used when two or more participants in a race or competition are very close and have an equal chance of winning

muy igualados, codo con codo

muy igualados, codo con codo

Ex: At halftime, the two teams were neck and neck. 

Al descanso, los dos equipos estaban muy igualados.

in the running

having a chance to win or succeed, particularly in a competition or selection

seguir en carrera, tener posibilidades

seguir en carrera, tener posibilidades

Ex: After the interview, he knew he was still in the running. 

Después de la entrevista, supo que seguía en carrera.

par for the course

used of a situation, outcome, or behavior that is considered typical, expected, or unsurprising given the circumstances

lo normal, era de esperar

lo normal, era de esperar

Ex: His sarcasm is par for the course in meetings like this. 

Su sarcasmo es lo normal en reuniones como esta.

to [break|kick] the habit

to put a stop to one's habit, particularly one that is harmful or dangerous

dejar un mal hábito, quitarse un vicio

dejar un mal hábito, quitarse un vicio

Ex: Breaking the habit of procrastination required setting clear goals and creating a structured daily routine. 

Dejé de mirar el móvil durante la cena; quitarme esa costumbre fue más difícil de lo que esperaba.

hands down
hands down
[Frase]

in a way that is effortless or easy

sin despeinarse, con facilidad

sin despeinarse, con facilidad

Ex: That model handles large files hands down. 

Ese modelo maneja archivos grandes sin despeinarse.

to [level] the playing field

to create equal opportunities for all individuals or groups, regardless of their background or circumstances

Ex: They created a mentorship program to level the playing field for young professionals. 
to [set] the pace

to set a high standard or example for others to follow

Ex: Let's set the pace in innovation by introducing groundbreaking products. 
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