Inglês e Conhecimento do Mundo para o ACT - Expressões úteis

Aqui você aprenderá alguns idiomas úteis em inglês, como "livre arbítrio", "empatar", "em desacordo", etc. que o ajudarão a se sair bem em seus ACTs.

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Inglês e Conhecimento do Mundo para o ACT
اجرا کردن

to be wise enough to avoid certain behaviors or thoughts

Ex: The company 's executives should have known better than to ignore customer complaints for so long .
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to do something too earlier than its right time

Ex: They were jumping the gun by assuming the project was a success before it was completed .
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to expand one's knowledge, experiences, or perspectives, often by exploring new places, ideas, or cultures, with the aim of gaining a broader understanding of the world

Ex: Engaging in meaningful conversations with people from diverse backgrounds can expand your mind and widen your understanding of the world .
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a significant difference between two things, often in a disappointing or unfavorable way

Ex: The current political climate is a far cry from the unity and bipartisanship that the nation needs .
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to refrain from speaking or expressing one's thoughts or opinions

Ex: In situations like these , it 's often better to hold your tongue and listen rather than speak impulsively .
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to fail to deal with all aspects of a problem, topic, etc.

Ex: The training session provided basic knowledge , but it only scratched the surface of the complex software 's capabilities and features .
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to create a situation in which it is easier for one to do something or for something to happen

Ex: Her years of hard work and dedication paved the way for her promotion to the role of department manager .
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an area that is near a place in which someone resides

Ex: Our annual festival is a highlight of the year for everyone in this neck of the woods , bringing together residents from nearby towns and villages .
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constantly paying attention to a person or thing to prevent a problem, danger, etc.

Ex: As a dedicated teacher , she 's always on the lookout for signs of bullying among her students to address the issue promptly .
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to benefit from two opposing or contradictory situations or options at the same time

Ex: You can't criticize my decisions and then expect me to fix everything for you. You can't have it both ways.
free rein [substantivo]
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liberdade total

Ex: The parents decided to give their teenager free rein in selecting their college , allowing them to make their own decisions about their future .

Os pais decidiram dar carta branca ao seu adolescente na seleção da sua faculdade, permitindo-lhe tomar suas próprias decisões sobre o seu futuro.

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to naturally fit or suit a particular use or situation

Ex: Her artistic style lends itself to a wide range of mediums , from painting to sculpture .
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used to indicate that after a key event, the following developments are well-known or self-explanatory

Ex: They took a risk and invested in the startup , and the rest is history the company became a unicorn .
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to accept a less important, less visible, or secondary role compared to someone else

Ex: He was happy to take a back seat and let his colleague present the project .
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to experience a period of financial or personal difficulty

Ex: After losing his job , he fell on hard times and had to move back in with his parents .
dead set [frase]
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firmly determined and focused on the task at hand

Ex:
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a point in a person's life or a situation where they must make a critical decision or choose between two different options or paths

Ex: After graduating from college , he faced a fork in the road and had to decide whether to pursue further education or start his career .
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no longer popular, accepted, or supported by others

Ex: The old teaching method has fallen out of favor with educators who now prefer more interactive approaches .
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to twist and rub one's hands together out of distress or worry

Ex: The child wrung his hands as he waited for his parents to pick him up from school .
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to get or do what one wants despite the odds or other people's desires

Ex: Despite objections from his colleagues , David had his way and implemented his innovative ideas , which turned out to be a great success .
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to enjoy or use something as much or as often as one can

Ex: The team decided to make the most of the available budget by prioritizing essential project components .
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to produce correct musical sounds by one's voive voice

Ex: His ability to carry a tune made him the lead singer of the band .
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something that proves useful or valuable for a given purpose

Ex: Her extensive travels provided plenty of grist to the mill for her latest novel .
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used to refer to someone who has become more comfortable or confident in conversing with people

Ex: After years of being reserved and quiet , Mark finally broke out of his shell during college .
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the limits of human knowledge or understanding, representing areas that remain unknown or unexplored

Ex: Understanding the origins of the universe and the fundamental laws of physics remains the final frontier of scientific inquiry .
out of nowhere [advérbio]
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do nada

Ex: The car broke down out of nowhere , leaving us stranded on the side of the road .

O carro quebrou do nada, deixando-nos encalhados à beira da estrada.

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to appeal to someone's particular interests or preferences

Ex: He 's a history buff , so the museum 's collection of artifacts really tickled his fancy .
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not being aware of recent information about something

Ex: Being out of the loop can make it challenging to stay connected in a fast-paced industry .
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to be occupied by a large number of things

Ex: The cake was generously frosted , with layers of cream and filling , almost bursting at the seams with sweetness .
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in a way that goes unnoticed or avoids attracting any attention

Ex: The hacker attempted to conduct cyberattacks under the radar , employing sophisticated techniques to avoid detection by security systems .
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to reach a point where gains equal losses, resulting in a balance

Ex: The startup is projected to break even after a few more months of operation .
at odds [frase]
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(with reference to two things) in contrast to each other instead of correspondence

Ex: The artist 's abstract painting was at odds with the traditional style of the gallery , eliciting mixed reactions from the visitors .
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to use something for personal gain in an unfair or dishonest manner

Ex: The company was accused of taking advantage of tax loopholes to avoid paying its fair share of taxes .
face value [substantivo]
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valor nominal

Ex:

À primeira vista, o negócio parecia justo, mas um olhar mais atento revelou custos ocultos.

flip side [frase]
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the opposite or contrasting aspect of a situation, idea, or argument

Ex: The job pays well , but the flip side is that it requires long hours .
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to be dismissed or expelled from a place, job, or position

Ex: After the scandal was uncovered , he was out on his ear , fired from his prestigious job .
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to do something without real interest, feeling, or effort

Ex: The student had lost interest in the subject and merely went through the motions of studying , without absorbing the material .
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to have a significant impact or influence on something

Ex: They made inroads on their own traditional attachment to ' capital ' and implemented a tax on short-term capital gains in 1962 .
turning point [substantivo]
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ponto de virada

Ex: The upcoming meeting could be a turning point for the project , determining its success or failure .

A próxima reunião pode ser um ponto de virada para o projeto, determinando seu sucesso ou fracasso.

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in a similar or identical situation to someone else, particularly a difficult or unpleasant one

Ex:
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an unexpected or unusual occurrence or event that alters the course of events

Ex: He never expected to win the lottery it was just a quirk of fate that he happened to buy a ticket that day .