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to wreak havoc
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to hatch a plan
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to keep afloat
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to lay the groundwork
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to break new ground
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to call something into question
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to raise awareness
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to raise a question
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to see fit
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to turn one's attention
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to pay attention
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to reap the benefits
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to hold promise
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to make contact
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medium of expression
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out of tune
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to raise concern
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naked eye
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to make strides
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to garner attention
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to make sense
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to pay tribute to somebody or something
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to suffer defeat
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to hold something sacred
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to bring something to bear
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to set somebody to work
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to pass judgment
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to make a living
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to keep track of somebody or something
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to reach a conclusion
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scared stiff
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to rise above
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hustle and bustle
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trial and error
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to build momentum
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to lend credence
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to be obliged to do something
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to issue a warning
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to be steeped in
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to cast doubt on something
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to live up to
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to arrive at something
to wreak havoc
Frase
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/ɹˈiːk hˈævək/
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Collocation

to cause severe destruction, chaos, or disorder

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The hurricane wreaked havoc along the coastline, causing massive flooding and destruction.
The computer virus wreaked havoc on the company's network, leading to data loss.
to hatch a plan
Frase
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/hˈætʃ ɐ plˈæn ɔːɹ plˈɑːt/
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Collocation

to devise or create a scheme, often one that is secretive or mischievous

to keep afloat
Frase
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/kˈiːp ɐflˈoʊt/
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Collocation

to maintain financial stability or solvency

to lay the groundwork
Frase
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/lˈeɪ ðə ɡɹˈaʊndwɜːk/
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Collocation

to establish the necessary foundation or preparation for a future project, plan, or idea

to [break] (new|fresh|) ground
to break new ground
Frase
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/bɹˈeɪk nˈuː ɔːɹ fɹˈɛʃ ɔːɹ ɡɹˈaʊnd/
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Idiom

to start something new and innovative that sets an example or leads to significant advancements in a particular field or industry

What is the origin of the idiom "break ground" and when to use it?

The idiom "break ground" originates from the field of construction and excavation. When a new building or project is initiated, the first step typically involves breaking or excavating the ground to prepare it for construction. In a broader sense, the phrase is used to indicate the beginning of something significant and denotes the start of a process or development.

to [call] {sth} into question
to call something into question
Verbo
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/kˈɔːl ˌɪntʊ kwˈɛstʃən/
(poner algo en duda)

(poner algo en duda)

cuestionar algo

to raise doubts about the validity, truthfulness, or reliability of something

to raise awareness
Frase
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/ɹˈeɪz ɐwˈɛɹnəs/
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Collocation

to increase knowledge or understanding about a particular issue, cause, or topic

to raise a question
Frase
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/ɹˈeɪz ɐ kwˈɛstʃən/
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Collocation

to bring up a topic or issue for discussion or consideration

to see fit
Frase
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/sˈiː ɔːɹ θˈɪŋk fˈɪt/
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Collocation

to consider something appropriate or suitable according to one's own judgment

to turn one's attention
Frase
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/tˈɜːn wˈʌnz ɐtˈɛnʃən/
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Collocation

to direct one's focus or concentration toward something specific

to pay attention
Frase
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/pˈeɪ ɐtˈɛnʃən/
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Collocation

to concentrate or focus on a particular task or subject

to reap the benefits
Frase
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/ɹˈiːp ðə bˈɛnɪfˌɪts ɔːɹ ɹɪwˈɔːɹdz/
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Collocation

to enjoy the positive outcomes or advantages resulting from one's efforts or actions

to hold promise
Frase
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/hˈoʊld pɹˈɑːmɪs/
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Collocation

to have the potential for future success or positive outcomes

to make contact
Frase
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/mˌeɪk kˈɑːntækt/
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Collocation

to connect with someone, often by reaching out through various means such as phone calls, emails, or in-person meetings

medium of expression
Frase
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/mˈiːdiəm ʌv ɛkspɹˈɛʃən/
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Collocation

the form or means through which ideas, emotions, or artistic creativity are conveyed or communicated

out of tune
Frase
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/ˌaʊɾəv tˈuːn/
(desentonado)

(desentonado)

desafinado

in a state in which the correct musical sound is not played or sung

to raise concern
Frase
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/ɹˈeɪz kənsˈɜːn/
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Collocation

to express or bring attention to worries, doubts, or objections regarding a specific issue, situation, or decision

naked eye
Sustantivo
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/nˈeɪkᵻd ˈaɪ/
(ojo desnudo)

(ojo desnudo)

ojo humano

the human eye unaided by any optical device, used for observing objects and details directly

to make strides
Frase
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/mˌeɪk stɹˈaɪdz/
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Collocation

to make progress or advance in a significant way

to garner attention
Frase
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/ɡˈɑːɹnɚɹ ɐtˈɛnʃən/
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Collocation

to attract or receive attention, often by means of effort, achievement, or significance

to make sense
Frase
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/mˌeɪk sˈɛns/
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Collocation

to be understandable in a way that is reasonable

to pay tribute to somebody or something
Frase
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/pˈeɪ tɹˈɪbjuːt tʊ ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
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Collocation

to show respect or recognition to someone or something

to suffer defeat
Frase
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/sˈʌfɚ dɪfˈiːt/
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Collocation

to experience a loss or failure in a competitive or confrontational situation

to hold something sacred
Frase
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/hˈoʊld sˈeɪkɹəd/
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Collocation

to regard something with great respect, honor, or devotion

to bring something to bear
Frase
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/bɹˈɪŋ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ tə bˈɛɹ/
aplicar toda la fuerza

aplicar toda la fuerza

to use something such as power or influence that one has in order to achieve a particular result

to set somebody to work
Frase
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/sˈɛt ˌɛsbˈiː tə wˈɜːk/
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Collocation

to assign or instruct someone to start working on a specific task or job

to pass judgment
Frase
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/pˈæs dʒˈʌdʒmənt/
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Collocation

to form and express an opinion or decision about someone or something, often in a critical manner

to [make] a living
to make a living
Frase
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/mˌeɪk ɐ lˈɪvɪŋ/
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Collocation

to earn an amount of money that enables one to support oneself and pay for one's needs

to keep track of somebody or something
Frase
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/kˈiːp tɹˈæk ʌv ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
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Collocation

to ensure that one has the latest news concerning someone or something

lose track
to reach a conclusion
Frase
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/ɹˈiːtʃ ɐ kənklˈuːʒən/
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Collocation

to come to a decision or judgment after considering evidence, arguments, or facts

scared stiff
Frase
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/skˈɛɹd stˈɪf/
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extremely frightened to the point of being unable to move or react

to rise above
to rise above
Verbo
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/ɹˈaɪz əbˈʌv/
(superar)

(superar)

elevarse por encima de

to stay strong when faced with problems or criticism and ultimately surpass them

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
Estado Frasal
inseparable
hustle and bustle
Frase
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/hˈʌsəl ænd bˈʌsəl/
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Collocation

a busy, noisy, and active environment or situation

trial and error
Frase
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/tɹˈaɪəl ænd ˈɛɹɚ/
(ensayo y error)

(ensayo y error)

prueba y error

the process of testing a method, an idea, etc. in several ways to achieve the desired outcome

to build momentum
Frase
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/bˈɪld moʊmˈɛntəm/
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Collocation

to gradually increase the strength, force, or speed of an activity or process

to lend credence
Frase
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/lˈɛnd kɹˈɛdəns/
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Collocation

to give support or credibility to a belief, theory, or statement

to be obliged to do something
Frase
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/biː ɔːɹ fˈiːl əblˈaɪdʒd tə dˈuː ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
obligado

obligado

Collocation

to have a moral duty or be forced to do a particular thing, often due to legal reasons

to issue a warning
Frase
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/ˈɪʃuː wˈɔːɹnɪŋ/
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Collocation

to formally or officially provide a cautionary notice or advice regarding a potential danger, threat, or undesirable outcome

to be steeped in
Frase
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/biː stˈiːpt ˈɪn/
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Collocation

to be filled with a specific quality, flavor, etc.

to cast doubt on something
Frase
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/kˈæst dˈaʊt ˌɑːn ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
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Collocation

to create uncertainty or skepticism by questioning the truth or validity of something

to live up to
Verbo
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/lˈaɪv ˈʌp tuː/
(estar a la altura de)

(estar a la altura de)

cumplir con

to fulfill expectations or standards set by oneself or others

fall short of

Información Gramatical:

Estado Frasal
inseparable
verbo de la frase
live
partícula de la frase
up to
to arrive at something
Frase
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/ɐɹˈaɪv æt ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
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Collocation

to reach a decision, understanding, or conclusion after consideration or discussion

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